OK, so I realize that I am woefully behind in my reviewing. But first, someone voted "other" on the poll, but did not specify in a comment what their favorite movie of all time is, apparently not listed. Curiosity is killing me. So whoever you are, what series is it that you like better than our list? Also, if you haven't seen the latest pictures and videos, look at the post below.
Several months ago for book club we read Washington Goes to War by David Brinkley. I can think of one contemporary adjective that captures my feelings about this book: meh.
It's about how Washington D.C. changed during the course of World War II. There are a number of amusing and/or interesting anecdotes, but that was about the extent of it. I suppose if there was a point or theme, it was that D.C. changed from a sleepy southern town to a critical world center in a matter of a few years.
I think perhaps part of the reason I didn't get too excited about this book is because Brinkley wrote it like (surprise) a journalist. I really expected some kind of a driving message that just didn't seem to be there. He was reporting the facts as he saw them and that was it.
I did, however, gain an appreciation for how much things changed with FDR. I realize he is well beloved in the United States, but I tend to think that a number of the more serious problems the Nation faces today were planted during his administration.
The end.
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Ah, "meh" rears its ugly head! I have to admit, sometimes "meh" is the best way to describe a completely underwhelming situation. Can't say I would be too terribly interested in reading this book, but thanks for the review. I'm currently reading "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell. Have you had a chance to read any of his stuff? Very interesting! Oh, and one of the books we will be reading for my politics class this quarter is "The Nine" about the supreme court. Being a law man yourself, you might be interested...I'll let you know...
I have heard about "Outliers" from one of my co-workers. I'm not sure whether I will take the time for it...at least from the way he described it, the premise seemed a bit untenable to me.
I have also not yet read "The Nine" but have heard good things.
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