Roger Bissell Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Just announced by his wife, Leigh, via Facebook and private email correspondence: Nathaniel passed away this morning.As Becky and I wrote to her a short while ago:We are so sorry, Leigh. One of our absolutely top heroes, gone. Your Facebook words said it well: "a brilliant and beautiful light." Nathaniel was that kind of light in our lives, during a long time period when we desperatedly needed that kind of light.You have our condolences and sympathy, and our gratitude for standing by Nathaniel during these years when life and thought and sharing were becoming increasingly more difficult for him.Best always,Roger & Becky Bissell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selene Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Well said Roger...His book Breaking Free was the final tumbler in a complicated lock that opened many wonderful paths for me.To all who knew him, my sympathies.Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 There goes a big page in O-Land history turning.Kat and I loved him.We will miss him.We grieve.Michael & Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Just so people will know, I get lots of emails and Facebook notices from copywriters and Internet marketers.The news of Nathaniel's passing is getting a lot of notice in that corner of the universe.I knew he was known to the online marketing world, but apparently he was more important to them than I had imagined.Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
9thdoctor Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Very sad news. I got to meet him a few times, and he was very influential on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BaalChatzaf Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Thus passeth....He was 84 when he departed. That is a good long run.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
william.scherk Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I am sad to learn of Nathaniel's death. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Campbell Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I will miss him.The Journal of Ayn Rand Studies will be doing a special issue on Nathaniel Branden and his contributions, to Objectivism and to the wider world. My only regret is that we couldn't have it ready when Nathaniel was there to appreciate it.Robert Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikee Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 A noble soul and a great man. A very sad day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Kat just gave me a couple of photos she had among her camera pictures from when we attended a TAS conference a few years ago.Nathaniel speaking:Kat, me, Nathaniel, Leigh:Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlighting Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Breaking Free & The Psychology of Self-Esteem changed my life for the better. Thank you, Nathaniel, for writing them.-Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlighting Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 James Peron just published this on the Huffington Post site:http://www.huffingtonpost.com/james-peron/nathaniel-branden-1930-20_b_6265196.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Stuart Kelly Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here's an homage by one of the greatest marketers I know, Joe Polish.In Honor And Remembrance... An Interview With Dr. Nathaniel Branden, "The Father Of Self Esteem"Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlighting Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Reason.com has this, by Brian Doherty:http://reason.com/blog/2014/12/03/nathaniel-branden-rip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim543 Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 His books influenced me from my days in college. I am thankful for his life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PEN ULTIMATE RARE BOOKS Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I met Dr. Branden only once, in 1997, on the occasion of the 40 Anniversary celebration of Atlas. Like the full-time collector I am, I nabbed him as he was returning to his seat after a trip to the men's room, asking him to sign a number of books, articles, LP's that I'd hunted down and brought with me. His abundantly glowing smile reminded me of Francisco. He even expressed surprise upon seeing a few items (e.g., the LP, "Nathaniel Branden Discusses Teenagers Questions on Sex") which he'd not seen in decades. He was curious about my collection, asked a number of pointed questions, and invited me to contact him.I remember thinking, "That is an Ayn Rand hero." Thanks Dr. B. You'll not be forgotten by many, many people you helped and touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Troy Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Damn time sure flies, he touched so many people's lives and made them better including my own. A sad day indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anthony Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Most saddened and also very grateful for the life and work of a singular individualist and outstanding thinker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert Campbell Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Excellent tributes by Jim Peron and Brian Doherty.Robert Campbell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Gaede Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 This is hard on me. And a lot of others. My condolences to Leigh.--Brant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merjet Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 My condolences to his wife and others close to him.I heard him speak a couple times. His speech delivery was notably smooth.I most appreciate whatever he did to make NBI a success, NBI's products, and to encourage Ayn Rand to write nonfiction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Bissell Posted December 4, 2014 Author Share Posted December 4, 2014 I think the biggest impact Nathaniel had on my life was with his book The Disowned Self. Not to diminish any of his other remarkable works, and there are many, it was his discussion of self-awareness and self-acceptance in Disowned Self that paved the way for me to vanquish several of my most severe life and career problems and better enjoy musical performance and personal relationships.REB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George H. Smith Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Here, in an article published in 1990, are some of my recollections and reflections about Nathaniel Branden, as I knew him during the 1970s. http://www.anthonyflood.com/smithbranden.htm Ghs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Backlighting Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does anyone know whether Nathaniel saw AS3? ...& any comments if he did.-Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brant Gaede Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Does anyone know whether Nathaniel saw AS3? ...& any comments if he did.-JoeI doubt it but it was possible. Since Branden liked what he saw, I'm going to give theses movies a try.--Brant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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