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By Alan Guebert| The Hawk Eye

Writers write, according to some poet, to make themselves immortal. True or not, it was true for that writer because thats an unforgettable, maybe even immortal, line.

Most times, however, writers write out of compulsion; they see a story that needs to be told and they grab some paper and verbs to tell it. Below are four books that meet some measure of that description: each tells a story for the record, for our understanding, and even for our souls.

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the beef checkoff, the federal, mandatory assessment cattle growers lobbied Congress for to promote beef. "A Buck A Head," a large format, 245-page book by experienced investigative journalist Leesa Zalesky and Diane Henderson Gumaer, 15-year veteran of the Cattlemens Beef Board, traces the checkoffs less-than-honest beginnings and its subsequent, checkered history.

The books subtitle, "Did Greed, Envy, and a Thirst for Power Hijack Beef Research & Promotion?" telegraphs the authors theme. There are no sacred cows in this deeply-sourced, for-the-record history of the endlessly controversial checkoff.

And, better yet, Zalesky and Gumaer answer their question in the manner they write: clearly and honestly.

Coincidentally, a few roots of the federal checkoff movement lay in the farm crisis of the early 1980s. That crack-up led to massive hardship, especially in the Northern Plains where foreclosures by the U.S. Department of Agricultures Farmers Home Administration, the agencys powerful ag lender, threw gasoline on the fire.

Into that maelstrom stepped Sarah Vogel, an East Coast-trained attorney who began her legal career as a bureaucrat in Washington, D.C. But she was also a daughter of North Dakota and, equally important, the granddaughter of Frank Vogel, a key member of Nonpartisan League, the powerful force behind the states farm populism in the previous farm crisis, the Great Depression.

That pedigree and skill led Vogel home to take on what was an almost hopeless fight against FmHAs brutal foreclosure process. Vogel, twice elected North Dakotas commissioner of agriculture in the 1990s, chronicles the uphill-all-the-way fight in "The Farmers Lawyer," a well-written tale that reads like the true legal thriller it is.

Just before the 1980s farm crisis, Wes Jackson hit the Land Grant University establishment with a minor storm of his own; he opted out of a Big U and its feathery tenure to found what would become The Land Institute near Salina, Kansas.

Jackson, who has more accolades (Pew Conservation Scholar in 1990, MacArthur Fellow in 1992…) than most farms have acres, began The Institute in 1976 as what he calls an ideal school in his new book "Hogs Are Up: Stories of the Land, with Digressions."

The digressions part is the key: Although hes a scientist and pioneering geneticist--the perennial small grain kernza is The Land Institutes groundbreaking contribution to sustainable agriculture Jackson is a gifted storyteller. Hogs Are Up is filled with stories of his Kansas farm roots, his intellectual journey and, equally compelling, the stories and lessons he picked up along his wonderfully unplanned path.

Poetry is the epitome of storytelling. Very few do it well and even fewer in American agriculture do it at all. Daniel Smith, a one-time dairy farmer, is one of those gifted few.

Smiths lovely new volume of poetry, "Ancestral," is a diary of his many years on the land, in the milking parlor, and what he left with when he and his spouse, Cheryl, moved after decades of crops, children, and ghosts on the family farm. Most readers will find themselves in these sharp, powerful verses. I did on nearly every page.

Two quick notes. First, additional information on each of these exceptional books is posted on my website, farmandfoodfile.com.

Second, while all these writers are good friends, all also are accomplished professionals who tell important stories well. Well enough, in fact, to be read decades into the future.

The Farm and Food File is published weekly throughout the U.S. and Canada. Past columns, events and contact information are posted at http://www.farmandfoodfile.com.

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A 57-year flag drought, a late COVID-19 scare, the chance of AFL immortality welcome to the 2021 grand final between two storied Melbourne clubs in the Western Australian capital.

The Melbourne Demons last won the flag in 1964, and theyll enter Saturday nights decider at Optus Stadium as the sentimental favourites given their decades of pain and suffering.

Some say they have been cursed ever since they sacked the legendary and revered veteran coach Norm Smith midway through 1965.

Melbourne have made the finals just twice since 2006, but this year theyve been able to escape from years of mediocrity to be just one step away from winning a 13th VFL/AFL flag.

The Western Bulldogs broke a 62-year premiership drought in 2016, and nine players from that team now have a chance to add a second flag.

If they do that, they will etch their names in Bulldogs folklore, given the clubs only other flag was in 1954. In an echo of history and perhaps an omen, the Bulldogs entered that match as rank underdogs against Melbourne, which is how todays bookies figure the Perth clash will play out.

