which book are you reading at the moment

kat1 (Moderator) says on Jun 21, 2008, 13:22:

bmp

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 13:29:

Hello Kat,

Here's my summer reading list plus I write book reviews and place them on my website:

Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public Policy

1. Freakonomics
2. Against The Gods: The a Remarkable Story of Risk
3. Alan Greenspan: The Age of Turbulence
4. Government Failure versus Market Failure
5. Statistics as Principled Argument
6. The Conscience of a Liberal
7. A History of Economic Thought
8. Mathematics in Western Culture - Morris Kline

Political Science, Public Administration, Constitutional Law

1. How Democratic is the American Constitution
2. The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea that Shaped a Nation
3. We Hold These Truths: Catholicism and American Political Life

Religion, Philosophy, Ethics

1. The Spirit of the Liturgy
2. Christianity and the Crisis of Cultures
3. A Testament of Hope: The Essential Writings and Speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
4. The Crusades: Islamic Perspectives
5. The World’s Religions
6. Leisure, The Basis of Culture
7. The Logic of Religion


I'm done with Freakonomics. Now I'm reading:

The American Dream: A Short History of an Idea that Shaped a Nation
We Hold These Truths: Catholicism and American Political Life
Statistics as Principled Argument
Alan Greenspan: The Age of Turbulence
Government Failure versus Market Failure
The Conscience of a Liberal

I usually read several books at the same time. My goal is to get thorught hese before tha Fall semester of college. I have my students either read some of these books or read my book reviews.

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 21, 2008, 13:40:

Oh dear...
I'm reading Henning Mankell's "The Chinese", a Swedish whoddunit.

Two other books on my night table...
Doris Lessing "The Golden Notebook" and (this is really embarrassing...) Katharine Kerr's Shadow Isle. I love fantasy and especially fantasy written by women authors.

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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Cerealkiller says on Jun 21, 2008, 13:59:

I am reading Stiglitz' ' 'Three Trillion Dollar War'. And then I am starting my exciting journey into derivatives.

Conservatives are not necessarily stupid, but most stupid people are conservatives -John Stuart Mill

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 14:26:

What's up with the edit feature here? Is it time-limited?

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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houstongal says on Jun 21, 2008, 14:50:

Geez Plato...your summer reading list leaves you with no time to enjoy the summer! And you can edit only until the top of the hour. So be careful as to what time you hit that comment button.

I'm reading "Bonk: The Curious Coupling of Science and Sex" by Mary Roach. She's is a very funny writer and her explanations behind the science of sex is at times hysterical. My next book to read is David Sedaris's new one "When You Are Engulfed in Flames"

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:03:

Plato: What did you think of Freakonomics? I wasn't all that impressed. Have you heard of Freedomnomics? hehe I haven't read it.

I just finished reading three Hemingway books. I figured I should finally read some Hemingway since I was never required to do so in school. I enjoyed "A Farewell to Arms", "For Whom the Bell Tolls" was decent when there was action but I found there to be many boring spots, and then I wasn't all that fasincated with "The Sun Also Rises". I've thought about reading some Faulkner as well since I've never read any of his either.

I've also read the entire series on Tudor England by Philippa Gregory this summer. The first one is called "The Other Boleyn Girl" which was recently made into a movie. I loved all the books in that series.

Anyway, I just started "The Haj" by Leon Uris the other night. I'd read "Exodus" a few years ago and loved it so I thought I'd give this one a shot.

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:11:

Oh, I left out a biggie, "Comparative Politics: A World View". Vom.
Ok so maybe I do like it, but it isn't my summer pleasure reading.

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kalder says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:12:

"The South Shields Poltergeist" by Mike Hallowell and Darren Ritson. The 'true' story of two canny Geordie lads tackling the dark side on a Tyneside housing estate.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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huskie says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:38:

" An Englisman in Albania" Memoirs of a British Officer 1929-1955 D R Oakley-Hill and
"Water for Elephants" by Sarah Gruen, about a traveling circus in the 1930's during the Depression

I read The other Boleyn girl also, TG, and saw the movie, I love those series of books as well.
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:40:

Ooo, the Englishman in Albania one sounds like it would be good. I've seen Water for Elephants at Target but have never read it. Let me know if it is worth reading. :)

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huskie says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:42:

Both of those are worth reading yes, I am enjoying them, specially The Englisman in Albania!
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 15:57:

HG,

Believe or not, this is my pleasure reading. No, I’m not being pedantic (please!). I’m serious. I love reading this stuff. In fact, when my wife has trouble falling asleep at night, she asks me if I can read out loud to her. She falls asleep in minutes. I know some of my books are for geeks, but I have some geek in me.

