Ayn Rand - Anthem, Atlas and such

[Spooky]

Talk about slamming extreme socialist/collectivist thinking, she doesn't pull any punches at all, but on the other end she seems to be promoting a brand of individualism that doesn't sit right with me. I am all for being self sufficient, but being  self sufficient to the point of being extremely selfish in the way you live your life that you put all your needs/wants/desires above everyone is as doomed to fail as the other extreme. It was a good read. Someday I'll try and get through some of her heavier novels.

[Eric]

I've never read any of her stories, but I saw The Fountainhead movie and really enjoyed it.

Your description reminds me of Xarin (?) from the OB.  He was an individualist to the extreme.

[Spooky]

Your description reminds me of Xarin (?) from the OB.  He was an individualist to the extreme.

Probably a Rand disciple. I've been reading about her and some people buy into her philosophy 100%.

I've never read any of her stories

I've tried Atlas Shrugged and Fountainhead years ago, but just couldn't get into them. Someday I'll try again.

[Wyobar]

Talk about slamming extreme socialist/collectivist thinking, she doesn't pull any punches at all, but on the other end she seems to be promoting a brand of individualism that doesn't sit right with me. I am all for being self sufficient, but being  self sufficient to the point of being extremely selfish in the way you live your life that you put all your needs/wants/desires above everyone is as doomed to fail as the other extreme. It was a good read. Someday I'll try and get through some of her heavier novels.

For me, it was just the right amount of her individualism... I haven't been able to make my way through the more "important" novels. Violet did an interesting discussion of 'Atlas Shrugged"

[Pearl@32]

Just got a copy of Atlas Shrugged and I think the paperback weighs 10 pounds!

What the frak have I gotten myself into?!

Started reading yesterday ~ only got up to the 2nd chapter (I tend to read slowly with unfamiliar material, plus I was having concentration and napping issues), but they've already mentioned "Who is John Galt?" three times.

I hope I don't need Cliffs Notes for it. 

So far so good. One thing's for sure: it's bound to make me tired if I read it late at night. (so ashamed)

[Spooky]

Just got a copy of Atlas Shrugged and I think the paperback weighs 10 pounds!

What the frak have I gotten myself into?!

Started reading yesterday ~ only got up to the 2nd chapter (I tend to read slowly with unfamiliar material, plus I was having concentration and napping issues), but they've already mentioned "Who is John Galt?" three times.

I hope I don't need Cliffs Notes for it. 

So far so good. One thing's for sure: it's bound to make me tired if I read it late at night. (so ashamed)

I have it on my Kindle, but haven't read it yet. I just realized I have over 100 books on my Kindle and have only read just under 30 of them. I have to stop buying and catch up!!!

[Pearl@32]

Almost as bad as your Netflix Que?

[Spooky]

Almost as bad as your Netflix Que?

I've only got 422 in my Q. 

[Wyobar]

Talk about slamming extreme socialist/collectivist thinking, she doesn't pull any punches at all, but on the other end she seems to be promoting a brand of individualism that doesn't sit right with me. I am all for being self sufficient, but being  self sufficient to the point of being extremely selfish in the way you live your life that you put all your needs/wants/desires above everyone is as doomed to fail as the other extreme. It was a good read. Someday I'll try and get through some of her heavier novels.

The first Ayn Rand that I read... made me think especially since I had just joined the OB and AB was opening my mind to different thoughts.

[Spooky]

Why Atlas Shrugged Changes Lives