I almost didn't make it, but today is the 100th anniversary of Robert A. Heinlein. I just wanted to mention it; he's one of my favorite writers, and I have every one of his books. Thank you, sir, for writing them. Especially Friday and Stranger in a Strange Land. And even Time Enough for Love.
"A generation which ignores history has no past — and no future."
"A human being should be able to change a diaper, plan an invasion, butcher a hog, conn a ship, design a building, write a sonnet, balance accounts, build a wall, set a bone, comfort the dying, take orders, give orders, cooperate, act alone, solve equations, analyze a new problem, pitch manure, program a computer, cook a tasty meal, fight efficiently, die gallantly. Specialization is for insects."
Saturday, July 07, 2007
100 Years of Robert A. Heinlein
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That last quote just rocketed up into my top ten quotes.
Heinlein is someone I've read about, but never actually sat down and read. I think I need to remedy that. Any suggestions where to start?
I'd recommend either finding a book of his best short stories or tearing right into "Starship Troopers," which is a good bridge between his earlier novels and his later, longer, more heady ones. His military stuff is pretty great. And he had some novels aimed at younger readers like "Space Cadet" which are really goood books.
Thanks!
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