Memory, representation, and reconciliation
Viet Thanh Nguyen writes on the creation of just and ethical memories by remembering others as well as our own.
All posts filed under: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
Resilience through the centuries
Phong Nguyen’s new novel is based on a true story of women’s strength in support of culture and country.
The books I read in August 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from August 2022.
Don’t mess with the archivists and librarians
Preservation and access to the records of government is required for an informed population…and democracy.
A right, not a privilege
Carol Anderson’s important work on the lengths those who fear democracy will go to disrupt it.
Declassifying my online newsletters (with an update)
Online newsletters are an excellent way to cut out the “corporate” in the media we consume.
The books I read in July 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from July 2022.
A feast for the eyes in this moveable book
A moveable book brings new appreciation for the art of legendary Japanese artist Hokusai.
Narratives designed to unite rather than divide
We have a role in creating the future That’s the good story.
The consequences of complicity in an “I don’t take responsibility” world
Carlos Lozada looks at books on our conflict and mistrust to consider what it was that got us here.
More to Come... 