An excellent source for anyone interested in one of the most misunderstood and marginalized political movements in recent American history. Lacks the judgmental tone found in most other histories of the Party by presenting the speeches and writings of the Party's most influential leaders for readers to analyze themselves.
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A supremely encyclopedic, wildly cinematic work of singular prose and plot, Pynchon's playful novel showcases literature as a weapon, and a terrifyingly robust one at that. Has a more brilliant study of nature, control, struggle, paranoia, and love ever been written (and in a manner so equally profane and profound)?
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This is an excellent, comprehensive, and quite readable account of an era that is still very relevant. Gaddis treats the conflict fairly, and for those looking for an introduction to post World War II history, it is a necessary read.
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Robert Walser has nothing to do with politics as aforementioned (except for those of everyday life) or power (except for the metaphysical kind that seems to toss us in everywhich direction). Walser is a genious of the subtle, the surreal, and the everyday absurd. His stories seem so casually written at times, that it is easy to miss the depth and beauty of such simple revelries (as well as not so simple ones). Robert Walser considered himself a walker first and then a writer. Late in life he commited himself to an institution and gave up writting--but not walking.
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The Black Panthers Speak by Philip Sheldo Foner
Chris, August 13, 2007
An excellent source for anyone interested in one of the most misunderstood and marginalized political movements in recent American history. Lacks the judgmental tone found in most other histories of the Party by presenting the speeches and writings of the Party's most influential leaders for readers to analyze themselves.(1 of 2 readers found this comment helpful)
Gravity's Rainbow: Classics Deluxe Edition by Thomas Pynchon
Chris, February 21, 2007
A supremely encyclopedic, wildly cinematic work of singular prose and plot, Pynchon's playful novel showcases literature as a weapon, and a terrifyingly robust one at that. Has a more brilliant study of nature, control, struggle, paranoia, and love ever been written (and in a manner so equally profane and profound)?(7 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
Afternoon of the Elves by Janet Taylor Lisle
chris, September 25, 2006
great book about friendship and imagination.(5 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)
The Cold War: A New History by John Lewis Gaddis
Chris, September 11, 2006
This is an excellent, comprehensive, and quite readable account of an era that is still very relevant. Gaddis treats the conflict fairly, and for those looking for an introduction to post World War II history, it is a necessary read.(7 of 12 readers found this comment helpful)
Walk (UK Edition) by Robert Walser
chris, May 6, 2006
Robert Walser has nothing to do with politics as aforementioned (except for those of everyday life) or power (except for the metaphysical kind that seems to toss us in everywhich direction). Walser is a genious of the subtle, the surreal, and the everyday absurd. His stories seem so casually written at times, that it is easy to miss the depth and beauty of such simple revelries (as well as not so simple ones). Robert Walser considered himself a walker first and then a writer. Late in life he commited himself to an institution and gave up writting--but not walking.(6 of 10 readers found this comment helpful)