Todd654 started reading Abundance by Ezra Klein
To trace the history of the twenty-first century so far is to trace a history …
...for the book club discussion.
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Retired engineer in East Bay, originally from the midwest. Interested in nonfiction, mostly history, climate change, Native American, and cycling. I don't read quickly, so don't expect updates very often.
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Wow, that was weird! I'm a fan, so it was an entertaining read but there were plenty of times the he was just too "out there" for me.
Wow, that was weird! I'm a fan, so it was an entertaining read but there were plenty of times the he was just too "out there" for me.
Looking forward to the uniquely colorful style of Bob Roll.
Todd654 finished reading We Do Not Want The Gates Closed Between Us by Justin Gage
In the 1860s and 1870s, the United States government forced most western Native Americans to …
Interesting perspective on the use of the English language, the postal service, and railroad travel by Native Americans in the lead-up to the 1890 Wounded Knee Massacre. First-hand sources (letters) discussing the Ghost Dance Movement.
Todd654 started reading We Do Not Want The Gates Closed Between Us by Justin Gage
In the 1860s and 1870s, the United States government forced most western Native Americans to …
Starting this book on the Ghost Dance.
A difficult book to read because of the constant descriptions of war. But otherwise it was a story that of which I knew little. Perhaps if I'd been educated in the State of Texas I might have heard the names. It is far more convoluted than "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" but I recommend "Empire of the Summer Moon" to anyone who enjoyed the former.
A difficult book to read because of the constant descriptions of war. But otherwise it was a story that of which I knew little. Perhaps if I'd been educated in the State of Texas I might have heard the names. It is far more convoluted than "The Heartbeat of Wounded Knee" but I recommend "Empire of the Summer Moon" to anyone who enjoyed the former.
Todd654 finished reading The Secret Wisdom of Nature by Peter Wohlleben
Content warning Spoiler alert
I haven't read "The Inner Life of Animals" but this felt like a continuation of Wohlleben's "Hidden Life of Trees". It's enjoyable and cautiously optimistic, ending with "We need to leave things alone..."
Todd654 finished reading The Dreamt Land by Mark Arax
If you live in California, you know that water is a big deal. Driving up an down I-5, you can feel the anger and the battle over water. This book fills in a century of details and personal stories of how it got this way.
Todd654 started reading The Dreamt Land by Mark Arax
Starting to read this. California is a story about water. Let's see
Starting to read this. California is a story about water. Let's see
Todd654 wants to read Hope in the Dark by Rebecca Solnit
Adding to my list.
Todd654 wants to read Call Them by Their True Names by Rebecca Solnit
Adding to my list.
Todd654 rated Guardians of the Valley: 5 stars
Todd654 rated The Prime Vibration: 5 stars
The Prime Vibration by Michael Smith
What is the true nature of reality? How does consciousness fit in? Why is love the most powerful force we …
Todd654 reviewed Power Walk! by Patricia Vicary
Review of 'Power Walk!' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Power Walk! is broken into three sections: How-To, Race Reports, and Resources. The race reports are part memoir, part travelogue so there are fun stories about half-marathons in each of the fifty states. I enjoyed the tidbits about Waffle House and Cracker Barrel restaurants, visiting Ma Ingalls' gravesite, and shotskis. It's more about the events than the racing. It's not just about walking; runners and anyone who enjoys athletic events will like this book. There's more about racing and training in the How-To section along with useful advice on selecting shoes or socks, and other exercises to help avoid injuries. The resource section has book and movie reviews as well as organizations to help runners and power walkers.
Overall, it's a fun book with lots of laughs as well as useful information.
Power Walk! is broken into three sections: How-To, Race Reports, and Resources. The race reports are part memoir, part travelogue so there are fun stories about half-marathons in each of the fifty states. I enjoyed the tidbits about Waffle House and Cracker Barrel restaurants, visiting Ma Ingalls' gravesite, and shotskis. It's more about the events than the racing. It's not just about walking; runners and anyone who enjoys athletic events will like this book. There's more about racing and training in the How-To section along with useful advice on selecting shoes or socks, and other exercises to help avoid injuries. The resource section has book and movie reviews as well as organizations to help runners and power walkers.
Overall, it's a fun book with lots of laughs as well as useful information.