On the editing: That really sucks. One hour? I wish the edit feature had no time limit.

Travelingirl:

Freakonomics is a good intro to investigative data analysis and problem solving. I know the stories are bit long-winded but I guess the authors felt it necessarily to demonstrate they covered all angles.

They demonstrate the basic economic principle of trades-offs in all of their stories. Additionally, they describe and demonstrate the difference between causality and correlation and how a particular experiment was made that later had a major policy impact – all good descriptions for the layman.

I can understand why some people would find Freakonomics boring or just plain simplistic, but I'm using it as a teaching device for economics students.

Freedomnomics and Comparative Politics: A World View? I’ll check these out.

You see, when I considered doctoral studies for awhile, one of my professors told me (a full professor in political science) that doctoral work is pretty much like being part of a book club, whether for research or staying abreast in one’s field. Well, I decided not to go for the PhD but I do like the book club idea.


Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:03:

Plato, I'd skip "Comparative Politics: A World View" as it is just a textbook. lol I doubt you'd find it interesting except for maybe the last half if you enjoying reading about politics of specific countries. I picked this book for my students b/c it includes all of the big advanced industrial democracies, but also Nigeria, Iran, China, Russia, Mexico, Brazil, and India.

Yeah, I think grad school is a big book/journal article club... as well as Land of the Research Rats. I'm so tired of data. That's what I'm doing today... on a gorgeous Saturday. :(

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:05:

Kalder,

I recommend you read Angry White Pajamas. An English dude goes to Tokyo to learn Aikido from the Japanese police force. Most people think Aikido is this flowery dance with an occasional throw, but the Japanese police force uses a street-type of Aikido for crowd control. It's pretty rough and Steven Seagal is one of the main proponents of this style.

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:09:

Thanks for the heads up TG. I also have some grad training on comparative politics and governments. It's also one of my interests in addition to Econ and Stats (theology and philosophy). What's your background? Poltical Science?

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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CatGirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:11:

Plato - you deserve a prize for your reading list! It has been a while since I picked up a more fictional book.

Powow - Interesting commentary on the book, I disagree with the author if this is what he/she is truly relaying "it says always present yourself as the prize, never look at her as if she is the prize"...maybe this is why it is called the GAME?
I think it it better to do BOTH, present yourself as the prize and look to your mate/lover as the prize concurrently. Maybe it depends on what type person you want? What you just described...for me personally? Sure fire way to lose my interest FAST - goodbye buster!, jeje. I prefer a confident prize that treats me the same ;))

My books...well I just finished Foxmask, The Dark Mirror, Blade of Fortriu (basically historical nonfiction/fantasy) and I started reading the Magician's Assistant - a book a friend loaned me, but it is a little depressing in the begining so I am not sure what to think. Also a bit nonconventional to say the least.

Good Post Kat ;))

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:12:

Yes, polisci... international relations and comparative politics. I've taken grad classes in stats but not economics. The stats was enough for me. haha

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:18:

Poli Sci? Great! Poli Sci is where I planned to do my PhD. Specifically American Politics and international relations. I had all my recommendations and actually was invited to join the program. However, with family, a needy dog, and a full time profession - no go at this stage in the game.

Stats is rough but a key tool. Economics can get a little crazy too, so you need a good math background and solid professor who can teach. For both, you need linear algebra and multivariable calculus. For econ, add differential equations.

Great! Now I can pick your brains about stuff!

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:27:

Hahaha, it depends on what you mean by "pick your brain". ;) If you mean "argue about the current presidential election", no way. I hate arguing b/c you aren't going to change my mind and I'm not going to change yours. haha But otherwise, pick away. lol

I haven't had calculus in forever but I think those of us in my major just need to understand stats and how to run programs like SPSS and STATA.

Around her hair she wore a yellow ribbon...

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:32:

No discussion on the presidential campiagn, but you must know that I focus on economics issues plus I'm a conservative (not Republican ).

