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Pandora's Children- A rapist and murderer is given a second chance at life by a mysterious stranger; all he has to do is control the monster within. Higher- A father and parole officer makes the ultimate decision when his son comes to his house with a gun looking for drug money. Last Dance of a Black Widow- An elderly women learns that there are consequences in the afterlife for a life lived poorly. Bonus excerpt- The first half of my 25, word novella, Dogs of War. Paperback , pages. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Pandora's Children , please sign up.
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Nov 22, GracieKat rated it really liked it Shelves: I first came across Bradley Convissar's works when he was offering them as separate short stories on a free promotion. He lists Stephen King as one of his influences and you can definitely see that but only in the general tone of them. The stories are not derivative at all. They have their own tone and style. With the laundry list of triggers above it seem like he'd be in the more extreme section of horror but they are handled very well.
They are horrific but they aren't gone into with gruesome, I first came across Bradley Convissar's works when he was offering them as separate short stories on a free promotion. They are horrific but they aren't gone into with gruesome, in-depth detail that would edge it into torture porn territory. Like any anthology or collection there are some hit or miss stories in Pandora's Children. When Bradley Convissar hits those emotional depths though he can really hit them. My favorites from Pandora's Children are: This story was amazing.
War buddies gather to honour their friend but the end half of the story was such a surprise and really caught my attention. The idea of paying for your past sins by taking on others' pain isn't exactly a new idea but it's done very well here with a great finish. What happens when a rather callous anatomy student is confronted with the souls of the cadavers she is treating carelessly?
A very good story with great emotion to it but not played for cheap heart-string tugging. A dentist is faced with a dilemma. He has evidence of a crime but what if the crime is justified? I love the way the end leaves you hanging a bit, in a good way. It feels very close to what a person would realistically feel in that position.
Matthew Jenkins does terrible things. Things he feels compelled to do and, while he takes pleasure in them at the time, hates himself afterwards. He is offered one chance at redemption. Can he do it? An excellent story where Pandora yes, that Pandora tries to make her own atonement for the horrors her curiosity has unleashed on the world. Stricter drunk driving laws take effect Tuesday.
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It follows the life and death of a great, good maintenance man named Eddie. In a heroic attempt to save a little girl from being killed by an amusement park ride that is about to fall, Eddie is killed and sent to heaven, where he encounters five people who had a significant impact upon him while he was alive. In this book, the author maps out a simple path for cultivating mindfulness in one's own life.
In this book, he outlines his political ideology and future plans for Germany. This is a wonderful and highly original novel about an insane man named Charlie who wanted to be smart. One day, his wish was granted.
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Given the number of best-selling books that come out every year, it is difficult to choose 10 books for the age group of In early 20's, people tend to build new perceptions about life. It is the age when you have completely stepped out of your teenage and good books can surely help influence your thinking and attitude. The Alchemist — One of the must-read books indeed! This best-seller is something almost all the avid readers have read. I do not think I have to say much about this book.
It gives you the needed push you need to achieve success in life. This book will definitely bring more energy into your life. Early 20s is the age of self-exploration and for that it is important to have a positive attitude in life. This helps in making you more influencial. Power of your subconcious mind — I bet you would find the book scarily accurate and interesting. Especially, if you stay interested in understanding how our subconcious mind affects our lives. The Monk who sold his ferrari by Robin Sharma — Another best-seller self help book in my list. I believe such books are perfect for people in this age group.
People I know have witnessed dramatic changes in their lives and thinking. Transforming dreams into actions by A. J Abdul Kalam — Dr. J Abdul Kalam has always been an inspiration for the youth. He had extraordinary determination towards his dreams and wished to ignite the young minds. I believe reading about his journey would teach a lot. Transforming Dreams Into Actions. I do not know about the age group, but I believe it deserves to be in the must-read list.
The Bhagvad Gita — Well, you are now an adult! Spirtuality will help you stay peaceful in tough situations so that you can take good decisions in life. You can also read some other book on Spirtuality, including some books on Buddhism or The Autobiography of a Yogi. I personally Love The Gita. Gone Girl By Gillian Flynn: This book is psychological thriller and it inspired filmmakers to make a movie out of the book in The suspense is diabolical and you will thrilled at every turn. One of my personal favourites. The cases are very interesting and narrative is excellent.
