Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Atlas Shrugged
Book Review: truer today than when written
Summary: 4 Stars
Everyone having witnessed the social experiment, and the tinkering of human tendencies will approve of the premise of this novel. Already we see the negative effects of the Great Society; namely, the rise of expectations among those unable or unwilling to improve their own existence for themselves. This attitude of deserved entitlements, irrelavant of merit, has reduced the human spirit and greatly increased the power of government. One reader questioned how incompetance might attain power. Look no farther than Washington, the Santa Claus of the Western Hemisphere. Government would love to enhance its power through the public's insecurities. Congress tells us what to eat, how to raise our children, which books are agreeable. For some, adherence to these standards frees oneselve from blame. Remember the zombies the former Soviet Union produced. Has no one understood the signifance of that government's collaspe, or the present restrictions with the People's Republic of China? No country with oppressive social and economic programming will ever become a world power. The militaristic stance displayed is more suited toward internal policies fueled by paranoia. The current concerns the US government purports to address only enhances the gross authority it already possesses. Does anyone really believe that tobacco companies should pay for the ill effects of that product which adults choose to indulge. Where does this money really go? Should auto companies be made to pay for injuries incurred by neglect drivers? Should the government deceide whom may purchase a vehicle? If the government had its way, we would all work for it, and in some ways, we do. Ms Ryan today provokes many thoughts on these subjects: the growth of government, the diminution of human capability, the extinction of individualism. If the government was so concerned for the masses, if Congress wished to redress the wrongs of big companies, they should begin with oil prices. Read the book.Book Review: whiny looters beware
Summary: 5 Stars
Whether you agree with her philosophy or not, this book is a masterpiece. A true work of literary art.Book Review: whiny, wimpy babies!
Summary: 1 Stars
rand's first book, the fountainhead, converted me in an instant - it finally gave real world examples of believing in a purpose in life. therefore, i waited for the right opportunity (long trip overseas) to read atlas shrugged. after getting halfway through it, i am reluctantly putting it down because i can't stand the negativity anymore. a person can subscribe to rand's philosophy of Objectivism without having hatred or scorn for everyone and everything around you, but you wouldn't know it if you read this novel. the characters waste too much energy complaining and dropping out of the "unfair" society. what a bunch of whiny, wimpy babies! it's life - it's not gonna be fair! i have much more admiration for people that overcome without having to put down others to do it. now i have to wonder, was fountainhead the same and i'm different...or was fountainhead different?Book Review: wrong item but pleased with the help to fix the problem.
Summary: 3 Stars
I actually received the wrong book but they were very helpful in getting me the right one. I look forward to my next purchase knowing how hassle free it is.