Ishmael
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Ishmael is a 3-book series with 3 released primary works first released in 1876 with contributions by Daniel Quinn and E.D.E.N. Southworth.
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I first read this book 30 years & loved it. The basic premise of the book is the comparison of the culture & values & practices of modern humankind, which he calls the “takers” (as in the orientation to take things) vs the pre-agrarian hunter-gathers who he calls the “leavers”. Its an interesting comparison of cultures and on modern-day culture which leaves you feeling like we lost something important of our humanity along the way. But this time through I got a bit bored of the preachy tone & slowness & lack of actionable advice. I've still given it 4 stars which is more than it deserves in 2023 I think but congrats to the author on its overall conception & narrative which is good.
It was okay. A few interesting ideas and thoughts, but nothing that's life changing for me. Most of it is pure logic.
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