Nicholas B. Morris

A Difficult But Important Read

Revisado: 08-28-18

This book is a HARD read--not because it's poorly written (it isn't), but rather because it covers such a difficult, grim topic. I still believe that this should be required reading for anyone who wants to understand American history beyond the sanitized version many of us receive in high school and college. While it's not as in-depth as some other histories of indigenous people, it's a great way to gain a greater, more complex understanding of Native American history and creates a framework for further study.

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Great for novices and students

Revisado: 06-07-18

If you are looking for a course to help you understand Shakespeare, this is a pretty good series of lecture, though the professor goes overboard with the number of "tools" he provides. As someone already familiar with Shakespeare's work, this was more review than revelation, but it's still enjoyable.

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A Fun Book

Revisado: 05-27-18

Like in his other books, David Atkinson writes about absurd situations (like a never-ending series of apocalypses) in ways that are clever, funny, and original. Tiedemann also does a good job of capturing Atkinson's style--I've seen the author perform his own work many times and was worried that his distinct voice might be lost in translation. This is a perfect audiobook for anyone who enjoys quirky sci-fi and a take on post-apocalytic literature that hasn't been done to death.

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Want to hit back at bitter Boomer arguments?

Revisado: 04-10-18

Like any other book that seeks to discuss an entire generation, this book relies on generalization, but Gibney tries harder than most to provide context and counterarguments. At its best, this is a dagger in the heart of Baby Boomer arguments that blame Millennials and other generations for destroying America. Occasionally, the glibness of the author can be a little grating, and some of his recommended solutions could use more scrutiny (there's a bit of grousing on behalf of the super-rich, perhaps not surprising from a venture capitalist-turned-author). Overall, though, this is an important, thoughtful read for anyone concerned about the lasting legacy of the Me-First Boomer generation and how we can try to undo the massive amount of damage they have done to the US and the rest of the world.

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An Insightful Look at North American Regionalism

Revisado: 11-24-17

Woodard gives a good overview of the history of the distinct regions of the North American continent as a way of explaining their respective attitudes and values. Some of the complaints about his generalizations could be applied to any similar book, and are often made out of defensiveness at Woodard's largely accurate analysis. This is an interesting and important read for anyone looking for a more nuanced understanding of the cultural forces that have created our contemporary political situation.

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Excellent Overview of a Challenging Topic

Revisado: 11-17-17

An excellent course to gain a framework to discuss concert/"classical" music. The lecturer is also a fun guy. I definitely recommend this to anyone wanting an entry point to the intimidating world of Western musical culture.

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Pretty good biography

Revisado: 08-28-17

A pretty good biography, but some of Greenblatt's speculation is just ridiculous. Most of it is interesting, and the book is even occasionally compelling.

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Too Many Trees, Not Enough Forest

Revisado: 08-07-17

This is, indeed, the exhaustive history of the Crusades. It's also the exhaustING history. Asbridge provides almost too many details at times, and it gets difficult to remain interested in some of the lesser known historical figures. The narrator doesn't help. He's not bad, and gives a perfectly clear reading, but it's also bland and dry, even for such an academic book. This also doesn't provide as much of the Islamic perspective as I'd like (and none at all until after the first Crusade). A fascinating read, and worth it for students of the Medieval world, but not exactly a gripping read.

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An Important and Compelling Book

Revisado: 03-12-17

This is an in-depth study of class in American history that is also imminently readable. Isenberg is a fantastic writer and scholar who provides excellent context for anyone trying to understand American culture and political behavior.

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A Brilliant Masterpiece

Revisado: 12-08-16

A fantastic book, and Joe Morton is a phenomenal narrator. I recommend this to everyone.

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