Book Club Message Board

Interest Groups » Book Club » Page 4
To post messages to the interest groups create a free Metrodate account here or log in. Members can also join local interest groups to discuss restaurants, bars, nightlife, and other regional events once logged in.

 
RE: Lewis Black's Nothing's Sacred
December 30, 2007
from Ilovemysons  Ilovemysons
Toronto
Haven't read it yet, but love Lewis Black. Thanks for the review, I'll have to pick it up.
Understanding World Politics
November 04, 2007
from parardox
Philadelphia
If you want to know why the world is in the shape it is, you need to go back to the beggining and understand the role money and bankers play. One of the best books on this subject is "The Creature from Jekyll Island" by G. Edward Griffin. It Explains how the Federal Reserve came about (In total secrecy) and the history of money. Its not an economics book by any means. It reads like a mystery novel
 
RE: Understanding World Politics
December 08, 2007
from 7250516  7250516
Minneapolis
Another one (that is on my coffee table at the moment because of its searing analysis) is Disaster Capitalism by Naomi Klein.
Thanks for your suggestions
September 24, 2007
from SingleLadyInSingapore  SingleLadyInSingapore
Singapore
Taking up suggestions to read Terry Pratchett's work and "Best of the Best". Will let you know if either worked on my journey to the Antipodes.
Rory Stewarts's Prince of the Marshes
September 21, 2007
from joaquin2  joaquin2
Albany
The Scottish Diplomat and adventurer Rory Stewart has written a wonderful but ultimately grim book about his experiences as an administrator to two provinces in Post- Invasion Iraq. His work was political and practical in trying to bring at least a modicum of self-governance, order and social progress to the provinces of Maysan and Nasiriyah.He and his comrades had to negotiate with NGO's, the often recalcitrant CPA, as well as religious and ethnic factions. For a time these provinces were
Rory Stewarts Prince of the Marshes 2
September 21, 2007
from joaquin2  joaquin2
Albany
provinces were relatively stable but left to their own devices the local powers, be they Sadrists, Foreign infiltrators, and rival tribes, etc...caused a collapse into chaos. The moral of this story to me is that many of the people of the "Islamic" world do not want a democracy. They do not want freedom to do things; They want freedom from oppressive governments in order to pursue the reestablishment of the Caliphate destroyed by the Attaturk. Of course, George W. Bush's invasion has helped lay t
Book Genres
September 16, 2007
from bluepumpkin  
Minneapolis
I'd recommend books that make my "Best of the Best" list, but I'm afraid if I do, I'll come off as some kind of pretentious prick, which I am, but.. first impressions and all that stuff :)
Re:Stuck on a plane
September 14, 2007
from Mangalitza  Mangalitza
London
For me it always works with the diskworld-series of terry pratchett. Easy reading, the whole range of jokes, from sophisticated to slapstick, good drawn characters and lively story. But this is, i think, a matter of taste- some people I know do not like it at all.
Stuck on a plane
September 08, 2007
from SingleLadyInSingapore  SingleLadyInSingapore
Singapore
Stuck on a plane with Mitch Albom's "For One More Day" threw me into despair. Good book but really heart-wrentchingly sad. Does anyone have suggestions of a book that will keep me smiling for days?
 
Funny Books
February 26, 2008
from Slackyb  Slackyb
Houston
For books that will keep you laughing a long time I would recommend Vanity Fair, A Confederacy of Dunces, The Sot Weed Factor by John Barth, The Third Policeman by Flann O'Brien or Molloy by Samuel Beckett.


206 messages – Page 4 of 21


46% off Bestsellers at BAMM.COM

Join Metrodate for FREE

Becoming a Metrodate member is FREE, easy, and confidential. Sign up now and you can begin reviewing your matches and meeting singles instantly!
Create Your FREE Profile To Get Started!
E-mail
Password
Already a Metrodate Member? Log In Here
 
 
Local Restaurants and Singles Events Discussion Forum, Singles Interest Groups