What I've Been Reading Lately
posted Tuesday, 19 June 2007
As my regular readers know, I am an avid reader. Following is a short list of what I've been reading lately and what I'm about to read.
American Fascists: The Christian Right and the War on America
by Chris Hedges
by Chris Hedges
A profile of the Dominionist variety of Christian fundamentalism whose avowed goal is to turn the US into a theocracy. Though the book seemed a bit over the top in some places, it's a book for every American who wishes to preserve the form of government the Founding Fathers established.
Brainless: The Lies and Lunacy of Ann Coulter
by Joe Maguire
by Joe Maguire
As the title suggests, this book is an unflattering portrait of the right-wing pundit. But don't buy this book -- everything in it is available free on the internet. There's no new information here. Worth checking out of the library, however.
Where Have All the Leaders Gone?
by Lee Iacocca
by Lee Iacocca
I picked up this book at the library after reading this review. I just started it yesterday, but from what I've read so far, I recommend it highly. Iacocca's common sense observations about the state of our nation make me wonder why someone like Iacocca isn't running for president. I just might have to go to the bookstore and get my own copy of this one.
Moral Minority: Our Skeptical Founding Fathers
by Brooke Allen
by Brooke Allen
This book debunks the mistaken notion put forth by religious fundamentalists that the Founding Fathers intended America to be a Christian nation. I haven't started this one yet, but from flipping briefly through it, it seems like a promising read.
I'd be interested to hear what my readers have been reading lately.
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Tuesday, 19 June 2007 10:21 pm :: http://watzman.wordpress.com
Currently reading "The Entitled" by Frank Deford.
