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Dan B

Dan B

I like sitting around bonfires with friends. I like quiet moments, I like observing. I find protists absolutely fascinating. I'm a big coffee person. If I could, I would sleep in a hammock all the time. I enjoy organic farming. I also enjoy fishing but never get to do it as much as I'd like. I'm obsessed with gift theory. And public health.
  • Washington, DC, USA
  • member since June 21 2009

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  • anastasia p

    anastasia p says

    yes, yes, and yes. i am answering your question posted to, i'm sure, random readers with this book on their virtual shelf.
    read Murakami's Underground: The Tokyo Gas Attack and the Japanese Psyche. most definitely a fascinating read...then again, i am quite biased in all things Murakami. he is my (mostly) fictional hero.
    ps-i am uber impressed by your eclectic range of books.

    posted 3 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Queen of Sheba

    Queen of Sheba says

    Salam Dan...nice profile.

    You can find below one of the reviews about Yacoubian Building novel:

    "The Yacoubian Building by Alaa Al Aswamy . The book has been a best seller in its native Egypt and throughout the Arabic world since publication in 2002. Set in downtown Cairo at the time of the 1990 Gulf War, it reveals modern Egyptian life through the eyes of a diverse range of characters an aristocratic playboy, a gay newspaper editor, a religious zealot, childhood sweethearts all of whom live in the same apartment building. Cairo hasn't been so vividly - or sexily - evoked since Naguib Mahfouz's Palace Walk. " --The Guardian

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jnm

    jnm says

    I had not heard it called gift theory. In college in the dark ages, I recall it being called the norm of reciprocity. Thanks for the 411. PS I used to work in DC - I loved walking the Capitol Mall.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • chris anthony

    chris anthony says

    the indian novels i like encourage me to return there. I have been every year for last 16 years.
    My favourite 4 are A fine balance, Slumdog, Animal's people and white tiger. My list is on my website http://www.chris-anthony.co.uk/books.html#top

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Will W

    Will W says

    Dan: I got a message that you are asking about McPhee's "Uncommon Carriers," but the usual response link does not work, so I'll answer here. McPhee's writing is among my favorites. If you have not read his work, "Uncommon Carriers" is an excellent place to start. The range of subjects he has approached is phenomenal. Check the reviews on Amazon, or browse at the library or your local bookstore ("Essays" section?). This is non-fiction narrative, but truly a pleasure to read. "Oranges" is a short piece about ... oranges! Who would care? After the last page, my reaction was, "Isn't there more? Is it over?" Give McPhee a try.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • justguessing

    justguessing says

    Thanks for your comments on "The Open". My "to read" stack is voluminous. I need a system for moving some toward the top. I am not daunted by density - I have skimming skills. Does Shelfari have smilies?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • chris anthony

    chris anthony says

    I liked the yacoubian building. I am sure you would like it. I found a high proportion of the characters rather unattractive and it did not make me want to rush off to Egypt [by contrast with many Indian Novels for example].
    Are you a farmer, microbiologist, philospher or all three?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • flashflood59

    flashflood59 says

    Yes, read The Yacoubian Building. It is a well-paced narrative with interesting characters and you learn about modern Egypt, warts and all, many warts in fact.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • justguessing

    justguessing says

    You are the first person I have heard from on Shelfari. Seems that a lot of readers come here and don't check in again. Your bookshelf has some interesting leads in the categories of nature and travel - my favorite reading.

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • jnm

    jnm says

    You posted a "Should I Read" request on Island of Dr Moreau - you've got some bio/science books in your shelf, so I say Yes. Um, what is gift theory? Was it postulated by Kris Kringle?

    posted 4 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Michael B

    Michael B says

    According to this site, you've read almost 10 books in the last 3 hours. Wow.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Danielle S

    Danielle S says

    Mwahahaha Ibn Tufayl!!!!

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )
  • Julia Rose R

    Julia Rose R says

    Join the book club that I made Danielle join! DO IT.

    posted 5 months ago. ( send a note )


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