2021 is almost here. The new year promises to be one of change, but here at Primmlife, I'll be up to my same old, same old. I have plenty of fantastic books to review for the coming year. The list leans heavily toward science fiction and fantasy, but politics and history make the list as … Continue reading 2021 Review Preview
Highly Recommended
Review: Domesticating Dragons
Domesticating Dragons is a fun ride through the science of bringing dragons to life, not as monsters but as pets. This book is highly recommended to fans of the scientific process, dragons, and genetics.
Review: Ruin and Renewal
Ruin and Renewal by Dr. Paul Betts delivered a fascinating history of Cold War Europe as it sought to rebuild and defend its civilization. Ruin and Renewal is a must have for anyone interested in European or Cold War history. Highly recommended.
Review: An Event, Perhaps
Peter Salmon's An Event, Perhaps is a gateway book that will surely lead people to the dangers of deconstruction and post-modernism. This excellent biography is a wonderful introduction to a titan of French philosophy. Highly Recommended.
Review: The Folly and The Glory
The Folly and the Glory by Tim Weiner documents the political warfare between the U.S. and Russia from the start of the Cold War to today. This book documents how the U.S. failed to take Russia's electronic warfare tactics seriously and has put American democracy at risk. Highly Recommended.
Review: The Seventh Perfection
As a reader, there's no better feeling than finding the right book at the right time. It's as if the world has aligned to let us experience a sublime moment that sadly is all too fleeting. Daniel Polansky's The Seventh Perfection found me at the right time. In short, I loved this book. TL;DR Daniel … Continue reading Review: The Seventh Perfection
Review: How to Argue with a Racist
How to Argue with a Racist by Adam Rutherford debunks common errors associated with genetics and race. This book is a welcome addition to my own anti-racism toolbox. Highly Recommended.
Review: The People, No
Thomas Frank's The People, No should be required reading for VP Joe Biden's campaign and anyone wanting to know how the Democratic party abdicated the working class. Highly recommended!
Anti-Racism Reading List
The killing of George Floyd has started many necessary conversations. To supplement those conversations, let me offer some reading suggestions. Here is my personal anti-racism reading list. How to Be Antiracist by Dr. Ibram X. Kendi “Antiracism is a transformative concept that reorients and reenergizes the conversation about racism—and, even more fundamentally, points us toward … Continue reading Anti-Racism Reading List
Review: The Deficit Myth
The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton explains a revolutionary finance theory in easy to understand terms. It places the focus of government finances back where it belongs...on helping citizens. Highly Recommended.