Over the past several months I have seen a number of interesting polls that paint a bleak picture of this country. I'd like to share a few of them. I'll start with some amazing statistics concerning reading habits. You can find the complete survey here. Total percentage of U.S. families who did not … [Read more...] about The Problem With America
Review of When Breath Becomes Air
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Rating ***** It's not often that I call a book profound, but this book fits the bill. This is the story of a neurosurgeon, in his thirties, who learns that he has terminal cancer. It's a memoir both about saving lives and loss of life. As a … [Read more...] about Review of When Breath Becomes Air
Review of Adnan’s Story
Review of Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial by Rabia Chaudry Rating ***** Like anyone who paid any attention to the news a few years back, I heard about the podcast Serial. The podcast was downloaded over 150,000,000 times. The podcast told the story of a murder, … [Read more...] about Review of Adnan’s Story
Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2016
These are the best films, books, and documentaries that I have read, listened to, and watched in 2016. I haven't been able to review everything on the list. Where I do have a review, you can read the full review by selecting the link. Best Nonfiction Film's of 2016 Sully - Directed by Clint … [Read more...] about Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2016
Review of 23 7
Review of 23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and The Rise of Solitary Confinement by Keramet Reiter Rating ***** Solitary confinement. Isolation. Supermax prisons. No matter what you call it, it’s inhumane to keep someone in total isolation for months, years, and decades with little or no human contact. … [Read more...] about Review of 23 7
Review of Who Killed These Girls?
Review of Who Killed These Girls? by Beverly Lowry Rating ***** How is it that so many supposed professionals can look at a confession that has every indication of being coerced continue with a prosecution? It's unbelievable to me that so many detectives, prosecutors, district attorneys, judges, … [Read more...] about Review of Who Killed These Girls?