This is an amazing book by an amazing woman. Can you imagine your family (all but one brother)murdered and you get through a holocaust and then forgivThis is an amazing book by an amazing woman. Can you imagine your family (all but one brother)murdered and you get through a holocaust and then forgive? I saw her speak. She did forgive. This is a story about the attempted genocide in Rwanda in the 90s. A great read....more
This is one of the Classics that I have not read. It was difficult to read because of my inability to keep the hundreds (if not thousand of names) strThis is one of the Classics that I have not read. It was difficult to read because of my inability to keep the hundreds (if not thousand of names) straight. I would do it again because I learned a great deal about early Italy and the Empire's start. I wholly recommend it. ...more
This is a book about Vietnam(well maybe). It is an interesting view into a soldier of the future in a worthless war started because the economy neededThis is a book about Vietnam(well maybe). It is an interesting view into a soldier of the future in a worthless war started because the economy needed it. There are some interesting characters, but the most interesting part is the War that became an economic engine. This was a good read....more
The final book in the series is better than the second. The trickery and existence of the Second Foundation is determined. The ascendency of the new eThe final book in the series is better than the second. The trickery and existence of the Second Foundation is determined. The ascendency of the new empire is paramount. The trilogy is definitely worth the time. Excellent commentary for use in today's world....more
Not as good as the first book in the Trilogy but definitely a good read. You learn more about the crumbling Empire and the weaknesses of the FoundatioNot as good as the first book in the Trilogy but definitely a good read. You learn more about the crumbling Empire and the weaknesses of the Foundation. Science as a religion doesn't hold up....more
I had read this almost 45 years ago. I am rereading some of the classics. I cannot believe how Asimov pegs societal movement. I like the idea that youI had read this almost 45 years ago. I am rereading some of the classics. I cannot believe how Asimov pegs societal movement. I like the idea that you can predict the rise and fall of societies. I think this is more than a work of fiction. There is a reason it has withstood the test of time. This is a must read....more
The concept is intrigueing and I thought I could have used more background. I have started reading him recently and he has many interesting ideas. I rThe concept is intrigueing and I thought I could have used more background. I have started reading him recently and he has many interesting ideas. I rated it a 3 because it lacked the detail that would have made it work....more
The book is especially good as a portrayal of 19th century England. You can feel the soot and the cast system in place. I can see why Dickens was popuThe book is especially good as a portrayal of 19th century England. You can feel the soot and the cast system in place. I can see why Dickens was popular and he uses dialect. Hard to read at times. I enjoyed the book. ...more
This is one of my favorites. He writes in a manner that allows you to be a part of that world. I have reread it many times and find it to be a great rThis is one of my favorites. He writes in a manner that allows you to be a part of that world. I have reread it many times and find it to be a great read every time. It is the world of Hobbits, elves, dwarves, dragons and men. The picture of evil in the world is stark. ...more
Pollan's writing provides a unique view on gardeners and the why. I found his insights on the American lawn interesting and the development of a stylePollan's writing provides a unique view on gardeners and the why. I found his insights on the American lawn interesting and the development of a style in gardening. Not really a how to, but helps you with the lifestyle....more
I never read this as a child. I can see why it is such a popular children's book. The book launched a thousand pirate tales and has shaped how we viewI never read this as a child. I can see why it is such a popular children's book. The book launched a thousand pirate tales and has shaped how we view pirates to this day. Clearly a classic, more for a child, but I am glad I finally read it....more
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