I have recently finished reading two eye-opening books. The first, “Ransom of the Jews,” by Radu Ioinad, was a gift from Vermilion Dreams – thanks! This fascinating books traces the phenomenon of the movement of Romania’s Jews, post-War, to Israel. Although Romania was guilty of the extermination of over a quarter million Jews during the [...]
I have just finished reading, Class: A guide through the American status system. Although the book is dated (1983,) it remains relevant. Author Paul Fussell looks at what separates Americans in regards to class. Not only is this book right on, but it is also hilarious, often times laugh out loud. Fussell separates classes into [...]
I just finished reading a good book called Behind the Gates: Life, Security, and the Pursuit of Happiness in Fortress America by Setha Low, an anthropology and environmental psychology professor at CUNY. My interest with new forms of housing patterns began when I read Mike Davis’ City of Quartz a few years ago while I [...]
Double Book Review
I have recently finished reading two eye-opening books. The first, “Ransom of the Jews,” by Radu Ioinad, was a gift from Vermilion Dreams – thanks! This fascinating books traces the phenomenon of the movement of Romania’s Jews, post-War, to Israel. Although Romania was guilty of the extermination of over a quarter million Jews during the [...]