What book should every man read?

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  1. Any book another side avidly condemns, just to know what they are talking about having formed a first hand informed opinion yourself rather than just copying what others are claiming about it’s contents

  3. All Quiet on the Western Front, it’s a Book written by the german WW1 veteran Erich Maria Remarque. It’s about the story of a young boy around the age of 20 joining along with his classmates into WW1 and experiencing it‘s horrors and dealing with it.

    The book has a very powerful anti-war and anti nationalism message which is growing more important in the times we‘re living in especially with the Ukraine-Russia conflict, while also dealing with problems a young man would face today in a similar less hostile way.

  6. Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl, an Austrian psychiatrist who was a Holocaust survivor. It’s about his harrowing experience in the camps and how he was able to go on and live a fulfilling life despite enduring the most devastating possible losses and the most incomprehensible suffering.

  8. No more mr nice guy – Dr. Robert Glover

    The way of the superior man

    All Robert Greene books

    Ryan Holiday books on stoicism

  9. Man’s search for meaning – Viktor Frankl: Autobiography of how a psychiatrist survived the nazi concentration camps and how people can find meaning in their lives even in the most inhumane environment.

    On the road – Jack Kerouac: Also to a degree an autobiography, set during the beatnik period It contrasts well with the above. It speaks to the allure of adventure and the joys / challenges of leading a reckless, hedonistic life and how it ultimately isn’t sustainable.

  10. I finished “Extreme Ownership” by Jocko Wilink. A very good, quick read on accountability.

    Currently reading “Can’t Hurt Me” by David Goggins. So far, very relatable.

  11. Hitchhiker’s guide to the galaxy- Douglas Adams. Just because it is brilliantly funny and will help you connect with “nerdy IT types” (haha, just found that loads of IT programmers love the book as much as I do so instant connection&conversation).

  16. Niccolò Machiavelli’s two most important works are Discourses on Livy (1531) and The Prince (1532), both of which were published after his death. He wrote several other works, including Florentine Histories (1532) and The Life of Castruccio Castracani of Lucca (1520)

  18. Moby Dick.

    “From Hell’s heart I stab at thee! For hate’s sake I spit my last breath at thee! Thus, I give up the spear!!!”

    Jesus, that book is fucking amazing.

  23. Come as you are by Emily Nagoski.

    Gives you a whole new perspective on women and how they think and react.

    Really helped me understand why my ex wife initiated sex infrequently.

    The fact she’s Ex has nothing to do with this btw lol

  24. A Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy, by William Irvine. I am fascinated by stoic philosophy, and this book breaks it down simply and givws a great history. He basically explains that stoicism is not about acting tough or aloof, but rather feeling while considing how you feel and controlling your reactions.

  25. The Lord of the Rings (the movies are cool but OP asked about books), for me is one of the greatest fables of history.

    Many of the characters are gentle but vulerable men, insecure and doubtful to the point of not knowing if they will be able to reach their goals. Aragorn, for example, openly talks about his doubts, doesn’t hesitate to bow down to a smaller person without hurting his pride. He hugs and loves Boromir as companions and warriors and even grieves singing to him on his death.

    Also Frodo and Sam, i know is a common joke that the doesn’t have the most straight approach but they define a good and close friend relationship that doesn’t stop them to risk their lives to save the other even in the most dangeours and darkes situations.

    All this (and other more things to list) leads to the concept of fellowship and the power of will: we can overcome anything no matter how we look or what we are. We just need to think and be wise enough to resist during bad times.

    *-“I wish it need not to happen in my lifetime”*

    *-“And so do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us”.*

  30. Lolita. It’s a masterpiece but also difficult to read because of the subject matter.

  32. How to Win Friends and Influence People. It’s been around forever and comes off a bit dated in its tone and references as a result. I think some people might avoid it based on its title, assuming it’s about being fake, manipulative or controlling. It’s not. It’s just a handful of simple, effective strategies for dealing with people. Definitely worth a read if you’ve found yourself struggling to make conversation with strangers, dealing with a difficult coworker or neighbor, or would just like to improve your social graces a bit. It’s a cheap paperback, a quick read and you can put the strategies to work (and see improvements in your relationships) almost immediately.

  36. How to Win Friends and Influence People. I’m about to start it and I’m so excited.

  38. A brief history of nearly everything – Bill Bryson. Give you a potted history of humanity and science and is very readable.

  40. Sun tsu, art of….

    Fuck it I haven’t even read past page 25.. I got stuff to do.

    Audiobook of sun tsu, listen it!

  43. The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

    Looks like a children’s book, but holds a lot of great lessons on what truly matters in life.

  44. 48 laws of power just do you know when someone is trying to pull a fast one in you

    This naked mind even if you aren’t an alcoholic and don’t want to quit drinking. It opens your eyes to a lot of truths about alcoholism

  45. The Count of Monte Cristo.

    It often makes the top of “must read” lists and for good reason. It is Dumas’ magnum Opus in my opinion and one of the finest works of fiction ever written.

    It takes you on a swashbuckling adventure and has extremely well-written characters. It takes you through most of the highs and lows as we accompany Edmond on his hopes and dreams, his betrayal and framing by jealous associates and his subsequent escape from the dreaded chateau D’if and his ascension to ultra-wealthy Count hellbent on revenge.

    It truly is a masterpiece and one of the most exciting books ever written. I’d advise anyone to read this, but as a young man it really resonated with me.

  48. So many but start with The Enchirideon. It takes about an hour.

    I’d read Man’s Search for Meaning next.

  49. Sapiens, a brief history of mankind by Yuval Noah Harare

    A brief history of time by Stephen Hawking

    These books are not just for the men, but the women and the children too.

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