Tag: nonfiction
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Hope In the Dark by Rebecca Solnit – A Book Review
It so happened that on the morning of January 13th, I rode in my car and heard Rebecca Solnit on the NPR program entitled On the Media. She read an excerpt from her 2004 book called Hope In the Dark. Her reading, as well as her subsequent interview, convinced me that I had to experience…
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The Caped Crusade by Glen Weldon – A Book Review
Though previously unfamiliar with Glen Weldon, a friend recognized my love of Batman and recommended I read this historical overview of the famed detective. Of course, any item pertaining to Batman generally makes me happy, so I immediately checked The Caped Crusade out from my local library and set to work. Weldon uses a highly…
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The Revenant by Michael Punke – A Book Review
No doubt you’ve heard quite a bit about the movie entitled The Revenant. Knowing it was based upon a book, I decided I’d try to read it before seeing the film. I am very glad I did. The Revenant is a story of revenge, pure and simple. It’s also mostly based upon a true story.…
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A Briefer History of Time by Stephen Hawking
My wife and I watched The Theory of Everything film a few weeks ago, and it inspired me to read something – anything – by Stephen Hawking. It did so because the film helped me realize that we have a living legend among us, one of history’s greatest thinkers still living in our day and…
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Foxcatcher by Mark Schultz – A Book Review
Of course, after seeing the mesmerizing film of the same name, I had to go directly to the source material. I’m happy to report that Mark Schultz’s account of his time with John du Pont is a fascinating read that puts a lot of the movie in the proper context. Let’s be clear, Foxcatcher the…
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Brain Power by (Not) Annie Proulx – A Book Review
I am an Annie Proulx fan. I’ve read the majority of her books, including her nonfiction, and I plan to continue reading anything she releases. When I saw Brain Power, released December of 2014, I assumed it must be some sort of parody project on her part. She’s got a great sense of humor, and…
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Winter Journal by Paul Auster – A Book Review
An eclectic collection of miscellaneous thoughts, Winter Journal is exactly what the title asserts. Always brutally honest, Auster reflects upon his sixty-three years thus far, paying special attention to the many trials and tribulations his body has withstood throughout its lifetime, the myriad places he has called home, those he has loved over the years,…
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Supergods by Grant Morrison – A Book Review
I have to be honest – I’ve always found Grant Morrison to be fantastic at creating concepts, but his actual writing in comic books always left a bit to be desired. I fully acknowledge that this may have been more to a lack of available space or a miscommunication with artists than actual ability, yet…
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No Fear In My Classroom by Frank C. Wootan – A Book Review
By and large, No Fear In My Classroom offers one man’s opinion on how to deal with fear in the classroom and fearful aspects of being an educator. While many of his points are possible, most of them are unlikely to occur and could needlessly frighten you. As he says, though, it’s always good to…
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