STATA is more robust of the two and I think industry use it more.

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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CatGirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:39:

Gracias Powow...that makes much more sense. Guess it would not work on me;)

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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Plato says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:42:

O.k. I guess no one will ask. I will. Please list all the horny books you ever read.

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:51:

Quite interesting how economics plays out on the conservative/liberal continuum in America... like protectionism vs free trade and how each side of the aisle lines up on the issues.

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travelingirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 16:52:

Oh and I agree, I'd say Stata is more widely used, but I'm a Spss lover at the moment. I don't feel like learning all those commands and codes and stuff. ;)

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vladimiro says on Jun 21, 2008, 17:12:

1 -The Long Tail: Why the Future of Business is Selling Less of More

2 - Muqtada: Muqtada al-Sadr, the Shia Revival, and the Struggle for Iraq

3- The Post-American World

4- Positioning: The battle for your mind.

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billyb says on Jun 21, 2008, 17:30:

The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss,

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CatGirl says on Jun 21, 2008, 19:09:

Plato - LOL....did someone miss your comment? jeje

Erotica stories are the best bedtime stories to read to your mate ja!... I unloaded a mini library of books when I moved this time. Tired of lugging heavy boxes. But I am quite sure that someone out there is enjoying them as much as I did! ja!

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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IloveCidy says on Jun 21, 2008, 21:14:

I am reading Lords of Discipline. He is the same guy who wrote The Great Santini. Also, I read all my lover letters from my girlfriend.

I miss my novia!

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jun 21, 2008, 21:35:

1. Fast Food Nation - by Eric Schlosser

2. The World Is Flat - by Thomas Friedman

3. The Cloud Forest - by Peter Matthiessen - a book about South American travel published in 1961

4. Lord Jim - by Joseph Conrad

5. 101 Reasons to Love the Cubans in South Florida - by MiamiMike

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billyb says on Jun 21, 2008, 22:16:

jaja i must read #5 on your list.

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kalder says on Jun 22, 2008, 00:15:

Plato- I've read "Angry White Pyjamas". It's excellent. It was 'Sports Book of the Year' over here a few years back.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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goin_south says on Jun 22, 2008, 01:12:

billy, are you sure it wasn't: "The Cat(girl) in the Hat?" .... by Dr Suenos

Ciao! Gustav. Bienvenitos, Ike.

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aztec says on Jun 22, 2008, 09:13:

John Adams

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huskie says on Jun 22, 2008, 14:17:

Aztec, Have you seen the movie? John Adams.
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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jorgegdiaz says on Jun 22, 2008, 14:33:

Tinto, what do you think of Fast Food Nation ?
I liked the linking he makes beetwen car and fast food culture.

I´m reading The Alchemist, Paulo Coelho. I don´t seem to get it though...

"To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so."Robert Orben

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kat1 (Moderator) says on Jun 22, 2008, 16:37:

billyb says on Jun 21, 2008, 17:30: flag

The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss,

uhmm interesting

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aztec says on Jun 23, 2008, 06:12:

"huskie says on Jun 22, 2008, 14:17: flag

Aztec, Have you seen the movie? John Adams.
Cheers"

Unfortunately not! I missed it but endevor to catch it when it is rerun. Heard nothing but good things about it. You are talking about the series that was recently on TV?

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huskie says on Jun 23, 2008, 13:36:

yes, I guess it is/was a TV series. I read about it and it had very ggod reviews
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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billyb says on Jun 23, 2008, 15:27:

Jorge, is that the Alchemist with camoes by Teddy Roosevelt? If, yes, stay with it, good finish.

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Tinto (Moderator) says on Jun 23, 2008, 16:06:

JorgeDiaz - So far, I'm enjoying "Fast Food Nation" a lot. I'm about three quarters of the way through and am impressed with the author's research, especially the interviews and descriptions of the food-related facilities he visits. Also, I've been pleasantly surprised by the overall tone. In comparison to the narrow polemics that are sometimes written on this topic, the author and/or his editor obviously understand how to reach and influence a larger audience.

