To read the first in Edmund Morris’ biographical series on Theodore Roosevelt (see my review here: “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt“), one might be left with the feeling that it was inevitable that Teddy someday become President. Individuals from his German tutor while he studied abroad to those who came into contact with him while […]
Book Preview: “Grand Strategies” by Charles Hill
September 26, 2011 by
Let’s speak frankly for a minute: if you don’t read fiction–or worse, if you read bad fiction–you are short-changing yourself. You could be missing revelations into human nature, behavior, and nuance that you might not otherwise be able to observe. Further, you might be limiting your ability to empathize, to understand, and shift your perspective. If […]
Book Review: “The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt” by Edmund Morris
September 19, 2011 by
The great thing about reading Edmund Morris is two-fold: he presents extremely thorough research with a enjoyable reading style that makes one feel like they are reading fiction. As a friend put it, it’s like reading a novel, not a biography. It doesn’t hurt that Theodore Roosevelt lived a life that makes easy picking for […]
Book Review of “Prophets,” a space opera in the 26th century
March 29, 2011 by
And now, for something completely different… I occasionally (ok, frequently) read books purely for the fun of it. Often, they are science-fiction. Just because I like it. Recently, I was sent a copy of S. Andrew Swann‘s new book “Messiah,” a space opera set in the 26th century. Since it is the third book in […]
Book Review: “Rubicon” by Tom Holland
March 14, 2011 by
I recently finished “Rubicon” by Tom Holland. What follows is first the Publisher’s Weekly review, because it gives a good summary of the book, and then my thoughts on this excellent book. After a palace coup demolished the reign of King Tarquin of Rome in 509 B.C., a republican government flourished, providing every person an […]
Book Review: “The Unincorporated Man” by Dani Kollin and Eytan Kollin
February 16, 2011 by
Science-fiction is a far cry from the world of the law, politics, and the other drivel I muse about on this blog. Recently, however, I ran across a book that takes an interesting and speculative look at all those topics. I read it and enjoyed it, and I found the thought experiment insightful and mind-popping. […]
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