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Books that shaped my beliefs
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A Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political StrugglesA Conflict of Visions: Ideological Origins of Political Struggles by Thomas Sowell
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Simply the best book ever written on political philosophy, unbiased too
More Than a CarpenterMore Than a Carpenter by Josh McDowell
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If you have questions about Christianity, they are probably answered in this short book
The Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate AmericaThe Essays of Warren Buffett : Lessons for Corporate America by Warren E. Buffett
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A collection of writings from the greatest investor ever and the second richest man in the world
Boldtext Pew Bible: King James VersionBoldtext Pew Bible: King James Version by Bible
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Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (Barnes & Noble Classics)Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave (Barnes & Noble Classics) by Frederick Douglass
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Absolutely unbelievable! Great story and insights into the inhumanity of slavery, but also great writing
When Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital ManagementWhen Genius Failed: The Rise and Fall of Long-Term Capital Management by Roger Lowenstein
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Shows that the smartest people in the world can fail miserably in investing if they speculate and get too arrogant
The Art of Worldly WisdomThe Art of Worldly Wisdom by Baltasar Gracian
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The greatest book I ever read besides the bible. There is more wisdom within these pages than any other book I ever read
The Richest Man in BabylonThe Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
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A great story that teaches the principles of personal finance
Think and Grow RichThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon Hill
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The best of its kind. Shows you that anyone can get rich with the right character and habits
How to Win Friends & Influence PeopleHow to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
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If you want to learn about interpersonal communication and persuasion, this is the book
Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed)Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition (Thumb Indexed) by Peggy Post
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Emily Post was the authority on etiquette.
One Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The MarketOne Up On Wall Street : How To Use What You Already Know To Make Money In The Market by Peter Lynch
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The greatest mutual fund manager ever shows how average people can make money investing
Free to Choose: A Personal StatementFree to Choose: A Personal Statement by Milton Friedman
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The greatest economist in the past half century talks about economic freedom
Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr.Titan: The Life of John D. Rockefeller, Sr. by Ron Chernow
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A biography about the richest man ever in America (as a percent of GDP) and the greatest philanthropist ever. My personal hero.
The Millionaire Next DoorThe Millionaire Next Door by Thomas J. Stanley
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Shows that average people can become millionaires. Eighty percent of millionaires are self-made!
The Conquest of HappinessThe Conquest of Happiness by Bertrand Russell
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A brilliant book, nearly perfect
Mere ChristianityMere Christianity by C. S. Lewis
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Slouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American DeclineSlouching Towards Gomorrah: Modern Liberalism and American Decline by Robert H. Bork
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Black Rednecks and White LiberalsBlack Rednecks and White Liberals by Thomas Sowell
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The Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social PolicyThe Vision of the Anointed: Self-Congratulation as a Basis for Social Policy by Thomas Sowell
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The Wealthy 100: From Benjamin Franklin to Bill Gates-A Ranking of the Richest Americans, Past and PresentThe Wealthy 100: From Benjamin Franklin to Bill Gates-A Ranking of the Richest Americans, Past and Present by Michael Klepper
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Ever Wonder Why? And Other Controversial EssaysEver Wonder Why? And Other Controversial Essays by Thomas Sowell
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