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TheReaderCA
Posted February 24, 2009
Thought provoking, makes me want to learn more!
Before I purchased this book, I read reviews about how limited and "everyday" the knowledge in this book is. This is true to some extent, however, the book is a great primer or review of a wide array of subjects and themes. Reading this book does not endow one with great knowledge of the world, but it does remind you of things you once learned, and it makes me want to learn more about the topics, much more!
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Anonymous
Posted February 10, 2009
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Interesting Read
I find this to be an interesting read. A different topic for every day of the week. I just picked up The Intellectual Devotional American History and look forward to reading it as well.
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Anonymous
Posted January 22, 2008
I love this book!
I must admit to reading multiple pages per night! I make a game of going back the next day & ensuring I've committed to memory the text. Cory Countryman
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Anonymous
Posted January 30, 2008
Very good review!
I must admit to reading multiple pages per night! I make a game of going back the next day & ensuring I've committed to memory the text. Cory Countryman
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Anonymous
Posted January 6, 2008
Skip It
I was very intrigued by the concept of this book and picked it up during a quick trip into a B&N store for a giftcard. How I wish I would have taken a few minutes to thumb thru the pages. After the introduction paragraph on each page, the print is ridiculously small (and I am young!) Also, anyone with even an Associates in Gen Ed or Liberal Arts, let alone a bachelor's degree or higher should definitely skip this one. It's a refresher course of rudimentary, generally known facts on widely known topics. Not what I would consider 'cultured-class' material by any means.
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Anonymous
Posted February 18, 2007
Great information in short bits
I read this book before bed every night. It has helped me learn a little bit about many different subjects. It is informative but short enough so I do not lose interest.
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Anonymous
Posted February 18, 2007
Moderately Interesting
I like it -- with reservations. Some entries I find arguable. I agree with one review regarding the type size - it is very small-but still readable. It does make you think and that's a good thing.
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
Very Good
This is a great book to refresh your memory on all the things we should know. Not something that could be used for a reference book but a memory jogger!
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
A MARVELOUS WAY TO LEARN!
I bought one for myself and one as a birthday gift. Both copies are being much enjoyed. I was happy to see it in the NYTimes best-seller list (paperback/non-fiction).
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Anonymous
Posted February 18, 2007
A good read for those of us who lead an interrupted life
This book provides a summary of many varied topics ranging from classic literature, philosophy, religion, music, arts, history, and biographies etc... Each page represents a given day of the year with a different topic for each. It's perfect reading for those of us who just can't find enough uninterrupted time to read for more than 20-30 minutes at a time. For example, it¿s perfect for rail commuting, air flights, hiking and the occasional bathroom break. The content is interesting, concise and does broaden a person¿s knowledge. For example, there is a timely explanation on the origins of the Shiites and Sunni sects of the Muslim faith that I found interesting. The are just too many topics to include in this brief review. Overall I think it¿s a good book but could be improved with a better lay-out out in terms of organization of content, type-face and formatting. Other than that, I recommend this book for anybody seeking to broaden their knowledge.
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
A Moment to Breathe
This book is relaxing, captivating and socially dynamic. It gives you a thought for the day and then helps to resurface it by giving links to the previous thought in later excerpts. It is definitely for those who are curious and for those who just like knowing information.
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
Intellectually Stimulating!
The Intellectual Devotional is a book filled with interesting historical and artistic information. The book will take your mind on an adventure and stimulate your brain cells. However, the book falls short in that the information is not in-depth. But you could always google the topic for more information!
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
A great resource
I enjoyed the book from a resource perspective. It is probably not something I would read everyday (as suggested)
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
Answers to the questions you're afraid to ask
When a subject sounds familiar, but I don't know anything about it, I hesitate to ask questions about the basics. Perhaps I'm afraid of showing my ignorance, or at least I don't want to slow down the discussion. This book describes or explains the basics behind every major field of knowledge. And, it does this at the rate of one page per day. This is the kind of material that can nourish general knowledge. With its one-a-day format, it might even encourage a good conversation every day. I also have the habit of reading from a daily meditation book called 'Healing After Loss.' This earlier reading habit proved to me that concise daily readings help me to prepare for active participation in what each day has to offer. Daily readings open my mind to new ideas and improve my communications with other people.
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
MUCH MORE FOR YOUR MONEY
I was very impressed by the amount of quality informaion one could write on one page.The book was so interesting I finished reading it in two days.(couldn't wait to read page a day)I recommend this book to all
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Anonymous
Posted February 16, 2007
Read it. Get smarter.
This book is excellent. Serving as a compendium of virtually all the humanities and sciences, it's well-written and entertaining. Expect information on subjects ranging from Aristotle to Quantum Mechanics. An outstanding way to pass the time in an airport, on a trip, at a meal, or just sitting by the fire.
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Anonymous
Posted April 4, 2007
Learn Something New Every Day!
I make time in the morning to read the Bible, now I make a little more time to read a section of this book! I am college educated and consider myself very well read but I am learning TONS of things I didn't know. Often I can't stop at the day I am supposed to read and I keep going. I hope the authors will continue with another volume!
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Anonymous
Posted January 18, 2007
Concise and Incisive
It's the first thing I read every morning. Large concepts on varied topics boiled down to their one-page essence. Truly worthwhile, if you truly know how little you really know.
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Anonymous
Posted February 28, 2007
Become wiser in 5 minutes a day
The Intellectual Devotional will appeal to those readers who enjoy reading widely but may have little time. The Devotional provides a year's worth of short (but thoughtful and intriguing) readings for exercising one's brain. Organized in daily readings, the book features seven disciplines:history, literature, visual arts, science, music, philosophy and religion. Each day of the week is given one of the subjects--Monday is history, Tuesday literature and so on. Where else but in a book like the Intellectual Devotional could one find a short lesson about vaccines, Virginia Woolf,the categorical imperative, or Beethoven's Ninth Symphony all in one volume? It's like a tune-up for the brain. I can appreciate that, if one follows the yearlong plan, a reader could become more knowledgeable and enlightened.
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Anonymous
Posted February 17, 2007
Very insightful
I was a little skeptical when i first picked up The Intellectual Devotional. This book expands your knowledge on 7 different topics for the week. Monday has a topic, Tuesday has a topic and so on. This book helps when you want to add to the conversation instead of listening and not understanding what is being said. I highly recommend this book if you want to broaden your horizons.
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