Against all expectations the Bulldogs not only won, they doubled the hapless Demons score.

Bulldogs coach Luke Beveridge would be considered an immortal by the clubs fans if he can guide the side to a second premiership within the space of six years.

But talk of greatness has been largely avoided within the Bulldogs camp.

We dont talk about that a lot, if at all, Bulldogs head of football and former star Chris Grant said.

One of the things that Bevo has been really diligent, but also really focused on, is creating new memories, new history all the way through, Grant said. The reference to 2016 hasnt been very strong at all.

It wouldnt be grand final week without a few hard-luck stories on the team selection front.

Bulldogs duo Ryan Gardner and Laitham Vandermeer were axed to make way for Cody Weightman, who missed two matches due to concussion, and Alex Keath, who was off with a dicky hamstring.

Former Demons skipper Nathan Jones was the heartbreak story on the Melbourne front.

Unable to break back into the side for the finals, the 302-game veteran returned home to Melbourne to be present for the birth of his twins, announcing his retirement shortly after.

Jayden Hunt, Jake Melksham, and James Jordon all missed out on a spot in the 22 for the Demons, but one of them could get a chance on the big stage via the medical sub role.

Melbourne have enjoyed two weekends off in the finals series, the first after their qualifying final win and then again after their preliminary final triumph.

Demons Coach Simon Goodwin says his team is primed for success in their AFL grand final battle against the Bulldogs.

We have trained hard, we have done a lot of competitive work, Goodwin told reporters.

We feel like our game is good shape and our players are ready, he said.

It has been about preparing their mindset for the challenge ahead.

Melbourne finished the season at the top of the table, with Goodwin earning himself the honour of the AFL Coaches AssociationCoach of the Year Award.

Goodwin has selected the same team that thrashed Geelong by 83 points in their grand final qualifier.

Its certainly not lost on me, its not lost on our playing group, the privilege that we have got to play in this game and the opportunity that it presents, he said.

More than 60,000 fans will pack Optus Stadium for the decider.

A total of 10,250 tickets were made available for the general public and they sold out in nine minutes, with the online queue peaking at 180,000.

Grand final fever has well and truly hit Perth, but not without two COVID scares along the way.

The first came on Wednesday, when it was revealed a truck driver from NSW tested positive to the virus shortly after leaving WA.

Early signs suggest he didnt pass on the virus to anyone while in the state, but the WA Government is still nervously waiting to see if any community cases pop up.

The second scare came when a woman who flew from NSW to Perth tested positive.

Luckily, airport officials discovered she didnt have a valid exemption, and she was swiftly placed in hotel quarantine before she could pass on the virus.

The stage is all set for an epic grand final, and theres sure to be plenty of heartbreak and ecstasy once the final siren sounds.

For the majority of Australians unable to watch the game in Perth, pre-game entertainment for the big decider will start at 6.15pm AEST, with Birds of Tokyo, Baker Boy and Eskimo Joe among the acts confirmed to headline the show.

The first bounce will be at 7.15pm AEST, with coverage for pre-game and the main event available to watch free-to-air on 7 and 7HD.

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Students from many cultural backgrounds gathered in front of Farinon on Tuesday to celebrate this years Mid-Autumn Festival.

Observed on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, the Mid-Autumn Festival falls on September 21 this year. It is an annual festival of harvest observed in several countries across East and Southeast Asia, including China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Laos, Vietnam, Singapore, Thailand and Japan.

The Asian Cultural Association (ACA) brought the Mid-Autumn Festival to campus in collaboration with the Chinese department, sharing this cultural experience and significance with the wider Lafayette community.

We usually celebrate it inside the Farinon Atrium. We put lanterns up inside. There are different game stations and you pick prizes. We also have musical chair[s], but its not feasible anymore [due to COVID]. Theres an origami station. Theres lantern painting. Calligraphy is a must as well, said Sophea Pa 22, the president of ACA.

Because Mid-Autumn Festival is celebrated all throughout East and Southeast Asia, customs vary across different countries. Kevin Tzeng, the Fulbright teaching assistant for the Chinese department, said that people in Taiwan celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival by having barbecues, for instance.

Regardless of time and place, the Mid-Autumn Festival remains at its core a significant celebration of familial bond. Marked by outings, sharing of mooncakes and tea and an appreciation of the moon, it is an occasion that brings families and friends together.

