what are you reading?

[Bongolation]

Looks like the kind of book I wouldn't read in a thousand years, but it's by Rushkoff, so I did. He's not always right, but when he's right, he's really right in ways that nobody else seems to be. He truly got the music industry knocked in his previous stuff.

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Incredibly ghastly story -- 600,000 Italians killed fighting the same tiny battle over twelve (12) times under unspeakable conditions.

and

Quality historical mysteries by Jonathan Rabb which take place in Weimar Germany.

 

[BobWestbrook]

Islam and the Jews, by Mark A. Gabriel, PH.D.

 

[refbassist]

currently i'm reading this

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[Adam Barkley]

Into Thin Air - Jon Krakauer

 

[bassteban]

The Ultimate Guide to Cunnilingus by Violet Blue

 

[anyonefortennis]

Reading Andre Agassi's 'Open'.

 

[bassteban]

Fighting the Flying Circus, by Eddie Rickenbacker

 

[Dreagen]

 

[caligula]

"The Ruthless Romans" from the Horrible Histories series.
....quite funny.

more serious:
The Fall of the Roman Empire by Peter Heather
Krieg ohne Fronten by Bernd Greiner
Four Hours in My Lai by Michael Bilton & Kevin Sim

Bedtime reading is The Fall of the House of Usher by E.A. Poe

 

[Holy War]

Just started this:

My previous CO had a lot of issues with what occured during this operation. He claimed that there were a lot of improper procedures, failures to follow SOPs, poor situational awarness etc etc that occured throughout, but I thought Id give the book a go anyways. I got a few buddies in my sister service who are SEALs and they suggested it to me, so I thought Id give it ago.

For those of you who dont know, its about the largest failed combat operation in SEAL history. The author is the lone survivor of his team from Operation Redwing, and was awarded the Navy Cross (2nd highest medal awared next to the Medal of Honor) for his actions.

 

[DudeistMonk]

A Peoples History of the US - Zinn

I am America(And So Can You!) - Colbert

Just Finished:

Ring World
God Hates Us All
1984
Mass Effect: Revelation
I'm a Stranger Here Myself

...I kindle Text to Speech stuff at work, so I sometimes get 2 books done in a week.

 

[Holy War]

I am America(And So Can You!) - Colbert

I expect a full review

been wanting to read that too

 

[bassteban]

Just picked up After the Reich- a history of the brutal American occupation of post-WW-II Germany. After finishing the preface and only getting a couple of pages into it, I'm reminded of how hard it is to look at the reality of war & it's aftermath.

 

[Holy War]

Just picked up After the Reich- a history of the brutal American occupation of post-WW-II Germany. After finishing the preface and only getting a couple of pages into it, I'm reminded of how hard it is to look at the reality of war & it's aftermath.

brutal occupation huh, compaired to what, East Germany?

Does the book talk at all about the Marshall Plan or other various efforts and institutions set in place to rebuild Germany/Europe Post WWII?

 

[bassteban]

brutal occupation huh, compaired to what, East Germany?

Does the book talk at all about the Marshall Plan or other various efforts and institutions set in place to rebuild Germany/Europe Post WWII?

It was all pretty ugly in that part of the world at that time, for a multitude of reasons. While I understand my post could indicate a one-sidedness on the author's part, from what I've read that is not the case- I for one am not laying more or less blame anywhere, just trying to understand some of the history that continues to affect the world today. I have read very little of it, however- I will get back to you on the rest of the question(I'll PM so as to avoid any public political content)- I believe it does go into some of that.

 

[Holy War]

It was all pretty ugly in that part of the world at that time, for a multitude of reasons. While I understand my post could indicate a one-sidedness on the author's part, from what I've read that is not the case- I for one am not laying more or less blame anywhere, just trying to understand some of the history that continues to affect the world today. I have read very little of it, however- I will get back to you on the rest of the question(I'll PM so as to avoid any public political content)- I believe it does go into some of that.

Please do, Im interested. I went to The Virginia Military Institute (same college as Gen. Marshall), and know a lot about the man, his plan, nobel peace prize, etc. Im curious to see what this author has to say about the topic based on his research/interviews/investigations/etc.

Thanks!

 

[BobWestbrook]

My own book which I wrote four years ago, "I Will Remember The Land, by Bob Westbrook, now available on Kindle. It is a Biblical examination of the Middle East conflict.

 

[bassteban]

My own book which I wrote four years ago, "I Will Remember The Land, by Bob Westbrook, now available on Kindle. It is a Biblical examination of the Middle East conflict.

Now that is fascinating- as stated above, I'm always interested in how past history affects our current situation. Might have to pick that one up- I also like to help a TBer out.

 

[DudeistMonk]

I expect a full review

been wanting to read that too

I'm about half way through, its basically an episode of the show in another format there are even little italicized breakouts like during his "Word" segment. Worth reading, but its hard to read in audio because its very paragraph break dependent to comprehend and there are a lot of silly charts and stuff to look at, so I'm saving the rest for later and I switched over to Zinn which is more work friendly.

It's Man Without a Country written in Colbert's inverse/mocking manner.

If you haven't read it yet America the book (John Stewart's mock textbook) had me in stitches, you could pass a history course with it, laughing your way to a solid B.

 

[jwbassman]

Just started this one:

Lisey's Story

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