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October: In light of the upcoming election, I am recommending Choosing Civility by P.M. Forni for this month’s book. In it Mr. Forni outlines his Twenty-Five Rules of Considerate Conduct and makes the case for each. A sampling: pay attention, listen, speak kindly and don’t shift responsibility and blame. Much of this is common sense, or would be if we took the time or care to think about it these days. I must admit to noticing some of my own faulty behavior thanks to this particular spotlight. It is a wonderful and light read that should probably be required of students and teachers alike. In fact, if it were not so rude to do so, I would suggest getting a copy for everyone you know! I do hope we are not found lacking during this trying political season. (I worry most about my own behavior:) November: Well, we could all use some humor in our lives so I went and found some. Great Political Wit by Bob Dole is a wonderful, light read. It is bi-partisan fun that serves to humanize our politicians as well as entertain. Dole has collected a small plethora of witticisms, jokes and dry remarks that left me laughing and wishing it was longer. Enjoy the holidays and don't forget to laugh at yourself...and often.
March: Ahhh! Here we are in the spring and I am about to recommend a book! Well, for goodness sake, get your gardening done first, then read in the sun for the rest of the day! I recently read Robert Royal's The God That Did Not Fail and I feel it is worth recommending to those who are interested in history, philosophy, civil education or religion. It can be a bit dry and very dense at times but it was well worth it and I'm glad I read it. The book traces religious belief, particulary Christianity from the Roman era to the present. It points out some fatal flaws in common perception regarding the dark ages and other time periods. Royal explains the connection between Christianity and the success of western civilization with eloquence.
December: Well, it is not surprising but there is a good reason the media hates Glenn Beck. He is frequently right. I was looking for some light, funny reading to give me a break from the drier economics books that filled my summer and I found it. Beck's new book, Arguing With Idiots, How to Stop Small Minds and Big Government, was a great read. While I agree with no one 100% of the time, Beck is on more than he is off. I found it well researched and referenced. The book is sarcastic. I can handle that. If you can't, you should not read it. The format makes it easy to read in short sittings, a plus if you have a toddler. February: Well, I would not consider The Undercover Economist a conservative book but I do consider sound economics a conservative issue. With that said, the book has strong and weak points. First, as is the case in many theories, they sound good but do not work as well in real life. This book tries to tackle the real results of economic practice but frequently falls a bit short and relies on what the theory would say. It is an easy read, and a pleasant one. I appreciate the author's preference for good coffee and Belgian beer. I take issue with a few of his explanations, particularly in the healthcare section but at other times found myself pleased with his understanding. I can attribute some of his tendancies to relative youth. This is a worthwhile read but should be balanced a bit with something less speculative, perhaps Sowell's Basic Economics. Happy Reading! Katy P.S. I read far more than conservative selections alone so if there is something you would like reviewed or a book you would like to call a meeting and discuss, please contact me! |