No matter how busy we are, we will try to show up [on Mid-Autumn Festival] and celebrate it togetherThe circle of the moon symbolizes the reunion of familiesThe mooncake is also the symbol of the full moon, Tzeng said. We all cut the mooncake together so that we wont break the circle individually.

Over time, elements of the festival have undergone changes to accommodate the modern age.

Theres a lot of commercials and consumerism going on in the promotion of the mooncakes, Chinese Visiting Professor Yingying Huang said.

When I was little, we used to just walk out, and our neighbors and we went to the same lawn, and wed sit downWe dont see that anymore. People are busier. The cities are so busy. We dont find such places, she added.

Huang shared one version of the legend surrounding the festival. The myth follows the story of Change, the beloved moon goddess, and her tragic separation from her husband Hou Yi. After Hou Yi shot down nine of the 10 suns in the sky, saving the planet from scorching heat, he was rewarded by the gods in heaven with an elixir that would grant him immortality. Although Hou Yi hid the elixir, his curious wife Change consumed it, attaining the promised immortal life. Unable to control the elixirs powers, she then floated to the moon.

According to legend, the moon is cold because Change is living there alone without her husband. But theres a little bunny living with her there. People say in the middle of autumn when the moon is in its fullest and roundest and brightest, you can see shapes of a tree there, which is the tree that grows outside Changes palace, Huang explained.

In continuation of this spirit of cultural exchange and immersion, students on campus have a lot more to look forward to. The Chinese department plans to host a calligraphy event presented by Tzeng soon after midterms. Pa also shared plans of collaborating with the South Asian Students Association to recreate a celebration of the South Asian festival Diwali in November.

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Brand new limited three-part series We Are Legend comes to MagellanTV today! The new docuseries explores the profiles of iconic literary characters Dracula, Sherlock Holmes and Tarzan. Part one of the series, Dracula Never Dies will be FREE to stream for a limited time (September 9 - September 16). Count Dracula has lived a million lifetimes since his initial incarnation, like his counterparts featured in this series, they have transcended the stories from which they were originally conceived and "achieved fictional immortality." Each episode of We Are Legend will investigate the true stories behind these immortal characters and explore the secret to their timeless success. Here's a breakdown of the episodes in the limited series:

Tarzan: The Call of the Jungle(Part Two) Created in 1912 by author Edgar Rice Burrough, the unlikely tale of a nobleman who was raised by apes and grew up to defend the rights of the weak and disadvantaged has achieved worldwide popularity. Part Two ofWe Are Legendinvestigates how the beloved vine-swinging hero has evolved over time.

Sherlock Holmes Against Conan Doyle(Part Three) Sir Author Conan Doyle introduced Sherlock Holmes in 1887 and, in the years that followed, grew to resent his most popular creation. Despite Doyles disdain for the character, Holmes has lived on to be portrayed in hundreds of movies, shows, books and more.We Are LegendPart Three explores the true story behind the celebrated detective and his author.

We Are Legend was directed by Emmanuelle Nobcourt, Priscilla Pizzato and Erwan Bizeul; written by Michel Le Bris and Emmanuelle Nobcourt; and executive produced by Gedeon Media Group.

MagellanTV is an ad-free streaming service dedicated to premium documentary programming. Globally available, the service offers one of the deepest collections of factual content anywhere, with features and series encompassing true crime, history, science, biography, nature, the arts and a growing slate of 4k content.For more info, visit the official MagellanTV website.

We Are Legend is now available to stream exclusively on MagellanTV. Part one is FREE to stream, September 9-16.

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Rieu and his orchestra bid farewell to Greek composer Mikis Theodorakis. Credit: Facebook/Andre Rieu

Known to millions around the world as the King of the Waltz Andr Rieu posted a tribute video to Mikis Theodorakis on Facebook that has exceeded 4 million views in a few days.

Thank you Mikis Theodorakis for your wonderful music! You will be greatly missed!, Rieu wrote, as his orchestra is playing Zorba, the song from the Oscar-winning film Zorba the Greek. Hundreds of people are seen dancing to the tune.

Andr Rieu is a Dutch violinist and conductor best known for creating the waltz-playing Johann Strauss Orchestra. He and his orchestra have turned classical and waltz music into a worldwide concert touring act, as successful as some of the biggest global pop and rock music acts.

Rieu created the Johann Strauss Orchestra in 1987 and began with 12 members, giving its first concert on January 1, 1988. Over the years it has expanded dramatically, as of 2020 performing with between 50 and 60 musicians.

Rieu and his orchestra have appeared throughout Europe, North and South America, Japan, and Australia. The size and revenue of their tours are rivalled only by the largest pop and rock music acts.

