A comperhensive view of a very interesting man's life.
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This is a comprehensive, although somewhat dry, recounting of the life of a very interesting man, and much more than just a dancer. I've learned a lot, but it reflects research by others, which I wasn't expecting.
1620643
This is a  very intriguing history of a very prominent man of human history, whether you believe him to be a son of God or not, without being a religious testament.
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Psychologist Dr. Nick Thesiger, being incarcerated, reflects about his life, giving insight in his thoughts and feelings about his life, the relationship with his wife Julie, his patients and his approach to the world. As a result, the reader learns him to be a misanthrope, not interested in others and their feelings, and absolutely not self- critic regarding his behavior and disregard towards those closest to him. The picture that's given of him, through his own reflections, is that of an arrogant, troubled, anxious, unhappy and lonely man, who has difficulties in moving along with the rest of the world and believing in his abilities, because he is so focused in comparing himself to the economic success of others, that he is completely unaware of his the good things in his life, especially his wife that s stands by him despite his disrespecting and not considering her needs, his strengths and possibilities. Even as a professional, he confesses that he oftentimes doesn't even pay attention to what they are telling him during their sessions and looks down at them.
It is a very interesting journey into the internal world, his struggles and obsessions, of Dr. Thesiger, being a psychological doctor who himself is in urgent need of professional help. The plot of the story outs very well developed, relating the happenings in detail, including thoughts and emotional states, of the first two days of the week before his imprisonment. The characters are very lively described, giving a clear notion of their personalities.
2745136
A fascinating account of a scholar's life experience and the effect of the work on his personal life, beliefs and values as well as an example of how the most creative minds can remain open to "that which should not exist."
77142
From Watergate to the World Leadership Council, this biography provides a view of one man's intimate journey to discovery and possibilities.  Too long on details at times but otherwise engrossing read.
2429554
Fascinating read by a man who lives the life and enjoys every minute of it.
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The man was an amazing human being, a hero of two World wars, a socialite extraordinaire, and one of the last true international aristocrats. His story illuminates the history of  the last century.
4961117
A warm and interesting story of a man deeply committed to his beliefs.
719244
The book was very enlightening. A very interesting man, a very interesting life, a very interesting philosophy.
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A some what strange account of a unique individual travel through life. A few strange stories that now days difficult to understand since much has changed. Fred Bond gives quite insightful accounts of the times he lived in -  that may become further vague in the near future as the new generations will lack understanding of the past - I hope I will be proven wrong.

Fred was clear open minded for the age that he lived. One obvious lesson is that understanding one own times often naturally lacks perspective. A few more intimate details of his life would have made reading much more interesting. His diatribes on religion while some what weird does offer a perspective that some "new age" thinkers would best head.

Fred's aacount of his career is clear to anyone who has work in engineering and  quite good - though more intimate details would again increase interest.  His stories of his errors are classic and well placed.
508601
This was an amazing book about a very complex man. A man, for good or bad, lived life his way, by his rules. There was not a dry or boring spot to be found. My interest was held throughout. This was a thoroughly engaging and enjoyable book.
3062700
MacArthur's photographic memory becomes apparent in this personal recording of his history. Written in the first person, the reader gets insights into his views of the tumuluous world events which surrounded his life. One also gets a view of his use of words and pattern of speech, familiar to an eighteenth century gentleman, which led some who heard him to view him as arrogant. Any person who is interested in this great man's personal account this is the it.
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It gives a rare insight into the mind of a man who was ever on guard to reveal very little about himself
121762
How little we  know about the conditions that make up the lives of others. This man's tale of his life is moving.
3542657
This was an intelligently written and interesting account of the life of a very strange yet fascinating individual. It would be interesting, if Crowley were alive today, to see if his lifestyle and ideas would come across as  acceptable and normal in today's world. Though a brave, extremely athletic, and intellectual person, who may have been on the verge of some fantastic spiritual goals and magical discoveries, he never quite reached his goals. Although some have labeled him 666 and the Beast, Crowley did not seem beastly at all. However, he did strike me as being slightly insane, eccentric, and very narcissistic and self absorbed. He went about life with way too much time on his hands, and his mind drifted off in areas where most people don't have the time nor the money to go. In other words, his lifestyle was difficult to relate to. The book  dragged on in places. I found his mountain climbing antics to be fascinating, though stretched and drawn out, making the story flow very sluggish in places. He was way out there, a very bizarre man. It makes for an interesting read. Strange people are fascinating.
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An unassuming man of tremendous talent and also a brilliant academic background matched against his father, one of America's leading scientists years ago, comes to light in this edition of his focus upon what it has been like to feel the quiet but also evidentiary  direction of the forces of good, of love, of inspiration, of pure knowledge, and a guidance of such proportions as to be the means to verify that this is a man, who has learned as Moses said, "Look to God and live!"
Even with the foibles of his youth, the sometimes careless decisions he made, yet in the midst of his focus upon a Christ-centered life, Henry Eyring stands as one of the great icons of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, the book is not just for the saints but also anyone, who is earnestly striving to find purpose to his/her life, and who in her/his own way would like to have some guidelines of what it takes to achieve when the nature of things seems to be against that achievement.
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The book is about a man's passage through life adhering to the customs of his people. It provides a very interesting insider view of the slow but significant changes which affect local customs, way a life and religion followed through generations. The writer has done well to keep out any biases or judgements and this leaves the reader wondering if a judgement of right/wrong can be passed at all.
There are quite a few details of the tribal customs which is a deterrent to the otherwise well written book. These details makes it a slow read and for almost half the book it leaves one wondering what is it all about.

I enjoyed the latter part of the book... But one has to survive the first half to reach there.