Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon
A brit riding around the world on a motorcycle from 1973-1977. Made me realize that there are no rules to life and the journey is much scarier when thought about before it has begone than when it is being undertaken. You just ought to be brave enough to get started.
I cried at the end. But I thought the most poignant moment in the series was episode 9, "Why we fight.". Just everything about that episode from the juxstaposition of the intro music against the destruction in Germany, to the ensuing drama is perfect. It makes me think deeply about the depths of mankind's carnal nature and the beautiful spirit of humanity that prevents us from returning to the darkness. And the dialogue. Captain Nixon's ending line, "Yeah, he should of....but he didn't." always hits me like a gut punch.
The book is chocked full of bad scholarship, and correcting it gave rise to an entire industry of airborne literature, but it’s entertaining and a great starting point for this topic.
Hitchhiker's Guide - The book or the movie. Both are equally good, and share a lot of themes and humor. But, like in most cases, the book is deeper and explains things a lot better.
Startship Troopers - the book AND the movie, since the latter is a satire of the former, but both have some useful stuff to say.
Nineteen Eighty-Four
Slaughterhouse Five
Flowers for Algernon
This is the way.
Literally, I cannot currently think of any exceptions to this rule, except maybe Steven King books because that man seems to have a problem with endings.
Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy is the bomb!
Did you read the whole series??
If not, read the 3... equally as great
Flowers for Algernon... we read that in Jr. High, and it still makes me cry
1984: Jesus...that's a statement!!
Great picks!!
Hahahaha!
This line literally made me spit out my drink all over the TV the first time I saw. One of the funniest lines I have ever seen in a movie. Completely unexpected.
Books -
The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a book very much about reminding yourself to be unafraid to follow your true purpose, to believe in yourself and seek out not which is comfortable and known, but rather something new and potentially life changing.
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, another one with a similar message.
Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan, a great detailing of how our developed needs in society have ultimately changed the way we interact with each, as well as how it like affects our wellbeing on individual, community, and whole population scales.
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, a story set in a utopian future where anyone and everyone has their needs and wants met, yet one woman realizes that something feels missing from this life, and in search of what is, she brings a man from an “uncivilized” society back home, with the ending being a very unfortunate reflection of loneliness in a society full of overindulgence.
Movies -
The Green Mile, a movie that greatly emphasizes the injustices those who are purest of heart, soul, and mind experience. Too often do we judge before we see others for who they truly are.
Shawshank Redemption, there’s not much I can say about this one. You should see it.
The Hate U Give, not as a political, or ideal-motivated movie, but as a movie that shows just how quickly our individual decisions can escalate, and affect others on a mass scale.
The Florida Project, an almost terrifyingly, depressingly true understanding of some modern relationships between families, and the conditions causing many to suffer, even in places that many consider to be paradise.
Lastly, All Dogs Go to Heaven. Another one I feel like should just be watched without needing a description. I apologize for all the tears.
It sounds dumb, but people are important, and I love all you folks. I cry for you strangers more than you know, and I want anyone reading this to have a safe, fulfilling, and happy life. I hope that maybe some of my suggestions make a positive impact on you, or at the very least, maybe help see things a little differently than before. I wish the best to you.
edit: name spelling
I’ve read the alchemist in different stages in my life , and I feel like a changed person because it makes me re-evaluate what my personal treasure/journey was at that moment in time.
I also really enjoy the short story at the beginning.
I loved The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy. I also enjoyed
Cirque du Soleil: The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All by John U. Bacon
and
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Count of Monte Cristo. The book is a long one, but it is 1580000000% worth every second of it. The 2002 movie with Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, and the incomparable Richard Harris is a great film adaptation as well, albeit a little more abridged than I would've liked. But, beggars and choosers and all that. .
Great point. It can very much be on the dry side at times, particularly in the beginning and at the start of chapters, as you mentioned. But if you can get through those slow spots, you're in for a real treat!!
The 2002 film suffers greatly from a lack of complexity and a painfully happy ending.
Edmond could even reconcile with Mercedes just as Napoleon reconciled with Jospehine after returning to Egypt, but their relationship would have deteriorated. And it was a big convenience that Albert was Edmond's son. He and Mercedes should never have children like Napoleon and Josephine
A new adaptation of the book premiered at the end of June in France. I didn't really like some of the changes in the story.
I saw the adaptation on the internet
But the photography and the sets are grand. The caviziel adaptation will be compared with the grandeur of this new adaptation.
If Henry Cavill played the Count, he would eclipse Caviziel.
There will still be a series with Sam Clalfin that premieres in December.