The two notes of Zorbas Dance are two of the most recognizable in the world, granting Mikis Theodorakis immortality.

Theodorakis biographer Guy Wagner made a comparison between the great Greek and Ludwig van Beethoven.

In Wagners Mikis Theodorakis: A Life forGreece (2002, Typothito Press), the biographer matches the music of Theodorakis with the greatness of Ludwig Van Beethoven.

Wagner wrote that if the listener hears four notes from Beethovens 5th symphony (The Symphony of Destiny), he immediately recognizes it. This way Beethoven achieved immortality.

WithTheodorakis Zorbas Dance,two notes is enough for one to recognize the music. In other words, according to the biographer, Beethoven achieved immortality with four notes, but Theodorakis with only two, and that makes Theodorakis better than Beethoven.

This is, of course, a compliment, German composer Henning Schmiedt says, but deep down Theodorakis themes are his footprint to which every one has access to.

I know that with his music, (Theodorakis) made the world more beautiful He generously gave the gift of his music to the world I am grateful I worked with him, Schmiedt added.

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Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (US)Opened Sept. 1ActionDirected by Destin Daniel CrettonXu Wenwu (Tony Leung) has been ruling the world of darkness for centuries with the power of Ten Rings, which grants immortality and great power to the user. Wenwus son Shang-Chi (Simu Liu) was trained as an assassin as a kid under him, but he later chooses to live a normal life. One day, Sang-Chi is attacked and realizes there is a fate that he has to accept.CODA(US)Opened Aug. 31DramaDirected by Sian Heder

Ruby (Emilia Jones) is the only hearing member of her family. Her parents Frank (Troy Kotsur) and Jackie (Marlee Matlin) and older brother Leo (Daniel Durant) are all deaf. Ruby is with her family 24/7 to assist them and help them connect with the world. One day, Ruby auditions for the school choir and discovers her talent. However, she is worried about leaving her family to pursue her singing career.

Set in 1991 Somalia, South Korean Ambassador to Somalia Han Shin-sung (Kim Yoon-seok) and National Security Planning Agency agent Kang Dae-jin (Jo In-sung) are competing against the North Korean ambassador (Heo Jun-ho) for South Koreas membership in the United Nations. When a civil war breaks out in the African country, the South and North Korean diplomats have to cooperate to escape the country together.

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Name that movie:On Wednesdays, we wear pink;I see dead people;You like jazz?

Thequotes comefrom the moviesMean Girls,The 6th SenseandThe Bee Movie,three very different filmsthat all havesomething in common:They are well on their way to becoming cult classics.

According to Filmsite.org, a cult classic is an often offbeat, quirky movie that farespoorly at the box office during initial sales, but eventually gains a large following of specific fans who would ride-or-die for the film. This categoryincludesfilms such as 10 Things I Hate About You,CluelessandNapoleon Dynamite, to name a few.

These are not movies that have made their way onto the American Film Institutes top 100,nor did they begin and grow into huge franchises like Star Wars or Marvel.They would have slipped between the cracks of the Hollywood Walk if their fan bases hadnt grown steadily over time.So, what is it about these films that makeus revisit them?

PremiumBeatclaims that the popularity of cult films is all about the audience. Many of these films find specific and fairly large audiences due to their campiness, sense of nostalgia, exploitive approach, and subcultural appeal.

Cult classics become the movies that our parents show us because they remember watching The Breakfast Club or Beetlejuice for the first time, and they want us to experience the same shocked laughter they did.

Now even people who havent seen the movies know who Beetlejuice is, understand that a group of misfit students is meant to represent the Breakfast Club or have at least heard of the Time Warp. We have even seen sparks of unique appeal in modern moviesas theybecome iconic over time, from the witty and slangy dialogue of Mean Girlsto Cher Horowitzs yellow plaid outfit, which was referenced in Iggy Azaleas Fancy music video.

PremiumBeatalsosaidthat some cult classics are just so bad theyre good, meaning that watching them is a treat just for the sake of making fun or nostalgia.

This concept applies to movies like Twilight, which many remember fondly due to its inception at the beginning oftheYA romance wave. We also reference filmslikeThe Bee Movie because we grew up watching it andonlynow realize just how bizarre it was.

Its important to note that several of the movies mentioned here are also adaptations of what are widely considered classic stories,reimaginingauthors such as Jane Austen and William Shakespeare.

