Kevin Carr's Gloves 3204 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Mein Kampf is an interesting read because it is so bad, full of lies about his background and shows he was a Nigel Farage character. Long on charisma (apparently) but short on real intelligent design. Like his leadership he gives sketchy outlines and lets people fill in the rest. Also shows what a lazy fucker he was too, he dictated the whole thing to Hess instead of writing it himself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobos 297 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 An interesting take. Not sure about the hess thing though, did they share a prison cell? I thought Hess edited it after he'd written both parts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Carr's Gloves 3204 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 An interesting take. Not sure about the hess thing though, did they share a prison cell? I thought Hess edited it after he'd written both parts? Nope, dictated the whole thing. http://www.historyplace.com/worldwar2/riseofhitler/kampf.htm also makes himself out as being a bit of a scamp who lead a gang of young boys in his youth. Not the sad little loner who hated his father and clung to his mother like a leech. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 30403 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just started on Mildred Pierce. Not read it before but love some of James M. Cain's other stuff (Double Indemnity and The Postman Always Rings Twice). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJS 3978 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Just started the latest/last novel in The Expanse series. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5907 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Was looking to buy 'The Simple Path to Wealth' as recommended by by Gemmil (I had a £50 metro centre gift card). Not on Waterstones system though strangely so ended up with this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1473652146/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484148623&sr=8-1π=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=the+no+spend+year&dpPl=1&dpID=41znhWONJ1L&ref=plSrch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rayvin 4964 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Was looking to buy 'The Simple Path to Wealth' as recommended by by Gemmil (I had a £50 metro centre gift card). Not on Waterstones system though strangely so ended up with this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1473652146/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484148623&sr=8-1π=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=the+no+spend+year&dpPl=1&dpID=41znhWONJ1L&ref=plSrch That's bizarre actually - Waterstones can be fucking useless with stocking books though. They needs about a year's notice to get anywhere near ready for holding anything that isn't a blockbuster title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted January 11, 2017 Share Posted January 11, 2017 Was looking to buy 'The Simple Path to Wealth' as recommended by by Gemmil (I had a £50 metro centre gift card). Not on Waterstones system though strangely so ended up with this https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/1473652146/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1484148623&sr=8-1π=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=the+no+spend+year&dpPl=1&dpID=41znhWONJ1L&ref=plSrch I've started a revolution. Use some of the money you are gonna spend on that private number plate to get it off Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5907 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Number plate idea has been long since scrapped. Operation 'work packed lunch' is well under way now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I packed a lunch two days this week, Gemill would be proud. It's mainly because I'm on a January health kick though and will be more then undone by weekend dining plans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 I thought you always made up your own stuff Gloom? Just basing this on your posts in the past from when you've been on about healthy eating etc. Must cost a fortune buying your lunch every day in the big smoke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 At this time of year I normally just make big batches of soups or chilli. Then in the warmer months do salads of some kind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 No, there are loads of places that do good healthy food near my office. And yeah, it isn't cheap but I'm lazy and it's convenient. I was just responding to Gemmill's retire early by not buying lunch or coffee plan that was being discussed in a different thread. The fact I've saved money on lunch this week is going to be blown out of the water by dinner plans on Saturday night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 Good lad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34450 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) An absolutely scandalous portrayal of my argument. I've got a poncey spa day and night/dinner at a swanky hotel this weekend. The point is not to stop doing things you enjoy 9r to become a cheapskate, it's to understand the impact over time of your tenner a day lunch and coffee insanity (40 grand over ten years) and knock it on the head (if you so wish). Edited January 12, 2017 by Gemmill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted January 12, 2017 Share Posted January 12, 2017 (edited) The only book on Manson I'd recommend. Details the highly toxic drug scene in Laurel Canyon which was a big factor in the tragedies. It shows Manson and his connections from many years in prison with the criminal elements that were the main focus of his life and not all this bullshit about a 'race war' and 'Helter Skelter'. http://www.nikolasschreck.eu/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=90%3Athe-manson-file-myth-and-reality-of-an-outlaw-shaman&catid=35&Itemid=53 Edited January 12, 2017 by Park Life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adios 717 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 Is it defo accidental? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 There's a lot of self depreciating stuff in there and a lot of self awareness of his own dislikeability which he plays for laughs. But the stuff like that quote above is incessant and comes with no punchline. I mean it is very funny, but it's clear where he thinks he's being self depreciating for comic effect and where he's being boastful without pulling off the knowing wink, if it was intended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Face 29 Posted April 11, 2017 Share Posted April 11, 2017 He finishes an anecdote about a small pub band he was tenuously linked to with "by the way, what's the name of the band?" "The Eurythmics" Maybe I'm not giving him his due as a satirist of celebrity biographies. But reading it after Nomad doesn't help if it is supposed to be taking the piss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Park Life 70 Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Just finished the Radch trilogy. The first one and a half books is utterly compelling...Around about the middle of the trilogy things start to get a bit samey....However highly recommended. 8.8/10 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ancillary_Justice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Martin Hardy is at Tynemouth Market on Sunday selling his new book "Rafa's Way". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 19824 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Wonder - kids book that world for adults too, bit like curious incident of the dog at night time. V good. glamorama - on Parky's recommendation. Enjoyed the first half, classic Easton Ellis. The second half with the terrorism plot line descends into farce. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfy 12 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Sniper one is a very good read. Sgt Dan Mills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 14053 Posted June 3, 2017 Share Posted June 3, 2017 I'm reading Table Manners? Impeccable, of course, same as every Saturday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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