Ishmael by Daniel Quinn (1995, Paperback, Reissue)

it is wise and insightful. Helped me understand why individuals, groups and cultures behave and believe the way they do and why we all need to change in order to preserve our species and planet.

Firstly, the author is a fantastic writer. I decided to buy this selection after one of my friends told me the premise behind the book and it left me spellbound. Opening the package...and then 30 minutes and 50 pages later I had to put it down because I was late to a meeting (at which I could not stop talking about this book). If you are the philosophical sort that enjoys a good perspective shift please read this book. I have to say I am now a friend and student of Ishmael.

The book is one of the most unusual I have ever read - brilliant in its concept and excellent in its execution. The story involves a man who has a "mental conversation" with an aging gorilla. Their discussion involves the state of the world from its inception to the current time. The book gives us an entirely new way to look at the world and its inhabitants - regardless of our cultural, religious or ethnic upbringing. I had already read the book, but purchased this copy for a friend. I did not want to lend out mine - I will be reading it again!

i barely started reading the first chapter and so far it's a good book. it looks suspensful and makes people think in new ways.

This is the most powerful and thought-provoking book of the century. I believe everyone should read this book! Amazing!

I really enjoyed this book. I think it is a very easy read. It does an excellent job answering challenging questions about human society. I think anyone who is troubled by our existence and our purpose will find this book very exciting. The flow of the book is a natural dialogue between two individuals.

Enjoy

This book was refered to me by a dear friend and i enjoyed every page from start to finish. This book is a must read for anyone who stops and just thinks during the day, thinks about the world, the society, the system. It's overall point is pure and simple, and it is something that is right before our eyes day to day, but just goes unnoticed.

I wish that everyone in this country would have the capacity and will to read this book, it would do this world the WE BELONG TO a enormous favor.

I bought this book for the third time because friends and family have never returned the first two and I understand why. This book will cause you to classify books as those your read before it and those your read after it. Eye opening and thought provoking. It changed the way I look at many things.
I recommend it.

I found this book to be very philosophical, with an interesting plot and easy to follow logic. I had some of these thoughts myself before I read this book. Now, though, my thoughts are much more clearly defined. I also find myself having a much more positive attitude about the future of our culture! I liked it so much, I got copies for my family to read! Also, I went to the web and googled Daniel Quinn to find out more information. I just finished another great book of his: The Story of B. Both were great!

This was a great book, a real eye opener. Makes me wanna walk away from this life I live. I am a taker.

Awesome book. Certainly a life-altering, view-point shifting read. For anyone that's ever wanted to peer under the surface at the big everything, this is it.

This book was in excellent condition and was delivered to me in a timely manner. There wasn't anything I could complain about, and I would definitely order from this seller again!

The book is great too. 2nd time I've bought and read it. My husband and best friend also read it. Its very thought provoking.

Received as expected. A Very different in the form of subject matter but so analogous to human destruction of endangered species, wilflife habitats, and the ecosystem in general

life changing story...read it several time already and loved it every time...Poop on a stick...poopy poopin pooper pants

This book was recomended to me by a friend. After the first chapter, I was hooked. It's funny, witty, but always has a point to make. This book is definately not a light read, it is meant to make you stop and think about the world and how you live in it. I would definately recomend it to anyone.

i love the way that daniel writes his books i have only read this one but the guy is an awesome writer. simply put this is a book that every one can read and understand
i would recommend other products from daniel quinn

I got this book as a gift for my boyfriend and he loved it. I haven't read it personally, but he wants to read all of the other books now.

I purchased this book for my son Jack who is a high school junior for a summer reading assignment. I read the book myself and loved it! I'm still working on Jack to get reading... school starts the day after tomorrow!

The bookseller was prompt and excellent.

Although written in 1995, Ishmael becomes more important and relevant as time passes. The book awakened me to the destructive power of violating laws of nature that have supported spieces on the Earth from the beginning. We continue to destroy our environment while distracted by lesser important issues that our greed and spiritual institutions create. The movie Avatar has a similar message, but Ishmael is the real masterpiece. Dan Quinn helped me see in a new way with Ishmael and The Story of B. I've studied them both and I've grown from the perspective they helped me attain.

Shipping was fast and smooth. The book was in good condition. Just as the seller said. Great to do business with him..

I have already read this book. I really enjoyed it and plan on sharing it with many people. Daniel Quinn does a great job of explaining things that I have been on the brink of realizing, but he just pushes me over the edge to discovery.

I recommend this book, or any in the series (Story of B and My Ishmael), to anyone who lives on earth. You will not see things the same way after you read Ishmael.

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Bought the book for a college class. Good condition. Good price compared to many chain book stores and college textbook stores.