Book review

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Review: I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Author: Maya Angelou Review first posted April 2004 It took a while to decide to review this book. There is an unfortunately strong current societal meme which says if you are: (less victimized, &/or more financially secure, male, white, privileged, whatever) then you don’t get to comment. I understand it’s a natural reaction to the…

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Book review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 3

(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling, is referenced in a later and better blog I wrote on torture. Both are creepily pertinent to today’s issues) – – – – – – – – – – –…

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Book review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 2

(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling, is referenced in a later and better blog I wrote on torture. Both are creepily pertinent to today’s issues)  – – – – – – – – – – –…

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Book review: “Introducing Ethics” by Dave Robinson & Chris Garratt, pt. 1

(A review written in August 2005 of a book suggested by the Philosopher’s Café group I used to attend. This review, while not that enthralling, is referenced in a later and better blog I wrote on torture. Both are creepily pertinent to today’s issues) An extremely quick read with humorous cartoons on every page; this…

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Book Review: “A Circle of Quiet” by Madeleine L’Engle (pt. 3)

(originally published 15 November 2004)  Still, like L’Engle, I hope we all continue learning throughout our journey of life… and I hope I have a long journey yet to go. I too want to constantly and happily relearn the importance and wonder of touch, of exploration and closeness with those you love. I love her…

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Book Review: “A Circle of Quiet” by Madeleine L’Engle (pt. 2)

(originally published 15 November 2004)  The nature of creation & Self On the other hand, I did admire the courage of someone willing to continue doggedly to write, even when she sold nothing whatsoever for an entire decade. I don’t know if I’d have that kind of determination. Also, some of her speculations on the…

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Book Review: “A Circle of Quiet” by Madeleine L’Engle (pt. 1)

(originally published 15 November 2004) I came to this book with great expectations. Perhaps if I’d not loved A Wrinkle in Time so much, or hadn’t been informed this book was a fabulous exploration of the wisdom of the maturing woman, I wouldn’t have felt quite so much vague disappointment later. Unfortunately, I did; I…

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The Magicians by Lev Grossman, pt. 2

Okay, finished the book; ready to give a few more thoughts on it. Some notes: Same trigger warnings as before (i.e: rape, able-ism, & thoughtless misogyny) with the addition of violent death and breathtakingly insulting levels of rich white boy privilege — and also… MAJOR spoilers! Though the book (& TV show) has been out…

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The Magicians by Lev Grossman, pt. 1

Trigger warnings for rape, able-ism, & thoughtless misogyny.   My bookclub read this book this last month. It has a nifty (and for nerds, self-aggrandizing) concept: magic is real but secret and only the extraordinarily brilliant can see and perform it. I haven’t quite finished it yet, and I may have more to add at…

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Intellectual Shamans (part 2)

Now, admittedly I was just taking quick glances at small photos on google, and the author does state up front that these are just the intellectual shamans that she knows of personally. Nevertheless, her selection of ostensible shamans begs several uncomfortable questions. According to this website, in US business schools women are less than a…