Literature

Not Your School’s Reading List 16: More Thoughtful Books for Young Women 2
- Literature
- June 15, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Previously, we’ve featured books for young women, and we’re excited to publish a part two with 10 more selections.
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Back to the Books: Reinvigorating Our Reading This Summer 0
- Literature
- June 12, 2023
In The Old Lion: A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt, Jeff Shaara gives us a fine portrait of the 26th president of the United States. He incorporates many historical figures into his story, covers most of Roosevelt’s achievements and adventures, and explores Roosevelt’s personality and thinking. Students looking for an introduction to the 26th president, or
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Thoughts to Words: A Case for Journaling 0
- Literature
- June 7, 2023
When I turned 13, my parents gave me a blue-flowered notebook as a birthday present. With that notebook as a catalyst, I began recording my thoughts, wishes, and experiences. My topics were erratic and impulsive: I’d write about everyday experiences, abstract musings, and my impetuous future plans. At the time, I wasn’t sure that anything
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Not Your School’s Reading List 15: More Inspiring Books for Young Men 0
- Literature
- June 1, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Previously, we’ve featured books for young men, and we’re excited to publish a part two with 10 more selections.
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Not Your School’s Reading List 14: More Stories for Young Girls 0
- Literature
- May 18, 2023
At Intellectual Takeout, we strive to offer not only commentary on current events but also tangible advice for engaging with our increasingly chaotic world. That’s why we’re proud to present this ongoing series of literature recommendations. Previously, we’ve featured books for young girls, and we’re excited to publish a part two with 10 more selections.
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The King James Bible as a ‘Treasure House of English Prose’11
- Literature
- May 17, 2023
Since the individual writings of the Bible were first compiled, it has remained a major source of spiritual inspiration and nourishment for Christians all around the world. It would be a colossal understatement to suggest that the Bible has proven integral for countless people down the centuries. But it seems that the Bible has largely
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