Okay, after some lack of updates, I've decided to add a section on my blog detailing the books that I'm currently reading. It's a little widget under the tagboard - check it out.
yes, i know, i have a pile of books to read at the moment.
Once I'm done with these books, I'll archive them too.
Reading is fun.
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Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
THREE CUPS OF TEA: ONE MAN'S MISSION TO PROMOTE PEACE ... ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME
Yes, I've got this #1 book on my July books wishlist. No, it wasn't a gift. Apart from being a #1 on my wishlist, I notice it's also a #1 on the following Amazon's "charts":
Nonfiction > Education
Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology
Nonfiction > Social Sciences > Sociology
Nonfiction > Biographies & Memoirs > Specific Groups > Women
If you've been following the situation in the Middle East and the US 2008 Presidential Elections quite closely, you'll notice that Middle East relations is a key area where both candidates differ in policies. The recent months have seen relatively more stability in Iraq, with Afghanistan being the current focus of many around the world.
Both U.S. Presidential candidates gave a summary of their policy for Afghanistan in the July 28, 2008 edition of TIME, with obvious difference in strategies.
Maybe we should all read this book before we make any comments.
Must-read meter: 5/5
Amazon.com Book Link: http://www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257/ref=pd_ts_zbw_b_53_1?pf_rd_p=400533401&pf_rd_s=right-3&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_i=53&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1ATBFB2PQABQZNVX7R66
image linked from amazon.com
My wishlist of books for the month of July 2008, in order of preference.
#1 (and i'm gonna want to get this book in the next few weeks - 99.9% guaranteed)
THREE CUPS OF TEA: ONE MAN'S MISSION TO PROMOTE PEACE . . . ONE SCHOOL AT A TIME
http://www.amazon.com/Three-Cups-Tea-Mission-Promote/dp/0143038257/ref=ed_oe_p
#2 WHEN YOU ARE ENGULFED IN FLAMES
http://www.amazon.com/When-You-Are-Engulfed-Flames/dp/0316143472/ref=ed_oe_h
#3 THE MONSTER OF FLORENCE
http://www.amazon.com/Monster-Florence-Douglas-Preston/dp/0446581194/ref=ed_oe_h
Gifts are most welcome.
Jul 5, 2008
Books: The Audacity Of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming The American Dream (Barack Obama)
Posted by bearer.of.light
Yes, a book written by Barack Obama, the senator for the US state of Illionis, saw it and decided to buy it at Page One Vivocity ($29.95 before member's discount). It has always been my intention to read his complete views of his "American Dream" and the hope/change he intends to bring to America should he be elected President. Of course, this book was written by him and is NOT a critics'/ scholars' study.
The book is divided into 9 chapters, namely
Chapter 1: Republicans and Democrats
Chapter 2: Values
Chapter 3: Our Constitution
Chapter 4: Politics
Chapter 5: Opportunity
Chapter 6: Faith
Chapter 7: Race
Chapter 8: The World Beyond Our Borders
Chapter 9: Family
This is his 2nd book, the first being Dreams From My Father.
According to an interview with the Senator on Amazon.com,
According to an interview with the Senator on Amazon.com,
Q: How did writing a book that you knew would be read so closely by so many compare to writing your first book, when few people knew who you were?
A: In many ways, Dreams from My Father was harder to write. At that point, I wasn't even sure that I could write a book. And writing the first book really was a process of self-discovery, since it touched on my family and my childhood in a much more intimate way. On the other hand, writing The Audacity of Hope paralleled the work that I do every day--trying to give shape to all the issues that we face as a country, and providing my own personal stamp on them.
So is the book worth reading? Without a doubt. Simple yet powerful language, full of his style and is a must-read for all who are bothered with politics and current affairs.
The next American president? Barack Obama (that's my opinion of course).
Image linked from amazon.com.
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