notEnuf

Can't remember the book but in college I read a sci-fi novel where everyone knew the exact day of thier death by some developed medical statistical certainty. Attitudes were changed and society fell apart but was reborn with empathy and a focus on experiencing life. Sounds like hippy wish making as I'm writing this, but it was an interesting comentary on society and work attitudes. Anybody? I would like to reread it.

Meme In Command

I know there's plenty of good books on the history of Boeing and all. Anyone know a book on the history of Airbus as a company?

Timbo

I found this one on Amazon; https://www.amazon.com/Airbus-Comple...%2C132&sr=1-18

The Airbus website also has a quick 50 year history, and it's free!

https://www.airbus.com/en/our-history

DeltaboundRedux

"That Hideous Strength" - CS Lewis.

Until Folio Society Steps Up:

DeltaboundRedux

"Bright Shining Lie - John Paul Vann and America in Viet Nam" - Amazon link (What an incredible story. JP Vann awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom, posthumously)

"First Man: The Life of Neil A. Armstrong" - movie with R. Gosling based on this. Wow. Amazon Link

"Nuclear War, A Scenario" - I've several books on this subject in the library (and growing); easy read, seems relevant. Read it in an afternoon. Amazon Link

(Reminder: Unless it's brand new, shop around. I find the best places to purchase older books online is ebay, but not always. Amazon links above are for curiosity sake.)

Monkeyfly

The Rational Bible series by Dennis Prager.

Prager is known as a radio commentator but he is a Hebrew scholar and breaks down the logic and the reason behind much of the biblical text that seems so foreign to modern readers, how it was unique to the world in its day and why it has survived for so long.

It can ba appreciated by readers across the religious and non-religious spectrum. Check out the Amazon reviews.

Hotel Kilo

Just finished WILD BLUE by Stephen Ambrose. Have been meaning to read it for some time now, finally got around to it. If you haven't read it, it's a very good book and what you would expect from Ambrose. Easy read too.

crewdawg

Die With Zero.



Easy read that is probably worthwhile for everyone on this forum. I was talking about it with a buddy, and he said his wife’s financial planning firm gives it to every client. Realize that this guy isn't offering specific financial advice as he's not a certified financial guru. It’s basically a reminder that while we need to plan for retirement, we also need to live today. Some may grossly overestimate their financial needs in retirement and work way harder, or longer than needed. Our “golden years” may not be so golden, if we get to experience them at all. I don’t necessarily agree with everything, but he brings up some good points. As they say, it's no good being the richest man in the graveyard. Also, you should probably have passed on much of what you plan for an inheritance, well before death, as it’s much more beneficial to your heirs when they’re younger, rather than when their in the 40s/50s.

TransWorld

I concur. 3 published. 4th this fall. He is working on his 5th. The Pentateuch, the first 5 books of the Bible.

MaxQ

Thanks for the "Nuclear War, A Scenario" recommendation.
I would guess you have Ellsberg's "The Doomsday Machine" on your shelves?

It is curious what we humans become accustomed to living alongside with.