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Consuming "Death and the Maiden"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:58:17 GMT

Death and the Maiden

by Roman Polanski

Consuming "POV: The Judge and the General"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 16:56:55 GMT

POV: The Judge and the General

by Elizabeth Farnsworth;Patricio Lanfranco

Consuming "The Guantanamo Files: The Stories of the 759 Detainees in America's Ille"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Sat, 30 May 2009 00:21:02 GMT

The Guantanamo Files: The Stories of the 759 Detainees in America's Ille

by Andy Worthington

Consuming "Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South (Caravan Book)"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:55:18 GMT

Sweet Tea: Black Gay Men of the South (Caravan Book)

by E. Patrick Johnson

A review of "Skipping Towards Armageddon: The Politics and Propaganda of the Left Behind Novels and the LaHaye Empire"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Fri, 08 Sep 2006 14:30:46 GMT

Skipping Towards Armageddon: The Politics and Propaganda of the Left Behind Novels and the LaHaye Empire

by Michael Standaert

If you’ve ever wanted to know just what the “Left Behind” series was all about, and what makes the people who read it tick, but don’t want to buy and read the series yourself, this book is worth a look. The author weaves themes and excerpts from the novel into a narrative about LaHaye and the movement he’s helped build. Plus, the summraries of the novels at the back of the book is another way to get some insight without having to read the whole series.

My only complaint was that there were a few too many typos in the copy I read. The publisher could have done more with copyediting.

A story about "Me Talk Pretty One Day"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Thu, 23 Jun 2005 00:42:02 GMT

Me Talk Pretty One Day

by David Sedaris

This was funny, but I like “Dress Your Family in Coduroy and Demin” better than this one.

A story about "Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers"

nobody@allconsuming.net (TerranceDC) — Wed, 25 May 2005 02:37:11 GMT

Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

by Mary Roach

Mary Roach is a bit of loon. She’s also a talented writer. It takes a certain amount of talent produce prose, on the subject of dead and decaying human flesh, that is well written enough to not only keep the reader turning pages but also wanting more at the end. (Her description of the process of human decay is at once memorable and entertaining.) It also takes a certain kind of reader to buy and read a book about the adventures of human cadavers. I’m not sure what kind of reader that is, but I’m now sure I’m one of them. For those curious about somewhat strange and morbid topics, and who also appreciate witty, intelligent writing, Mary Roach’s book is definitely the ticket. You’ll laugh, you’ll learn a few things, and you may even end up a bit smarter for having read it. And you’ll have some great new cocktail conversation…for people you want to frighten away.