Posts filed under: Books

A Children’s Bible – Book Review

A Children’s Bible feels a lot like what you would expect if you got to meet Jack and Piggy’s parents from the Lord of the Flies. William Golding’s classic is a study in innocence lost. A Children’s Bible had no innocence, to begin with.  Don’t... Read More

Devil in the Grove – Book Review

If you are white, under 50 years old and grew up in Florida you should read, Devil in the Grove by Gilbert King. Sure, it won the 2013 Pulitzer for Nonfiction but that’s not why you should read it. You should read it so that... Read More

Into Thin Air – Book Review

On May 10, 1996, I was dreaming about what life would be like after graduating high school in a couple of days. At the same time, on the other side of the world, 19 climbers were fighting for their lives in the bitter cold of... Read More

Running for My Life – Book Review

I have a love/hate relationship with running. I hate running, but I love having run. About a month ago, in a desperate attempt to add some interest to my upcoming run, I came across Lopez Lomong‘s story through the Nike Plus app. I spent the... Read More