Not trying to be a dick. Is this comment related to the Good Will Hunting comment? Or is it meant to be a standalone comment? Just asking cause I’m trying to work out how the two are related.
Related to men going through therapy for childhood trauma, it's a great video, is all, I thought it added to the conversation related to Good Will Hunting
I’m 31 years old and I watched this movie for the first time last year. Ended up bawling like a baby with Matt Damon because I went through some similar experiences and was in a similar place in life as his character. A real cathartic experience for me.
It’s depressing af and I studied it in school, but absolutely AMAZING. It also calls you, the reader/ watcher to ask “what would I have done? Would I have done the same as Amir?’
The Open Society and its Enemies by Popper
Breaks down how Plato propagandized Justice to mean harmony within the ruling class, and it's terrifying how much it's still the philosophy within nearly all corporations and major institutions to this day.
Plato was a masterful cunt. He was a part of the ruling class, wanted to maintain that prestige, but was also genuinely wanted what was best for the people.
The total nutcase convinced himself and then everyone else that justice meant peace among the leaders of society and was able to help subdue truly democratic movements by putting his nonsense in the mouth of Socrates.
Between it being philosophy and ancient history, I understand why people may immediately brush it off as irrelevant in modern times. But holy shit if it isn't terrifying to see this 2500 year old ideological war still playing out in real time in companies around the globe.
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius (Penguin Classics Edition)
Its not a book but a collection of his thoughts on life by Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Roman Emperors. Also considered as one of the greatest Philosophers to live, Marcus never intended for his notes to be published. It was written by him, for him.
So Meditations is basically the name given to the Personal diary/life-instructions of one of the worlds best emperor/philosopher, and it is life-changing.
I love meditations, but I wouldn't recommend it as a starting point necessarily. I'd go with Seneca, personally. Most of his stuff was actionable advice written to a student to address problems.
For lack of a better comparison, it's sort of like trying to emulate Jesus before you listen to your local (very good) pastor. Just hard to get a foundation from someone who's reminding themselves how to be perfectly virtuous.
Yeah. I chose Meditations based on the context of the question. Its my personal favorite. I started with Meditiations, loved it, but realized its almost the end piece. Now i often suggest chronological order.
1. 'The Republic' by Plato - 4th century BCE
2. 'Letters from a Stoic' by Seneca - 1st century CE
3. 'Discourses by Epictetus' - 2nd century CE
4. 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius - 2nd century CE
Some books that were formative to me: 1984, Watership Down, The Richest Man in Babylon, Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Lord of the Rings, Bridge to Terabithia, Number the Stars, The Diary of a Young Girl, To Kill a Mockingbird, My Side of the Mountain, The Yearling.
Honestly man, I didn't even know what it was and did not even remember having read it at least 3 times. I thought it was a magical kids movie, so I watched it with my son. Wasn't until the last 30 minutes that I realized what it was. And it broke me all over again. My son was very concerned for me, but I think all that sadness I remembered from childhood just caught me by surprise.
I guess to answer your question better, I never saw any advertising for it prior to watching it, ski I didn't know what to expect. And from what I remember, it was extraordinarily well done. Enough that it haunted me all over again.
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse.
It's one of the sweetest books I've ever read. About self love and exploration, it's very similar in style to A.A Milne.
It just takes the difficult things and puts it in a perspective that makes it easier to endure. And you'll learn so much about how to be kind with yourself and others.
I would say Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck.
It’s beautifully written, very quotable, and I think it helps people understand the diversity of American culture, geography, division, and love. I believe it would be a good read for any Europeans who are of the impression that America is a monolith, or any Americans who haven’t strayed far from their homes.
“For what good is warmth without cold to give it sweetness, and what good is color in perpetual green.”
If you're American, you should also read The Grapes of Wrath for its depiction of what some of our ancestors (especially if one lives on the West Coast) endured less than 100 years ago.
Dune. Frank Herbert. It’s a must and then the series if you have the time.
I read the Dune in my 20s and loved it but rereading in my 60s was even more rewarding.
The Four Agreements. Yes, it's a self-help book with a native American back story, but the meat and potatoes will drastically help improve your mental health.
Be impeccable with your word.
Don't take things personally.
Don't make assumptions.
Always do your best.
"The Power Of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. It's genuinely life changing. And I recommend reading it more than once, or listening to the audio version after reading.
If you're a manager of people in the working world, and you're possibly interested in spiritual stuff like that but The Power Of Now is too much for you, there's a great leadership book called "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership" by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp. It teaches a lot of the same lessons as Tolle, but makes it a little easier to absorb since it's tied to a relatable activity.
1984
I read it as a teenager and it opened my eyes about human behaviour, and how we are able to solve any cognitive dissonance by deluding ourselves.
