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The Art of War

Sun Tzu

3.59 AVERAGE

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I have heard so many times how this book is still applicable today, and I was hoping for something fascinating, but it just didn’t do it for me. 

It contradicts itself. It has basic common sense knowledge like always fight on the high ground in good weather - unless you can’t. 

The very first story tells how he beheaded women because they laughed at them when he told them to march and turn right. 

He beheads anyone who disagrees with him or shows initiative. He burns ships and bridges so you can’t retreat. 
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I don't know why but feels weird to rate this book

It was a pretty good book that can have application to military strategy, business, and life in general. I only rated 3 stars because of how hard it was to follow, and how hard it was to figure out the true meaning of each point.
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