Mein Kampf. With an Introduction by D.C. Watt; Translated by Ralph Manheim

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

so-so

I have a degree in history and I had the pleasure to live aboard for 7 years having taken the time to go to Auschwitz. I am a curious reader by nature and love for the most part most biographies. This was interesting as it was literally a swim in the head of pure evil. His complex and often times rambling rants gave me a wee bit more insight to pure evil.

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Winner.taco

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

It‘s difficult try to say something about this book, about this man.
I have read it because I really wanted to know why he did what he did, but I think I will never understand that.
I can‘t believe that so many people died because of this man, not only because of course but also of all the followers of his party.
It‘s crazy, and it‘s incredible. How can a man kill so many people?
This is an example of what people can to do, and it‘s very scaring

milad_masoumalipour

Mein Kampf - My Struggle: Unabridged Edition of Hitlers Original Book - Four and a Half Years of Struggle Against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice | Adolf Hitler

Santhoshthomas

Mein Kampf - My Struggle: Unabridged Edition of Hitlers Original Book - Four and a Half Years of Struggle Against Lies, Stupidity, and Cowardice | Adolf Hitler

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When we read, you can feel the story behind hitler. How he become like this

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BeansPage

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

I would like to say a few words to the members of this community. I love Litsy and the community we share. I have had some time to think and I would like to share my thoughts with all of you.
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BeansPage First off, the "group read" of Mein Kampf is still going to happen so the naysayers and criers for censorship are going to have to square with that on their own terms. I am not forcing anyone to join this "group read". People are doing so of their own volition and out of their own curiosity. I believe that absolutely none of them have any ill-will in their intent. I also believe in less censorship of books not more. 6y

BeansPage Secondly, I would like to apologize to the community as a whole for the blow up caused by this "group read." My intentions were not to do such and I had no idea just how crazy it would get. I had no idea that reading a simple book would cause such madness. It was never my intention to divide our community. I find this very tragic. 6y

BeansPage Thirdly, the situation could have been handled better on both sides this is true. And because of our haste to make our own points, feelings have been hurt on both sides. For this I also apologize. When people come at me the way that they did, I put my wall up and responded in kind. I shouldn't have done that. 6y

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BeansPage Fourthly, the term "buddy read" is the term that is used by this community denote a book that is going to be read and discussed online within the community. That, and only that, is the reason why I used that term in the beginning. It was in no way meant to degrade or offend. And it has since been changed. 6y

BeansPage Fifthly, I would also like to apologize for the initial poster as I have been told it was "triggering AF". I only meant it to be lighthearted in nature. But once again I meant no offense. The poster has since been changed with the suggestions made by my fellow community members. Thank you!? 6y

BeansPage Sixthly, some have claimed that this is simply a cry for attention made by me with a directive to stir the proverbial pot. As I have stated many times before, that was not my intention at all, rather simply to read a very challenging book with my friends as was (& is) my intention. 6y

BeansPage Lastly, to BurghBookAddict & company, I thank you for sharing your opinions. Isn't that what freedom is all about? At this point, instead of dividing Litsy, I say that we let bygones be bygones. Let us both be adults and agree to disagree on this matter. Let us move forward in peace. Is this not what Litsy is about? 6y

BeansPage In closing, I hope that we have all learned a great deal from this experience and are able to move forward with greater knowledge in our minds and hearts. "Wisdom is not a product of schooling but of the lifelong attempt to acquire it." - Albert Einstein 6y

Alfoster 👏👏👏👏 6y

LapReader Great post. 6y

Birdsong28 👏👏👏 Great points and well made. I understand that it would cause issue but one the other hand unfortunately it is a part of history and to understand one of the worst parts of history this needs to be done. I am glad you are still going ahead with it . 6y

Anitareads 👏👏 Bravo!👏 6y

Soubhiville While I have no interest in reading the book, I understand why others might. If we don‘t learn from history we are doomed to repeat it, right? I am interested in seeing what everyone‘s thoughts are after the read. I also do understand why the original post may have been triggering to some. I see both sides as valid, but don‘t feel someone else‘s views should limit your reading. 6y

Readingismyescape Wonderful post. 👏👏👏 And it is okay for people to have differences of opinion. I applaud your attempt at peacemaking and hope you are successful. Litsy is such a loving and accepting community and I‘d like to see that continue. 💜 6y

