What One Book Do You Recommend?

[latkinson6]

#1 most memorable read.
I was givin a book to me by a friend in 1991 called (if I remember correctly)
"The Gonzo Files"
I don't know who wrote it. And it's not the same Gonzo book now found on amazon.
I loaned it out years ago and never seen it since.
If anyone knows where I could get a copy.....Please tell.

 

[The Lantern]

What one book do you think will make one "free" from the mental prisons most live in?

Green Eggs and Ham

 

[icon124]

If anyone could find the book - Essays of Warren Buffett online (as in free ebook)...it would be much appreciated. I can't find it anywhere

 

[lucius]

What one book do you think will make one "free" from the mental prisons most live in?
...

'Treason: The New World Order' by Gurudas

He gave his life writing this book. All documented from public records, with no theory, well worth the read. Highly suppressed, you will pay $60+ for a used copy that sold for $14.95 in 1996.

In Gurudas own words, "My purpose in writing this book is to awaken more people to the fact that these are very dangerous times for America. More and more of the rights we take for granted are being lost. Too many politicians have sold out to the special interests, and most people are too busy watching TV to notice or take responsibility for what is happening. In the name of stopping illegal drugs and crime, our rights are gradually being forfeited, as the federal government tightens control over the people.

"I have also written this book so that people can more easily look at the whole picture. I have focused my research on extracting information from hundreds of books, newspapers, and magazines so that people can more easily understand what is taking place in America. Some might say that several stories of government abuse that are heard in one part of the country don't appear too threatening. Yet when you look at many different incidents all across the country and grasp the full picture it is clear that something is wrong."

Gurudas' book has thirty-one pages containing 833 footnotes and an eleven page bibliography. He maintains that his book is totally documented from public records, with no theory. When asked why he wrote the book he said, "It's simple. I don't want our country to become a dictatorship. So, I did my research, and wrote my book."

 

[freedominnumbers]

What one book do you think will make one "free" from the mental prisons most live in?

Trick question.

People living in mental prisons don't read books. They watch CNN and Fox.

There are hundreds of thousands of books exposing every secret and scandal of our country and past empires. None of them ever get read.

 

[forsmant]

How I Found Freedom in an UnFree World by Harry Browne.

"How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World is a Handbook for Personal Liberty — showing you how to use libertarian principles to make your life much freer right now. It presents a unique libertarian view of morality, government, society, and human nature. Part I identifies the mental traps that are so easy to fall into — traps that prevent you from being as free as you could be. Part II provides specific techniques you can use today to obtain greater freedom from government, from societal restrictions, and from business, personal, and family problems. Part III shows how to make necessary changes to a freer life right now.

While Harry waited and hoped for a free society, he made sure that his own life was as free and happy as possible. Using the same libertarian principles that would underlie a free society, he created a successful and joyous life for himself and his family. He put these principles and techniques into his book, How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World. In the book you’ll find ways to obtain greater freedom from government, freedom from social restrictions, freedom from business problems, personal problems, family problems, and freedom from the treadmill.

How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World will not only put you on the path to a freer, happier life, it will inspire almost anyone to take greater responsibility for his own life — to quit focusing on the shortcomings of others and use the sovereignty one does have to take control of one’s own life and make the most of it. How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World can make your life much freer and happier."

I am surprised it took 79 posts to suggest this easy to read book. I think this is the only book that addresses the OP's question. All the other books are probably good reads, but focus on how things should be not how to be free. At least the ones that I have read.

 

[MsDoodahs]

I am surprised it took 79 posts to suggest this easy to read book. I think this is the only book that addresses the OP's question. All the other books are probably good reads, but focus on how things should be not how to be free. At least the ones that I have read.

Same here. I was SOOO sure someone would have brought it up...kinda made me sad to see it wasn't there.

On the positive side, it prompted me to use an article (a speech, actually) that Harry gave at FEE in 2004 as today's "FEED YOUR HEAD" offering. It's in Off Topic, it's called The Greatest Mistake in American History: Letting Government Educate our Children and it is very good IMO.

RIP, Harry...we carry on...

