Tag Archives: Germany

Book Review: After Nature

Posted on May 21, 2018 by nathanalbright

After Nature, by W.G. Sebald I find it rather serendipitous how I encounter some writers.  As a fond reader of good contemporary poetry [1], I might have encountered his works eventually at random in the library.  However, it so happened … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Schottenfreude

Posted on May 10, 2018 by nathanalbright

Schottenfreude:  German Words For The Human Condition, by Ben Schott This book has a particular audience in mind, namely those who are impressed or intrigued or amused by the ability of the German language to contain thoughtful words based on … Continue reading →

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Der Untergang (After W.G. Sebald)

Posted on May 5, 2018 by nathanalbright

i. “You ask me why I chose exile over death?  That is an easy question to answer.  After all, a live chicken is better than a dead lion.  Germany will be ruined by Hitler, there is no doubt about it.  … Continue reading →

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Book Review: A Lucky Child

Posted on April 4, 2018 by nathanalbright

A Lucky Child:  A Memoir Of Surviving Auschwitz As A Young Boy, by Thomas Buergenthal This book is part of genre of literature that I must admit I am familiar with but seldom enjoy reading, and that is memoirs of … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Like Hidden Fire

Posted on March 12, 2018 by nathanalbright

Like Hidden Fire:  The Plot To Bring Down The British Empire, by Peter Hopkirk Although this is the first time I have read one of the author’s books, I should note that he is a well-regarded historian with expertise in … Continue reading →

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Book Review: When A Nation Forgets God

Posted on November 7, 2017 by nathanalbright

When A Nation Forgets God:  7 Lessons We Must Learn From Nazi Germany, by Erwin W. Lutzer [Note:  This book was provided free of charge by Moody Publishers.  All thoughts and opinions are my own.] This book lives up to … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Ethnic Conflict In World Politics

Posted on November 5, 2017 by nathanalbright

Ethnic Conflict In World Politics, by Barbara Harff and Ted Robert Gurr As someone who has a fairly strong interest in the relationship between ethnic conflicts and geopolitics [1], this is the sort of book I enjoy reading from time … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: The Early Middle Ages: Part Two

Posted on November 4, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  The Early Middle Ages:  Part Two, by Professor Philip Daileader As someone who finds Charlemagne and the Vikings to be subjects of personal interest [1], there was much in this audiobook to appreciate.  What was covered here was … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Luther: Gospel, Law, And Reformation: Part 2

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Course:  Luther:  Gospel, Law, And Reformation:  Part 2, by Professor Phillip Cary As someone who has taken a fair amount of Great Courses [1] before, and who will likely take a great many more in the future given how … Continue reading →

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Audiobook Review: Great Courses: Luther: Gospel, Law, And Reformation: Part 1

Posted on September 6, 2017 by nathanalbright

Great Courses:  Luther:  Gospel, Law, And Reformation:  Part 1, taught by Professor Phillip Cary As someone with a considerable interest in the Protestant Reformation and as someone who wishes to better understand it in light of the approaching 500 year … Continue reading →

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