Tom Sawyer Detective

Mark Twain was a superb observer and chronicler of Americana. "What is Man" is a compilation of his later writings, and these essays still have meaning today. Because they tend to be reflective, they provide an insight into Mark Twain himself. Thoroughly enjoyable.

Mark Twain has a knack for explaining reality without any of its grand notions. That's why I love this book. It's a bible that you can read in one sitting and reveals why people act as they do. Unlike the other reviewer, I know you can be a happy person before reading this book and come out the other end a happy person.

After having read the first few pages of What Is Man? I knew that I would not be able to let it go just like that. In the form of a dialogue Mark Twain raises a bunch of questions about Mankind and the way the mind works. And without revealing too much I can safely say that these are not regular everyday questions!Whether or not one finds the questions and ideas raised in the book outrageous or greatly revolutionary, one will still be able to get many hours of reading satisfaction out of it. With his usual wit, Twain has created a beautiful dialogue that in many ways can be compared to that in Plato's The Republic. And I would be amazed if this book doesn't put your brain to work. In my case I spend hours, days and even weeks discussing the book with friends and family. I simply wanted to get other people's conceptions and opinions of the ideas raised.What Is Man? is not just a great piece of art. It is a somewhat behaviouristic philosophy and a way of looking at Mankind. In my opinion a must in every personal library. In my own case I'll need it as an e-book on my laptop for when I'm on the road and as hard back on the book shelve when I'm sitting in my easy chair relaxing after a long day.

Do you wonder where your thoughts originate? Do you wonder what motivates your, or why you act or react to different situations, or just everyday life? Mark Twain, in the characters of the old man and the young man, present arguments that can change you way of looking at living. It is a must read book, that will cause you to pause...everytime a thought comes to mind and everytime you react to any situation. You will wonder who it really belongs to......take a new look into your own mind. See people from a new perspective..it is amazing.

"What is Man" Poses the age old question "What is man" but in a new light. Even though the manuscript is over ninety years old Twains observations and understanding of the human race is still relevant today. The book answers many questions we ask ourselves about the affects of our enviroment and education, our social status. According to Twain, man originates nothing "not even a single thought" It is not what our egos want to believe. We all like to see ourselves as individuals,as masters of our own domain.After reading this book,we might have to ask ourselves again "What is Man" Definetly worth the read!