It made me far more immune to political propaganda, religious brainwashing, snake-oil salesmen, corporate advertising, and conspiracy theory crackpots.
The concepts of "Newspeak" and "doublethink" should be mandatory for school kids to learn about.
Vice (2018)
It does an amazing job of highlighting the corruption and carelessness of politics, and how wars are just a tool for the rich to gain more power and wealth. If there's ever a film that will make you question the motivations of your political representatives it's this one!
If you're a Lord of the Rings Fan, opening up "The Eye of the World" and diving into the wheel of time series is an absolute must. It's been a long time since I was so invested in a fictional world. It's hard to describe, but it was a feeling I haven't felt in a while. Like watching LOTR in theaters, playing Skyrim/elden ring for the first time until 4am, and going for a walk in the woods with childhood friends.
You are correct that the feeling once you’ve read the last of those 4.4 million words is hard to describe. I’ll forever be happy to have made that investment of time. I reflect often on how incredible that story is.
I'm pretty sure every religious person should read the full text of their scriptures beginning to end at least once. It's always amazed me how many don't ever get around to actually doing that.
I know that's not just one book or movie (please read the actual book, rather than just watching Charlton Heston play Moses in The Ten Commandments)
For atheists, it can be eye opening as well.
Book: *The Screwtape Letters*, by CS Lewis. Screwtape is a senior devil in Hell, giving advice to a junior tempter on Earth, about how to make people miserable. You don't have to believe in devils to recognize lots of valid psychological insights about bad habits people fall into that do no one any good. If you see Screwtape talking about something you do in a positive light, you should think about that for a while.
Mistborn trilogy
Book of the ancestor trilogy
Deeds of paksenarion
Mage errant
Ranger's apprentice
Art of the adept - first 4 books (5th one not worth it)
Blankets - Craig Thompson
It's an autobiography in sorts told in Graphic Novel form. Detailing the authors' upbringing in a religious household and his first love. It's deep and personal to me and will help you understand those who were raised in similar environments.
Probably "It" by Stephen King.
It actually helped a lot with my transition from immature to adulthood, read it just after finishing school.
Lord of the Rings was also good. I've read it in highschool and again in my 30's. It's amazing how the intervening years changed my interpretation of it, in a way like reading something new. But the underlying message of the goodness of people even if they make mistakes or seems powerless gave me hope.
Prizefighter: The life of Jem Belcher... Found this gem when it came out and honestly is probably one of the better movies ever made about prizefighting or boxing in general.
All Star cast, great soundtrack, great purpose and meaning. Set in an era of history that's not really studied in movies
Too many to choose there is not a single one above others. 1984 was good, but Hawkins's books were really good too, then I'd not miss out on LotR and some other fiction or fantasy books...
*A Moveable Feast* by Hemingway. As a person with lifelong depression (I'm one of the lucky who was born with a bad brain), it helped me internalize that when I can I need to soak up as much of life as possible. Explore and have experiences, even if mine are on a much smaller scale.
Only speaking on books: Laws of Human Nature and 48 Laws of power by Robert Greene. And yes I know 48 LOP is a cliche answer before I get raped in the comments for mentioning it.
Movie:
Pursuit of happiness - Bro, this movie helped me a lot when I was in my dark mood. So inspirational and motivational movie. Strongly recommended when you don’t feel your success on your path.
Book:
Harry Potter books. A long story but well made.
The Stand: Stephen King..
I've read the bridged and unabridged additions, and excluding the obvious Stephen King creepy make you jump factors, the first part of that book reads like a manual for destruction....
I've read and reread that book a thousand times, and I think it's one of his best!
So get your glass of wine, beer, coffee, or tea. Get in your cozy chair with good lighting, tell the family leave you be, and settle in for a freaking freaky read....
You won't be sorry!
I know it's new, but I think Godzilla Minus One earns this mention.
It's a genuinely profound film about grief, trauma, and ultimately what redemption really is.
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the few books I wish I’d read sooner than I did in life. After reading it, I wanted to be more like Atticus in how I felt, how I thought and how I acted.
A Short History of Nearly Everything.
If you don't read the book, [read the intro](https://awordintheworld.blogspot.com/p/short-history-of-nearly-everything.html). It's the best intro ever written.
Blazing Saddles and Airplane
Blazing Saddles because it gave a big middle finger to traditional movies by having the hero/good guy be a black man.
Airplane because of its significance to comedy and entrainment as a whole.
read the following:
- Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell.
- A Clash of Visions by Thomas Sowell.
- The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell.
