Monthly Archives: April 2016

Book Review: The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Irish History And Culture

Posted on April 17, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Complete Idiot’s Guide To Irish History And Culture, by Sonja Massie Although I am generally fond of the Idiot’s Guide series [1], I found this book to be somewhat dissatisfying on at least a couple of grounds that are … Continue reading →

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A Roman Murder Mystery

Posted on April 17, 2016 by nathanalbright

Tonight, our dinner club for the year got off to a late start, as this was our first meeting, but it was a successful start [1] to our season nonetheless. After getting out of church in a bit of a … Continue reading →

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Knowledge Puffs Up, But Love Builds Up

Posted on April 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

Last night, as I was getting ready for bed, I saw that one of my friends had posted a meme about the confluence of Taco Tuesday and Cinco de Mayo on social media. Immediately, his post was filled with comments … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Rough Guide To Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania

Posted on April 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Rough Guide To Estonia, Latvia & Lithuania, written and researched by Jonathan Bousfield In reading this book, I had a general goal as well as a specific one. The general aim, of course, was to get background on the … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra Isn’t The Only Queen Of Denial

Posted on April 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

For over an hour today I sat nearly entirely stationary in traffic in downtown Vancouver looking at the spires of the Interstate Bridge, filled with an ineffable longing and frustration to be moving, but unable to go anywhere at all … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Culture Smart!: Estonia: A Quick Guide To Customs And Etiquette

Posted on April 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

Culture Smart!: Estonia: A Quick Guide To Customs And Etiquette, by Clare Thomson As someone who attempts to travel intelligently, I have viewed my upcoming trip to Estonia [1] as an opportunity to read about the country and its ways. … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A History Of The Baltic States

Posted on April 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

A History Of The Baltic States, by Andres Kasekamp As part of my study for the upcoming Feast of Tabernacles [1], I decided to read this book for historical background, and found it to be a pleasant read, generally well-researched … Continue reading →

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Famous Last Words: Adoni-Bezek, Zebah and Zalmunna, Agag

Posted on April 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Having spoken previously about the last words of some of the more noble personages in the Bible [1], let us now follow the pattern established when talking about Sisera [2] and talk about three of the villainous people of the … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Dear America: Like The Willow Tree: The Diary Of Lydia Amelia Pierce: Portland, Maine, 1918

Posted on April 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Dear America: Like The Willow Tree: The Diary Of Lydia Amelia Pierce: Portland, Maine, 1918, by Lois Lowry, read by Sara Barnett I had never read any of the Dear America series before, and this delightful and short book, spread … Continue reading →

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Book Review: I Said Yes

Posted on April 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

I Said Yes: My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love, by Emily Maynard Johnson with A.J. Gregory [Note: This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Thomas Nelson Publishers in exchange for an honest review.] Reading a book like … Continue reading →

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