After all, written by a master storyteller. There are two volumes available. Both these books were written after and the storyline intrigued Warner Brothers to the extent that they requested Christopher Nolan Director of Dark Knight, Interstellar to make a film. Books by Dan Brown: Tuesdays with Morrie by Mitch Albom: This book will teach you to value life all the more. The touching account between a student and his professor who is on the verge of his death.
The Martian By Andy Weir: An entertaining book which will pique your interest in Sci-Fi all over again. My list of books would be something of a mix covering a lot of genres explicitly but mainly self-help. As this is an ideal age to lay the foundation. These books will inspire you, make you think, make you laugh, move you, and make you question reality as it is. Even if you've read them before in your school days or college. You will have a different perspective and overall impact on you, if you read now. Or the Bhagawad Gita or any religious book as by this stage one needs to realise that religion is a fugazi, a fake reality and unseen promise of happiness.
Everyone wants to earn money and shit load at this stage. You want to know your rights so that no one or the authority can come in and screw with you. Be an informed citizen! You need to know how to be a winner or the world will come in to crush you down. Because boys are into this shit. You must know how to do the "deal". Though using the word "deal" here sounds most immature but I can't think of other way to meet Quora's writing policy. Because we need to understand how the economics works around us or we would be as broke as a homeless guy.
So that we become cunning and wise with whatever we pursue. To realise that bookish love story are never real and never to expect things with such expectations. The sooner we get over expectations, the better we are prepared with harsh reality. Ask New Question Sign In. What are the 10 books one must read during the ages of years of age?
Answered Apr 21, To read is what you think and what you think is what you become. Covey presents a holistic, integrated, principle-centered approach for solving personal and professional problems. With penetrating insights and pointed anecdotes, Covey reveals a step-by-step pathway for living with fairness, integrity, service, and human dignity -- principles that give us the security to adapt to change and the wisdom and power to take advantage of the opportunities that change creates.
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What are the reasons for not raising the voting age to years old? What books should you read at the age of 23? I fall in the same age bracket and the following the some books I thought everyone should read: The Kite Runner- Khaled Hosseini: Set in Afghanistan, Khaled Hosseini's debut novel is bound to leave you deeply affected.
The rawness with which Hosseini deals with abuse, violence, neglect, suicide, and terrorism will leave you with a hole in your heart, in the best possible way. It is a beautiful, haunting and powerful tale of friendship. Being the brilliant author he is, Hosseini narrates the tale of 2 young women and the ordeals they have to go through once the Taliban takes over. It is a gripping tale. One Hundred Years of Solitude: Gabriel Marquez One Hundred Years of Solitude tells the story of six generations of the Buendia family, inhabiting the fictional and magical town of Macondo, somewhere in South America.
An enthralling concoction of quirks, ancient mysteries, family secrets and peculiar contradictions culminates into one of Marquez's best works. The Diary of a Young Girl if you haven't read it earlier A very unusual document in the field of Holocaust literature, Anne Frank's diary depicts an oddly optimistic tale of one of the darkest periods of history. Filled with quiet moments of happiness, the thirteen year old girl's diary documents the budding of a precious life.
It is fascinating and equally heartbreaking to read about the unfolding of events in her life. While it might seem excruciatingly long, Tolstoy's evocative narrative will keep you hooked to this intricate tale of the politics of relationships and love. It is narrated by Death, who has a personality of his own and is constantly trying to understand the human race.
Cuckold by Kiran Nagarkar: Cuckold is a novel based in 16th century India, dealing with the lives of a very powerful ruling family. The novel stands out among others like it because of its raw representations of sex and scandal. Nagarkar constructs a story that is ostensibly about love, but allows the reader to explore the internal struggle of a man when faced with betrayal, loss, and war.