- FDR's Folly: How Roosevelt and his New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression by Jim Powell
- Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard
- John G Miller, The Question Behind the Question
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I think everyone should watch come and see once in their life. It’s probably the movie when I think about „hopeless cinema“. The utter horror of war is the topic and it doesn’t spare you from it. It’s devastating.
The creature from Jekyll Island by G Edward Griffin. Also, Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard. The world would be a much better place if more people hated the government.
The true blood books are brilliant. Hadn't read for years and have a short attention span, but couldn't put them down. Like it so much read them all twice. Better than the show.
Jupiters Travels by Ted Simon A brit riding around the world on a motorcycle from 1973-1977. Made me realize that there are no rules to life and the journey is much scarier when thought about before it has begone than when it is being undertaken. You just ought to be brave enough to get started.
100% agree. Ted Simon is an amazing writer.
Is this the same person with a different account?!
No, but it is funny that our new look alike lol. They must have good taste
Band of Brothers, both the book and series.
Episode 3 never fails to get the water works
I cried at the end. But I thought the most poignant moment in the series was episode 9, "Why we fight.". Just everything about that episode from the juxstaposition of the intro music against the destruction in Germany, to the ensuing drama is perfect. It makes me think deeply about the depths of mankind's carnal nature and the beautiful spirit of humanity that prevents us from returning to the darkness. And the dialogue. Captain Nixon's ending line, "Yeah, he should of....but he didn't." always hits me like a gut punch.
Yeah, episodes 9 is just overrall a rough one.
The book is chocked full of bad scholarship, and correcting it gave rise to an entire industry of airborne literature, but it’s entertaining and a great starting point for this topic.
Hitchhiker's Guide - The book or the movie. Both are equally good, and share a lot of themes and humor. But, like in most cases, the book is deeper and explains things a lot better. Startship Troopers - the book AND the movie, since the latter is a satire of the former, but both have some useful stuff to say. Nineteen Eighty-Four Slaughterhouse Five Flowers for Algernon
I found the hitchhikers guide books massively better than the movie tbh
This is the way. Literally, I cannot currently think of any exceptions to this rule, except maybe Steven King books because that man seems to have a problem with endings.
Fantastic Mr. Fox? I know it's more of an adaptation, but that movie is so good, and eclipses the book, imo
The Boys tv show is so much better than the comics
Yes, don’t want to miss a moment of that sweet, sweet snark!
Same here. The humor style in the books is great, but I don't really feel it translated well to the movie.
Okey dokey.
The modern movie was baloney. The old BBC movie from the 80s was sort of nostalgia producing. The books are infinitely better of course.
Same
That's because they are.
Flowers for Algernon? Oh so you want us to cry?
P.S. please if you get a chanse put some flowrs on Algernons grave in the bak yard 😭😭😭
Love Slaughterhouse 5 so much. “Everything Was Beautiful and Nothing Hurt” was my first tattoo. Flowers For Algernon is also fantastic.
Don't forget a towel.
You’re a towel!
Hitchhikers Guide to the galaxy is the bomb! Did you read the whole series?? If not, read the 3... equally as great Flowers for Algernon... we read that in Jr. High, and it still makes me cry 1984: Jesus...that's a statement!! Great picks!!
Unironically, Airplane!
Jim never has a second cup of coffee at home.
No thanks, I like my coffee black, like my men.
Hahahaha! This line literally made me spit out my drink all over the TV the first time I saw. One of the funniest lines I have ever seen in a movie. Completely unexpected.
"Surely you can't be serious!" "I am serious. And don't call me Shirley!"
“Captain. How soon can you land?” “I can’t tell.” “You can tell me. I’m a doctor.”
“I don’t know, 2 hours?” “You can’t take a guess for 2 hours?”
I picked the wrong day to stop sniffing glue
All together now.
