Book Club!!!

DrSnide · September 27, 2013, 03:49:49 PM

Okay, Started this before and accidnetly deleted it. So What is everyone currently reading/recommending?

I am finishing up The United States of Paranoia by Jesse Walker. Would recommend it - a good history/sociological look at conspiracy theories since the inception of the United States without a lot of judgment involved and appears largely non-partisan and very easy to read.

Next up should be the new DSM-5 which is sitting on my desk but probably not. Thinking about American Psychosis: How the Federal Government Destroyed the Mental Illness Treatment System but I tend to not like to read "work related" stuff on my free time so maybe not.

http://www.amazon.com/American-Psychosis-Government-Destroyed-Treatment/dp/0199988714

Anyone have any ficion or non-fiction suggestions?

Kjohnson · September 27, 2013, 05:43:02 PM

I like non fiction and need help finding a book.

Most of the time read non fiction about people who have been wrongly convicted of a crime, or a true crime, or a sports bio.

Fiction: The Shack. I know it's an older book but I liked it

bigG · September 27, 2013, 05:52:46 PM

I like non-fiction, too.

"Next up should be the new DSM-5 which is sitting on my desk but probably not."

LOL. I should read it, too. Glad it's not central to my job. Actually interesting, though.

DrSnide · September 27, 2013, 07:52:11 PM

Quote from: bigG on September 27, 2013, 05:52:46 PM
I like non-fiction, too.

"Next up should be the new DSM-5 which is sitting on my desk but probably not."

LOL. I should read it, too. Glad it's not central to my job. Actually interesting, though.

See I did pretty good job keeping tabs on the process and taught some college seminar courses on the new DSM so I kind of know the ending so to speak. Plus I figure if I ever get a slow day (it could happen) I can put my feet on the desk and read it guilt free

Ghetto · September 27, 2013, 09:35:32 PM

I'm a big fan of the James Patterson style of writing. I've read all his books.

I used to read Stephen King, then went back and read his gunslinger series this summer, which is the antithesis of James Patterson. I struggled with the super long descriptive stuff, but I made it through.

bigG · September 27, 2013, 10:47:51 PM

Quote from: DrSnide on September 27, 2013, 07:52:11 PM
Quote from: bigG on September 27, 2013, 05:52:46 PM
I like non-fiction, too.

"Next up should be the new DSM-5 which is sitting on my desk but probably not."

LOL. I should read it, too. Glad it's not central to my job. Actually interesting, though.

See I did pretty good job keeping tabs on the process and taught some college seminar courses on the new DSM so I kind of know the ending so to speak. Plus I figure if I ever get a slow day (it could happen) I can put my feet on the desk and read it guilt free

Yer a nut! I feel for ya. I had to take one of those classes. My prof. made it great, though. I'm sure your classes are long and arduous.

Todd · October 06, 2013, 12:32:12 AM

The Audacity of Hope- Barack Obama
Against All Odds- Father Dale Gruba
Push- Sapphire

All re-reads.

bigG · October 06, 2013, 11:05:05 AM

The Road to Serfdom-FA Hayek

Just into it. First time. Libertarian as all heck. So far, so good.

TomM · October 06, 2013, 11:16:41 AM

No Time For Cub Scouts - Not sure of author. Read it in grade school... first book I read cover to cover. Classic!

As I recall, it was about a kid who wanted to start a cub scout troop in his new town...

DrSnide · October 10, 2013, 01:18:25 PM

Anyone read "This Town" yet. Thinking about picking it up as it does not sound overly partisan either way. Although it sounds like it may make me pretty angry - not sure I should chance it

http://www.amazon.com/This-Town-Parties-Funeral-Plus-Americas/dp/0399161309

imnofish · October 10, 2013, 01:25:35 PM

I recently read:

The Shack and Crossroads (same author) - both very good!

also, Proof of Heaven, by Dr. Eben Alexander - a truly amazing book

DrSnide · October 10, 2013, 02:43:59 PM

Quote from: futurerichguy on October 10, 2013, 02:23:26 PM
Quote from: Goat Roper on October 10, 2013, 02:03:05 PM
Maybe Potter is an atheist?
I know Harry Potter is an atheist.

What's up with all this religious and political reading? Doesn't anybody read fiction anymore?

Wool trilogy, by Hugh Howey (great apocolyptic sci-fi)

I have heard good things about Wool, may have to check it out. Thanks

maggie · October 10, 2013, 03:28:16 PM

America BC: Ancient Settlers In The New World - Barry Fell

imnofish · October 10, 2013, 07:12:34 PM

Why would someone be so intent on "discrediting" an inspirational book, based on the personal experiences of a medical expert? Personally, I found the book interesting, plausible, and inspirational. Read the book and decide for yourself, rather than let someone talk you out of it prematurely.

dman · October 11, 2013, 08:39:34 AM

Quote from: futurerichguy on October 11, 2013, 08:28:51 AM
Quote from: imnofish on October 10, 2013, 07:12:34 PM
Why would someone be so intent on "discrediting" an inspirational book, based on the personal experiences of a medical expert? Personally, I found the book interesting, plausible, and inspirational. Read the book and decide for yourself, rather than let someone talk you out of it prematurely.
I'm only inspired by truth.