It challenged me to defend some of my deep-seated beliefs, and even discard a couple. Although I don't believe in the absolutes that Rand puts out there, it did "rewire" my brain, and allowed me to view current events through an additional point of view.
Even if you consider yourself to be liberal and fear big business more than big government, this book is a fascinating read. If you've got the patience, this book is worth the listen. I find myself wanting to chat with Hank Reardon or Dagny Taggart, or bounce business ideas off them. Everything is black and white none of the characters are complex, although many are fascinating. Sensitive, empathic business owners and gov't types are all portrayed as sniveling losers. Selfish business people are held up as heroes. Especially in discussing sex and relationships. However, a lot of the writing makes us laugh out loud.
This book's plot is amazing, and thoroughly enjoyable on a lot of levels.
We discuss the ideas, talk about the characters, and often laugh at the two-dimensional characters. I've read the book before, and now my wife and I are listening to it together every chance we get. Bottom line, this story is epic in scope.
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