DartmouthDave Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 (edited) Hello, I read a fair bit and I thought it would be an interesting idea to start a thread suggesting some interesting and unique books for people to read. I am going to start off with two that have nothing to do with EMS. Here are a couple of travel/adventure type books that I like that just happen to be about A'Stan. "The Places in Between" is about a fellow that walked across A'Stan just after the Norther Alliance (with lots of help) defeated the Taliban in 2001. It has received rave reviews and is quite good. A must read I think. The Places in Between " A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush" A much older book on A'Stan written by Eric Newby in the 1950's. Back when A'Stan was a tourist destination and stable. Newby was a SBS (Special Boat Service) vet of WWII who gets tired of working in fashion after WWII and tries to climb a massive mountain with a Diplomat friend. Awesome book that is filled with wonder dry British wit. For example, "Years in the fashion industry has made me feebel." I have a 1st edition of this one complete with the receipt for a book store in NSW. A Short Walk in the Hindu Kush Here is a little more about Newby himself: Eric Newby Ok...there are tor for now. I have many more. Cheers Edited June 7, 2010 by DartmouthDave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HERBIE1 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 For anyone who is a Stephen King fan... "Under the Dome". Long- around 1100 pages, and similar in tone and topic to The Stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Plain Ruff Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 Ok, how bout these Same Kind of Different, As me (I don't remember the author) a story of redemption and forgiveness A Knights Quest by Mark Creech (I know this author personally) The Bourne Objective -- Eric Von Lustbader Pillars of the Earth -- Ken Follett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireMedic65 Posted June 7, 2010 Share Posted June 7, 2010 I started a thread like this not too long ago. A few people replied with good recommendations. I will re-post my recent readings that I enjoyed Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter Andromeda Strain Heart of Darkness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard B the EMT Posted June 8, 2010 Share Posted June 8, 2010 Because I used to date the subject of this autobiography, I would like to recommend "Looking For Lost Bird", by Yvette Melanson. (No, it is not a book about birds!) She barely mentions her first husband, so I am not offended by my NOT being mentioned in the book. After writing it, she has since divorced and remarried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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