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Steve Jobs was an eccentric and extraordinarily complicated individual. However, this is what enabled him to literally change the world. Walter Isaacson's book covered him from the good to the bad to the ugly. This biography is a MUST-READ for anyone who came of age within the digital era. Jobs was a fascinating individual and it is seriously cool to read about the behind-the-scenes actions which led to the electronic devices we now enjoy. I cannot say that my opinion of his personality changed much after reading this book, but I can definitely say that I have more understanding of his ...ahem!... quirks. It also deepened my appreciation of his innovations in the computer/electronics world. I am sad that he died so young...it would have been great to see what other goodies he could have come up with.
I have to admit that I was not a big Crue fan back in the 80s. You can't get really get any more extreme than this band. However, with the advent of easily getting information these days, fans get to learn the backstory of various people. Having learned the backstory of Nikki Sixx through various media outlets, I grew to appreciate him as an artist as well as a person. This book has further solidified my appreciation for this guy. It also further explained how he became the person he is today - both good and bad. No, I didn't always agree with his past behaviour, but he has grown up and changed somewhat in his almost 53 years of life. The thing about him is that he is extremely honest and forthright, perhaps to a fault. However, given the state of his growing up years, it is quite easy to see how he came to be as Nikki Sixx. Get the audio version of his latest book to hear him read his own words. There are parts that are laugh-out-loud-hysterically funny and some parts that reduced me to tears. The final few pages really had a huge effect on changing my thinking. He is loud and proud as well as talented - a modern-day renaissance man for the new millenia. These days, I am proud to consider myself a fan of whatever he does, from music to art to photography to radio host. Whatever else you can say about Nikki Sixx, he definitely is thought-provoking!
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War [12 April 1861], also known as the 'War Between the States,' read Jeff Shaara's well-researched historical tome 'Gods and Generals.' This book explores all the events leading up to that fateful day which caused a long rift in our fledgling nation and pitted brother against brother, father against son. If you are a military history buff, you will gain insight into the planning and tactics employed during the Civil War that changed forever the way battles were fought. I am not particularly interested in military history, but I still enjoyed reading the character studies of the three principal commanders as they staked their claims in the annals of history, even at the cost of their familial relationships as well as their own lives. The reasons for this war are actually quite varied and the author explores every aspect of these. The effects of this war were immediate in the bloodshed caused as well as the vast property damage, but they are still felt to this vary day because of the changes in military tactics and technology of the time. Sadly, we as a country, and the world, still have much to learn from the cause and effect of wars like this even though we have traveled a great distance.
All I have to say is, "HOLY COW!!!! What a ride!!!!" I just finished this book, and it is even more mind-blowing than 'DaVinci Code' and 'Angels and Demons.' The plot twists and turns, taking the reader on an extremely-hard-to-put-down journey. Just when you think you have the secrets solved, something else occurs in the storyline which blows your ideas all to hell. The final two twists are absolutely guaranteed to make you feel as if someone cut a hole in the top of your head, stuck in a whisk and scrambled your brains. If you love reading a great book that takes you for a great ride, read this book! I am looking forward to reading more from him.
Neil Peart is the 21st century renaissance man - musician, lyricist, cook, writer, observer of life and travel guide. He is best known as the [still the 'new guy'] drummer and one-third of the trio that is RUSH. This book chronicles legendary Canadian band RUSH as they embark on their 30th anniversary tour in 2004, and is kind of a follow-up to Neil Peart's 'Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road' 'Roadshow' finds him in a much better state and with a renewed sense of life [thankfully!]. His sense of humour is more evident this time around and it is interesting learning bits of trivia about being behind the scenes for an undertaking as large as a world tour for a such legendary band. As with his previous books, Mr. Peart makes a great travel guide with his descriptive writing style and wry observances of the backroads of America. Even if you are not a fan of the band (why aren't you, though???), you will enjoy this book!