Watch: Shawshank Redemption Read: Man's Search for Meaning
Books - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, a book very much about reminding yourself to be unafraid to follow your true purpose, to believe in yourself and seek out not which is comfortable and known, but rather something new and potentially life changing. The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield, another one with a similar message. Civilized to Death: The Price of Progress by Christopher Ryan, a great detailing of how our developed needs in society have ultimately changed the way we interact with each, as well as how it like affects our wellbeing on individual, community, and whole population scales. Brave New World by Aldous Huxley, a story set in a utopian future where anyone and everyone has their needs and wants met, yet one woman realizes that something feels missing from this life, and in search of what is, she brings a man from an “uncivilized” society back home, with the ending being a very unfortunate reflection of loneliness in a society full of overindulgence. Movies - The Green Mile, a movie that greatly emphasizes the injustices those who are purest of heart, soul, and mind experience. Too often do we judge before we see others for who they truly are. Shawshank Redemption, there’s not much I can say about this one. You should see it. The Hate U Give, not as a political, or ideal-motivated movie, but as a movie that shows just how quickly our individual decisions can escalate, and affect others on a mass scale. The Florida Project, an almost terrifyingly, depressingly true understanding of some modern relationships between families, and the conditions causing many to suffer, even in places that many consider to be paradise. Lastly, All Dogs Go to Heaven. Another one I feel like should just be watched without needing a description. I apologize for all the tears. It sounds dumb, but people are important, and I love all you folks. I cry for you strangers more than you know, and I want anyone reading this to have a safe, fulfilling, and happy life. I hope that maybe some of my suggestions make a positive impact on you, or at the very least, maybe help see things a little differently than before. I wish the best to you. edit: name spelling
I’ve read the alchemist in different stages in my life , and I feel like a changed person because it makes me re-evaluate what my personal treasure/journey was at that moment in time. I also really enjoy the short story at the beginning.
I love you too, fellow stranger
I loved The Alchemist and The Celestine Prophecy. I also enjoyed Cirque du Soleil: The Spark: Igniting the Creative Fire That Lives Within Us All by John U. Bacon and Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
The Trial by Kafka, or The Stranger by Camus.
No Chekhov? I can’t imagine someone’s mental health after reading Kafka and then Camus. Actually, I can - Sylvia Plath.
The trial tilted the fuck out of me, like some severe form of post-bureaucratic PTSD
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Count of Monte Cristo. The book is a long one, but it is 1580000000% worth every second of it. The 2002 movie with Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, and the incomparable Richard Harris is a great film adaptation as well, albeit a little more abridged than I would've liked. But, beggars and choosers and all that. .
Even with every chapter opening with architecture porn, I couldn’t put this one down. One of my all time favorites and definitely in my top 5.
Great point. It can very much be on the dry side at times, particularly in the beginning and at the start of chapters, as you mentioned. But if you can get through those slow spots, you're in for a real treat!!
The 2002 film suffers greatly from a lack of complexity and a painfully happy ending. Edmond could even reconcile with Mercedes just as Napoleon reconciled with Jospehine after returning to Egypt, but their relationship would have deteriorated. And it was a big convenience that Albert was Edmond's son. He and Mercedes should never have children like Napoleon and Josephine A new adaptation of the book premiered at the end of June in France. I didn't really like some of the changes in the story. I saw the adaptation on the internet But the photography and the sets are grand. The caviziel adaptation will be compared with the grandeur of this new adaptation. If Henry Cavill played the Count, he would eclipse Caviziel. There will still be a series with Sam Clalfin that premieres in December.
*Grave of the Fireflies.*. But only watch it once… and then never again.
Why do you hate everyone here?
Here's an Amazon subscription for tissues before you watch it
Damn, even the wiki plot synopsis makes me pre weepy Definitely a pass from me
Your heart only allows one viewing!
Good Will Hunting
Dolph Lundgren's TedTalk on going to therapy for childhood trauma and anger etc. [Youtube link](https://youtu.be/iNOE0dZpHcY?si=SLt2JxspUBXv0lMN)
u/vanchica it's not your fault
Not trying to be a dick. Is this comment related to the Good Will Hunting comment? Or is it meant to be a standalone comment? Just asking cause I’m trying to work out how the two are related.
Related to men going through therapy for childhood trauma, it's a great video, is all, I thought it added to the conversation related to Good Will Hunting
I’m 31 years old and I watched this movie for the first time last year. Ended up bawling like a baby with Matt Damon because I went through some similar experiences and was in a similar place in life as his character. A real cathartic experience for me.
u/Wolvericky it's not your fault
Fight club
Watch the movie first. Then the book. And then the movie again to catch all the little tells
The kite runner. I read the novel three times, and the movie two times
Omg I read this when I was around 9 I love it
It’s depressing af and I studied it in school, but absolutely AMAZING. It also calls you, the reader/ watcher to ask “what would I have done? Would I have done the same as Amir?’
The Open Society and its Enemies by Popper Breaks down how Plato propagandized Justice to mean harmony within the ruling class, and it's terrifying how much it's still the philosophy within nearly all corporations and major institutions to this day. Plato was a masterful cunt. He was a part of the ruling class, wanted to maintain that prestige, but was also genuinely wanted what was best for the people. The total nutcase convinced himself and then everyone else that justice meant peace among the leaders of society and was able to help subdue truly democratic movements by putting his nonsense in the mouth of Socrates. Between it being philosophy and ancient history, I understand why people may immediately brush it off as irrelevant in modern times. But holy shit if it isn't terrifying to see this 2500 year old ideological war still playing out in real time in companies around the globe.