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jorgegdiaz says on Jun 23, 2008, 18:00:

yep, the references and research is as extensive as a in a dissertation.
Morgan Spurlock got the idea for Super Size Me from Fast Food Nation and after the movie he came up with the the TV show "30 days" in FX. I lost track of the show, but it was good. I remember one where he went to jail for 30 days, and another where an anti-inmigration Cuban-born gay spent 30 days with an illegal family in L.A.

"To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so."Robert Orben

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houstongal says on Jun 23, 2008, 19:43:

Jorge - The 3rd season of 30 days started a few weeks ago.

This season Morgan worked as a coal miner in West Virginia (back breaking work), had a former football player live in a wheelchair, and will have a hunter live with a vegan family. I agree. Good show. I'll never forget the born-again Christian living with a Muslim family. Very educational.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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jorgegdiaz says on Jun 23, 2008, 19:59:

Thanks HG. I was checking sidereel.com and seems like I can get some episodes there ;)
I have to check on Limewire (that´s how we watch Desperate Housewives, Ugly Betty, etc)

"To err is human - and to blame it on a computer is even more so."Robert Orben

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houstongal says on Jun 23, 2008, 20:06:

Great! I hope you get to check it out. Looks to be a another good season. :-)

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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MitchAlvarez says on Jun 23, 2008, 21:33:

i just started this multiple orgasm book.
i need to set some quality time to read it though.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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goin_south says on Jun 23, 2008, 22:43:

Are you getting a (free) sex change with the book, also Mitch?

Ciao! Gustav. Bienvenitos, Ike.

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MitchAlvarez says on Jun 23, 2008, 23:37:

lol nah not really interested.

im more into the sexual education of my mind and soul.

multiple O's are beautiful to watch in the eyes of a sexy lady.

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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Lcacique says on Jun 24, 2008, 15:19:

On the last day of school I decided to revisit the Buendía family, representing my 4th trip to there universe. I followed it with Los Pasos Perdidos by Carpentier. Now, I'm in the midst of jumping between several short stories by various authors (Some that I have finished include The Swimmer by Cheever [always been a fave], Bullet in the Brain by Tobias Wolff and a few by Carver). In addition, I'm always reading shorts by David Sedaris for a laugh.

Rayuela (Cortázar) is staring me in the face. I believe it will be next.

Erotica? It's been nearly twenty years since I read either of the Tropics by H. Miller. It has been equally long for Lolita (my copy includes handwritten notes from the previous owner, a woman, which are much more entertaining than Nabokov's lines). Hell, I don't know if I would personally classify those books as erotica...Aren't they just classics?

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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IloveCidy says on Jun 24, 2008, 16:35:

Mich won't your pages start to stick together soon?

I miss my novia!

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houstongal says on Jun 24, 2008, 18:27:

Alright Lcacique! A David Sedaris fan! :-) I can always hear his voice when I read his books. So unique.

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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MitchAlvarez says on Jun 24, 2008, 18:37:

lol lovecidy actually the book will only work when you have a lady to practice.

but thanks .... those sticky days were fun when i was 15 and all. i remember all them playboys jaja

"Ingrid callate la jeta!! Stay in France"

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CatGirl says on Jun 24, 2008, 18:49:

Si Mitch - I am sure your book was not meant for light bathroom reading material jeje

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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huskie says on Jun 24, 2008, 18:55:

LC: Buendia Family is a great book, I read it a long long time ago, I belive there are a couple of books, and pasos perdidos a great book as well.
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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CatGirl says on Jun 24, 2008, 18:56:

Lcac- Amor - Ane Rice wrote "Exit to Eden" under her previous name Ann Rampling. She has some newer ones out...but I don;t recall if they were good

Exit to Eden...I recommend because it is a good story you don;t want to put down! But it is soooo ..ummmm. I brought it with me for reading on a trip once and realized people were looking so I covered the front (*blush*) of the book. jejjee

Love and Time: the only two things that cannot be bought, but only spent

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huskie says on Jun 25, 2008, 02:18:

