false 31 4 3 true 6455345 read 1 true 4692484 currently-reading 0 true 4692483 to-read 2 false 5055869 iphone <![CDATA[Kjersti added 'Extreme Measures: The Dark Visions and Bright Ideas of Francis Galton']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/69828019 Extreme Measures: The Dark Visions and Bright Ideas of Francis Galton (Hardcover) by Martin Brookes
research methods lecture finally reminded me of the name of this book. very good read with a story on probability. ]]> <![CDATA[Kjersti recommended the book Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream to Elise]]> http://www.goodreads.com/book/recommendation/503159 Kjersti recommended the book Scratch Beginnings: Me, $25, and the Search for the American Dream to Elise
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There are a lot of valid criticisms of this book (impossible to really mimic the life he's describing without having the baggage that comes with the background), but still worth the time. A good enough place to start the discussion.

And he never really pretends that he can compare with people who do have the baggage. His point is more that with determination and guidance (including effective social programs) it is possible to work one's way up. That there is no excuse for not investing (as a society) in providing that guidance. ]]> <![CDATA[Kjersti installed the Goodreads Facebook Application]]> http://apps.facebook.com/good_reads/ check it out » ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kjersti]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/56466407 Kjersti's review of Inferno (Modern Library Classics)
by Dante Alighieri

Second. I read Little Brother first. Have to admit though, I've been distracted by Treasure Island. ]]> <![CDATA[new comment from Kjersti]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/42017657 Michelle's review of Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell
by Susanna Clarke

<3 this book so much. ]]> <![CDATA[Kjersti added 'Little Brother']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/55819528 to: Little Brother (Hardcover) by Cory Doctorow
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I found it a little slow at the beginning, but compelling after the first chapter. Excellent read for teens. ]]> <![CDATA[Kjersti added 'Inferno']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/56466407 Inferno (Modern Library Classics) by Dante Alighieri
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