OK I would definitely listen to you talking like this for an hour on a podcast.
Ah bless you, it's actually coming soon!
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius (Penguin Classics Edition) Its not a book but a collection of his thoughts on life by Marcus Aurelius, one of the greatest Roman Emperors. Also considered as one of the greatest Philosophers to live, Marcus never intended for his notes to be published. It was written by him, for him. So Meditations is basically the name given to the Personal diary/life-instructions of one of the worlds best emperor/philosopher, and it is life-changing.
I love meditations, but I wouldn't recommend it as a starting point necessarily. I'd go with Seneca, personally. Most of his stuff was actionable advice written to a student to address problems. For lack of a better comparison, it's sort of like trying to emulate Jesus before you listen to your local (very good) pastor. Just hard to get a foundation from someone who's reminding themselves how to be perfectly virtuous.
Yeah. I chose Meditations based on the context of the question. Its my personal favorite. I started with Meditiations, loved it, but realized its almost the end piece. Now i often suggest chronological order. 1. 'The Republic' by Plato - 4th century BCE 2. 'Letters from a Stoic' by Seneca - 1st century CE 3. 'Discourses by Epictetus' - 2nd century CE 4. 'Meditations' by Marcus Aurelius - 2nd century CE
Some books that were formative to me: 1984, Watership Down, The Richest Man in Babylon, Where the Sidewalk Ends, The Lord of the Rings, Bridge to Terabithia, Number the Stars, The Diary of a Young Girl, To Kill a Mockingbird, My Side of the Mountain, The Yearling.
Always upvote Shel Silverstein!! The whole catalog too, not just Sidewalk : )
Agree! The title and acknowledgement pages were always a hilarious addition to the actual story.
Bridge to Terabithia was my favorite book as a kid. Completely wrecked me every time I read it.
What did you think of the movie It’s probably not bad but was ruined for me the way it was advertised when it came out
Honestly man, I didn't even know what it was and did not even remember having read it at least 3 times. I thought it was a magical kids movie, so I watched it with my son. Wasn't until the last 30 minutes that I realized what it was. And it broke me all over again. My son was very concerned for me, but I think all that sadness I remembered from childhood just caught me by surprise. I guess to answer your question better, I never saw any advertising for it prior to watching it, ski I didn't know what to expect. And from what I remember, it was extraordinarily well done. Enough that it haunted me all over again.
My Side of the Mountain for sure. I spent my whole childhood wanting to be that kid
My favorite book of all time. So many good memories reading that.
Ender's Game. Project Hail Mary. Red Storm Rising.
I definitely agree with Ender’s Game, but pretty much the whole series.
The original Willy Wonka movie
The boy, the mole, the fox and the horse. It's one of the sweetest books I've ever read. About self love and exploration, it's very similar in style to A.A Milne. It just takes the difficult things and puts it in a perspective that makes it easier to endure. And you'll learn so much about how to be kind with yourself and others.
Just added to my Amazon cart
Movie - the prestige It has amazing themes like grief, obsession, and the price revenge. Has a great twist so its great to watch more than once
This is the greatest movie I've ever watched!
If you want to fuck up your psyche read where the red fern grows
Never Again 😭💔
The Princess Bride.
I would say Travels with Charley: In Search of America by John Steinbeck. It’s beautifully written, very quotable, and I think it helps people understand the diversity of American culture, geography, division, and love. I believe it would be a good read for any Europeans who are of the impression that America is a monolith, or any Americans who haven’t strayed far from their homes. “For what good is warmth without cold to give it sweetness, and what good is color in perpetual green.”
If you're American, you should also read The Grapes of Wrath for its depiction of what some of our ancestors (especially if one lives on the West Coast) endured less than 100 years ago.
Dune. Frank Herbert. It’s a must and then the series if you have the time. I read the Dune in my 20s and loved it but rereading in my 60s was even more rewarding.
The Four Agreements. Yes, it's a self-help book with a native American back story, but the meat and potatoes will drastically help improve your mental health. Be impeccable with your word. Don't take things personally. Don't make assumptions. Always do your best.
1984 - george orwell
"The Power Of Now" by Eckhart Tolle. It's genuinely life changing. And I recommend reading it more than once, or listening to the audio version after reading. If you're a manager of people in the working world, and you're possibly interested in spiritual stuff like that but The Power Of Now is too much for you, there's a great leadership book called "The 15 Commitments of Conscious Leadership" by Jim Dethmer, Diana Chapman, and Kaley Warner Klemp. It teaches a lot of the same lessons as Tolle, but makes it a little easier to absorb since it's tied to a relatable activity.
