Reviews by A Reader | weRead
A collection of book reviews from my reading over the years of living on the Edge, in the farther corners of the world, where the trails are generally less traveled, but where life is certainly more exciting & interesting...which leads to some very interesting reading that keeps me learning.
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: Leaving the World
You posted a review at 2011-04-16 08:08:55 for Leaving the World
Another good read by an author I've grown to like a lot. His novels are very character-driven, with lots of interior-space and psychological tension. Characters are thrown into & through some difficult situations, circumstances, and relationships--and then have to deal with the consequences and fall-out from their choices. Kennedy's writing style is smooth and keeps you turning the pages to find out how the main character--this being another of his first-person woman novels--will deal with everything thrown at them.
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: The Faces Of Jesus: A Life Story
You posted a review at 2011-04-16 08:09:20 for The Faces Of Jesus: A Life Story 



I mostly like Buechner, though he's usually a bit unorthodox at points. But he paints a vivid picture in this short book of the various phases of Jesus' life and the implication and impact He had & still has on our world today. The crucifixion and resurrection part are especially well done.
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: War
You posted a review at 2011-04-21 05:36:40 for War. (Language: English) 



This book takes an in-depth look at one company of airborne infantry soldiers posted to the dangerous & deadly Korengal Valley in the N/E Kunar Province of Afghanistan. Very gritty--very engaging. Junger takes a hard, deep look at many aspects of war and what it means to the men who fight it side-by-side, day-by-day. Some very perceptive insights into what makes a small group of people ready & willing to fight and even die for each other, if need be. It comes from deep within and clearly sets us apart from any other mammal.
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Reviews by A Reader | weRead
Addendum: Watched Junger's "Restrepo" documentary that compliments this book. It was shot by Sebastian Junger & Tim Hetherington (who was recently killed filming in Libya). Very interesting/engaging docu that shows real life in a small platoon living/fighting in one of the most dangerous parts of Afghanistan (near the Pakistan border). You have to see the pictures to grasp the reality of the situation they are in (and the tough terrain/condition)--very, very tough. In fact, so tough that now the US has completely pulled out of the Korengal Valley where this docu was shot.
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: So Brave, Young and Handsome: A Novel
You posted a review at 2010-08-28 10:08:34 for So Brave, Young and Handsome: A Novel |
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: Godly Leadership
You posted a review at 2010-08-25 02:16:45 for Godly Leadership |
Reviews by A Reader 2 | weRead: On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft
You posted a review at 2010-08-25 02:15:08 for On Writing, A Memoir of the Craft |
Reviews by A Reader | weRead: The Radical Reformission: Reaching Out without Selling Out
You posted a review at 2010-08-20 12:43:01 for Christ the Lord: The Road to Cana |
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