TiredLibrarian @TheReadingMermaid Great post. I'm with @Soubhiville in that I don't think I could stomach a read, but I see the value in reading and studying this work. Forewarned is forearmed, we hope. 6y

Andrew65 👏👏👏👏 Don‘t know where I‘ve been, I must have totally missed the furore. Like some others not a book I want to read but respect the right and freedom and democracy that was fought for to read this or any book! 6y

CoverToCoverGirl Great points and well said. I thoroughly agree with @Readingismyescape @Soubhiville @TiredLibrarian @Andrew65 @Birdsong28 6y

Reggie Oh, @Andrew65 It was last Thursday. I was in Albuquerque, shopping for my #CupidGoesPostal swap. I had just gotten my stuffed mushrooms at The Cheesecake Factory when I scrolled through Litsy that day. I will never forget where I was. 6y

SleepyDragon I don't want to read it either, but as I said earlier, there is a benefit to being familiar with rhe rhetoric and language of propaganda. 6y

Andrew65 @Reggie Don‘t know how I missed it. Been very busy at work is the only explanation. 6y

SleepyDragon Even though I'm not reading it, I'm kind of glad I can follow the group read and see what you guys have to say. It's kind of nice to see a real and challenging academic group endeavor on Litsy instead of just the average social read alongs and book clubs. Though those can be cool, too. Just remember, not all learning experiences are pleasant. 6y

BeansPage @laurenslibrary I was hoping you would see this on your own but I don't believe you have. I hope that you take my comments and my apology to heart. I also hope that we can move forward with peace and understanding in respect of one another. I'm very sorry that you had to make a new account. I do not know who is harassing you, all I can say is please report them. It's uncalled for. Once again I'm sorry and wish you well. 6y

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BeansPage

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

I have a question. One of the books that I am reading this year is none other than Mein Kampf by Adolf Hitler😲But I want to get through it and one thing I know is it's better to get through a book with friends then to get through it alone. I also know that I can host a buddy read on this book without judgement here. My question is, would anyone join me in the interest of studying history and the pursuit of knowledge? What do you think? ☺️

Literary_Siren I will. 6y

Victoriahoperose I have never read it and think I may be interested in doing this with you! Let me know the details! 6y

tournevis Sorry. Never.reading it again. Ew 6y

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JamieArc I would be interested as well. 6y

BeansPage @Andrea4 maybe this will help us get through it honey 🤗 6y

BeansPage @tournevis I know a lot of people feel that way. I have never read this book so I don't really know exactly what to expect. But like I said I know it's better to do this with friends then it is to do it alone. I'm actually pretty nervous about reading this one 😬 6y

Librarybelle I‘d be interested. 6y

litenthusiast I think I would be interested as well. I've never read it either. 6y

RJHowe I have read it and might well join you to read it again. It has been a while. For fuller picture his unpublished second book is also insightful. 6y

Andrea4 I would try as it's on the list...and if I have to bail, well, I have to bail. 6y

RaimeyGallant I'm planning on reading this, but I won't have time soon. Looking forward to your review! 6y

BeansPage @Literary_Siren @Victoriahoperose @JamieArc @Librarybelle @litenthusiast @RJHowe @Andrea4 @RaimeyGallant I was thinking of doing this buddy read in March of this year. What do you guys think? Would that give you guys enough time to get a hold of a copy? 6y

Victoriahoperose That should work for me 6y

litenthusiast It works for me. 6y

RaimeyGallant It's actually this year that's tight for me. Odd excuse, but the pressure is real. 6y

Andrea4 See no reason why not. 6y

tournevis @TheReadingMermaid I absolutely agree that reading along with someone else is best, because OMG it is hard! The undiagnosed self-loathing, the self-delusion, the masculinist overcompensation, the nationalist paranoia, the absolute, disgusting anti-semitism (and also anti-Other in general). It's painful. 6y

tournevis @TheReadingMermaid Does my comment constitute a spoiler? 😋 6y

BeansPage @tournevis I bet it is. But I have my best armor on and my motto is "I fear no book!" So I think I'm ready to take this challenge on. ?? 6y

BeansPage @tournevis I would put the spoiler mark on it just in case but I think we all kind of know what we're getting into here LOL 😋 6y

tournevis @TheReadingMermaid Good luck to you all for tackling it. You guys are stronger than me. I couldn't look at it again. 6y

Linear No, but that's because it sounds like work lol. And I'm so ready to be lazy, I have a few more weeks and I can take a brain break. Good luck though 6y

WhatThePuck I'd do it! 🙋🙋💗 6y

Literary_Siren That should be fine. Just so we are all on the same page(pun intended), which version are we reading? 6y

BeansPage @Literary_Siren what a good question! Let's do this one please: Mein Kampf: Vol. I and Vol. II https://www.amazon.com/dp/1682044904/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PV.mCb6ZYQXKM 6y

BeansPage @Victoriahoperose @JamieArc @Librarybelle @litenthusiast @RJHowe @Andrea4 @MellieAntoinette @WhatThePuck ⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️⬆️ 6y

WhatThePuck 👌👌 6y

Literary_Siren Sounds good! 6y

JamieArc @TheReadingMermaid works for me too! A buddy read of this will be good - better to have people to rant to! 6y

BeansPage @JamieArc my thoughts exactly 😁 6y

bookseller_cate This book has been vaguely on my TBR list for a while, mostly because I want to understand the period a bit more. But this year (excepting my #lesmiz365 project), I‘ve promised myself to only read one book at a time, so a read-a-long wouldn‘t work for me just now. But I will follow the rest of you with interest. 6y

RJHowe I‘m in. Is there a start date? 6y

BeansPage @RJHowe we are going to do this buddy read in March. So starting March 1st. 😉 6y

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Nishit_Bavishi

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

Diplomacy fails war begins.

RaimeyGallant Welcome to Litsy! #LitsyWelcomeWagon Some of us put together Litsy tips to help new Littens navigate the site. It's the link in my bio on my page in case you need it. Or if you prefer how-to videos, @chelleo put some together at the link in her bio. 7y

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Gina

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

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For those history buffs out there here you go...

They did say these items WILL NOT be sold to Neo Nazis. They are getting bids from museums, some in the states.

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Gina

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

This is a fascinating article if you are a WWII buff.

http://www.ranker.com/list/relationship-henry-ford-and-nazis/melissa-satore?ref=...

MrBook 😱 7y

TheBookHippie I've read several things about this, also 'FDR and the Jews' is really good. Just mind blowing. 7y

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LizzyNanney

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

Today at work we had a damaged copy of Mein Kampf sitting on the table in the breakroom. (I work in a bookstore and we occasionally have damaged books laying around in the back.) The whole time I was back there for my lunch break I kept witnessing coworkers come in, see it, and go "uuugghhh."

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winemom

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

Mentally unsound reality TV celebrities who brag about sexual harassment and have no background in politics shouldn't be able to serve as president, but here we fucking are.

CharissaWeaksAuthor Right??? Dumpster fire. Every. Single. Day. 7y

Riveted_Reader_Melissa I'm with you! 7y

coffeenebula 😤😡😣 7y

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cristiana_de_sousa

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

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⭐️⭐️⭐️ Pelo trabalho gráfico e de contextualização histórica! O conteúdo nem vale apena quantificar!

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Mr.Okada

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

so-so

interesting for the interested as it reveal the ideas and thoughts of the nazi party. As a literary peice as such however it is , less surprisingly, beyond boring.

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Ilana

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

Soon to be the Bible of the new United States.

rachellayown For real. I'm so terrified. 8y

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Megld4

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

I am taking a class on the history of the holocaust and the required reading said Hitler was "savvy." I think there are some other, more colorful, adjectives I would use to describe him before savvy.

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SurfWrtrEryn

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

pan

I can't say this book was anything better than horrible due to the very nature of the evil Adolf Hitler was. Genius? Yes, but truth is it take a moment to decide to even add the book. In the nature of lit. , this is a part of history and at the core of the fight of the very bookban that's being fought against now.

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MrsAlexanderHamilton

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

Many of our present evils have their origin exclusively in the disproportion between the urban and rural portions of the population.

(As quoted in The Gates of Europe by Serhii Plokhy.)

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indaq

Mein Kampf | Adolf Hitler

I'm about to begin my conversation with Hitler in a minute or so. A man who started the world war II that killed up to 60 millions souls. But first let me post this one since I'm a bit excited to know this apps from fb page. ~yosh!

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