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Inspirational Books
The books on this list are books I've found personally inspiring, the kind of book that makes me want to get up and start working on some new project.
Daniel Boorstin's books in particular cause one to marvel at the splendor of the world, it's history, and how you have accomplished NOTHING with your life by comparision, so you better get busy.
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The Creators
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Daniel Boorstin
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A world history of creative thought. An astonishing undertaking. From pre-history to the modern day. (Note: I found it helpful the first time reading this to start with what interested me most. Then I went back and read it all the way through.)
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The Discoverers
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Daniel Boorstin
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A companion volume to the Creators. A history of scientific thought. Did you know the wine press helped map the globe? This book is full of info like that.
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The Americans: The Colonial Experience
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Daniel Boorstin
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For most Americans, "history" begins in about 1770. The book ends there. This book completely changed how I saw the history of my country. A truly GREAT book.
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The Americans: The National Experience
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Daniel Boorstin
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American history: 1770-1900. Some amazing history you have never heard of before. Again, an eye-opening read.
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Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynmann
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James Gleick
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A great book. If you don't know anything about this man, READ THIS BOOK. If you've only read his humorous memoirs, READ THIS BOOK!
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The Creative Habit
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Twyla Tharp
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A really solid book on the "creative life". Very candid. Refreshing to have a book on creativity from someone who's DONE something creative!
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