Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged
A novel that will change the way you think about yourself, your purpose, and what's possible.
Discover a blueprint for ambition, achievement, and lasting happiness.
What You'll Walk Away With
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A thrilling mystery that keeps you turning pages
The creators who keep the world moving are vanishing without a trace.
As society unravels, one woman stands alone, determined to save civilization.
As society unravels, one woman stands alone, determined to save civilization.
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A clearer understanding of the world you live in
Why some people produce and others parasitize.
Why innovation thrives... or suffocates.
And why the fate of a culture rests on its creators.
Why innovation thrives... or suffocates.
And why the fate of a culture rests on its creators.
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A blueprint for living with purpose
Ambition, integrity, earned pride: ideas that elevate anyone beginning a journey, building a future, or deciding who to become.
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A spark that changes how you act
This book has launched companies, redirected careers, and awakened ambition.
It doesn't just inspire your thoughts: it galvanizes your life.
It doesn't just inspire your thoughts: it galvanizes your life.
This Book Isn't What You Think
"It's a political manifesto."
No, it's a philosophic thriller.
"It's too long."
People read 1,168 pages of Game of Thrones and 700 pages of Harry Potter.
"It praises selfishness."
Yes, but it puts forward a view of selfishness different from any you've ever encountered.
A Taste of the Opening
New York falters, the railroad cracks, and Dagny Taggart fights to save it as her most promising talent suddenly vanishes.
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This book has changed millions of lives.
Let it challenge yours.
Who Are We?
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