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The Puzzler

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The PuzzlerBy: A. J. Jacobs The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world. Even though Ive never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubiks Cube, I couldnt put down The Puzzler.Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before Look for the

By: A.J. Jacobs     
The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically goes on a rollicking journey to understand the enduring power of puzzles: why we love them, what they do to our brains, and how they can improve our world.

“Even though I’ve never attempted the New York Times crossword puzzle or solved the Rubik’s Cube, I couldn’t put down The Puzzler.”—Gretchen Rubin, author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before

Look for the author’s new podcast, The Puzzler, based on this book!


What makes puzzles—jigsaws, mazes, riddles, sudokus—so satisfying? Be it the formation of new cerebral pathways, their close link to insight and humor, or their community-building properties, they’re among the fundamental elements that make us human. Convinced that puzzles have made him a better person, A.J. Jacobs—four-time New York Times bestselling author, master of immersion journalism, and nightly crossworder—set out to determine their myriad benefits. And maybe, in the process, solve the puzzle of our very existence. Well, almost.

In The Puzzler, Jacobs meets the most zealous devotees, enters (sometimes with his family in tow) any puzzle competition that will have him, unpacks the history of the most popular puzzles, and aims to solve the most impossible head-scratchers, from a mutant Rubik’s Cube, to the hardest corn maze in America, to the most sadistic jigsaw. Chock-full of unforgettable adventures and original examples from around the world—including new work by Greg Pliska, one of America’s top puzzle-makers, and a hidden, super-challenging but solvable puzzle—The Puzzler will open readers’ eyes to the power of flexible thinking and concentration. Whether you’re puzzle obsessed or puzzle hesitant, you’ll walk away with real problem-solving strategies and pathways toward becoming a better thinker and decision maker—for these are certainly puzzling times.
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Paul W. Sauers
Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Recommended
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An enjoyable read which correlates with the books of Dick van Romunde and Rudolph Steiner. Some interesting exercises to try on one’s own to nave their own experiences. I also enjoyed his art work.
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ScotDeerie
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★★★★★ 5
I love this book
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I may not believe it all but I love it nonetheless. There is something about it that makes me happy and, as an artist, the line drawings delight me. Check it out, find your wonder and feel free to believe.
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BRADLY A.
Lexington, US
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In depth look at Wilhelm Reich's life and discoveries
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In depth look at Wilhelm Reich's life and discoveries. Up to date with new technology like LED bulbs. It has sections on how to practically make some of his devices with pictures. Explains in detail about sources and some disclaimers on how not to do things wrong. Great read. Real full length book. The print on some pages was not the highest quality. Looked like the printer was low on ink. The information was readable however. If you want to learn more about Wilhelm Reich and his tragic story it is a great read with practical solutions for your health. There is no over claim of fixing everything overnight and I look forward to testing a lot of his great ideas.
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ILuvGoldDogs
Phoenix, US
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2nd purchase of this excellent book
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I had a copy of this book years ago which I loaned out and never saw again. Now I will tell people where they can buy their own copy. Orgone works. I have made several Orgone blankets for myself and others. They are an amazing tool. Looking forward to trying some of the other projects detailed in the book.
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Omega Hex
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Excellent manual and historical expose
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Wonderfully put expose into the Illuminazi suppression of scientific discovery when it comes to freely available energy. The manual includes replicatable schematics, however I do think it is worthwhile to investigate adding an antenna and placing the accumulator on top of a highrise building. If I were the Illuminazi, who already siphon the energy on top of their highrises and hoard it for themselves, I would be Very upset if regular people could do it too...
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