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If you're at all alarmed with what you see, here's a roundup of reviews that touch on fascism, hatred, white supremacy, and antisemitism. We're in the thick of it, yeah? Keep your eyes and ears open. Arm yourself with knowledge, context, and humor. Resist with everything you've got. Hatemonger in Chief I posted my review … Continue reading Antifascist Roundup
Sinclair Lewis blew me away with It Can't Happen Here. He wrote this spookily modern novel almost 100 years ago and not to be dramatic, but oh how I wish it weren't so relevant. Lewis is my kind of author: smart, witty, observant and incisive. He's a legend - the man won a Pulitzer AND … Continue reading It Can’t Happen Here
Two thousand twenty two was such a stellar year of reading that I had a hard time choosing my favorite books. After mulling it over for a few days here are my list(s). What was the best book you read last year? THE BEST OF THE BEST: FICTION, NONFICTION, AND COFFEE-TABLE BOOKS The Unfolding by … Continue reading The best books I read in 2022
And the prize for most provocative title goes to... Dara Horn's collection of essays proves her point, which is that 'Jewish history is exploited to appease the living.' The dead vs. the living. Her first chapter is about Anne Frank, everyone's favorite little dead Jewish girl. So easy to admire because of her intelligence and … Continue reading People Love Dead Jews
I haven’t felt much like reading the past couple days. I’m in shock, trying to process things. Seen at Wednesday’s insurrection / coup / riot (what are you calling it?) Nooses Confederate flags An “Auschwitz Camp” sweatshirt with “Staff” printed on the back White supremacy is real. Systemic racism is real. Antisemitism is real. Should … Continue reading American Folklore
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