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Andrew Gubb · 06-16-2011, 03:18 PM

You are the author of a popular book. The editor calls you and explains the problem: they are out of paper!

You must solve this by rewriting your book to be economically feasable in this terrible paper shortage. You must summarise your book... in one sentence!!!

Rules:

Take your favourite book. State the title. Then rewrite it. Only one sentence allowed.

Andrew Gubb · 06-16-2011, 03:20 PM

Harry Potter Series:

Harry kills voldemort.

The Lord Of The Rings:

There's a ring, they destroy it, then some other stuff happens.

A Song of Ice And Fire:

Everyone dies.

BillyTheAdult · 06-16-2011, 03:21 PM

It's not my favorite book by far but

The Catcher in the Rye: "Everyone's a phony!"

supertom · 06-16-2011, 03:21 PM

Count of Monte Cristo: Wait and hope

Savage · 06-16-2011, 03:22 PM

The Power of Now - Embrace spaciousness.

Savage · 06-16-2011, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supertom

Count of Monte Cristo: Wait and hope

I can't believe you just gave me that synchronicity. Well, actually I can.

I'm booking some new workshops to start in the Fall, and I had picked a meeting room but was wondering if it was the best choice or if I should go with a different room instead.

The room I had picked was the Montecristo room. Earlier this week I'd asked the universe to let me know in some way if that was the right choice. I told the meeting planner I'd let her know on Thurs (today).

"Wait and hope" is another sync of sorts.

So thanks for the confirmation!

Le Roi · 06-16-2011, 03:35 PM

Personal Development for Smart People: Focus on Truth, Love, and Power.

Unlimited Power: Use NLP.

Ender's Game: Kid are smarter than adults.

Louise Hay's Heal Yourself: Love Yourself and your body will heal.

Atlas Shrugged: The hell with everyone who tries to tax you or mooch off you.

Federer · 06-16-2011, 03:37 PM

The alchemist: Desire and life.

moonrambler · 06-16-2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage

I can't believe you just gave me that synchronicity. Well, actually I can.

I'm booking some new workshops to start in the Fall, and I had picked a meeting room but was wondering if it was the best choice or if I should go with a different room instead.

The room I had picked was the Montecristo room. Earlier this week I'd asked the universe to let me know in some way if that was the right choice. I told the meeting planner I'd let her know on Thurs (today).

"Wait and hope" is another sync of sorts.

So thanks for the confirmation!

I love this!!

moonrambler · 06-16-2011, 04:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Roi

Atlas Shrugged: The hell with everyone who tries to tax you or mooch off you.

Now here's what I get: Powerful woman sleeps with powerful men and finally nails the most powerful one of all.

Savage · 06-16-2011, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by moonrambler

Now here's what I get: Powerful woman sleeps with powerful men and finally nails the most powerful one of all.

I'd translate it as: Smart people flee.

royster · 06-16-2011, 05:49 PM

by Richard Bach

Everywhere you go, there you are.

BillyTheAdult · 06-16-2011, 06:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Roi

Unlimited Power: Use NLP.

Awesome. That's really funny. I tried to rep. you but it won't let me.

moonrambler · 06-16-2011, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Savage

I'd translate it as: Smart people flee.

Stealing from the book cover: "A man says he will stop the motor of the world, and he does."

tamzdance · 06-17-2011, 03:26 AM

A Brief History of Time
The no-boundary idea is highly speculative...but if true, it has dramatic philosophical implications.

(Note, this is not my own, but I like it nonetheless.)

Midnite · 06-17-2011, 04:02 AM

Think and Grow Rich: Think about being wealthy, believe you are wealthy; may or may not become wealthy depending on how hard you thought about it.

Rich Dad Poor Dad: Don't get a job, don't work for someone, work for yourself.

7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Nurture other peoples growth instead of telling them what to do.

The Life of Pi: It was all just a dream.

Shantaram: In India; slums aren't fun, pushing crack gets you places, the mafia are very spiritual and deceiptful, pretty much everyone dies or ends up being a prostitute.

The Secret: Think about what you want better.

The Answer: Apparently there is some hardcore science behind The Secret.

marinik · 06-17-2011, 05:01 AM

Hadrian's Memoirs

He was the last Roman Emperor. He lived, drank wine and died!

marinik · 06-17-2011, 05:03 AM

Drive

There is the rider and the elephant... and you drive...

ZephyrusX · 06-17-2011, 06:30 AM

Not Wanted on the Voyage: Holding out and believing in the possibility for a better world. If this doesn't suit your fancy, the devil incarnates in drag.

veloci · 06-17-2011, 06:42 AM

The Power of Now: If not now, when?

lol

aelle · 06-17-2011, 06:44 AM

The Catcher in the Rye: Teenagers are whiny brats!

Lord of the Flies: kids suck.

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close: terrorists killing your father sure sucks

Madame Bovary: being a woman sucks and then you kill yourself.

1984: holy **** humanity suck.

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo: being a journalist in Sweden means drinking a lot of coffee.

Weena · 06-17-2011, 07:25 AM

De memoire d'Essenien:

Jesus was way cooler than what the bible would have you believe.

Dulma · 06-21-2011, 02:17 AM

A Moveable Feast - Hemingway: I'm the best writer. Paris is the best city.
The Bible - The List of Things That You Can Do That Will Land You In Hell For Eternity
Candide - Life screws you, people screw you.

180 · 06-21-2011, 02:18 AM

The Selfish Gene By Richard Dawkins -

You're all stupid and there is no god.

BillyTheAdult · 06-21-2011, 02:36 AM

1984: The truth is whatever the government says it is.

cacheborn · 06-21-2011, 07:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dulma

A Moveable Feast - Hemingway: I'm the best writer. Paris is the best city.

It's on my list next.

cacheborn · 06-21-2011, 07:17 AM

Hamlet : Mom, Dad, Girl-friend, Step-dad, his cunning friend and me - we all die.

ps : This thread reminds me of this.

YouTube - ‪titanic in 5 seconds‬&rlm;

cacheborn · 06-21-2011, 07:30 AM

The Hitchhiker's Guide to The Galaxy : Avoid Vogans and Don't Panic.

ZephyrusX · 06-21-2011, 07:30 AM

The Bible: a book of lists. Lists of what God created and in what order. Multiple lists naming every predecessor of so-and-so. Lists describing the appropriate ways of animal sacrifice. Lists, lists, lists!

Oh, it would make me smile if the author/s just randomly included a grocery list some where in the Torah.

cacheborn · 06-21-2011, 07:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZephyrusX

The Bible: a book of lists. Lists of what God created and in what order. Multiple lists naming every predecessor of so-and-so. Lists describing the appropriate ways of animal sacrifice. Lists, lists, lists!

Oh, it would make me smile if the author/s just randomly included a grocery list some where in the Torah.

I am interested in reading the Bible. Not sure if this encourages me or discourages me.

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