Adventures With Alex

Tag: democracy

  • BR182) “The Audacity of Hope” Book Review

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    The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama. 5/5 rating. 362 pages. Book #18 of 2021. Read February 20, 2021. This is an absolutely amazing book that shows the eloquence, intellect, and deep compassion of Barack. Written not too long after winning the Illinois Senate seat, this book tells his…

  • BR173) “A People’s History of the United States” Book Review

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    A People’s History of the United States: 1492 – Present by Howard Zinn. 4/5 rating. 688 pages. Book #9 of 2021. Read January 26, 2021. History is written by the victors. This is almost always true. But lucky enough for us, Howard has cleared away the view from these “winners” of history and looked at…