The result of this struggle is a masterly book about memory, art, love and war. Erich fromm the art of love psychology audiobook youtube. The book is worthy of birds, and i know no higher praise. The art of war may be the greatest book title of all time. If you have not read it yet, i highly recommend that you do. And for an overview, click over to the table of contents. Based on the book the art of war, this guide for lovers offers a new way of looking at love using the wisdom of the ages.
Love and the art of war by dinah lee kung goodreads. What is the best english translation of sun tzus art of war. Apr 04, 2016 his book, the art of war, is the most influential strategy text in all of east asia. The art of war has inspired mao zedongs writings about guerrilla warfare. By extension, a leader who takes its principles to heart is not a. Top 10 wartime love stories not much is fair in love during war, from odysseuss test of penelopes faithfulness to nineteen eightyfours doomed winston and julia ayelet gundargoshen. A hefty percentage of the lines in love and the art of war are witty and, every now and then, perhaps a shade too witty. I came to this book through a recommendation in dear fahrenheit 451, and im. The art of loving copyright 1956 by erich fromm no part of. Really any of greenes books 48 laws, seduction, war are well written and documented with historical examples of the subject matter at hand. It might be weird to admit this but if i recall correctly the book nearly made me cry seriously. I came to this book through a recommendation in dear fahrenheit 451, and im very glad i did.
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Whether an artist, writer or business person, this simple. If there be anyone among you who is ignorant of the art of loving, let him read this poem and, having read it and acquired the knowledge it contains, let him address himself to love. His collection of essays called the art of war is the oldest military treatise in the. Mair hardcover 256 pages columbia university press october 2007 dr. From the orange prizenominated author of a visit from volt.