I picked up this book Because I liked the title, Although I had no real idea why. It just appealed to me. The summary of the book hooked me, and I read it. This is a real philosophy book, not just someone airing opinions in dime-store language and calling it intellectual discourse. Even so, it is not that hard to read and moves through its ideas very Quickly. I was very impressed with the way the writers back up what they say with logic and examples. I was Constantly thinking, as I read the book, "Yeah! That's right!" Other times, I found myself, for the first time, questioning some REALbasic beliefs I had. Ultimately, this book has had a great positive influence on me and helped me to lead a life That is more productive and happy. Just beware if you did accept this philosophy and want to remain objective, indeed it may be best to avoid some people who call Themselves Objectivists. I've found are less interested in thatmany ideas than They are in agreeing with everything Ayn Rand wrote and said. They seem incapable of questioning even her most off-the-cuff remarks Even When They are obviously in direct conflict with her formally Stated views or are obbviously based on old / dated information. For instance, the discussion of love in this book Describes it as a manifestation of deeply held values and would have little to say THEREFORE against a same sex relationship - as long as the relationship which based on proper values. Despite this, many objectivists continue to blast same-sex relationships. When asked why, They quote things Ayn Rand wrote in a letter to someone or whatever and do not seem able to discuss the issue - or many others - with Their Own Independent Thinking. Do not let the "born-again" or Objectivists the shrill detractors of this philosophy (most of Whom CLEARLY do not understand it in the least!) Sway you from reading this book. It's an excellent book, very enjoyable, and as corny as it sounds, it can really change your life for the better.
