Im on summer break now and I want to make it fruitful by reading books that would put me on the right pedestal of being "prepared". I'm from the Philippines and studying high school here is not that extensive and we dont concentrate on novels that much. Besides that I'm pursuing a business degree, nonetheless I really want to appear prepared, reliable and of course smart.
2007-03-09 14:58:21 · 5 answers · asked by HSBChanel 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
While I haven't read too many of what are referred to as "the classics" which can put words into context such as The Scarlett Letter, Adventures of Huckleberry Fin or Catcher in the Rye, I do enjoy reading vocabulary and other non-fiction informational-type books. I have actually seen a book on the bookshelves called something like "Words That Every High School Student Should Know" and that may give you an edge at least on vocab. There are also study books for say the GED (general equivalency diploma) for those that haven't finished high school but would like to get a GED diploma. It tends to have a broad range of subjects to know about including history, science and english.
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2007-03-09 15:12:00 · answer #1 · answered by jannsody 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Americans don't read much either (we have Cliff Notes) nor do Brits (York Notes)
Some of my favorite "serious" books in English are:
Leadership by Rudolf Giuliani (every manager should read it)
The Autobiography of Malcolm X (helps you understand American culture)
To Kill A Mockingbird (my favorite book from High School, a great read)
and find an entrepreneur you admire, see if she's written a book.
2007-03-09 21:39:52 · answer #2 · answered by dude 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd recommend you read any of the "Best American" Series books that are published each year, as they'll provide you with some good reading.
Novel-wise, you might want to try Margaret Atwood's The Handmaid's Tale. It's got some serious commentary on what's wrong with society, but in a semi-entertaining way.
2007-03-09 15:24:55 · answer #3 · answered by Tara 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
the certainty relating to the Drug businesses by skill of Marcia Angell # An unintentional lady by skill of Barbara Delinsky (Simon and Schuster) # American Gods by skill of Neil Gaiman (HarperCollins) # The Blue Piano and different memories by skill of Carol Montparker (Amadeus Press) # Chasing Shakespeares by skill of Sarah Smith (Atria Books) # Don Quixote by skill of Miguel de Cervantes (author), Edith Grossman (Translator), Harold Bloom (creation) (Ecco) # The info of existence by skill of Graham Joyce (Atria Books) # The Falls by skill of Joyce Carol Oates (Ecco) # Hadrian's Wall by skill of William Dietrich (HarperCollins)
2016-11-23 18:33:46 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand. It'll prepare you for all the liberal B.S. you're gonna be bombarded with.
2007-03-09 15:05:57 · answer #5 · answered by Tucson Hooligan 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