Elasticsearch Service - Start a day free trial. The only solution built by the makers of Elasticsearch. Free Trial at elastic. So I suggest reading the following books to learn a little about something. A Short History of Nearly Everything: As the name suggests, to learn a bit about everything since the beginning of the universe. To Kill a Mockingbird: Morality The Bhagavad Gita: On how to lead a good life The Silmarillion: Fantasy world building Siddhartha: Hermann Hesse, Hilda Rosner: On the dangers of government autonomy and censorship The Complete Calvin and Hobbes: To re-live one's childhood The Little Prince: Antoine de Saint-Exupery, Richard Howard: As a partner to Calvin and Hobbes; as a fond recollection to childhood and a social commentary on the nuances of adulthood The Complete Persepolis: Marjane Satrapi , The Complete Maus: Art Spiegelman , Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank, I Am Malala: Malala Yousafzai, Christina Lamb: To understand what it is like to live under constant fear, tyranny, and prosecution.
Negotiating Agreement Without Giving In: Roger Fisher, William L. On the evils of Communism The Origin of Species: Charles Darwin, Julian Huxley: To understand the value of friendship and courage Liar's Poker: How even Economics nobel laureates do not have it all figured out Freakonomics: Reflecting on Murphy's Law and the Law of unintended consequences. The Story of Success: To understand how even the smallest and random-est of events can completely change the outcome.
Answered Nov 6, I had written this answer elsewhere, but it is still as valid. Many Life many masters - Dr. The art of learning - Josh Waitzkin 3. Pappilon - Henri Charriere 4. Outliers — Malcom Gladwell 6. The power of positive thinking — Dr. Norman Vincent Peale 7. Maximum City — Suketu Mehta 8. The power of your subconscious mind — Joseph Murphy 9. Surely you are joking Mr.
Feynman — Richard Feynman Many life many masters — A skeptical psychologist Dr. Brian Weiss happens to stumble into a world of life before and after life which his science trained mind form Yale finds difficult to accept. A movie on his early success, fame and pressures of competition and expectations, led him to move into study of Tai Chi n where he becomes a world champion in a totally different field of martial arts - T'ai chi ch'uan. Pappilon - Henri Charriere - A convicted murderer who claimed innocence, escapes from a penal colony in French Guiana.
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A maverick and controversial author of the book on money and personal finance. An eye opener for me. A must read book much recommended. Outliers — Malcom Gladwell A book that examines factors that leads to success, with great example and backed by research. Norman Vincent A book that offers profound wisdom in how to overcome challenges in daily life.
Deals with issues related to self doubt, stress, guilt, worry and resentment. Of dreams, hopes, money, films, drugs, underworld, and more happening in this city — much of it is an eye opener even for me — though I live in this city. The power of your subconscious mind — Joseph Murphy A book that first introduced me to this amazing world of our subconscious mind, and a technique that helped me personally experience something magical.
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Feynman — Richard Feynman The Noble prize winner shows us that scientist can have a sense of humor. A peep into the brilliant mind and life of Prof. Anatomy of the spirit - Caroline Myss A book on research of energy medicine, where Dr. Myss's shows how every illness is related to a pattern of emotional and psychological stresses and how negative beliefs and attitudes influence the human body leading to sickness. Answered Jan 19, Best Reply Best 10 books must read between age 1. Transform Your Problems Into Courage, Confidence and Creativityby Phil Stutz and Barry Michels Stutz and Michels use a plethora of techniques that allow people to utilize their problems to propel them into action to find courage, embrace discipline, develop self-expression and deepen creativity.
A Novel by Tara Conklin A historical fiction debut by Tara Conklin, taking place between modern-day New York and the pre-Civil War South, the book follows junior lawyer Lina Sparrow as she looks for an appropriate lead plaintiff in a lawsuit seeking compensation for families of slaves. A Novel by Zadie Smith Set in northwest London, the novel follows four young adults, Leah, Natalie, Felix and Anthony as they try to establish lives outside of Caldwell, their childhood estate. Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie A story of race and identity follows Ifemulu and Obinze, who are young and in love when they leave military-ruled Nigeria for America.
Fiction that is so well written that you would just not be able to put it down. If you've not yet read the Harry Potter series, please do read it since it will teach you a lot about life. It may be fiction but it's just super good. You'll finish this in less than 30 mins. Autobiography of a yogi, just read this. This should be much higher up on the list.
I gifted my university professor this recently saying you remind me of Morrie and maybe few years down the line you and I would be sitting and discussing life. How to win friends and influence people The palace of illusions: I have read this 4 times over till now. Don't plan on leaving it Men are from mars and woman are from venus, great book to understand the opposite sex.
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