false 6 59 41 true 6441819 read 1 true 1488255 currently-reading 17 true 1488254 to-read 10 false 5164023 favorites http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/57859465 American Gods (Paperback) by Neil Gaiman
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Incredibly simple and moving book. A favorite for sure. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/57859461 to: When Nothing Else Matters: Michael Jordan's Last Comeback (Paperback) by Michael Leahy
ery interesting, narrative-driven account of MJ's final comeback with the Wizards. I grew somewhat weary, however, of Leahy's apparent disdain for Jordan, especially in his dealings with the media. Much of the tone of the book is very negative and condemning. As a member of the sports media, I can understand the sort of tension that builds between athletes and the press, however there is a mental barrier that must be surpassed in order to truly appreciate the unique nature of covering sports. Leahy seems to hold a grudge against Jordan, which informs much of his commentary about the comeback and sometimes makes for paragraphs of rants about the nature of sports media in general. A journalist cannot paint an entirely accurate portrait of a person or a situation when such a grudge is held.

All in all, I enjoyed the stories in the book. Even as a life-long admirer of Michael Jordan, I enjoyed the lesser-known and somewhat unflattering anecdotes about the man. I do believe though that the portrait could have been better depicted if Leahy had removed himself from the situation a bit more. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/57859435 to: Desert Solitaire (Mass Market Paperback) by Edward Abbey
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A wonderfully poetic, beautifully arrogant, and perfectly humble account of a man's encounter with a landscape seldom experienced. One of the best I've ever read. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13233673 to: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers (Paperback) by Mary Roach
Roach delivers an extremely entertaining look at a topic that is a bit of a taboo in our society. There are a few moments during the book where I wish Roach would tone down her signature sarcasm just a bit; it seemed in a few instances to be gratuitous. That being said, the anecdotes were very interesting and informative, written with a mostly respectable magazine-journalism gate. Recommended for sure. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13233795 to: All the Names (Paperback) by José Saramago
Jose Saramago is easily one of the greatest novelists of modern time. Beautiful and engulfing story. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13233778 to: Blindness (Paperback) by José Saramago
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The power of this novel extends beyond the pages of the book. For weeks afterwards, you'll be thinking about the importance of the story. Beautifully written and translated. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/13233659 to: This Is Your Brain on Music: The Science of a Human Obsession (Paperback) by Daniel J. Levitin
Extremely interesting and informative detailing of the neuroscience behind music. Enjoyed this very much. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/57859452 to: The Prophet (Hardcover) by Kahlil Gibrán
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My favorite book of all time. ]]>