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.
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Bestselling classic for 50+ years
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★★★★★
Called 'Life-changing' by CEOs and innovators
#1
Bestselling classic for 50+ years
30M+
Copies sold worldwide
★★★★★
Called 'Life-changing' by CEOs and innovators
What You'll Walk Away With
01
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.
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The creators who keep the world moving are vanishing without a trace.
As society unravels, one woman stands alone, determined to save civilization.
02
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.
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Why some people produce and others parasitize. Why innovation thrives... or suffocates. And why the fate of a culture rests on its creators.
03
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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Ambition, integrity, earned pride: ideas that elevate anyone beginning a journey, building a future, or deciding who to become.
04
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.
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This book has launched companies, redirected careers, and awakened ambition. It doesn't just inspire your thoughts: it galvanizes your life.
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What the Story Is About
The country's leading creators vanish one by one as society spirals into decay. Fighting collapsing industries and suffocating controls, Hank Rearden and Dagny Taggart race to uncover why the nation's best minds are disappearing, and what it means for the world's future. Their search keeps returning to one enigmatic clue:
"Who is John Galt?"
This Book Isn't What You Think
"It's a political manifesto."
→ No, it's a philosphic 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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