Monthly Archives: December 2016

Book Review: First We Have Coffee

Posted on December 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

First We Have Coffee, by Margaret Jensen As someone who specializes in reading memoirs of dysfunctional families and unpleasant childhoods [1], I am often struck by elements that make a book distinctive.  This book had a very distinctive set of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Look At Norway

Posted on December 16, 2016 by nathanalbright

Look At Norway, by Arne Damm and Carl Just As someone who likes to look at Norway every once in a while [1], I thought this book would make for a lovely read, and though this book was published shortly … Continue reading →

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This Is My Truth, Tell Me Yours

Posted on December 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Oxford English Dictionary chose as their word of the year post-truth, which is an adequate representation of the sort of discourse we have dealt with this year and in recent times.  Yet this is not a new problem.  Like … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Past We Share

Posted on December 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

The Past We Share:  An Illustrated History Of The British And American Peoples, edited by Peter Quennell and Alan Hodge This book is so obscure it doesn’t have an ISBN number.  In fact, I can say with some degree of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Man Made The Land

Posted on December 15, 2016 by nathanalbright

Man Made The Land:  Essays In English Historical Geography, edited by Alan R.H. Baker and J.B. Harley There is a great deal of tension between the risible claim of the title of this book in all of its hubris and … Continue reading →

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We Drink Your Milkshake

Posted on December 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

When it comes to writing and finding material to laugh at, I must admit I have a fondness for low-hanging fruit.  Although I am certainly more than willing to work hard when I have to, when it comes to finding … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Dietrich Bonhoeffer: An Introduction To His Thought

Posted on December 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Dietrich Bonhoeffer: An Introduction To His Thought, by Sabine Dramm [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Hendrickson Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] As someone who has read a fair amount by and about the … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Genesis: A New Commentary

Posted on December 14, 2016 by nathanalbright

Genesis:  A New Commentary, by Meredith G. Kline [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Hendrickson Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Upon reading this book, I was somewhat surprised that this was the first book … Continue reading →

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Why Does This Exist?

Posted on December 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

As someone who spends a great deal of time writing reviews about books, movies, and occasionally other products, I often wrestle with the question of why something exists.  When one is dealing with creations, one is led inevitably to questions … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Agape’s Children

Posted on December 13, 2016 by nathanalbright

Agape’s Children:  Freed From The Streets, by Darla Calhoun with Donna Sundblad [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Aneko Press.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Given the sad state of Africa and its people, it … Continue reading →

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