Jim's Updates en-US Wed, 14 May 2025 11:49:59 -0700 60 Jim's Updates 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg UserStatus1062715517 Wed, 14 May 2025 11:49:59 -0700 <![CDATA[ Jim is on page 64 of 320 of Where Wolves Don't Die ]]> Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer Jim is on page 64 of 320 of <a href="/book/show/199108393-where-wolves-don-t-die">Where Wolves Don't Die</a>. ]]> Review7563108826 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:26:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Jim added 'How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future']]> /review/show/7563108826 How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky Jim gave 5 stars to How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future (Hardcover) by Steven Levitsky
In his book, How Democracies Die, author Steven Levitsky offers a comprehensive assessment of failed democracies and what led to their demise. Levitsky details multiple commonalities among the autocratic leaders who wrested control over previously democratic governments and examines how President Trump's actions and demeanor resembles those of historical and present-day autocrats and dictators. The unsettling aspect of the book is that it was written during President Trump's first term in office. Many of the democratically elected leaders referenced in the book seized control in the midst of a national crisis--real or manufactured. It is chilling to imagine our country dealing with some imagined "crisis" in 2028 which Trump will use as justification to remain in power. Let's hope our democracy can survive this all-too-real threat. ]]> ReadStatus9420516346 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:10:30 -0700 <![CDATA[Jim wants to read 'Twin Cities Noir']]> /review/show/7566107869 Twin Cities Noir by Steven Horwitz Jim wants to read Twin Cities Noir by Steven Horwitz
]]> UserStatus1062069238 Tue, 13 May 2025 10:10:08 -0700 <![CDATA[ Jim is on page 56 of 320 of Where Wolves Don't Die ]]> Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer Jim is on page 56 of 320 of <a href="/book/show/199108393-where-wolves-don-t-die">Where Wolves Don't Die</a>. ]]> Review7563108826 Tue, 13 May 2025 08:30:13 -0700 <![CDATA[Jim added 'How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future']]> /review/show/7563108826 How Democracies Die by Steven Levitsky Jim gave 5 stars to How Democracies Die: What History Reveals About Our Future (Hardcover) by Steven Levitsky
In his book, How Democracies Die, author Steven Levitsky offers a comprehensive assessment of failed democracies and what led to their demise. Levitsky details multiple commonalities among the autocratic leaders who wrested control over previously democratic governments and examines how President Trump's actions and demeanor resembles those of historical and present-day autocrats and dictators. The unsettling aspect of the book is that it was written during President Trump's first term in office. Many of the democratically elected leaders referenced in the book seized control in the midst of a national crisis--real or manufactured. It is chilling to imagine our country dealing with some imagined "crisis" in 2028 which Trump will use as justification to remain in power. Let's hope our democracy can survive this all-too-real threat. ]]> ReadStatus9420114496 Tue, 13 May 2025 08:03:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Jim is currently reading 'Where Wolves Don't Die']]> /review/show/7565818928 Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer Jim is currently reading Where Wolves Don't Die by Anton Treuer
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In his book, How Democracies Die, author Steven Levitsky offers a comprehensive assessment of failed democracies and what led to their demise. Levitsky details multiple commonalities among the autocratic leaders who wrested control over previously democratic governments and examines how President Trump's actions and demeanor resembles those of historical and present-day autocrats and dictators. The unsettling aspect of the book is that it was written during President Trump's first term in office. Many of the democratically elected leaders referenced in the book seized control in the midst of a national crisis--real or manufactured. It is chilling to imagine our country dealing with some imagined "crisis" in 2028 which Trump will use as justification to remain in power. Let's hope our democracy can survive this all-too-real threat. ]]> Review7557858348 Mon, 12 May 2025 09:02:13 -0700 <![CDATA[Jim added 'James']]> /review/show/7557858348 James by Percival Everett Jim gave 4 stars to James (Hardcover) by Percival Everett
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