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Intrigued

Revisado: 01-15-25

Breath of view and humility to accept that there are so many unknowns as we ponder the unraveling of spiritual flow within nature.

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Emphasis on the viewpoint of ordinary people

Revisado: 05-28-24

Letters from ordinary people interwoven with the historical narrative. They present a balance between leadership and humble people as both evaluate the meaning of so much suffering.

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Preaching to the choir

Revisado: 06-21-22

The author puts down every believer in God. He seems to assume that no scientist worthy of the name could ever be both a true scientist and a person of faith in a higher power.

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a modest look at what Facebook can repair

Revisado: 01-19-21

In the wake of the capital insurrection, this book needs to be part of the conversation concerning the contributing factors which fuel extremism in the world. The author explains why Facebook plays an outsized role in building bridges among like minded family members and burning bridges among different groups. Individual users of Facebook might have the notion that it truly brings people together. That may well be their experience... but this is why Antisocial Media is important to read or listen to. If you live in a benevolent bubble towards Facebook, be prepared to have your bubble broken.

The only criticism I have of the book is the lack of extremist examples from the left. You could be led by the book into assuming that only fringe groups on the violent right are misusing Facebook. I don't believe this is a good way to build alliances to counter the overwhelming power of Facebook. There is ample proof of misinformation and disinformation on the right. Isn't it naive and a simplistic reduction to state the danger only in terms of the alt-right? 70 million people voted for President Trump. They were not dunces whom he could lead blindly by his charism. Many of those millions voted for him because they saw violence on the left of the spectrum. This group has a negative story about Facebook that also needs to be told or better yet: included in the thoughtful work here presented.

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long on stories

Revisado: 09-07-19

This book brings mosquitos to the front of historical considerations. He gives ample evidence to support this argument. I wish he would have spent more time on the adaptive evolution of people in Africa who had to live with yellow fever and malaria for thousands of years. After a while the stories seem to repeat themselves with themes of war, loss of life, more war and more loss of life. But after a number of those stories one begins to experience a deeper respect for the mosquito born illnesses which we never quite rid ourselves of.

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dualism against dualism

Revisado: 03-30-19

Its a challenge to criticize one's own tradition without falling into the dualism which the author condemns. Throughout the book one does not find the word "symmetry". Instead, one finds an admiration bias in favor of Buddhist spirituality. The title does not reflect the content. That being said, Rohr finds ways to provoke Christians into wondering about the beauty of a tradition which has placed too much emphasis upon correct words rather than other multifaceted approaches to the Mystery of God.

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Funny science

Revisado: 01-24-19

The author and reader conspire to offer us laughable episodes together with heart stopping stories of struggle, error and breakthrough. My favorite chapter concerns trauma... she begins with the story of a tragic bicycle rider and takes us on a journey of extreme effort and humble failure.

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super reader

Revisado: 09-14-18

comprehensive and yet moving along with a constant search for causes and connections. the author cautions us to avoid a fuzzy, imprecise summary of harrowing events and decisions.

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holy numbers

Revisado: 07-18-18

Facts about scientific progress in eliminating disease are presented in their rightful place. The author mostly preaches to the choir, but his emphasis on the numbers of people saved from misery is where the truth of his reasoning shines beyond refutation.

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a voice to keep you engaged

Revisado: 05-02-18

As the author reads his work, he manages to convey his own lively interest in the subject as well as his appreciation for people who contribute to the ongoing dialogue about the good life. He presents Catholic thought without an attitude of superiority or condescension. His examples are quite memorable. I really wish this book was in kindle form as well!!!

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