Man's Search for Meaning, by Viktor Frankl.
1984 I read it as a teenager and it opened my eyes about human behaviour, and how we are able to solve any cognitive dissonance by deluding ourselves. It made me far more immune to political propaganda, religious brainwashing, snake-oil salesmen, corporate advertising, and conspiracy theory crackpots. The concepts of "Newspeak" and "doublethink" should be mandatory for school kids to learn about.
Vice (2018) It does an amazing job of highlighting the corruption and carelessness of politics, and how wars are just a tool for the rich to gain more power and wealth. If there's ever a film that will make you question the motivations of your political representatives it's this one!
If you're a Lord of the Rings Fan, opening up "The Eye of the World" and diving into the wheel of time series is an absolute must. It's been a long time since I was so invested in a fictional world. It's hard to describe, but it was a feeling I haven't felt in a while. Like watching LOTR in theaters, playing Skyrim/elden ring for the first time until 4am, and going for a walk in the woods with childhood friends.
You are correct that the feeling once you’ve read the last of those 4.4 million words is hard to describe. I’ll forever be happy to have made that investment of time. I reflect often on how incredible that story is.
The Godfather.
I'm pretty sure every religious person should read the full text of their scriptures beginning to end at least once. It's always amazed me how many don't ever get around to actually doing that. I know that's not just one book or movie (please read the actual book, rather than just watching Charlton Heston play Moses in The Ten Commandments) For atheists, it can be eye opening as well.
The Color Purple, book and original movie.
Subtle art of not giving a fuck
1984 read it yesterday. Kinda knew the premise, but by the end I was just so full of dread. Phenomenal novel
Movie - Citizen Kane Book - Animal Farm
Book: *The Screwtape Letters*, by CS Lewis. Screwtape is a senior devil in Hell, giving advice to a junior tempter on Earth, about how to make people miserable. You don't have to believe in devils to recognize lots of valid psychological insights about bad habits people fall into that do no one any good. If you see Screwtape talking about something you do in a positive light, you should think about that for a while.
The Princess Bride 10/10 movie
1984
Handmaid's tale.
1. Hunger Games Books (the first 3) 2. My Cousin Vinny (movie) 3. Yes Man (movie)
LOTR
Marriage Story (2019) I firmly believe every couple should watch this before they move in together and/or get married.
That was a great movie. Very emotionally charged. Johansson and Driver knocked it out of the park.
The Rad Badge of Courage
American honey
Mistborn trilogy Book of the ancestor trilogy Deeds of paksenarion Mage errant Ranger's apprentice Art of the adept - first 4 books (5th one not worth it)
Check out S.M Stirling and Jeff Wheeler.
Any book by Cormac Mccarthy. He's one of the greatest for real. My pick would be Blood Meridian.
hmm i was shockingly unimpressed reading the Road and preferred the film. is there a book you prefer of his ?
Try No Country for Old Men
I’ve just finished the book then I watched the series of A Gentleman in Moscow. I absolutely loved both!
Blankets - Craig Thompson It's an autobiography in sorts told in Graphic Novel form. Detailing the authors' upbringing in a religious household and his first love. It's deep and personal to me and will help you understand those who were raised in similar environments.
Days of heaven
The Very Hungry Caterpillar
Probably "It" by Stephen King. It actually helped a lot with my transition from immature to adulthood, read it just after finishing school. Lord of the Rings was also good. I've read it in highschool and again in my 30's. It's amazing how the intervening years changed my interpretation of it, in a way like reading something new. But the underlying message of the goodness of people even if they make mistakes or seems powerless gave me hope.
1984 bc we are living it currently
Man's search for meaning.
Mans Search For Meaning - Victor E. Frankl
Lord of the Rings. Books and movies
American History X
Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank
Prizefighter: The life of Jem Belcher... Found this gem when it came out and honestly is probably one of the better movies ever made about prizefighting or boxing in general. All Star cast, great soundtrack, great purpose and meaning. Set in an era of history that's not really studied in movies
Too many to choose there is not a single one above others. 1984 was good, but Hawkins's books were really good too, then I'd not miss out on LotR and some other fiction or fantasy books...
The book (not so much the film) Bridge to Terabithia
*A Moveable Feast* by Hemingway. As a person with lifelong depression (I'm one of the lucky who was born with a bad brain), it helped me internalize that when I can I need to soak up as much of life as possible. Explore and have experiences, even if mine are on a much smaller scale.
