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Why this book:  I had already read it twice before, but it was selected by my reading group and I was very willing to read it again. This time I read  (I believe for the first time) an unabridged version … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I spent a whole semester in seminar studying this book at the Naval Academy and was stunned to learn so much about the ethics of my profession at the end of my career.  I wanted to provide … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I had read a number of reviews of this book,  and thought it would be good to learn more about the war in Afghanistan from a respected journalist on the ground there.  I also agreed to read … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my reading group.  I vaguely remember reading it in high school.  It is so often referred to I thought it would be a good book to read again. My Impressions:  This is not the same book … Continue reading →

Why this Book: I read a fascinating review of this book in the Wall Street Journal. Went right to my Kindle and had it downloaded. My Impressions: I really enjoyed this book. The author of the WSJ book review is … Continue reading →

Why this book: My wife read this book and told me that I definitely needed to read it.  She reads more than I do and she doesn’t make that recommendation very often.  My friend Liz Train, a voracious reader herself, also … Continue reading →

Why this book: I’ve always been interested in The Unseen Order of Things and have found the idea of reincarnation an interesting possibility.  I’ve done a fair amount of reading on the topic since reading the (now discredited) Search for … Continue reading →

Why this book: A selection for our book club – we decided to explore some of Steinbeck’s less well known novels. My Impressions: ..for the evil song was in his ears…”  This is one of Steinbeck’s very short novellas in which … Continue reading →

  Why this book:  It was suggested by a member of my reading group.  I had read it before and had found it ceative, inspiring and meaningful, and looked forward to reading it again. My Impressions:  It is a seemingly … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I recall reading the book when I was about 15 or 16 years old and it made quite an impression on me. I wanted to return to it and see what I think of it 40+ years … Continue reading →