Book Reviews

I just finished three different books work investigating depending on your personal interests.

The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy
While not extremely exciting, this reference offer a basic review on historical, scientific, religious, and cultural information. Anyone who has an exam (GRE, FSWI) coming up and needs to review general concepts in the western world; this text answers the need. Using the illustrations, charts, maps and a comprehensive index you can check for the holes in your knowledge base. One suggestion for study use; take each alphabetical entry in the history section and try to create a time line. I found myself clearing the fog on year's old college coursework.

The Kite Runner
If you are trying to get a personal feeling on the events leading up to our current involvement in Afganistan; check out this story. I have a much clearer picture of the life that was, is, and what hopes there are for the future. In addition, while reading this book I was approached on at least 3 dozen occasions by people who found the book to be marvelous.

The Ethos Effect
Okay, okay - it is science fiction. Regardless the ethical questions raised the the arguements used were interesting. I drew parallels between current and past political problems. In addition this reinvigorated my pursuit of understanding the greater ethical questions.

I hope you pick up at least the Kite Runner. Take care and give me suggestions on books you enjoy reading.