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Ben K

Ben K

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  • Chicago, Il, USA
  • member since October 30, 2009

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  • The Element
    • Rated 5 stars

    Ken Robinson created a great argument with anecdotal evidence about aptitude, success, and largely education. We need not think about the evolution of education, but rather the revolution that should take place regarding the system.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, June 5, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Dip
    • Rated 0 stars

    I thought this book sucked. Okay, I didn't read it, I listened to the Audiobook. I like Seth Godin's blog, but this book explains nothing that your mom wouldn't tell you to do when you are five. I felt like a kid again listening to this. Maybe it was because it was the audiobook that made it feel like I was being read to but who knows. "The Dip" is just a buzz word for a cycle and he suggests when to quit and when to not. You know when you're pigeonholed and when to quit and when you should put your head down and barrel through it. I thought this book was elementary advice backed by decent examples and clever marketing.

    Ben K wrote this review Wednesday, April 14, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Super Freakonomics
    • Rated 4 stars

    Like Freakonomics with some side notes. I especially enjoyed the studies regarding doctros and hospitals.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, January 9, 2010. ( reply | permalink )
  • Who Moved My Cheese?
    • Rated 3 stars

    I got this as a high school graduation gift. It was pretty helpful.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, November 14, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
    • Rated 4 stars

    Totally funny. It was so good, I read it in 2 days over a weekend.

    Ben K wrote this review Sunday, November 1, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Bicycling Science
    • Rated 5 stars

    This is the best book about bicycles for the total cycling geek that wants to know everything about bicycles all the way down to the physics of bicycling. A must for any cycling enthusiast.

    Ben K wrote this review Sunday, November 1, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Helter Skelter
    • Rated 5 stars

    Totally gripping. If you haven't been interested in Manson, this one will still get you. I had to actually put it down for a while because it was taking over my life. The most engrossing true crime book I've ever read.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, October 31, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • Deep Survival
    • Rated 3 stars

    Why some die in catastrophic events and some live. I'd read it again if I were traveling.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, October 31, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • It's Not About the Bike
    • Rated 4 stars

    Good story of cycling great.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, October 31, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
    • Rated 4 stars

    I started this and it was great. I was unemployed at the time. Once I got hired, I set it down and lost the momentum on it. I was halfway through. I'll finish ti some day. I swear.

    Ben K wrote this review Saturday, October 31, 2009. ( reply | permalink )
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