Filipe

Dune introduced such a fresh take on science fiction, and built such a unique universe around it, but at times it does read like a corny power fantasy. I wish there was a middle ground between the book that showcases a lot more of the politic dynamics and inner thoughts of the characters with the movie adaptation that makes Paul a lot more human and relatable.

A great insight into how a regular person gets into the political system, and how it all works from the inside. It’s great to have some insight into how the people beneath the politicians make the decisions they do, and how they’re forced into positions they don’t necessarily agree with.

It’s an inherently biased book, as all memoirs/autobiographies are bound to be, but he makes a clear distinction between facts and his opinions, and even if you disagree with some of them, following the process to turn his opinions into laws is still deeply relatable.

Such a great insight into a story no one would ever see. Shows just how much perseverance it takes to make a great company as an entrepreneur, and how much luck it takes not to lose it in the blink of an eye. Between the lines, Phil doesn’t share ruthless business tactics, but makes you deeply appreciate the fading experiences and relationships that you can never go back in time to experience again.

A very interesting read, and Feynman has some great stories to tell. I find it very refreshing to have down to earth role models, who don’t involve themselves in all the fuss of maintaining appearances, and just do whatever the hell they feel like doing.

Unfortunately the book is a bit tainted because of the commentary on women and his relationships with them. No doubt this is because I’m having a modern outlook on things that were normal almost a century ago, but it makes it harder to find him likeable.

I’m sure this has its audience, but I was hoping for something more centered towards stories of history and 50 Cent’s past, with explanations of how those can apply to a broader public. Instead, this is a self-help book through and through, with calls to action every couple lines, vaguely connected to real stories. I’m sure it has its public, but wasn’t particularly interesting for me.