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Words That Work by Frank Luntz

I was listening to an audio book [Words That Work] by Frank Luntz. He is known for his political work, but much of his insights are applicable outside the political arena. His main point is summarized in the following sentence; … Continue reading

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William F. Buckley, Jr. – Favorite Lines

One of my favorite William F. Buckley, Jr. lines from ‘Who’s On First’ – chapter 6: What Frenchman is in a position to reproach anybody, anywhere, on the subject of diplomacy? Here they were [1957], stuck on Algeria — after … Continue reading

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The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway

The Sun Also Rises was written in 1926. It was Hemingway’s 3rd book and his first novel. http://www.bookrags.com/notes/sar/OBJ.htm As a rule, I would think reading is preferable to listening to a book. But this audiobook, read by William Hurt, challenges … Continue reading

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Sorry, But Your Soul Just Died by Tom Wolfe

Sorry, But Your Soul Just Died / Tom Wolfe / Forbes 1996 From neuroscience to Nietzsche. A sobering look at how man may perceive himself in the future, particularly as ideas about genetic predeterminism takes the place of dying Darwinism. … Continue reading

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Richard Price

Lush Life: … he touched her arm, the girl looking down like he had just licked it.

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