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The Maytrees: A Nove... 02/17 Peter is currently reading:
The Maytrees: A Novel (Hardcover)
by Annie Dillard
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Leonardo's Mountain... 08/02 Peter is currently reading:
Leonardo's Mountain of Clams and the Diet of Worms: Essays on Natural History (Paperback)
by Stephen Jay Gould
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September 22
1913 Peter made a comment in the group Ancient WorldRobert Graves topic:
Nophoto-m-25x33 Peter wrote: " Well, having not read "The White Goddess", so I can't really say. Graves' theories a...more "
September 08
2657 Peter made a comment on To Kill a Mockingbird:
Nophoto-m-25x33 Peter wrote: "I have to disagree, on the style issue. I'll grant that To Kill a Mockingbird shares a magical chil...more "
August 28
Nophoto-m-50x66 Peter took the never-ending book quiz.
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August 19
Surely You're Joking... Peter gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman! (Adventures of a Curious Character)
by Richard P. Feynman
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Peter Peter said: "Feynman's recipe for genius; curiousity + a little showmanship. "
We Wish to Inform Yo... Peter gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families: Stories from Rwanda (Paperback)
by Philip Gourevitch
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Peter Peter said: "Want to plumb the darkness of the human soul? This is a station of your cross. Both a political and an intimate social history. Gourevitch pieces together the story of the Rwandan genocide from his travels, and interviews with survivors. Well writ...more "
The Grass Harp Peter gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
The Grass Harp (Paperback)
by Truman Capote
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Peter Peter said: "The first time I read a Truman Capote story I could have sworn I had read it before. Not trite or derivative, more like he drew these stories in fine silvery threads from my heart. "
August 10
Ordinary People Peter gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Ordinary People (Paperback)
by Judith Guest
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August 07
Taking time Peter gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Taking time (Unknown Binding)
by Lillian Linstromberg
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Peter Peter said: "Lillian Linstromberg was my great grandmother. She looked after me while my parents were at work when I was a wee lad. She read to me regularly, and gave me some of the most memorable books from my childhood. She was not college educated, and alwa...more "



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1913 Ancient World — 47 members — last activity 8 days ago, 07:23AM
For those who love books about the pre-Christian era. Anywhere. Group is new and welcomes all comers, and ideas.
1950 Cult of Anoia — 47 members — last activity 06/20/2008 07:56AM
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People interested in progressive social change for advancing social justice and the environment. Exploring issues, ideas, solutions, organizing, metho...more
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