Books – I Am Gnorb

Review of Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

In Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes, Tamim Ansary describes a historical narrative of the world from Islamic eyes, from the time of Mohammed to the fall of the Ottoman Empire and its effects on the modern day Middle Eastern socio-political landscape. If you’re reading this review, there’s a good chance your narrative… Read more Review of Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes

Posted on August 13, 2012May 13, 2015 by Gnorb

Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What a Difference Life Experience Makes

Needing something to read while on a trip, and thinking a lot about monetary issues as of late, I decided to pick up a copy of Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad. It seems the Rich Dad company is releasing a new edition of the book in mass-market paperback format which, for a book like this,… Read more Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What a Difference Life Experience Makes

Posted on July 30, 2012August 1, 2012 by Gnorb

Beer, Wine, Spirits, Coffee, Tea, and Coca Cola: A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Egyptian slaves were paid in mead. The wine trade spread Greek (and later Roman) culture throughout the known world. Spirits drove the Age of Exploration, including the slave trade into the New World. Coffee fueled the Age of Reason and revolutionary thought. The tea trade shaped British policy at its height. Coca Cola is arguably the symbol… Read more Beer, Wine, Spirits, Coffee, Tea, and Coca Cola: A History of the World in 6 Glasses

Posted on July 23, 2012July 31, 2012 by Gnorb

Ayn Rand’s Anthem: A Quick Review

Anthem by Ayn Rand My rating: 3 of 5 stars Synopsis: The book first starts out as a dystopian socialist type of society where everyone refers to themselves as “We” (no concept of individualism). This, along with the main protagonist’s journey, mirrors that of Winston’s in Orwell’s 1984. Eventually, the main protagonist runs away from this… Read more Ayn Rand’s Anthem: A Quick Review

Posted on July 20, 2009July 15, 2009 by Gnorb

World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Zombies. They’re sort of like vampires, but nowhere near as popular. Why is that? Aside from the fact that their mythology hasn’t yet been sexed up and corrupted, it’s because there’s not a lot of great zombie literature. Max Brooks’s World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War puts that excuse to rest.… Read more World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War

Posted on June 16, 2008June 19, 2008 by Gnorb

Recent Book Purchases

Just put an order in with Amazon for a few books. Wanted to know if any readers have read any of these, and if so, what did you think? Story: Substance, Structure, Style and The Principles of Screenwriting by Robert Mckee The Iliad and The Odyssey Robert Fagles Translation The Aeneid Robert Fagles Translation All… Read more Recent Book Purchases

Posted on June 10, 2008June 3, 2008 by Gnorb

Le Linkage #17: “Can You Help a Brother Out?” Edition

“Can you help a brother out?” To a lot of you reading this that conjures up images of a guy in dirty clothes, wondering the streets or sitting on the sidewalk, hand outstretched and asking for some cash. In this case, it’s sort of like that, but not really. Actually this edition is named as… Read more Le Linkage #17: “Can You Help a Brother Out?” Edition

Posted on June 3, 2008July 28, 2012 by Gnorb

Soon I Will Be Invincible

I just picked up Soon I Will Be Invincible by first-time author Austin Grossman. If you’ve been to a bookstore lately, you may have seen a bright blue book with a pink, winged helmet on the cover. Looking at it, of course, just screams tacky. One look inside, however, and you’ll be hooked. At least… Read more Soon I Will Be Invincible

Posted on October 30, 2007August 9, 2012 by Gnorb

The Age of Discovery: Two-Thirds of a Review

Take a quasi-Chinese culture and a quasi-Mayan culture, mix in a few gods and frog people, give them all a couple of ships, have them all utter words which no human mouth were ever meant to pronounce, and finally throw them all in a post-apocalyptic magic-ridden wasteland (you know, just for kicks). Stir the ingredients… Read more The Age of Discovery: Two-Thirds of a Review

Posted on July 23, 2007May 13, 2015 by Gnorb

Le Linkage #16: Around the Blogosphere

While I’ve tried — in vain — I haven’t been able to get one of these out (to my own disdain). Again, the glut of ideas currently swishing around my brain is like water around a drain: round and round it goes, and not in vain if I take this opportunity to sha… daing. Alright,… Read more Le Linkage #16: Around the Blogosphere

Posted on July 19, 2007July 20, 2007 by Gnorb