Atlas Shrugged

Is he a destroyer or a liberator? And why does he fight his hardest battle not against his enemies but against the woman he loves? Tremendous in scope and breathtaking in its suspense, Atlas Shrugged is Ayn Rand's magnum opus, an electrifying moral defense of capitalism and free enterprise which launched an ideological movement and gained millions of loyal fans around the world. By what fatal error of judgment has its value gone unrecognized, its brilliant inventor punished rather than rewarded for his efforts? In defense of those greatest of human qualities that have made civilization possible, one

Thought provoking and eerily familure Riley This book is a bit of a slog to get through, but I will admit it was worth the journey. The scary similarities to conflicts and ways of thinking that we face in the real world are enough to prompt some serious reflection on my own outlook on things. Considering the age of the book, it's refreshing to see strong characters and the struggles to wrap their minds around thing when everything seems upside down and backwards, again, all to similar to our very recent past. While yes the book tends to be excessively wordy and repeats itself at times, the concepts and axioms . Jacob Johnson said Everyone Should Read At Least Once. One of those books everyone should read at least once. You may love it. You may hate it. Either way it's a book I wish we as a society could have a more honest and qualified discussion about. The writing is certainly different and by no means 'easy' but isn't lacking for quality. The depth and development of ideas is something to behold and I tend to believe they are certainly worth consideration and reflection.. "Great Book, Stays Relevant" according to Logan. This is a classic book. I'm very glad I was talked into reading it. This is and eye-opener and many of the references in the book are still very relatable to events in present time. For anyone who feels the weight of regulation and taxes on a daily basis, its amazing how this book can sum it up.

. Her first novel, We the Living, was published in 1936. With the publication of The Fountainhead in 1943, she achieved a spectacular and enduring success and her unique philosophy, Objectivism, gained a worldwide following. AYN RAND (1905-1982) was born in Russia, graduated from the University of Leningrad, and in 1926 came to the United States where she was naturalized

It is also--or may I say--first of all--a cogent analysis of the evils that plague our society.'' --Ludwig von Mises, philosopher and economistPraise for Ayn Rand: ''A writer of great power. But amid his calm and collected delivery, he taps into a more colorful emotional palette that will keep listeners involved. While his performance offers little in the way of theatrics, Brick is capable of garnering sympathy and, perhaps most importantly, devout attention for Rand's plot and characters. On the surface, Brick's voice is a cool, unrelenting force determined to capture every facet of Rand's complex story. She has a subtle and ingenious mind and the capacity of writing brilliantly, beautifully, bitterly.'' --The New York Times. With her unique ability to depict heroism, idealism, and romance behind the creativity of the individual, Rand inspires readers to come to the defense of free minds and free markets.'' --Chip Mel