Category Archives: Books
Jonathan Franzen’s “Freedom” is the newest Great American Novel
Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom is a splendid literary work. It’s one of the rare novels that not only offers critical insight into the human condition but also makes the reader want to become a better person. I’ve been a Franzen fan … Continue reading
Lonesome Dove enthralls as both an epic Western novel and beautiful film
Last week, I finished reading Larry McMurtry’s Lonesome Dove, and I was engrossed by this fascinating, epic Western adventure. I know that millions of Americans have already experienced the greatness of the novel, but I recommend it to anyone who … Continue reading
Clint Eastwood beautifully directs subtle masterpeice, Herafter
After both Chris and I read Many Minds, Many Masters, a book loosely about reincarnation, the topic of spirituality was in our thoughts. With Clint Eastwood’s Hereafter just opening, we decided that the fates had aligned, and we were destined … Continue reading
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The Devil’s Highway
In Luis Alberto Urrea’s national bestseller, The Devil’s Highway, he tells the true account of the attempt of 24 immigrants to cross the deserts between Arizona and Mexico in hope of a better life. Some are crossing with dreams of … Continue reading
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