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message 12: by Caitlin (new)

2689037 I'm about half finished reading Born to Run A Hidden Tribe, Superathletes, and the Greatest Race the World Has Never Seen. It's quite interesting, actually! ^^


message 11: by Sandy (new)

1646206 I"ve finally got around to reading Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill. WOW! What a scary situation we are in with this group! Good job Jeremy - I can hardly put the book down.


message 10: by Caitlin (last edited Oct 23, 2009 03:40PM) (new)

2689037 I finished reading When You Are Engulfed in Flames and just started to read The Guinea Pig Diaries My Life as an Experiment today.


message 9: by Ellen (new)

2429362 Natasha wrote: "Hi, Tiffany.
That is still on my list--thanks for the update :-) Currently, I am reading Finding Flow The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life, and part of the discussion is re..."

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Thanks for the suggestion - it sounds like something I would enjoy. I've put it on reserve at the library. Ellen




message 8: by Natasha (new)

1009675 Hi, Tiffany.
That is still on my list--thanks for the update :-) Currently, I am reading Finding Flow The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life, and part of the discussion is related to some of the tenets of Unreason: he discusses the "bread and circuses" policies of the Roman empire and how mindless entertainment has replaced mindful leisure, or bettering ourselves. Interesting. Thanks again for the update--looking forward to reading Unreason :-)
Natasha
Tiffany wrote: "Natasha -

Finally done :) I thought it was a good book -- a very interesting analysis of Americans' growing stupidity and intellectual laziness. I enjoyed it...it made me think of how nice it wo..."





message 7: by Zachary (new)

2458238 I would really like to see John Steward interview Jenny McCarthy about her work on autism. Her second newest book, Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds, is a very powerful read, it takes a person's breath away. There is a lot of controversy surrounding her work, manly from Orthodox ideas in the medical establishment, but it is really something interesting. As a new parent, this book has profoundly influenced me, and millions of other Americans and those around the world. I recommend this book to others. Some people may refuse to believe some of the findings presenting in the book because they have great faith in the medical community, but it all depends on a person's background. Its a very hot book.

Thanks, Zach


message 6: by Tiffany (new)

150648 Natasha -

Finally done :) I thought it was a good book -- a very interesting analysis of Americans' growing stupidity and intellectual laziness. I enjoyed it...it made me think of how nice it would be if we weren't losing ground in the world.


message 5: by Natasha (last edited Jan 02, 2009 07:24AM) (new)

1009675 Hi, Tiffany.

Let me know what you think of it! I have the book and hope to read it this year (so many on the "to read" list--both actual and mental lists).

Natasha

Tiffany wrote: "I just started The Age of American Unreason the other day."




message 4: by Tiffany (new)

150648 I just started The Age of American Unreason the other day.


message 3: by Natasha (new)

1009675 Hi, Dinh.
Busy time! Good luck with the move :-)

Natasha


Dinh wrote: "Happy New Year!

I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to pick up a book recently, been busy moving to a new place."





message 2: by Dinh (new)

1009167 Happy New Year!

I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to pick up a book recently, been busy moving to a new place.


message 1: by Natasha (new)

1009675 Hello, Everyone.

Happy New Year!

What are you reading Now? Of course, the full question is, "What are you reading now that was discussed on the Daily Show or Colbert Report?" :-)

I am reading God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything--truly excellent, and can't put it down!


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