Tales of Adam
 Disappointing: It's a very short read. As much as I liked Ishmael and The Story of B, this didn't impress me as much. I got the feeling that Quinn is now publishing books just to make money. That's kind of disappointing to me and if you are familiar with [... more]
$12.95
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My Ishmael
new age philosophy: I enjoyed My Ishmael by Daniel Quinn. It was recommended to me by an enlightened reader whom I trust. I found it a fun fast read that brought up some interesting concepts about the evolutionary process and the human view of it. Coming [... more]
$18.00
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The Holy
My First Daniel Quinn Disappointment: I am sad to say that I was disappointed with this novel. I have been an avid fan of Quinn's since I read Ishmael. That is truly a book that deserves its reputation as a mind-blowing, perspective-changing experience. [... more]
$25.00
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Beyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great Adventure
Amazon.com Review: Futurist Daniel Quinn (Ishmael) dares to imagine a new approach to saving the world that involves deconstructing civilization. Quinn asks the radical yet fundamental questions about humanity such as, Why does civilization grow food, [... more]
$12.95
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Newcomer's Guide to the Afterlife: On the Other Side ...
Disappointed: Having read Ishmael, The Story of B, and After Dachau, I thought I knew what I was getting into with this book. I should have done my research. Perhaps if Daniel Quinn had provided a more accurate introduction (or not written one at all) I [... more]
$16.00
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My Ishmael
new tribal revolution: although quinn once again is tackling ideas that are taken for granted in society, in My Ishmael he shows what we can actually do to help save the world(from oursleves that is). The new tribal revolution is simply a paradigm shift [... more]
$23.95
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Beyond Civilization: Humanity's Next Great Adventure
Amazon.com Review: Futurist Daniel Quinn (Ishmael) dares to imagine a new approach to saving the world that involves deconstructing civilization. Quinn asks the radical yet fundamental questions about humanity such as, Why does civilization grow food, [... more]
$21.95
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Monkeys Are Made Of Chocolate: Exotic And Unseen Costa Rica
Great Storyteller!: This book is a series of easy-to-digest short stories and essays by a good storyteller. Some are lightweight and merely entertaining, some are likely to change your life. Over 30 years the author, who was born and raised on the [... more]
$18.95
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Work, Work, Work
Another thought provoking book by Daniel Quinn: The book is intended for children but I'm going to share an adult review and perspective since I have yet to share it with a child so I can't comment on their impression or enjoyment. The book arrived and I [... more]
$14.95
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If They Give You Lined Paper, Write Sideways.
Disappointing...: I agree that critical thinking is something that is lacking in our society and our public schools' curricula, but this book is unlikely to inspire you to think more critically. Read Ishmael or The Story of B instead. Quinn's interviewer [... more]
$13.95
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Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit
False prophet: It is a pity so many are taken in so thoroughly by this little book. It is a nice fairy tale in the most banal sense, and was recommended to me years ago by a naturalist colleague who had swallowed it hook, line and sinker. Wanting to be [... more]
$18.00
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Ishmael
Ew: I absolutely hated this book. It was a summer reading assignment for an AP World History and Culture class. Every single time I picked it up, I fell asleep after about five minutes of reading, no joke. I would NEVER recommend this book. In fact, [... more]
$16.99
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