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Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
mbtm2003, January 5, 2012
Steve Jobs was an eccentric and extraordinarily complicated individual. However, this is what enabled him to literally change the world. Walter Isaacson's book covered him from the good to the bad to the ugly. This biography is a MUST-READ for anyone who came of age within the digital era. Jobs was a fascinating individual and it is seriously cool to read about the behind-the-scenes actions which led to the electronic devices we now enjoy. I cannot say that my opinion of his personality changed much after reading this book, but I can definitely say that I have more understanding of his ...ahem!... quirks. It also deepened my appreciation of his innovations in the computer/electronics world. I am sad that he died so young...it would have been great to see what other goodies he could have come up with.This Is Gonna Hurt: Music, Photography and Life Through the Distorted Lens of Nikki Sixx by Nikki Sixx
mbtm2003, September 1, 2011
I have to admit that I was not a big Crue fan back in the 80s. You can't get really get any more extreme than this band. However, with the advent of easily getting information these days, fans get to learn the backstory of various people. Having learned the backstory of Nikki Sixx through various media outlets, I grew to appreciate him as an artist as well as a person. This book has further solidified my appreciation for this guy. It also further explained how he became the person he is today - both good and bad. No, I didn't always agree with his past behaviour, but he has grown up and changed somewhat in his almost 53 years of life. The thing about him is that he is extremely honest and forthright, perhaps to a fault. However, given the state of his growing up years, it is quite easy to see how he came to be as Nikki Sixx. Get the audio version of his latest book to hear him read his own words. There are parts that are laugh-out-loud-hysterically funny and some parts that reduced me to tears. The final few pages really had a huge effect on changing my thinking. He is loud and proud as well as talented - a modern-day renaissance man for the new millenia. These days, I am proud to consider myself a fan of whatever he does, from music to art to photography to radio host. Whatever else you can say about Nikki Sixx, he definitely is thought-provoking!Gods and Generals by Jeff Shaara
mbtm2003, April 18, 2011
In recognition of the 150th anniversary of the start of the American Civil War [12 April 1861], also known as the 'War Between the States,' read Jeff Shaara's well-researched historical tome 'Gods and Generals.' This book explores all the events leading up to that fateful day which caused a long rift in our fledgling nation and pitted brother against brother, father against son. If you are a military history buff, you will gain insight into the planning and tactics employed during the Civil War that changed forever the way battles were fought. I am not particularly interested in military history, but I still enjoyed reading the character studies of the three principal commanders as they staked their claims in the annals of history, even at the cost of their familial relationships as well as their own lives. The reasons for this war are actually quite varied and the author explores every aspect of these. The effects of this war were immediate in the bloodshed caused as well as the vast property damage, but they are still felt to this vary day because of the changes in military tactics and technology of the time. Sadly, we as a country, and the world, still have much to learn from the cause and effect of wars like this even though we have traveled a great distance.The Lost Symbol by Dan Brown
mbtm2003, February 28, 2011
All I have to say is, "HOLY COW!!!! What a ride!!!!" I just finished this book, and it is even more mind-blowing than 'DaVinci Code' and 'Angels and Demons.' The plot twists and turns, taking the reader on an extremely-hard-to-put-down journey. Just when you think you have the secrets solved, something else occurs in the storyline which blows your ideas all to hell. The final two twists are absolutely guaranteed to make you feel as if someone cut a hole in the top of your head, stuck in a whisk and scrambled your brains. If you love reading a great book that takes you for a great ride, read this book! I am looking forward to reading more from him.Roadshow: Landscape with Drums: A Concert Tour by Motorcycle by Neil Peart
mbtm2003, January 3, 2011
Neil Peart is the 21st century renaissance man - musician, lyricist, cook, writer, observer of life and travel guide. He is best known as the [still the 'new guy'] drummer and one-third of the trio that is RUSH. This book chronicles legendary Canadian band RUSH as they embark on their 30th anniversary tour in 2004, and is kind of a follow-up to Neil Peart's 'Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road' 'Roadshow' finds him in a much better state and with a renewed sense of life [thankfully!]. His sense of humour is more evident this time around and it is interesting learning bits of trivia about being behind the scenes for an undertaking as large as a world tour for a such legendary band. As with his previous books, Mr. Peart makes a great travel guide with his descriptive writing style and wry observances of the backroads of America. Even if you are not a fan of the band (why aren't you, though???), you will enjoy this book!1-5 of 10next