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Muscle: Confessions of an Unlikely BodybuilderMuscle: Confessions of an Unlikely Bodybuilder by Samuel W. Fussell
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You never would guess it, but it is a true moral page turner!
Faith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of AtheismFaith of the Fatherless: The Psychology of Atheism by Paul C. Vitz
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The best book for understaning atheism.
Beyond Therapy: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of HappinessBeyond Therapy: Biotechnology and the Pursuit of Happiness by Leon Kass
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An informative and thoughtful introduction to bioethical issues.
When in RomeWhen in Rome by Robert J. Hutchinson
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A funny and painfully accurate description of life in Rome
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent FaithUnder the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
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Chilling tale of what lies behind the Mormon Church.
Irrational Man: A Study in Existential PhilosophyIrrational Man: A Study in Existential Philosophy by William Barrett
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A perfect introduction to Existentialism.
Gulag: A HistoryGulag: A History by Anne Applebaum
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The definitive history of the Gulag.
Life: The Movie: How Entertainment Conquered RealityLife: The Movie: How Entertainment Conquered Reality by Neal Gabler
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Brilliant and intriguing thesis on films' impact on quotidean life.
The Gothic CathedralThe Gothic Cathedral by Otto Georg Von Simson
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A must read for understanding Gothic Architecture.
The Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without GodThe Cube and the Cathedral: Europe, America, and Politics Without God by George Weigel
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Insightful comparison of Euorpean and American culture.