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benjaminlmak's Reviews (47)
This book has taught me the essentials regarding the importance of the handshake. It has also made me understand the value of the handshake to the art of negotiation.
The upbringing of children, where they are raised and by whom, is a major determinant of their future. The stories within this book scream the vicious and tragic repercussions of the parents' choices. Their negligence translates into the suffering of their children and a host of other chaotic struggles and trauma they face.
The parental beating and violent discipline detailed in this book are truly disturbing. Near the end, one story recounted one mother who used a golf club and smacked her son repeatedly, "12 lashings" at one point. I cannot imagine the collateral damage inflicted by this level of dysfunctionality and physical and emotional abuse. The permanent scars and deficiency of trust must be profound.
As an educator, I have decided to read this book to investigate and further understand the emotional journey of youth, observing the turbulent emotions and reactions behind the acting-out of teenagers. So often, I find their anger and angst a resulting symptom of a broken family structure. This book overall certainly has been thought-provoking and provocative in nature.
The parental beating and violent discipline detailed in this book are truly disturbing. Near the end, one story recounted one mother who used a golf club and smacked her son repeatedly, "12 lashings" at one point. I cannot imagine the collateral damage inflicted by this level of dysfunctionality and physical and emotional abuse. The permanent scars and deficiency of trust must be profound.
As an educator, I have decided to read this book to investigate and further understand the emotional journey of youth, observing the turbulent emotions and reactions behind the acting-out of teenagers. So often, I find their anger and angst a resulting symptom of a broken family structure. This book overall certainly has been thought-provoking and provocative in nature.
The 48 Laws of Power, IMO, is a gateway to unlocking the deceptive, dark realities of double-dealing people in your life. It gives subtle clues that allow you to spot the pretense and shady BS, always ready, willing and able to intercept and counteract the unwelcome exploits you face.
Primarily, you don't get played like a fiddle, thrown under the bus, get walked over like a doormat. And you can comfortably realize and judge whether someone's sweeping something under the rug.
However, I find its historical content too heavy, intense, over the top type, sometimes rambling, and problematic to follow and connect the dots.
In any case, there are still many laws that I really value. But I wouldn't elaborate on them because, after all, conceal your intentions.
Primarily, you don't get played like a fiddle, thrown under the bus, get walked over like a doormat. And you can comfortably realize and judge whether someone's sweeping something under the rug.
However, I find its historical content too heavy, intense, over the top type, sometimes rambling, and problematic to follow and connect the dots.
In any case, there are still many laws that I really value. But I wouldn't elaborate on them because, after all, conceal your intentions.
I commend Mallory's fortitude, resilience and prudence totally. At her age, she is unbelievably resourceful, bold and a risk-taker, relentlessly connecting the dots, confidently drawing her own conclusions and thinking for herself. I believe she will make a great detective if she chooses to enter law enforcement.
On the other hand, the Maxwell family is just way beyond dysfunctional than I have ever seen. Caroline is not a "psychiatrist" but a psychopath that should be institutionalized, and her husband, Ted, is more of a scapegoat. In addition, the Maxwell household is so bloody radicalized, like a volcano eruption spewing 'liberal privilege' all over the floor.
First, the (full-on) arrogance in this family is just through the roof and the way "Crazy" Caroline brags and portrays how "morally and intellectually superior" she is by trying to convince everyone that "she knows everything" is just downright snobbish. Second, with her frequent 'liberal tears' meltdowns, virtue-signaling, agitation and psychological gaslighting, and third, how she has tried to instil explicit adult content into Teddy through child grooming and sexualization through those picture books are all equally pathetic, disturbing and disgusting.
As a conservative, this is everything we are battling AGAINST today, and I am amazed at how this book has EXPOSED it all.
Exceptional plot. Distinctive characters. Provocative.
On the other hand, the Maxwell family is just way beyond dysfunctional than I have ever seen. Caroline is not a "psychiatrist" but a psychopath that should be institutionalized, and her husband, Ted, is more of a scapegoat. In addition, the Maxwell household is so bloody radicalized, like a volcano eruption spewing 'liberal privilege' all over the floor.
First, the (full-on) arrogance in this family is just through the roof and the way "Crazy" Caroline brags and portrays how "morally and intellectually superior" she is by trying to convince everyone that "she knows everything" is just downright snobbish. Second, with her frequent 'liberal tears' meltdowns, virtue-signaling, agitation and psychological gaslighting, and third, how she has tried to instil explicit adult content into Teddy through child grooming and sexualization through those picture books are all equally pathetic, disturbing and disgusting.
As a conservative, this is everything we are battling AGAINST today, and I am amazed at how this book has EXPOSED it all.
Exceptional plot. Distinctive characters. Provocative.
This novel, possibly, has been one of the best thriller books I have read in many years. The first chapter hooked me right away, and the ending had me on the edge of my seat. The suspense and action were full-on and intense. The characters were well-developed, with personalities so distinctive that they felt real. Mystifying.
As a first-time reader of Lee Child, I did not know what to expect going into the Jack Reacher series. Had I not noticed the book displays of Lee Child at the airport, I wouldn't have been able to discover the series myself. Thanks to that, I shall certainly continue as soon as I can.
As a first-time reader of Lee Child, I did not know what to expect going into the Jack Reacher series. Had I not noticed the book displays of Lee Child at the airport, I wouldn't have been able to discover the series myself. Thanks to that, I shall certainly continue as soon as I can.
Midas Touch: Why Some Entrepreneurs Get Rich-And Why Most Don't
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Donald J. Trump
This book has given me a thorough and well-rounded financial education, providing me with the ins and outs of the markets, managing them efficiently, and avoiding common pitfalls. I see Donald J. Trump and Robert T. Kiyosaki as exceptional leaders. I admire their fortitude, firmness of mind and unyielding courage. It is always a pleasure reading what they have to say.
