The anti evolution, creationist (or "Intelligent Design") religious right are like a bad train wreck that you cannot help staring at in disbelief. An The anti evolution, creationist (or "Intelligent Design") religious right are like a bad train wreck that you cannot help staring at in disbelief. An analysis of the real life court case in Dover Pa. that sought to block the introduction of creationism (under the guise of ID) in that community's science classes. Humes creates an interesting read. ...more
Good book. Harris does his homework. A little on the Islamaphobic side, but I got his point. When we can finally elect a president who does not end e Good book. Harris does his homework. A little on the Islamaphobic side, but I got his point. When we can finally elect a president who does not end every speech with "And may God bless blah blah blah..." then we may have finally evolved. Harris explains how far removed we are from that, along with the consequences....more
Excellent historical perspective. All politics is local, no? Until it gets distorted, tied in with voodoo and superstition. Then it turns into a cult Excellent historical perspective. All politics is local, no? Until it gets distorted, tied in with voodoo and superstition. Then it turns into a cult. Assuming the Mythicists are wrong (the jury is still out) and this Jesus fellow actually existed (Aslan makes a convincing case for this), he was actually a political subversive; that's right, a fundamentalist Jewish Jihadist! If your feelings are hurt by this statement, you are in dire need of some historical, verifiable FACT. Read this book. All of it, even the notes. ...more
Cliche'. Had its moments. Could have been so much better had it not gotten predictable and "chick-lit-ish". A disappointment. Cliche'. Had its moments. Could have been so much better had it not gotten predictable and "chick-lit-ish". A disappointment....more
Shockingly informative. Makes one wonder if Hidatha is the modern equivalent of My Lai. Hopefully we will not have to wait forty years to find out th Shockingly informative. Makes one wonder if Hidatha is the modern equivalent of My Lai. Hopefully we will not have to wait forty years to find out this time (before the documents are declassified, and someone as dedicated, thorough and meticulous as Mr. Turse shines the light of day on them). Impressive work....more
Disregard the three stars, I'll actually call it three and a half. Started a bit slow, enough to make me think that McMurtry had finally lost his tou Disregard the three stars, I'll actually call it three and a half. Started a bit slow, enough to make me think that McMurtry had finally lost his touch. But, after sticking with it,(despite the indulgences of old men's sexual fantasies gratuitously thrown in by LM), it ended up being a pretty entertaining book, more humorous than the McMurtry I have come to expect, but ultimately displaying the pathos I have always known from this author. Well worth a read....more
Great story! Strout is an excellent writer. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this book, and the varying points of view on a relevant subject matt Great story! Strout is an excellent writer. Thoroughly enjoyed the characters in this book, and the varying points of view on a relevant subject matter. ...more
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