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Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle
Paul Johnson
Harper, 2007
Anyone is a hero who has been widely regarded as heroic by a reasonable person, or even an unreasonable one.
+ JOHNSON DELIVERS AGAIN
+ A Fun, Quick Walk into the Land of Heroes
+ A public intellectual meanders through heroes and heroism
+ ENTERTAINING, ENLIGHTENING - ENJOYABLE!
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My Year Inside Radical Islam: A Memoir
Daveed Gartenstein-Ross
Tarcher, 2007
a must read if you want to know what's really going on
+ A good read...
Not that this book (or any other single book, for that matter) will give you the whole picture of what radical Islam is about. But it's very informative in regard to what's going on right under our noses. It was interesting that as Gartenstien became more and more deeply intrenched in the ...
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Cheney: The Untold Story of America's Most Powerful and Controversial Vice President
Stephen F. Hayes
HarperCollins, 2007
Comprehensive; a worthy effort by a thoughtful historian
+ Suspected, But Never Certain
I doubt many historians would consider Dick Cheney the most controversial VP in US history - compared to Aaron Burr, Cheney is relatively tame.
But despite the title, it is still good to see a volume that tries to cut through all the hyperbole and hatchet journalism in an effort to "stick to the ...
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God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question--Why We Suffer
Bart D. Ehrman
HarperOne, 2008
A Fine Search For More Than 'Pat' Answers
+ Left me wondering why I read it, but I do recommend it for some.
+ Bulls Eye on the Big Question of Human Suffering
+ Is There A Good Reason For Evil?
+ What I Expected
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Freakonomics [Revised and Expanded]: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
Stephen J. Dubner
William Morrow, 2006
Surprised
I had to buy this book for a class and was surprised at how much I liked it.
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Summits
David Reynolds
Basic Books, 2007
An Excellent Overview
+ History with a humanity aspect applied
Rich in anecdotes as well as context and the backdrop of forces for the summits covered, the 435 pages are well augmented with extensive reference sections and a very detailed index. It is also a study of changes in the practice of high-level, high-stakes diplomacy, ranging from the force of ...
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A Long Retreat: In Search of a Religious Life
Andrew Krivak
Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2008
A Remarkable Narrative of Personal Discernment
+ Sentient Tale
+ A Long and Not Too Arduous Journey
Andrew Krivak's eight-year journey into, through, and out of the life of a Jesuit seminarian is captured in a memoir of poignancy, generosity, and spectacularly wonderful writing. He details with great honesty and sustaining intelligence the external challenges of his formation in the Society of ...
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Stupid Black Men: How to Play the Race Card--and Lose
Larry Elder
St. Martin's Press, 2008
Civil Rights
+ Being Colored other than White
+ This Black Man isn't so Stupid
I heard Mr. Elder on the radio, and was impressed with his common sense approach to life. I decided to read his book.
Larry Elder's book explores the history of the Republicans and the Democrats in regards to Civil Rights. For instance the author writes that "64% of the democrats... voted for ...
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The Party Faithful: How and Why Democrats Are Closing the God Gap
Amy Sullivan
Scribner, 2008
A Fascinating Look Inside the World Where Religion and Politics Meet
+ An Excellent Book
+ Truly insightful! A meaningful read!
+ Kudos to Amy Sullivan
+ Fantastic Read!
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Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain
John J. Ratey
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
An Energizing Read ... now for my running shoes
+ The right mix of science and practical information
+ Buy This Before It Is Out of Print!
+ How reading this book changed my behavior
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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism
Timothy Keller
Dutton Adult, 2008
Indispensable read for doubters
+ A must read
+ Makes you think, question and dig deeper
+ Thought-provoking and relevant
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On My Honor: Why the American Values of the Boy Scouts Are Worth Fighting for
Rick Perry
Stroud & Hall Publishers, 2008
The Scout Oath, Law, Motto, & Slogan are good for all
+ Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and Eagle Scouts ROCK!!!!!!!!
+ Renews my commitment
I try to live by the following principles:
The Scout Oath:
On my honor I will do my best to do my duty to God and my country and to obey the Scout Law, to help other people at all times, to keep myself physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight.
The Scout Law:
A Scout is ...
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The Warm Bucket Brigade: The Story of the American Vice Presidency
Jeremy Lott
Thomas Nelson, 2008
Charming, illuminating history of a little understood office
Jeremy Lott has done a bit of the wondrous here. He has taken the history of a little understood or, or for that matter, little noticed political office and made it into an understandable, interesting and often humorous history. Academics and their supporters will probably not like "The Warm Bucket ...
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Enlightened Democracy: The Case for the Electoral College
Tara Ross
Colonial Press, L.P., 2005
Recommended strongly for every citizen - learn about the important benefits of the Electoral College
+ Enlightened Democracy - The Case for the Electoral College
+ Thought-provoking book well worth your time
+ Ross Clears Up Electoral College Issues
+ A Solid Primer
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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning
Jonah Goldberg
Doubleday, 2008
This book will change your opinion about fascism, FDR, and liberals.
+ Liberal Fascism
+ The truth hurts...
+ Interesting read that should at least bring up discussion
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