Raffy Afarian

Practice what you preach

Revisado: 09-23-21

This book is a good compilation of many influential peoples’ quotes. After the epilogue, there’s a conversation with Tim Ferris for an hour and a half that is very interesting. The thing that is disappointing is that you get the feeling that Ryan does not exactly practice what he preaches. He does discuss some of his “non-stoic” actions and try to drag Tim down with him but Tim doesn’t take the bait.

I have read a few of his books but that last conversation gave me a little glimpse into his mind that I had a very different opinion of. It’s like a coach who knows the game but can’t play it. Needless to say, I won’t be reading any more of his books. I’ll find someone else that can further teach me about stoicism, which I love, that will be more credible.

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Long but informative

Revisado: 07-08-21

This is a long book with a lot of data to support the hypothesis. The mountain of data seems a little too much and a lot of the old data is not very reliable due to the lack of technology in birthing the information.

My favorite part is near the end when the author says that what the medical industry claims as science is not really science if you put it to the test. Science questions everything and medical “science” doesn’t question the larger than life characters driving it, which is very disappointing.

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Intriguing hypothesis

Revisado: 09-25-19

Very cleverly written with wit and sense of humor. The hypothesis seems just as believable as any other that is supported by tons of “studies” just like all the others. Was a little disappointed that it wasn’t based more
On science rather than citing studies.

The medical Profession seems to thrive on citing studies rather than rely on actual biology/science. It’s ok to guess based on studies but it can’t be stated as fact based on them. That’s what I was hoping Dr. Kendrick would have avoided but, alas, he didn’t. He fell into the same traps as all doctors trying to “do” science.

I will read his other books to see if anything has been added since this book. I am hopeful his hypothesis is correct.

Side note, the reader of this book was very very good. Thoroughly enjoyed his reading style and voice. Bravo!

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Absolutely riveting

Revisado: 01-10-18

Milo is not just an act. There is a whole lot of substance but you have to take his somewhat edginess with a grain of salt. When you actually listen to him, he makes a lot of sense and he is very factual and reasonable with his assertions.

I’m not gay but I do love him and what he is doing. I also understand why he is doing it the way he is doing it since I listened to this book. I’m glad I listened to the book rather than read it. He does a fantastic job reading it. This was my fastest listen. Thanks Milo. As I get older and more secure, I feel like I CAN be more dangerous.

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Don't buy the hard copy of this book

Revisado: 07-26-17

I'm glad I "listened" to this book. It should be the only version available because without Kevin Hart's delivery, I imagine this book would only be half as good or less than that even. Hearing him read it made all the difference in the world to me.

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Well written with historic accuracy

Revisado: 11-10-15

This was a very well written book addressing the Armenian genocide with a love story woven into it. The author carefully constructed the story to not offend the reader and logically laid out the story to make it believable. From what I know, the story is historically accurate and the controversial issues are interwoven into the love story. Whether true or fictional, it is a beautiful story of people being people but getting caught up in governmental brutalities. Enjoyed the book and would recommend it to anyone.

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Great book, unbiased view finally

Revisado: 10-30-15

I liked this book because it seemed a lot more factual from all perspectives. I am Armenian and now understand why and how the genocide happened.

Although what the Turks did is unforgivable, I see how they came to the decisions they did. It was a hugely unfortunate aligning of the stars for the genocide to happen but sometimes it happens like that. Armenians happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time.

As an Armenian, I was very disturbed hearing this book read to me but I needed to hear it from a different perspective than what I was taught while growing up. I would like to hear another book now from a biased from Turkish point of view so I can understand their justification for not admitting the genocide happened.

Very good book. I recommend it to everyone.

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Eye opening

Revisado: 08-04-15

Very informative and eye opening. Well written and very well read. Recommend it to all.

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Pretty good book to listen to

Revisado: 06-05-15

I did enjoy this book very much. It was well written and even better read. I actually liked it better than the Isaacson book. Just enough detail but not too much. I would recommend it.

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Concise summary

Revisado: 05-13-15

pretty good book. Narrator did a great job. Gives a pretty good summary Darwins position bus not too much detail to be boring.

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