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Hello, Everyone.

Happy New Year!

What are you reading Now? Of course, the full question is, "What are you reading now that was discussed on the Daily Show or Colbert Report?" :-)

I am reading God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything--truly excellent, and can't put it down!

Happy New Year!

I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to pick up a book recently, been busy moving to a new place.

Hi, Dinh.
Busy time! Good luck with the move :-)

Natasha


Dinh wrote: "Happy New Year!

I'm afraid I haven't had a chance to pick up a book recently, been busy moving to a new place."

I just started The Age of American Unreason the other day.

Hi, Tiffany.

Let me know what you think of it! I have the book and hope to read it this year (so many on the "to read" list--both actual and mental lists).

Natasha

Tiffany wrote: "I just started The Age of American Unreason the other day."

Natasha -

Finally done :) I thought it was a good book -- a very interesting analysis of Americans' growing stupidity and intellectual laziness. I enjoyed it...it made me think of how nice it would be if we weren't losing ground in the world.

I would really like to see John Steward interview Jenny McCarthy about her work on autism. Her second newest book, Mother Warriors: A Nation of Parents Healing Autism Against All Odds, is a very powerful read, it takes a person's breath away. There is a lot of controversy surrounding her work, manly from Orthodox ideas in the medical establishment, but it is really something interesting. As a new parent, this book has profoundly influenced me, and millions of other Americans and those around the world. I recommend this book to others. Some people may refuse to believe some of the findings presenting in the book because they have great faith in the medical community, but it all depends on a person's background. Its a very hot book.

Thanks, Zach

Hi, Tiffany.
That is still on my list--thanks for the update :-) Currently, I am reading Finding Flow The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life, and part of the discussion is related to some of the tenets of Unreason: he discusses the "bread and circuses" policies of the Roman empire and how mindless entertainment has replaced mindful leisure, or bettering ourselves. Interesting. Thanks again for the update--looking forward to reading Unreason :-)
Natasha
Tiffany wrote: "Natasha -

Finally done :) I thought it was a good book -- a very interesting analysis of Americans' growing stupidity and intellectual laziness. I enjoyed it...it made me think of how nice it wo..."

Natasha wrote: "Hi, Tiffany.
That is still on my list--thanks for the update :-) Currently, I am reading Finding Flow The Psychology of Engagement with Everyday Life, and part of the discussion is re..."
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Thanks for the suggestion - it sounds like something I would enjoy. I've put it on reserve at the library. Ellen

I"ve finally got around to reading Blackwater by Jeremy Scahill. WOW! What a scary situation we are in with this group! Good job Jeremy - I can hardly put the book down.