10 Things I Hate About You is based on The Taming of the Shrew,Shakespearescreationdetailing the fiery relationship between an angry, outspoken woman and the man determined to tame her into romance.

Clueless is a 1990s Californian reimagining of Jane AustensEmma,the account of a flawed but charming young woman who spends too much of her time matchmaking.

These stories teach us lessons about love, youth and the nature of imperfect humans that resonate with any audience. When seen through a relatable modern lens, the timeless nature of our stories onlybecomesstronger.

Manypeoplehavealsobeen in situationstheysee on the screen, from being bothered by a persistent lover to being betrayed by someonetheythought was a friend.Slap some lockers in the background, fling a period-appropriate outfit on your protagonist, serve with a generous helping of clever one-liners and youve got yourself acultclassic.

Even as fashions change and times shift our perception, will stories of who we are as people ever die away?

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The Outpost Season 4 Episode 9 will explore the aftermath of the malicious battle of Talon and her friends against the gods. However, a little they know that the gods could go to any extent to take back what belongs to them. In the middle of all this, Talon and her other Kinj-bearing friend will receive some cryptic message which brings them some clarity about what actions they need to take now. But can they trust them? Lets see!

The Outpost Season 4 Episode 9, titled The Price Of Immortality, is written by Justin Partridge while Igor unter directed it. Deeming what happened in the last episode, it seems Talon would reconsider her decision of battling alone with the gods. Although Talon appeared as a fearless fighter, she still needs to rely on her friends to deal with the impending disaster. Meanwhile, protecting the key, Talon and Zed will see some ominous visions beneath the Outpost.

Now they have to unravel the mystery before a catastrophic event takes place. Meanwhile, Garret will face difficulty in dealing with past events. It will eventually lead him to test his relationship with Talon, adding more trouble to Talons life. At the same time, Janzo and Wren will struggle to make the right decision. Though for them, its perfect to rely on the prisoner. But things will become daunting when Janzo resolves an old relic riddle.

Tobin and Garret believe that it is a terrible decision to revive 313. But Janzo and Wren think the ancient prisoner will be a great help. However, it seems they are digging their own grave. As waking the person who only takes his masters order can trouble them in the future, especially when they only know a little about 313. Further, Janzos solution to this riddle would also make things a bit clearer. But will they follow the solution or trust their intuition? Only time will tell.

In The Outpost Season 4 Episode 8, titled The Pleasing Voice Of The Masters, gods corned Talon, Luna, and Naya as they wanted to recapture the unique keys from the trio. However, only Talon has a Kinj, so she sees this as her duty to protect her close ones. But Luna sees that Talon just jumped into the lions den, and its her responsibility to protect Talon. Luna tried her best to hold the gods instead of escaping into the woods while Tobin arrived as backup.

A moment later, Tobin escapes with the key to Garrets side and told Garret everything. Upon hearing Tobins words, Garret ordered to bring as many men as possible to protect Talon. However, Tobin explained to Garret that humans without a Kinj couldnt survive these gods. So its ruthless in bringing more people to this battle. Despite having different mindsets, they both agreed to destroy the key. On the other hand, Janzo and Wren believed that its better to free 313 so 313 can help them.

The Outpost Season 4 Episode 9, titled The Price Of Immortality, will only take a couple of days to return on your screens. It will air on Thursday, September 9, at 9 pm ET only on The CW. Season 4 will consist of thirteen episodes which will air weekly on Thursday with a runtime of around 40-43 minutes long. The online subscribers can also catch the show live on DirecTV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV. Even you can stream the ninth episode on-demand on Apple iTunes or Amazon Prime Video. So, dont miss it.

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Novak Djokovic struggled but advanced within three matches of completing the first mens singles calendar-year Grand Slam in 52 years by outlasting American Jenson Brooksby at the US Open.

World No.1 Djokovic rallied past 99th-ranked Brooksby 1-6 6-3 6-2 6-2 to book a quarter-final encounter with Italian sixth seed Matteo Berrettini in a rematch of Julys Wimbledon final.

Its going to be exciting, Djokovic said. He loves the big stage. Big serve, big game overall. I know what to expect. Going to try to prepare a good game plan and hope for the best.

The 34-year-old Serbian star would become the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to sweep all four major titles in the same year by capturing his fourth career US Open crown.

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Djokovic also seeks a mens singles record 21st Slam trophy, which would boost him one ahead of Big Three rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal, both absent with injuries.

An epic shocker seemed possible when Brooksby, a 20-year-old American wildcard who hadnt played Djokovic before, broke in the second and sixth games and fired a service winner to claim the first set in 29 minutes.