 

[kyleAF]

Excellent choice. Sometimes I wonder if it is fiction, or if Ayn Rand gave us a blueprint for moral people to exit from the power the looter/moocher government has over us.

Galt's Gulch is a metaphor. If we could find some way to set up a network where we could trade with each other using money 100% backed by gold or silver instead of using Federal Reserve fiat, we could hide from the men in black, in plain sight! It would be a "virtual" Galt's Gulch, as we would decouple from our debt-based monetary system and trade with each other using our own sound money, cashing in gold or silver from time to time to pay our taxes with Federal Reserve paper notes.

That way, like in Atlas Shrugged, when the empire collapses and the purchasing power of fiat went through the floor, we might have a chance to survive it as the trading network would be established...assuming of course, our medium of trade was still available..

Adjusting tinfoil hat...

Something like agorism? I agree, Atlas Shrugged is great! Too bad Objectivism has gotten off track into the realm of the neo-cons (IMHO)

Best book:
For simplicity, Bastiat's The Law
For thoroughness, Mises' Human Action

 

[kyleAF]

A few of my favorites are Atlas Shrugged, 1984, And when it comes to books Fahrenheit 451. Also Sun Tzu's The Art of War.

I strongly second the Art of War. It puts Clausewitz et al. Prussians to shame. No wonder Mao Tse Tung was successful...

 

[Nailhead]

Ron Paul Forums: The Anthology

 

[virgil47]

Why hasn't this post been moved?

 

[Henry]

"Small Is Beautiful: Economics as if People Mattered" by E. F. Schumaker written way back in the 1970's.

 

[Truth Warrior]

'Treason: The New World Order' by Gurudas

He gave his life writing this book. All documented from public records, with no theory, well worth the read. Highly suppressed, you will pay $60+ for a used copy that sold for $14.95 in 1996.

In Gurudas own words, "My purpose in writing this book is to awaken more people to the fact that these are very dangerous times for America. More and more of the rights we take for granted are being lost. Too many politicians have sold out to the special interests, and most people are too busy watching TV to notice or take responsibility for what is happening. In the name of stopping illegal drugs and crime, our rights are gradually being forfeited, as the federal government tightens control over the people.

"I have also written this book so that people can more easily look at the whole picture. I have focused my research on extracting information from hundreds of books, newspapers, and magazines so that people can more easily understand what is taking place in America. Some might say that several stories of government abuse that are heard in one part of the country don't appear too threatening. Yet when you look at many different incidents all across the country and grasp the full picture it is clear that something is wrong."

Gurudas' book has thirty-one pages containing 833 footnotes and an eleven page bibliography. He maintains that his book is totally documented from public records, with no theory. When asked why he wrote the book he said, "It's simple. I don't want our country to become a dictatorship. So, I did my research, and wrote my book."

FYI ...
http://www.theforbiddenknowledge.com/hardtruth/treason_new_world_order.htm

 

[Highstreet]

The Revolution
a manifesto

by Ron Paul

 

[Conza88]

Actual list in our thread.
In my sig...

Addingll..

 

[icon124]

Why hasn't this post been moved?

why does it matter....grassroots has the most people, so we will get the most responses here. Is it really hurting you to have it in grassroots?

 

[Patrick Henry]

What one book do you think will make one "free" from the mental prisons most live in?

I'd recommend Vatican Assassins III -> http://megaupload.com/?d=FQS2UENZ

Eric Jon Phelps, the author, discusses in FINE detail (1800+ pages) the power of the Roman Catholic Church as well as the Jesuits in moving towards a single ruler, that being the Pope.

Here are some quotes the author includes:

I recommend "Liberty In Eclipse: The Rise of the Homeland Security State" by William Norman Grigg. It is without a doubt the best emerging police state book I have ever read.
http://www.rightsourceonline.com/welch/Bookorderform.cfm

 

[Don]

All the Trouble in the World and Eat the Rich by PJ O'Rourke changed how I view money, politics and the international system. Also, Capitalism, the Unknown Ideal by Rand and Free to Choose by Milton and Rose Friedman.

 

[icon124]

bump this one too

 

[Conza88]

bump this one too

Updated every book here; into the origional thread (check sig). Will be garnering online versions and linking to the correct books eventually.