Atlas Shrugged

Atlas Shrugged is a sprawling novel celebrating individualism, innovation, and capitalism. Rand champions the idea that the mind is the source of all progress and that free individuals pursuing their own happiness are the engines of society. The book depicts a dystopia where productive people withdraw their talents in protest against collectivism and state control.

What resonated with me was its unapologetic defense of self-interest and personal responsibility. Rand’s vision is both inspiring and controversial, pushing readers to question the limits of altruism and the role of government.