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Enlightening Biography

Revisado: 04-09-25

This is an enlightening and critical biography of John XXIII, providing a sketch of relevant papal history, a fetching portrait of John, the challenges of his momentous life, and his significant mark in history. The narration was perfectly suited. I wouldn't have minded if there was more about service in France as the papal nuncio after WWII, but there was enough to be intriguing.

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Exciting experiment

Revisado: 03-21-24

in writing in first person voices, a selection of the some more well know pre-civil war historic figures the narrative portrays engagingly the conflicting concerns, aspirations, feelings and points of view characterizing the divisions between north and south, anti & pro slavery, of this time. This experiment in voices succeeded for me. The reviews that I have read thus far for "The Approaching Fury" have been glowing, I cannot but agree. This would make a great book for all kinds of interested students. The readers were convincing and varied, making listening to this book enthralling. Must say that this experiment in history presentation was exciting, and I feel fortunate to have experienced it.

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Brilliant reading of an outstanding memoir

Revisado: 03-15-24

I read World of Yesterday and recalled it as a revealing portrait of a literary man’s world. What stood out is the difficulty, isolation and surprises involved in going against the raging stream, by opposing war. Opposition despite its intoxicating lure, the persuasive propaganda that depicts its logic as unassailable, and portrays the enemy as pure evil.

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History of Jewish Dissent

Revisado: 03-12-24

Learned much about how open minded explorations toward Israel/Palestinian understanding relations was thwarted by Jewish community leaders who believed they were doing their bit by limiting discourse. It is a chapter that remains open.

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Erudite and animating

Revisado: 03-09-24

This erudite and animating survey was both enlightening and captivating.. I would very much return to this with the published text.

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The meaning of My Lai

Revisado: 02-03-24

The meaning of the the massacre, coverup, exposure and trials after My Lai is a history as important as that of the Holocaust, and perhaps much more relevant to those who want to understand how barbarous cruelty and murder can be perpetrated by those who deceive themselves into believing they are serving their nation and virtue.

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Comprehensive, accessible

Revisado: 02-02-24

This is a comprehensive and accessible US history of the postwar period that ends in watergate years. I have listened to parts several times, learning something each time.

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Weimar culture was shone

Revisado: 01-29-24

I read Weimar culture many years ago. I did not realize how much I missed. This book is rich in insights about a culturally fertile period that emerged after the war and was killed by the depression, unemployment, and other circumstances that were not inevitable. Deservedly a classic.

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Holy Moly! What Unholy Ties Between Religion & Politics

Revisado: 01-26-24

Eye opening. Did not realize the genealogy of many of the positions the evangelical right promotes neither roots in racism nor by what logic support for Trump is so foundational. This book makes it too light. The history of the connections between the proto fascist movements of Eastern Europe and evangelicals was also an unexpected part of this story.

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Holy Moly! What Unholy Ties Between Religion & Politics

Revisado: 01-26-24

Eye opening. Did not realize the genealogy of many of the positions the evangelical right promotes neither roots in racism nor by what logic support for Trump is so foundational. This book makes it too light. The history of the connections between the proto fascist movements of Eastern Europe and evangelicals was also an unexpected part of this story.

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