Monthly Archives: June 2017

Book Review: Lincoln And The Jews: A History

Posted on June 18, 2017 by nathanalbright

Lincoln And The Jews:  A History, by Jonathan D. Sarna and Benjamin Shapell As someone who reads a lot of books about Abraham Lincoln [1], I am always looking out to see if a given book will tell me something … Continue reading →

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Writer In The Dark

Posted on June 17, 2017 by nathanalbright

Earlier this week, Lorde [1] released her sophomore album, Melodrama, and at least from what I have seen the reviews are pretty good.  I must admit I hope to review the album at some point myself, as I find confessional … Continue reading →

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Book Review: 7 Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible

Posted on June 17, 2017 by nathanalbright

7 Reasons Why You Can Trust The Bible, by Erwin W. Lutzer [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Given the widespread ignorance of scriptures and the savage nature … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Layman Looks At The Lord’s Prayer

Posted on June 17, 2017 by nathanalbright

A Layman Looks At The Lord’s Prayer, by W. Phillip Keller [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] Like many people, I am familiar with the appealing rhythm and … Continue reading →

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A Summer Of Resistance

Posted on June 16, 2017 by nathanalbright

Yesterday morning my cell phone gave me the unpleasant news that two Republican members of the House of Representatives had been shot while practicing baseball.  Since then it has been instructive, and more than a little bit alarming, what sort … Continue reading →

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Why Aren’t They In The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame: Alabama

Posted on June 16, 2017 by nathanalbright

Roughly 1/5 of all albums (and album equivalents) sold in the United States is for country music. For many people, this may be completely unbelievable because country music is so seldom on their radar.  I grew up in rural central … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Southern Families At War

Posted on June 16, 2017 by nathanalbright

Southern Families At War:  Loyalty And Conflict In The Civil War South, edited by Catherine Clinton When people think of a great deal of contemporary writing about warfare to involve dubious progressive politics and an excessive concern with gender issues … Continue reading →

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Book Review: How The South Could Have Won The Civil War

Posted on June 16, 2017 by nathanalbright

How The South Could Have Won The Civil War:  The Fatal Errors That Led To Confederate Defeat, by Bevin Alexander I vaguely remember reading a bit about this book in one of my favorite works by noted Civil War historian … Continue reading →

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Let Them Lead You In The Right Direction

Posted on June 15, 2017 by nathanalbright

“Follow your heart, your intuition, let them lead you in the right direction,” sang Jewel [1] on the chorus to her top 40 hit from her dance pop “sellout” album 0304 that ended up going only gold and failed to … Continue reading →

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Non-Book Review: Desperta Ferro Antigua Y Medieval: La Guerra De Los Cien Años (1)

Posted on June 15, 2017 by nathanalbright

Desperta Ferro Antigua Y Medieval:  La Guerra De Los Cien Años (1), by various editors and authors It should come as little surprise to those who know me that I am interested both in achievable but challenging tasks as well … Continue reading →

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