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Nomadland. How people live well enough when there is no way to live well.
September 6, 2018
Posted by Mary Beth

Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century - by Jessica Bruder

 

To Never Return - “No Great Mischief” by Alistair MacLeod
June 5, 2018
Posted by Mary Beth

I read a remarkable book that I think some of you might like to read, also.

It’s “No Great Mischief” by Alistair MacLeod (1936-2014) and it is considered one of the Canada’s finest novels.  

American Clutter
November 9, 2017
Posted by Mary Beth

I watched an 18-minute video about Americans and their clutter.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3AhSNsBs2Y0 

 (I read about it in the letters section of The Non-Conformist Advocate.   http://thenonconsumeradvocate.com/ )

The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell - a book review
October 18, 2017
Posted by Mary Beth

If you are fascinated by how ideas ripple through human communities – you probably already read Malcom Gladwell. If not, check him out. http://gladwell.com/ He is a fascinating thinker and writer.

Barkskins by Annie Proulx
Barkskins, by Annie Proulx - MB's book review
September 28, 2017
Posted by Mary Beth

It took me more than a month to read Annie Proulx’s 700-page novel Barkskins.

Before I return it to the library I am going to attempt to produce a book report here. Not sure if you need to read this as much as I need to write it. When a person lives five weeks with 700 pages, they really ought to know something about where they were and why they stayed there.

Margaret Fuller - Letting Light In
September 17, 2017
Posted by Mary Beth

Margaret Fuller, A New American Life by Megan Marshall

Finalist for Pulitzer in biography and memoir