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Books to give to a nephew or son

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These books helped shape my view of the world. The world might be a better place if every young man was given these books. I have included some great books on war. A western or two. These books are full of stuff that you do not learn in school. They ...
 
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This book turns Grant into the most interesting man Ive ever studied. A treasure.
Grant a book by Ron Chernow - Bookshop.org US
 
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Fantastic book. One of the best WW2 Books.
Shattered Sword: Untold Story of Midway
 
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Very big book. Will keep you busy for a few weeks.
1942: Crux of War: Parshall, Jonathan
 
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This book has shaped how I view the world almost my entire life.
A Brief History of Time: Hawking, Stephen - Books
 
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Just a beautifully written novel. A glimpse at a part of the world that most westerners know nothing about.
Midnight's Children: A Novel (Modern Library)
 
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Im not into too many books like this but this one just makes sense to me.
The Power of Now: Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment
 
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I always come back to the 4 agreements when I find myself in a conflict.
The Four Agreements: Guide to Freedom
 
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This book makes me think I was born in the wrong place and time. I just want to drive cattle for a living.
Lonesome Dove: A Novel by Larry McMurtry
 
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A stephen King masterpiece. This book has his best character development. Nobody can tell a story like Stephen King.
Stephen King's The Stand
 
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This opened my eyes to an ugly truth. Once you are aware of it, you see it being done over and over again.
The Shock Doctrine: Rise of Disaster Capitalism
 
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The most important book in the last 20 years. Everyone needs to read this book.
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism: Fight for Human Future
 
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This guy is a geopolitical genius. You will get interesting takes on things that you wont hear elsewhere.
The Next 100 Years: Forecast for 21st Century
 
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I do not know how Gladwell does his research but he finds nuggets of truth that nobody else sees.
Outliers: The Story of Success: Gladwell, Malcolm
 
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A fresh take on the current balance of power.
About The Accidental Superpower - Zeihan on Geopolitics
 
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His book on Mother Theresa is great as well.
God Is Not Great by Christopher Hitchens
 
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This is a very thick book but do not let that intimidate you. It is not a slog to get through. Quite the opposite. This is a highly addictive book that you will not be able to put down.
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas; Robin Buss
 
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I read this book when I was 14 and loved it. I read it again at 35 and loved it. Every guy should read this book. Perseverance and Grit.
Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe