- Paperback: 407 pages
- Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue edition (Mar 1974)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0380004232
- ISBN-13: 978-0380004232
- Product Dimensions: 16.8 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 430,517 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Harry Browne's 'How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World' presents his experiences of personal liberty. Undeniably an individual, Browne spells out his attitudes and approaches which brought him to where he is today. The ramifications of personal choice, societal pressures, and the desire to control others are explored in plain english. This book is truly mind altering in the best sense. It provides an opportunity to recognize individuals for who they are and treat them accordingly. Browne pushes individuals to strike out and achieve on their own merits. The goal: an autonomous, free, and happy individual. Part self-help, part inspirational, and a vibrant libertarian manifesto; it lays out the best in radical individualism. Read it.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I first read this book in 1974, in college and starting a career. I was hell bent on changing the world, and this book stopped me dead in my tracks. I read it now as a personal ritual once a year, it has saved me a lot of time and wasted energy, not to mention money. I've been far more successful AND happy changing my own world, and you will be too with the help of this book. Invariably the people I've met over the years who practice these principles are the most open, generous, productive, happy people I've known. Too, the ones who preach (and practice) self sacrifice and "unselfishness" (i.e., Altruism)invariably have their hand in someone elses pocket, yours perhaps, or are quite willing and eager to sacrifice others as well, you perhaps, for your own good, of course. Don't let 'em get away with it.
BUY THIS BOOK. Except for Libertarians, freedom is a concept largely ingored these days, most likely because freedom involves responsibility--for yourself--what a concept! READ THIS BOOK. Browne doesn't let anybody off the hook. GIVE THIS BOOK AWAY. Then people won't wonder how you can be so self assured and still be a nice person. You'll be an enigma! And there aren't nearly enough of us enigmas out here....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book carries a very important message: the fact that each and every one of us has complete control over his/her own life. Harry Browne stresses, again and again, throughout the book, that each person is unique and has sole authority over their own lives and the resulting happiness or unhappiness that comes from personal decisions.
While reading this book, I felt like I was reading my own exact words. Browne's ideas are perfectly parallel with my own philosophy regarding individual choice and personal responsibility- a philosophy that I have believed in since my early childhood. I did not learn this way of thinking from my parents or anyone else. I adopted it myself simply because it makes sense. I have never really believed any other way. I think that everyone should be free to do whatever he/she chooses as long as it does not interfere with the equal right of others to do whatever they choose. This has always been the principle that I have lived by.
The "traps" that the text refers to are very common to everyone. We have all fallen into one or more of these traps at one time or another. I feel fortunate to have avoided most of these traps throughout my life. I have fallen victim to some, but I have managed to escape. There are still a few traps that I am stuck in, but there is always hope that, with enough determination, I will successfully exit the trap.
Is all of this too selfish? I don't think so, not when you consider the alternatives. Would life be worth living if it meant sacrificing your own happiness for the benefit of others? Some might argue that compromise is essential in all relationships, but why not just choose to associate with only those individuals that are compatible with you and accept you as you are, thereby eliminating the need for liberty- restrictive compromise?
There are many obstacles on the road to personal freedom and happiness, but none are insurmountable. Where there's a will, there's a way. I think we are, as a society, on the verge of an overwhelming realization that our liberty has eroded too far. We want it back!
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