He just played a perfect first set, Djokovic said. I could do nothing. I was still finding my footing on the court.

I must say it wasnt a great start. Jenson was pumped. He had a clear game plan. He was executing his shots tremendously. I was on my back foot. He was reading the play well for a set and a half. Djokovic broke in the second game of the second set, but was broken in a electrifying 20-minute fifth game, netting a backhand on Brooksbys sixth break chance as the American raised his arms and jumped for joy.

But Djokovic broke back in the sixth game, ripping a cross-court forehand winner for a 4-2 lead, and held from there to take the 68-minute set.

After that, I started hitting more cleanly and through the court, said Djokovic. Whenever I needed a serve I found my spot well. It was physical, a lot of exhausting rallies. In all, Djokovic won 15 of the last 20 games after the marathon broken serve, rolling to victory in the stamina test after two hours and 59 minutes.

Berrettini advanced by defeating 144th-ranked German qualifier Oscar Otte 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, 6-2.

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With books having helped the golden trio many times when facing trials at Hogwarts, I wondered what books might have helped those with ill intentions, such as Lord Voldemort himself. Here are seven books that I believe Voldemort could have read during his rise to power:

After discovering that its a Basilisk thats hidden within the Chamber of Secrets, theres a high possibility that Tom Riddle would have sought out the information provided in this book. In his book, Newt Scamander writes that Basilisks are uncontrollable except by Parselmouths (FBaWtFT 4) and therefore would provide Riddle with the security that he would not only be able to speak with the snake but control it as well.

There is no good and evil, there is only power, and those too weak to seek it (SS 291). These are the words spoken to Harry in the final confrontation with Quirrelmort during Harry Potter and the Sorcerers Stone. While this is Quirrels line in the book, its one of Voldemorts lines in the movie adaptation. With this philosophy, Beyond Good and Evil would be the perfect book for Voldemort to read. Nietzsche explores the meaning of many important concepts in life, such as knowledge, truth, free will, and morality, and he uses these topics to discuss the concept of the will to power a suitable read for a man so focused on gaining power.

Though first published in 2001, this book would have caught the Dark Lords eye had he ever seen it. Given Voldemorts obsession with gaining immortality and his attempts to obtain the Sorcerers Stone, he would likely use this book to locate the stone or even make his own. Marshalls book investigates the reality behind the tales of the Sorcerers Stone. It would very likely have proved helpful in allowing Voldemort to draw closer to his desire to become immortal.

Though published in 2013, this book is one that I believe Voldemort would have dedicated his time to reading. Gollners book explores the human fascination with living forever and dives into observing all the various ways weve tried to achieve it worldwide. From being cryogenically frozen to discovering the fountain of youth, this novel makes achieving immortality seem feasible. For this reason alone, I believe that Voldemort would add this to his TBR list.

Since Voldemort is a cunning and resourceful Slytherin, leader of the Death Eaters, and someone who wished to take control of the wizarding world, this book might not be that big of a surprise to see on the list. The Art of War by Sun Tzu is a book that explores within a mere 13 chapters the art of warfare and the strategies and tactics used in waging war, leading and controlling an army, and even using spies as a means to an end. Due to Voldemort wanting to control and dictate, I feel that he could use the text within this book to his advantage.

It would be particularly amusing if Voldemort were recommended this book by none other than the Half-Blood Prince, Severus Snape. The Prince is a political and philosophical piece written by Niccolo Machiavelli in the 16th century. It explores how the aims of the royals, such as glory and survival, justify the use of immoral means to achieve such ends. To me, this sounds like the type of book that would catch Voldemorts eye. It would certainly appeal to his selfish and ruthless personality, given the debates that the book encompasses. While this book explains the aims of Muggle royals, Voldemort could very well try to adapt some of the techniques in this book to suit his own agenda.

This book found in the Restricted Section of the Hogwarts library contains various gruesome potions. You may remember it as the book that provided instructions for brewing the Polyjuice Potion, which allowed Harry and Ron to transform into Crabbe and Goyle in Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. While our protagonists were using it to help gain information that would allow them to put a stop to the evil goings-on at Hogwarts, its possible that Voldemort sought out its text too. I can imagine him searching its pages for a way to gain immortality even how to make Horcruxes! Maybe its in this book that he found or drew inspiration for the emerald potion/Drink of Despair that Dumbledore is forced to drink in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

So thats it for the list of seven books Voldemort could have read in his rise to power. Let me know what you thought down in the comments, and dont forget to make your suggestions!

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