Descriptor July 2011

One summer read I recommend is The Midwife's Confession by Diane Chamberlain A definite read for defining the complexity of close friendships, and even more the complex relationship between mothers and daughters. I only gave it 4 stars because throughout the book it was hard to follow the characters. Each chapter is from a different character's perspective. I had thought it…

Here are a few of the books I'm reading this summer: An Intellectual History of Cannibalism by Catalin Avramescu and Alistair Ian Blyth: I've been waiting to read this for about a year and finally just went out and bought it.  It's not so much about the history of Cannibalism as it is about intellectual history of ideas about cannibalism…

Here are some books I’ve enjoyed this summer:The Art of Non-Conformity by Chris GuillebeauChris Guillebeau’s Art of Non-Conformity email newsletter began several years ago, but his book by the same name was published in 2010. His intention is to teach readers how to “set your own rules, live the life you want, and change the world.” Guillebeau walks readers through…