welcome to my world of written word.
by c.h.ha
wanted: reading partner(s)
April 11th, 2008 by Christine
Okay, I essentially want a book club circle but just having 2 members in the club would be good enough.
I love to read. You love to read. Why not start some intellectual conversation?
Eckhart Tolle’s A New Earth has been all the rage lately because of that crazy mogul Oprah. She mentions this book on every [...]
the era of the stewardess
March 10th, 2008 by Christine
Remember that Taping for the Blind radio I blogged about recently? I’ve browsed through the radio listings, and twice a week, somebody reads Playboy. I’m very curious to hear how that magazine is turned from “sight into sound,” according to the TFTB motto.
“Debbie’s breasts look round and taut. She has her eyes half closed and [...]
freakonomics :: steven d. levitt
June 7th, 2007 by Christine
I’m not super into economics and their theories like some of my friends, but I had been hearing about this book for quite some time. Even one of those primetime news feature shows like “20/20” or “Dateline” did a special on this book, making it sound oh-so-rogue and interesting. So naturally, I (being [...]
audacity of hope: thoughts on reclaiming the american dream :: barack obama
May 6th, 2007 by Christine
In recent light of the party debates, I just finished Barack Obama’s book on reclaiming the American dream. I first saw him on Oprah last year and was charmed by his demeanor and wife. I decided to read his most recent book and see what he had to say.
I have to admit I was initially [...]
the end of poverty :: jeffrey sachs
March 1st, 2007 by Christine
I tried to get through this book but unfortunately I only got through 1 4-track tape (of 6). And I think I was asleep for 2/3 of the 1 tape.
Don’t get me wrong: it’s not a bad book. In fact, it’s very informative and easy to follow (if you can move past the tedious facts [...]