History, myths, and victory in Europe
Myths about who “won” WWII come into play in current events, from Brexit to Ukraine.
All posts filed under: Weekly Reader
An occasional series of posts with links and short descriptions to books and articles of interest.
The books I read in April 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from April 2022.
Working our way through the darkness
Anne Applebaum on how authoritarians are willing to destroy their countries to maintain power.
The power of stories
Stories can be important keys to help us ask the right questions.
The books I read in March 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from March 2022.
Eric Boehlert, R.I.P.
I will miss Eric Boehlert’s fearless media commentary and quirky musical sensibilities.
The hidden life of trees
Peter Wohlleben’s love of the forest is clear in the stories he tells of life, death, and regeneration.
Arrogance cloaked as humility
Conservatives hide their true agenda in an attempt to foist highly unpopular beliefs on Americans.
Inequality and baseball
Robyn Ryle on baseball: “The players want baseball to be good. The owners just want to make money.”
The books I read in February 2022
Each month I have a goal of reading five books. Here’s my list from February 2022.
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