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Category Archives: Books
Hodgepodge
Here’s a review of a new biography of Frank Sinatra. The greatest male vocalist of the 20th century wasn’t interesting just for his singing. His life off the stage and away from the studio was a fascinating tumultuous drama. Here … Continue reading
The Best and Worst of 2010
It’s been another exciting year, and we want to thank you all for reading and, if applicable, posting comments on our blog. Once again, we would like to close out the year with some summary remarks about good and bad … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Cultural Observations, Family, Film, Music, Politics, Sports
Tagged Alan Bradley, Arcade Fire, Black Eyed Peas, Emma, Emmylou Harris, Flannery O'Connor, Greenberg, Howard Storm, Inception, Josh Ritter, Kathryn Stockett, LeBron James, Natasha Bedingfield, Nikka Costa, No Man of Her Own, Rosanne Cash, Shutter Island, So Runs the World Away, Tangled, The Last Air Bender, The Suburbs, Timbaland, Toy Story 3, Voyage of the Dawn Treader
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My Summer Reading
This summer I spent most of my free time doing home improvement projects and spending time with the family, but I did manage to read a few books. Here is a quick review of the ones I read. My Descent … Continue reading
An Open Letter to Elizabeth Gilbert
I am writing this post as an open letter to New York Bestselling author Elizabeth Gilbert whose book, Eat Pray Love, is currently resting on my coffee table (here I pause to scowl in the direction of said book as … Continue reading
News Miscellany
I am a strong believer in small government, and here is one illustration why. Also on the political front, check out Charles Krauthammer’s disturbing prognostications about potentially radical legislation coming this Fall. Rick Warren recently injured his eyes while gardening. … Continue reading
Posted in Books, News, Politics
Tagged Charles Krauthammer, Christopher Hitchens, Rick Warren
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Thoughts on Hitler’s Demise
I’m a big fan of Quentin Tarantino films, as is probably apparent to regular readers of this blog. I am especially fond of his most recent effort, Inglourious Basterds (see my October 29, 2009 post for a full review), which … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Film, history
Tagged Adolf Hitler, history, Inglourious Basterds, justice
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Book Notes
Well, summer is here and it’s hello to long afternoons watching my kids frolic in the sun while I attempt to make a dent in my Amazon wish list. I try not to make all my summer reading fluffy, though … Continue reading
Posted in Books
Tagged Bram Stoker, Dracula, George MacDonald, Jerry Bridges, Jude the Obscure, Respectable Sins, Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid, Thomas Hardy
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Book Blurbs
Just so you don’t think I limit my mental stimulation strictly to film watching and reviewing, I have decided to favor you with a few book blurbs this month. Not only will this provide you with something to read while … Continue reading
Blog Interview and Book Reviews About The Making of an Atheist
Several blogs have recently featured reviews or interviews with me about my book, The Making of an Atheist, including the blog of the Evangelical Philosophical Society, Cloud of Witnesses and Exo Tays Parembolays. So far, most responses to the book have been enthusiastically positive, though there have … Continue reading
Wise Stewards: A Book Review
I have read my share of books about family and parenting over the years. Some have been worth my while; others have not. But even the best of the ones I’ve read left me unsatisfied, mainly because they failed to probe … Continue reading
