Beginner Programming

I have decided to start with either of these two books. I am a complete beginner with a very very basic, high school background in C++
Which of these two should I start with?
http://learnpythonthehardway.org/index
or
http://www.greenteapress.com/thinkpython/thinkCSpy/

http://mitpress.mit.edu/sicp/
Don't bother continuing C++ until you've learned about some language features. I tried it and it's only served to confuse me - C++ is not a beginner's language.