Monthly Archives: August 2011

Why this book:  It was selected by my reading group.  Also, I bought a copy while an undergraduate, planning to read it and never did. The copy I read is that copy, paperback, with a price $1.65 on the cover. … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my reading group.  I had read it as an undergraduate and it made a strong and positive impression on me. I remember it more than most books I’ve ever read. My Impressions: The book is … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I had already read it twice before, but it was selected by my reading group and I was very willing to read it again. This time I read  (I believe for the first time) an unabridged version … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I spent a whole semester in seminar studying this book at the Naval Academy and was stunned to learn so much about the ethics of my profession at the end of my career.  I wanted to provide … Continue reading →

Why this book:  I had read a number of reviews of this book,  and thought it would be good to learn more about the war in Afghanistan from a respected journalist on the ground there.  I also agreed to read … Continue reading →

Why this book:  Selected by my reading group.  I vaguely remember reading it in high school.  It is so often referred to I thought it would be a good book to read again. My Impressions:  This is not the same book … Continue reading →