The Abstinence Teacher by Tom Perrotta

Ruth Ramsey, a health teacher at her local surburban school, has a theory when it comes to sex ed: pleasure is good, shame is bad, and knowledge is power. Others, however, don't exactly feel the same way and they are quite vocal about it. The recently-formed "Tabernacle," an evangelical church, has declared an all-out war on comprehensive sex education, and convinced the schoolboard that abstinence-only is the only way. Meanwhile, Tim, a member of the aforementioned church, coaches Ruth's daughter in soccer--and Tim and Ruth don't really see eye-to-eye on many things. But there's something about the other that bothers them both...
Stonewood Heights is the perfect place to raise kids. It’s got the proverbial good schools, solid values and a healthy real estate market. It’s the kind of place where parents are involved in their children’s lives, where no opportunity for enrichment goes unexplored. It's very realistic in terms of the political climate of today and the feelings on both sides. I only wish that Ruth's character had fought a little more for her position. Finally, kudos to Perrotta for mentioning Andrea Dworkin--I quite enjoyed that.
Wasn't as good as Little Children, but interesting to say the least. I just like the way Tom Perrotta writes; he is a master of societal/psychological satire.
Cheers

"Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds-"

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MaFe says on Jun 25, 2008, 18:41:

billyb says on Jun 21, 2008, 17:30: flag

The Cat in the Hat, by Dr. Seuss,

One of my favorites...and I like green eggs and ham....

"All human actions have one or more of these seven causes: chance, nature, compulsions, habit, reason, passion, desire. "-Aristotle

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Lcacique says on Jun 25, 2008, 18:55:

houstongal: I absolutely love Sedaris. A friend of mine has a collection of CDs with Sedaris reading his stories. I also love his sister, Amy. She is equally funny.

Huskie: Thanks...That book hits me on so many levels and I am sure I will revisit it again someday. That is awesome that you read and enjoyed Los Pasos Perdidos. I do not know many people who have read it. I have been trying to read more Latin American authors. After Rayuela I'm considering picking up a copy of Pedro Paramo. I heard it inspired Gabo.

CG: Thanks for the heads up.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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houstongal says on Jun 25, 2008, 23:39:

Lcacique - I listen to him on This American Life. You should see him live. He's absolutely hysterical. I laughed so hard during the show. Of course, Santaland Diaries is a favorite.

He's a really nice guy at book signings. He'll spend a minute or two with every single person regardless of how long the line is. Go see him if he's ever in your area!

I agree, Amy is funny too. I have her last book on entertaining!

"It is now official: there's no place on earth where you will not find a Peruvian band." David Sedaris

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Lcacique says on Jun 26, 2008, 00:28:

houstongal: Listening to this American Life is how I was introduced to his genius. And SantaLand is classic (bless NPR for replaying it from time to time). The first book I read was Naked, which I purchased for the ride to and from work on the bus. It was impossible to hold back the laughter (especially since I could hear his voice in my head) and I think this provided me with a nice bubble that nobody penetrated...most likely because they thought I was a bit crazy.

I always miss him when he comes to town. I'd love to see him though.

Hoy se nota en la floresta un ambiente de alegría. ¡Y el rumor de ranchería es mas dulce y sabe a fiesta!

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kalder says on Jun 26, 2008, 06:34:

I like his anecdotes about living in France.

"kalder- have you ever had a woman?"--Sam Salmon

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Plato says on Jun 26, 2008, 07:09:

What does "BMP" mean?

Plato

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 26, 2008, 08:55:

bump

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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Plato says on Jun 26, 2008, 10:19:

bump?

The hottest places in hell are reserved for those [liberals] who, in time of great moral crisis, maintain their neutrality.--Dante Alighieri, (1265-1321)

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Jun 26, 2008, 11:19:

Yeah....it's to bring the thread up so it will show in the list of active threads. If you write a new thread with 0 comments it shows on the home page and on the forum page but not in the "active threads" which is the one most people read. So, if you want people start commenting your topic, you "bump" or bring it up; of course you can also comment on your own thread for this purpose.

"I have opinions of my own, strong opinions, but I don't always agree with them."-President George W. Bush

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NataliaV says on Jun 26, 2008, 14:56:

Current Book List (short version)

The 7 Habits of Highly Effect Families
Leaving Microsoft to Change the World
Mindset - The New Psychology of Success
What Smart Students Should Know
Giving
The Making of Modern Colombia: A Nation in Spite of Itself
In the Time of the Butterflies

Currently reading:
Mother Teresa: A Complete Authorized Biography
Rediscovering Catholicism
Empowering Children

I don't enjoy much fiction, but will take some suggestions from the above posts and give it a whirl! Thanks!

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