by Rupe | May 25, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
Author: Thomas L. Friedman
Date: 05-May-2005
When scholars write the history of the world 20 years from now, and they come to the chapter “Y2K to March 2004”, what will they say was the most crucial development? The attacks on the World Trade Center on 9/11 and the Iraq war? Or the convergence of technology and events that allowed India, China, and so many other countries to become part of the global supply chain for services and manufacturing, creating an explosion of wealth in the middle classes of the world’s two biggest nations, giving them a huge new stake in the success of globalization? And with this “flattening” of the globe, which requires us to run faster in order to stay in place, has the world gotten too small and too fast for human beings and their political systems to adjust in a stable manner?
In this brilliant new work, the award-winning New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman demystifies the brave new world, allowing listeners to make sense of the often bewildering global scene unfolding before their eyes. With his inimitable ability to translate complex foreign policy and economic issues, Friedman explains how the flattening of the world happened at the dawn of the 21st century; what it means to countries, companies, communities, and individuals; and how governments and societies can, and must, adapt. The World Is Flat is the timely and essential update on globalization, its successes and discontents, powerfully illuminated by one of our most respected journalists.
My Thoughts: Took me a while to get through this book. A really great read – comes well recommended.
by Rupe | Mar 29, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
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Once again Michael Crichton gives us his trademark combination of page-turning suspense, cutting-edge technology, and extraordinary research. State of Fear is a superb blend of edge-of-your-seat suspense and thought provoking commentary on how information is manipulated in the modern world. From the streets of Paris, to the glaciers of Antarctica, to the exotic and dangerous Solomon Islands, State of Fear takes the reader on a rollercoaster thrill ride, all the while keeping the brain in high gear.
My Thoughts: Great read. Recommend this book be taken on a long trip. Also a good book to curl up to on a long winter’s night.
by Rupe | Feb 25, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
Author: Armand Nicholi, Jr
Date: 22 Feb- 2005
Renowned psychiatrist and educator Armand Nicholi presents a fascinating comparison of the beliefs of Sigmund Freud and C.S. Lewis. For all the variety of specific religious beliefs, there are fundamentally only two kinds of people: believers and nonbelievers.
In the 20th century, no spokesman was more prominent for nonbelief than Sigmund Freud, and nobody argued for belief more successfully than C.S. Lewis. From pain and suffering to love and sex, from God to morality, Lewis and Freud carefully argued opposing positions and even considered the chief objections to their positions. Based on years of studying both men, including wide access to Freud’s letters and teaching a popular course at Harvard comparing the two, this debate on the greatest of subjects strikes at the deepest chords in our souls.
My Thoughts: Probably one of the best books I have had the pleasure of reading. I would highly recommend a read for those who grapple with the idea of God.
by Rupe | Feb 22, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
Author: W.E.B. Dubois
Date: 22-Feb-2005
W.E.B. Du Bois said, on the launch of his groundbreaking 1903 treatise, The Souls of Black Folk, “for the problem of the twentieth century is the problem of the color-line”, a prescient statement. Setting out to show to the reader “the strange meaning of being black here in the dawning of the twentieth century,” Du Bois explains the meaning of the emancipation, and its effect, and his views on the roles of the leaders of his race.
My Thoughts:Required reading for any Afro-American scholar. I simply could not put this book down. Well recommended.
by Rupe | Feb 22, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
Author: David and Tom Gardner
Date: 22-Feb-02
Taking control of your personal finances is the first – and most important – step toward successful investing and a secure future. The Motley Fool You Have More Than You Think, now fully updated and expanded, provides guidance for anyone trying to balance lifestyle aspirations and financial realities. The latest edition of this Motley Fool best seller covers topics such as:
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Using the Internet to learn about all things financial – from buying a home to getting the best deal on a car
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My Thoughts: Very interesting read. Lots of insights and suggestions to keep on the right financial track.
by Rupe | Jan 16, 2005 | Not So Recent Reads
Author: David and Tom Gardner
Date: 16-Jan-05
From the Wall Street investment banker to the single working mom, from the Silicon Valley venture capitalist to the Main Street small business owner, from the baby boomer fast approaching retirement to the unemployed 20-something software engineer, everyone wants to know the same thing: What should I do with my money now?
In their trademark amusing style, David and Tom Gardner answer this critical question and recommend steps listeners can take to survive economic uncertainty, secure their personal finances, and fortify their portfolios. The Gardners offer a snapshot view of the business and money world in early 2002. They take us through the rise and fall of the American markets and economy, offer lessons to act upon now, and provide a look ahead to the future with some timely and perhaps more timeless thoughts on the right perspective to take as an investor and businessperson.
No matter what life stage you are in or your level of investing expertise, The Motley Fool’s What to Do With Your Money Now has important investment advice for you.
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