Category Archives: Books

A Girl Who Reads Books

Posted on August 2, 2023 by Luke Ford

I can’t remember dating any woman who did not enjoy reading books. Amani M. posts: 1. She’s intelligent. The more books she reads, the more she knows about the world. Plus, she gives her mind a good workout on a … Continue reading →

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My Recommended Reading List

Posted on July 9, 2023 by Luke Ford

Here are the books that have most influenced me: * Predisposed: Liberals, Conservatives, and the Biology of Political Differences (2013) * Lack of Character: Personality and Moral Behavior by John M. Doris (2005) * The Tragedy of Great Power Politics … Continue reading →

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REVIEW: The Star Chamber of Stanford: On the Secret Trial and Invisible Persecution of a Stanford Law Fellow

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Luke Ford

This challenging new book is based on conservative victimology. In my experience, most people are better off with a lower level of victimology in their life. I know I am. Feeling like a victim of circumstance has dominated my life, … Continue reading →

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The Rise And Rise Of Kerry Packer: Uncut

Posted on August 2, 2020 by Luke Ford

Here are some highlights from this 2007 book by Paul Barry: * Clyde was an intellectual who liked to talk about books. People in Santa Barbara, where he lived, did not talk about books, said one close friend; they did … Continue reading →

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Anthony Powell: Dancing to the Music of Time by Hillary Spurling

Posted on November 26, 2018 by Luke Ford

Here are some excerpts: * But although the couple’s disparity in age proved immaterial [Anthony’s mom was 38 when she married his 21 yo dad), in practice its psychological consequences were devastating. Their union broke another ingrained taboo against a … Continue reading →

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