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Slow reader. Picky reader. Categories include: History of Religions, Spirituality, Fantasy and Science Fiction, Historical Fiction. For example, Neil Gaiman, but not Terry Pratchett (I do love Good Omens); have never read Lord of the Rings all the way through; Lovecraft, but not Stephen King. Other authors I tend to enjoy: Neil Stephenson, Jeanette Winterson, Richard Powers, and I'm running out of time this evening, so come back later ;-)
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EclecticWanderer reviewed Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
EclecticWanderer rated The New Jim Crow: 5 stars
The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander, Michelle Alexander
As the United States celebrates the nation's "triumph over race" with the election of Barack Obama, the majority of young …
EclecticWanderer reviewed Polishing the mirror by Ram Dass
Review of 'Polishing the mirror' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Ram Das is a luminary, a guru, if you will, and so an important figure in bringing Eastern Wisdom to western minds. His book, Be Here Now, back in the day, laid the groundwork for many other books and seekers. This book weaves autobiography with nuggets of spiritual wisdom. For me, the best parts of the book dealt with being present with someone who is dying, and with one's own aging. The last chapter of the book, and also scattered through the text, contains spiritual practices, many of which will seem familiar or basic to those who are already on a path. I'd recommend this book for people new to spiritual teaching, those who want another view (review) of Ram Das's life, and those who are facing mid-life or end-of-life issues.
EclecticWanderer rated Conversions: 3 stars
EclecticWanderer rated Logos: A Novel of Christianity's Origin: 3 stars
EclecticWanderer rated The familiar: 4 stars
The familiar by Mark Z. Danielewski
From the universally acclaimed, genre-busting author of House of Leaves comes a new book as dazzling as it is riveting …
EclecticWanderer rated Trigger Warning: 4 stars
EclecticWanderer rated Wild Life: 5 stars
Review of 'Snow Crash (SFBC 50th Anniversary Collection)' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
Enjoyed the history lesson of the formation of the Abrahamic faiths and the comparison of religion to viruses. Y.T. even included a Golden Rule reminder, if I recall it correctly. All in all, a good cyber-punk ride with socio-political commentary that still feels relevant today.
EclecticWanderer rated The Curse of Cain: 4 stars
EclecticWanderer rated Cosmosophi: 4 stars
EclecticWanderer rated A new New Testament: 4 stars
A new New Testament by Hal Taussig
Over the past century, numerous lost scriptures have been discovered, authenticated, translated, debated, celebrated. Many of these documents were as …
EclecticWanderer rated Good Poems for Hard Times: 4 stars
Good Poems for Hard Times by Garrison Keillor
From the beloved creator of A Prairie Home Companion, a timely, thoughtful collection of poems that provide solace and wisdomWhen …