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bittersweet_symphony's review against another edition
5.0
Emerson has no peer or rival.
Too much wisdom in one person.
Genius flows from his every word.
Too much wisdom in one person.
Genius flows from his every word.
blytheee's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
kellyxmen's review against another edition
3.0
“Self-Reliance” & “Success” spoke to me, but the rest of the essays seemed to be recycled ideas from eastern religion. I have heard of similar concepts already (many of us have) but I fail to see the purpose of these points! If they are indeed the truth, then what? I think we’d go on living the same way.
And well, I’m just not sure that I’m even convinced.
Emerson uses analogies and pretty prose, but I guess when it comes to spirituality, I’m more interested in evidence (even anecdotes count! People believe what they say for the most part). I’m not sure what I expected but it was mostly underwhelming.
“Self-Reliance” was pretty great though; it was rather edifying.
And well, I’m just not sure that I’m even convinced.
Emerson uses analogies and pretty prose, but I guess when it comes to spirituality, I’m more interested in evidence (even anecdotes count! People believe what they say for the most part). I’m not sure what I expected but it was mostly underwhelming.
“Self-Reliance” was pretty great though; it was rather edifying.
ljcostel's review against another edition
5.0
Sometimes very insightful, sometimes absurdly naive, sometimes purposefully blind. Tons of underlining and things I'd enjoy discussing in a book club
mairi_h's review against another edition
5.0
It's not the easiest read but it is worth reading several times. It is very thought provoking. A few chapters of motivational, wise words that should be essential reading.
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