Ishmael

Daniel Quinn

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jinjin2Apr 7, 2025

Ishmael, by Daniel Quinn. One of the few books where you look so differently at the world after reading it

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kingkongjaffaFeb 6, 2025

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn

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__rito__Dec 31, 2024

I like the book for attempting at presenting one.

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UmWhateverJul 4, 2024

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn.

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uoaeiAug 17, 2023

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn The titular Ishmael is a gorilla who learns to communicate with humans (telepathically) and seeks to teach humanity how to see the underlying cultural narratives that we are captive to

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wunderlustSep 10, 2022

Ishmael (Daniel Quinn)

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voisinJul 16, 2020

Ishmael by Daniel Quinn.

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thorinJan 20, 2020

Ishmael

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