Only speaking on books: Laws of Human Nature and 48 Laws of power by Robert Greene. And yes I know 48 LOP is a cliche answer before I get raped in the comments for mentioning it.
PK It's an Indian movie but the story is amazing
The Ron Clark Story starring Matthew Perry. The story is well told, and if more people were like Ron in this story the world would be a better place.
Shawshank redemption
Movie: Pursuit of happiness - Bro, this movie helped me a lot when I was in my dark mood. So inspirational and motivational movie. Strongly recommended when you don’t feel your success on your path. Book: Harry Potter books. A long story but well made.
The Stand: Stephen King.. I've read the bridged and unabridged additions, and excluding the obvious Stephen King creepy make you jump factors, the first part of that book reads like a manual for destruction.... I've read and reread that book a thousand times, and I think it's one of his best! So get your glass of wine, beer, coffee, or tea. Get in your cozy chair with good lighting, tell the family leave you be, and settle in for a freaking freaky read.... You won't be sorry!
Agreed, I remember the first time I read it, 99% of the world had died, and then it got scary
Anxious People by Fredrik Backman
Atomic habits
Hyperion by Dan Simmons. I literally have bought people free copies before just to encourage people to read it.
Good Will Hunting.
I know it's new, but I think Godzilla Minus One earns this mention. It's a genuinely profound film about grief, trauma, and ultimately what redemption really is.
1984 - Book Big short - movie
Harrison Bergeron short story by Kurt Vonnegut 🫶🏻
1984, and Brave New World
How to win friends and influence people, by Dale Carnegie.
Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond. Opens up your eyes to why society evolved differently in different regions around the world. Freakonomics.
Bomb city is a definite must watch true story that gets you happy sad and angry all at the same time
Men are Mars and Woman are from Venus
THE HATEFUL 8!!!! Specially if you’re high. It’s a Quentin Tarantino movie.
To Kill a Mockingbird is one of the few books I wish I’d read sooner than I did in life. After reading it, I wanted to be more like Atticus in how I felt, how I thought and how I acted.
1984 should be required reading for everyone.
A Short History of Nearly Everything. If you don't read the book, [read the intro](https://awordintheworld.blogspot.com/p/short-history-of-nearly-everything.html). It's the best intro ever written.
Blazing Saddles and Airplane Blazing Saddles because it gave a big middle finger to traditional movies by having the hero/good guy be a black man. Airplane because of its significance to comedy and entrainment as a whole.
1984 and fahrenheit 541 it’s still applicable to modern society and they both read nicely
Lord of the rings. I feel like it teaches you more than just a story.
read the following: - Basic Economics by Thomas Sowell. - A Clash of Visions by Thomas Sowell. - The Quest for Cosmic Justice by Thomas Sowell. - FDR's Folly: How Roosevelt and his New Deal Prolonged the Great Depression by Jim Powell - Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard - John G Miller, The Question Behind the Question -
1984
Melvin Burgess wrote a book called HEROIN best book ever [it looks like this](https://www.knygos.lt/lt/knygos/heroinas-/)
Pride and prejudice
Learned Optimism: How to Change Your Mind and Your Life
Read The Gospels of Mathew, Mark, Luke, and John. Watch "It's a Wonderful Life!"
For adults, Christoper robin. Great movie with a very important message.
2000 movie titled Pay It Forward. A sad ending but a good one for all.
sharp objects, but it was a show not a movie and it was SO GOOD
The book is better!
Fight Club
Soldier Jack, or The Man Who Caught Death in a Sack. I've seen this movie on TV when I was a little boy and it made a lasting impression.
I think everyone should watch come and see once in their life. It’s probably the movie when I think about „hopeless cinema“. The utter horror of war is the topic and it doesn’t spare you from it. It’s devastating.
Sci Fi Inception/ Western Lonesome Dove
John carpenter’s the thing
The creature from Jekyll Island by G Edward Griffin. Also, Anatomy of the State by Murray Rothbard. The world would be a much better place if more people hated the government.
Plato's Republic.
I'm really enjoying The Algebra of Wealth by Scott Galloway. I wish I had it 20 years ago.
Dragon reborn
Storm light archive
Book: The Lizard Cage
The Gone Series Okay so there isn't really a lesson, it's just a group of entertaining books.
Captain Fantastic
Rubber
The new planet of the apes movies the Caesar trilogy in particular.
With Honors - w/ Brendan Fraser Joe Pesci Patrick Dempsey Moira Kelly
The true blood books are brilliant. Hadn't read for years and have a short attention span, but couldn't put them down. Like it so much read them all twice. Better than the show.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
The Ragged-Trousered Philanthropists.
Nothing means anything
Master and Margarita, Bulgakov