Monthly Archives: May 2019

Book Review: Irons In The Fire

Posted on May 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

Irons In The Fire, by John McPhee Does one need a reason to read a book by John McPhee?  Given this book, and his many other books, it would appear that the existence of such a book is sufficient to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Founding Fish

Posted on May 29, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Founding Fish, by John McPhee I must admit that I never thought that I would read a book of more than 300 pages that was mostly devoted to various essays about shad.  Nor did I think that I would … Continue reading →

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A Thought Experiment On B.S. Jobs

Posted on May 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

I have been reading a book by David Graeber on the problem of b.s. jobs, and I the way that the author seemed most interested in defining what about them that was so soul-destroying, and also how many types of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Successful Intelligence

Posted on May 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

Successful Intelligence:  How Practical And Creative Intelligence Determine Success In Life, by Robert J. Strindberg Admittedly, there is something somewhat tautological in the way that the author views successful intelligence, though this does not negate the insights the author has … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Love Is A Story

Posted on May 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

Love Is A Story:  A New Theory Of Relationships, by Robert J. Sternberg Is this really a new theory?  Let us be clear that this book is a compelling look at the narrative elements of relationships (including but not limited … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Our Labeled Children

Posted on May 28, 2019 by nathanalbright

Our Labeled Children:  What Every Parent And Teacher Needs To Know About Learning Disabilities, by Robert J. Sternberg and Elena L. Grigorenko As someone who read one of the author’s thoughts on creativity I thought it would be worthwhile to … Continue reading →

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Creativity And Imagination In Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Little Princess: Part Two

Posted on May 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

It is now worthwhile to turn out attention to the immense creativity of Sara Crewe shown in A Little Princess, creativity that begins when she still has a great deal of money, and that continues when she is impoverished and … Continue reading →

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Creativity And Imagination In Frances Hodgson Burnett’s A Little Princess: Part One

Posted on May 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

I first read A Little Princess when I was in the sixth grade and one of the aspects of the books that struck me as very worthwhile was the way in which creativity and imagination played such an important role … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Selected Canterbury Tales

Posted on May 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Selected Canterbury Tales, by Geoffrey Chaucer, a new verse translation by Sheila Fisher This particular book is an example of the hazards of making a selected translation.  This is by no means a short book (although the fact that … Continue reading →

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Book Review: The Origins Of Tolkien’s Middle-earth For Dummies

Posted on May 27, 2019 by nathanalbright

The Origins Of Tolkien’s Middle-earth For Dummies, by Greg Harvey As someone who has read a few books in this particular series [1], and other series like it, I often ponder whether such a book like this is necessary.  I … Continue reading →

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