I thoroughly enjoyed Bamforth's book, Beer is Proof God Loves Us. It's an excellent, short journey into one man's livelihood, the world's social contrI thoroughly enjoyed Bamforth's book, Beer is Proof God Loves Us. It's an excellent, short journey into one man's livelihood, the world's social contract, and history's keen eye on beer and brewing.
He presents this book is something part history lesson from a favorite childhood teacher, to that of an autobiography. It reads much like you are having a conversation with a friend, with who you haven't spoken too in a long time. As a matter of fact, that conversation is with Bamforth; especially if you read the endnotes as you encounter them.
The tone of this book is not to educate the masses on beer and beer production, there are scores of other books out there that accomplish that. This book is merely one man's reflection on a product that he has spent over three decades learning about, working with, educating all, and the societal impacts and impasses he's encountered with beer along the way.
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I thoroughly enjoyed Bamforth's book, Beer is Proof God Loves Us. It's an excellent, short journey into one man's livelihood, the world's social contract, and history's keen eye on beer and brewing.
He presents this book is something part history lesson from a favorite childhood teacher, to that of an autobiography. It reads much like you are having a conversation with a friend, with who you haven't spoken too in a long time. As a matter of fact, that conversation is with Bamforth; especially if you read the endnotes as you encounter them.
The tone of this book is not to educate the masses on beer and beer production, there are scores of other books out there that accomplish that. This book is merely one man's reflection on a product that he has spent over three decades learning about, working with, educating all, and the societal impacts and impasses he's encountered with beer along the way....more
Even being college-educated, with multiple degrees in science and a lifelong interest in science and mathematics, and the esoteric philosophies of botEven being college-educated, with multiple degrees in science and a lifelong interest in science and mathematics, and the esoteric philosophies of both, time is one of the most difficult concepts to tackle. This is also one of the -most challenging- books I have ever read, often finding myself having to reread paragraphs and pages multiple times.
I found the book written more as a letter to the reader and not a statement of fact, opening a dialog for continued discussion....more
A reimagining of several Greek classics, primarily drawn from The Odyssey. It’s a demonstration of the depravity of the gods, of men, and an ultimate A reimagining of several Greek classics, primarily drawn from The Odyssey. It’s a demonstration of the depravity of the gods, of men, and an ultimate example of a dysfunctional family.
Miller does a great job spinning tale of centuries-old Circe. After I read the story, I went back and read the included reviews section, of which I felt many were thin, one was pretentious, and two hit the nail on the head.
I feel it’s a good book that has two points near the end that really detract from Miller’s overall theme. An appropriate read for a 20-something....more
So excellently written, and to take such a mundane topic and make a compelling read out of it takes not only great talent, but a thorough understandinSo excellently written, and to take such a mundane topic and make a compelling read out of it takes not only great talent, but a thorough understanding of the problem.
Patrick Lencioni’s book is full of useful ideas and tools, presented in a fast-paced, relatable corporate world. There is no doubt in my mind the private and public sectors can make use of the information within.
I highly recommend this to anyone who suffers the doldrums of “aimless� meetings. ...more
Nelson does a fine job up front explaining the purpose of his book and takes you on a tour of European history that, hitherto his writing, has been suNelson does a fine job up front explaining the purpose of his book and takes you on a tour of European history that, hitherto his writing, has been superficially explored. This is for the niche historian or the super-super beer-geek/gastronomical anthropologist....more
This book read like the Twilight Saga, albeit with more, how shall I say it, "action". I was turned off for the first several chapters A man's review:
This book read like the Twilight Saga, albeit with more, how shall I say it, "action". I was turned off for the first several chapters where it seemed to be product placement central, where a more generic description of things would have sufficed.
Also, the book is not that well written; though, early twenty-somethings may appreciate it.
It does contain some graphic sexual scenes. Reader beware....more
An interesting tail in history, regarding London in the 1860's. It was a bit stop & go, though, and the end was rather anticlimactic.An interesting tail in history, regarding London in the 1860's. It was a bit stop & go, though, and the end was rather anticlimactic....more
This (audio) book was a total disaster! Okay plot, but a horrible, horrible ending! I realize that plot is NOT the purpose of a book like this, but evThis (audio) book was a total disaster! Okay plot, but a horrible, horrible ending! I realize that plot is NOT the purpose of a book like this, but even THAT wasn't that good....more
Such a classic book--having only lived during the end of the Cold War, and watching the collapse of the Soviet Union, Burdick's tale truly weaves the Such a classic book--having only lived during the end of the Cold War, and watching the collapse of the Soviet Union, Burdick's tale truly weaves the sort of tension which gripped the population, as well as being a fine mark on humanity's ever-growing dependence on machinery to maintain every-day tasks and the ramifications of that decision.
I am also a huge fan of the 1964 film, and have yet to see the Clooney remake....more
It took me 13 years or so, but I finished the book.
There are some interesting notes that Weir presents that turns certain western teachings on their hIt took me 13 years or so, but I finished the book.
There are some interesting notes that Weir presents that turns certain western teachings on their head. Along with other reviewer’s comments, there are some questionable conclusions to some stories. However, the perspectives help open some avenues for re-evaluation of events....more
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