03-18-2011, 15:03
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1984 by Orwell
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03-18-2011, 18:09
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Finally began reading Atlas Shrugged a couple of nights ago.
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03-20-2011, 06:49
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I just finished 'Flyboys' by John Bradley ('Flags of Our Fathers'). It's about aviation in WWII, focused around the Chi Chi Jima flyers who were executed by the Japanese, with the exception of one who eventually became POTUS.
It was very interesting to be reading this book while all the Japanese disaster was being played out on tv.
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03-20-2011, 09:43
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I read that book at Landstuhl in a day. I found it very interesting. The known cannibalism that went on was something else. Bush came very close to getting rolled up as well.
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03-21-2011, 20:58
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"A Brief History of Time" - Stephen Hawking
Not exactly the subject matter that one might guess from the title. It is about quantum physics. This will be about the fourth or fifth time that I have read it. Still trying to understand it.
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03-22-2011, 08:31
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"A Brief History of Time" - Stephen Hawking
Not exactly the subject matter that one might guess from the title. It is about quantum physics. This will be about the fourth or fifth time that I have read it. Still trying to understand it.
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That is a tough book.
Recently finished:
The Mission, the Men, and Me.
The Journey, by Billy Graham (Billy Graham is, in my opinion, one of the top humans of the 20th Century)
Presently reading The Jesus Wars.
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03-22-2011, 10:04
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Finished Special Forces in the VN war great read. I had no idea what one man, some guns and 100 local mountain men could do with proper training. Also about to start CCENT study guide.
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03-22-2011, 11:11
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Current and a Question:
Started reading "The SAS Fighting Techniques Handbook" by Terry White. My first impression is it is a very basic introduction to a wide range of topics, logistics, and considerations. Pretty interesting so far.
I put a book on hold at the bookstore the other day "Maneuver Warfare," by John Boyd. Leafed through it briefly, it seemed to be a rare book and thus was a bit pricey.
My question: Anyone else read this one, or recomend it?
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03-22-2011, 11:22
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I started "American Assassin", but I'm done with it after a coupla chapters. My hernia can't take the guffawing. 
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03-22-2011, 13:43
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gypsy
Finally began reading Atlas Shrugged a couple of nights ago.
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I asked for, and received this as a Father's Day gift a couple of years ago ... I've started it at least 6 times. Not that it isn't interesting, but my kiddos don't like me to read unsupervised, and Ayn Rand requires absolute concentration.
Good luck!
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03-22-2011, 17:42
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Originally Posted by WholeManin2010
I asked for, and received this as a Father's Day gift a couple of years ago ... I've started it at least 6 times. Not that it isn't interesting, but my kiddos don't like me to read unsupervised, and Ayn Rand requires absolute concentration.
Good luck!
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03-22-2011, 22:33
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One Rough Man by Brad Taylor
I am currently reading One Rough Man by Brad Taylor. Brad Taylor is a retired Army LTC and former Delta squadron commander. Great book, currently number 29 on NY Times bestseller list. Check out his blog and website: http://www.bradtaylorbooks.com/
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03-23-2011, 06:11
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A Rifleman went to War by McBride
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One of my all time favorite books. I have lost count how many times I have read it.
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03-23-2011, 06:23
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Best American Plays 1951-1957 which includes Inherit The Wind, The Crucible, The Caine Mutiny Court Martial, and No Time For Sergeants, among others.
Richard 
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03-23-2011, 06:56
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If Chaos Reigns. by Flint Whitlock
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