Category Archives: 2010 Selections

The Meaning of the Universe: Musings Inspired by Potter’s “You Are Here”

Posted on December 26, 2010 by

Christopher Potter You Are Here: A Portable History of the Universe Harper, 2009 The title of this book, You Are Here, is derived from a common childhood activity of trying to write out one’s complete address: Planet Earth, The Solar … Continue reading →

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Christopher Potter, You Are Here: A Portable History of the Universe, Harper, 2009.

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During our December, 2010 meeting we will be discussing the following book selected by Ron Boothe: Christopher Potter, You Are Here: A Portable History of the Universe,  Harper, 2009.

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Robert Parry, Lost History: Contras, Cocaine, The Press & Project Truth, 1999.

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At our November meeting we discussed the following book selected by Stirling Smith: Robert Parry, Lost History: Contras, Cocaine, the Press & Project Truth, The Media Consortium, Arlington Virginia, 1999.

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October 2010 Selection: The Anthologist

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At our October 7 meeting we discussed the following book selected by Ron Powers: Nicholson Baker, The Anthologist, Simon & Schuster, 2010. Ron provides the following information about his selection: My choice for our book club read is “The Anthologist,” … Continue reading →

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June 2010 Selection: Confederates In the Attic

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At our June 2010 meeting, we will be discussing the following book selected by Jim Almy: Tony Horwitz, Confederates in the Attic, Vintage (paperback addition), 1999. Here is a summary provided by Jim: Why has little changed in those parts … Continue reading →

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“The Away Place”

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On Tuesday, April 20th, 7:00pm, Mandolin Cafe, 3923 S. 12th St., Tacoma, proudly presents “The Away Place” author Ruth Tiger. The local author will be accompanied by an autistic syndrome young man, while sharing personal experiences and her book, as … Continue reading →

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LEARNING ABOUT DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION – The Away Place by Ruth Tiger

Posted on February 26, 2010 by

LEARNING ABOUT DEINSTITUTIONALIZATION – The Away Place by Ruth Tiger I just wanted to give my perspective on deinstitutionalization. In the mid-80s, about a decade later than time The Away Place was describing, I volunteered in a homeless shelter in … Continue reading →

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May 2010 Selection: The Sunflower

Posted on February 25, 2010 by

During our May 5, 2010 meeting we will discuss the following book selected by Burk: The Sunflower – On the Possiblities and Limits of Forgiveness by Simon Wiesenthal – Revised and Expanded Edition published by Schocken Books. Burk provides the … Continue reading →

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April 2010 Selection: Crime and Punishment

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At our April 7, 2010 meeting, we will discuss the following book suggested by Neil Bergeson: Crime and Punishment: a novel in six parts with epilogue / by Fyodor Dostoevsky ; translated and annotated by Richard Pevear and Larissa Volokhonsky … Continue reading →

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Broom of the System

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The Broom of the System by David Foster Wallace, published by Penguin Books, 1987.  (Book Choice for January, 2010)  Preface: David Foster Wallace committed suicide in September 2008, at age 46.  With great sadness I think of his passing now … Continue reading →

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