Books of 2022
Books of 2022
I read much less this year then in years past. There are a few reasons for this that all center around my prioritization of reading and writing.
The best book of the year was The Moral Animal by Robert Wright. A introduction to modern Darwinism, this was almost painfully enlightening. Much like the games changes of the past (Jared Diamond/ Yuval Noah Harari) Wright give so much context on what is means to be a human.
A lesson from each book of 2021.
Entertainment
These books are fun and help me keep a consistent reading habit.
The Golem’s Eye by Jonathan Stroud
- The is a real cost to climbing the ladder.
It Was On Fire When I Lay Down On It by Robert Fulghum
- Trust in the value of your own stories.
Information
These are texts that I read with consideration and take limited written notes.
If Aristotle’s Kid Had an IPod by Conor Gallagher
- If you can be virtuous, do what should be done without thinking about it, things will come together.
The Moral Animal by Robert Wright
- Knowing the cards your dealt is the best tool for being able to act outside their influence.
The Alcohol Experiment by Annie Grace
- Committing to a action everyday does wonders to allowing something to happen over the long run.
The Shelter of Each Other by Mary Pipher
- Let your life start at your family.
Understanding
I treat these books as work. I won’t pick on up unless I know I can commit some time and attention to it.
Base Strength by Alex Bromley
- Thoughtful strength training can tell you so much about how to grow in other aspects of life.
The Madness of Crowds by Douglas Murray
- Practice giving others a generous evaluation of their actions.
The World Beyond Your Head by Matthew Crawford
- Our attention is a product of our personal values, but it’s unclear from where we are obtaining those personal values.