Monthly Archives: March 2017

Book Review: No Exit & The Flies

Posted on March 11, 2017 by nathanalbright

No Exit & The Flies, by Jean-Paul Sartre I first became familiar with the writings and thinking of Sartre [1] as a high school student doing a dramatic reading of the part of Garcin in No Exit.  I happened to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Blood Wedding

Posted on March 11, 2017 by nathanalbright

Blood Wedding, by Federico García Lorca in a version by Ted Hughes It is easy to see, when one knows a little about the lives of both García Lorca and Ted Hughes, why the materials in this play were of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Present Laughter

Posted on March 11, 2017 by nathanalbright

Present Laughter:  A Light Comedy In Three Acts, by Noël Coward I enjoy light comedic drama [1], and although this piece is fairly obscure, it is an enjoyable drama nonetheless, with some moral reservations.  Laughter is generally a way we … Continue reading →

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Maternal Lines: An Introduction To Relevant Literature

Posted on March 10, 2017 by nathanalbright

As someone who enjoys both reading and writing a great deal, one of the pleasures of writing a lengthy project is being able to do some focused reading on subjects.  This reading can take many forms.  Since we are discussing … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Life Strategies

Posted on March 10, 2017 by nathanalbright

Life Strategies:  Doing What Works, Doing What Matters, by Phillip C. McGraw On television (and online) there is a commercial out that advertises two products, expressing “tough love” and “soft love.”  If you know anything about Dr. Phil, you can … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Nickel And Dimed

Posted on March 10, 2017 by nathanalbright

Nickel And Dimed:  On (Not) Getting By In America, by Barbara Ehrenreich I only read this book because it was the CASA book of the month selection [1], and there is little enjoyment I could take out of this book … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Finding God’s Blessings In Brokenness

Posted on March 10, 2017 by nathanalbright

Finding God’s Blessings In Brokenness:  How Pain Reveals His Deepest Love, by Charles F. Stanley [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by BookLook/Zondervan.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] At least the pictures to this book are … Continue reading →

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Summary Of Relevant Biblical Law On Maternal Lines

Posted on March 9, 2017 by nathanalbright

Since in our discussion of the relevant biblical law to the maternal line within families discussed in biblical history we have discussed quite a few laws [1], some of them at length, it is worthwhile at this point to pause … Continue reading →

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On The Restrictions Of Marriage For Female Heirs

Posted on March 9, 2017 by nathanalbright

So far in our study of the relevant biblical laws about maternal lines [1], most of the restrictions on marriage have been on the male side.  There exists one exception to the case where women were free to marry while … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Playwright’s Handbook

Posted on March 9, 2017 by nathanalbright

The Playwright’s Handbook:  For Beginning And Professional Playwrights–A Complete Guide To Writing A Full-Length Play And Getting It Produced, by Frank Pike and Thomas G. Dunn I purchased this book when I went to my last Powell’s trip, and although … Continue reading →

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