Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Sophie's World: A Novel About the History of Philosophy, by Jostein Gaarder
loved the metaphysics of the interwoven lives! (and the review of Philosophy 101!)
Sunday, August 22, 2010
The Endurance: Shackleton's Legendary Antarctic Expedition, by Caroline Alexander
Would also recommend Alfred Lansing's The Endurance ~ more detailed on the journey, I felt it better conveyed the sense of adventure and danger. The Alexander book, however, does a better job of conveying a sense of the personalities of Shackleton and his crew. It is always fascinating to me to see Frank Hurley's film footage of the expedition ~ it was fun seeing that after our discussion.
Sunday, August 15, 2010
The Art of Racing in the Rain
Thought you all would like to know that in today's Post, "The Art of Racing in the Rain" is among the top 10 paperback bestsellers in the DC area. Go Enzo!!!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Sebastian Junger and "War"
Dunno if you guys would like this book or not. Junger is the guy who wrote "A Perfect Storm." He went to Afghanistan and was embedded with an infantry platoon for 15 mos. His book, "War," is as real as it gets without actually taking incoming rounds. He also has a documentary out about the same experience, "Restrepo," which is playing at the E Street Landmark downtown. Restrepo is the name of the outpost where the platoon was posted and it was named after the unit's medic, widely admired and loved, who was killed in action.
--Wes
--Wes
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Friday, March 26, 2010
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