by Larry | Mar 5, 2025 | Book Report
Man’s Search for Meaning provided me with profound meaning. It was written by a German Jew who, through luck, survived the Nazi concentration camps. Soon after the war, it became a bestseller, translated into many languages. While recounting his experiences in...
by Larry | Mar 2, 2025 | Book Report
History of Sexuality: An Introduction was recommended to me by ChatGPT. I knew it was an acclaimed book but had little other background. Written in the late 1970s, it examines the development and use of sexuality over the past three centuries. I found the writing...
by Larry | Mar 2, 2025 | Book Report
The Tao of Pooh is a small book that teaches “the principles of Taoism as demonstrated by Winnie-the-Pooh.” I’m trying to learn about various philosophies during my time in prison, and a friend recommended this book as an accessible introduction to...
by Larry | Mar 1, 2025 | Book Report
I’ve often heard Meditations recommended in forums and pop culture as a must-read. I borrowed this copy from a more affluent fellow inmate. It was a beautiful edition: hardcover with gold leaf pages and a ribbon bookmark. However, the more I appreciated the...
by Larry | Feb 25, 2025 | Book Report
The 48 Laws of Power is a book I’ve always wanted to read but never had the chance. One of the few positive aspects of being in prison is the time it provides for reading. The 48 Laws of Power isn’t a novel or philosophy book; it’s more of a...
by Larry | Feb 25, 2025 | Book Report
Dataclysm explores the insights we can glean about human behavior from massive data sets. The author, a co-founder of OkCupid, one of the longest-running dating sites, discusses his role in analyzing the vast amounts of data collected by the platform. It’s...
