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Jonathon

Jonathon

I have always loved to read. My interests range from politics and history to science and ecology to world literature and more.

I work as a nurse with cardiac patients, tutor anatomy and physiology, and get out in my canoe as often as I can. When I'm not doing any of that, I love to curl up on the couch or in the bathtub with a good book! more »
  • Seattle, WA, USA
  • member since February 17 2008

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  • Jennah A

    Jennah A says

    Hi Jon.,
    I've just finished reading the Klein's book .A fact-filled depressing book that's a must read for everyone,and it is very readable too. My only 2 complaint are:
    1.connecting Milton Friedmanpersonally(not only his theory and those who're trying to enforce it )to the Iraq war.Well, Friedman was against the war himself ...so there is no point here.
    2.She focused on showing the dark side of political/military machinations required to force a fundamental pure capitalist policies on ppl ,and failed to show that supporters of any economic theory that's dogmatic and unrealistic will abuse power and wealth to force their ideas inoreder for them work.This shock doctrine is not limited to the Chicago School of Economics,it has been used by all believers of other radical dogmas throughout the history .But all in all ,this must be one of the best easy to read book I've ever read .:)

    I have never read anything by Eduardo Galeano's,I've added the book ur reading now to my plan to read shelf .I would like to read more about south American history and politics ,it is one
    area that I'm very poorly informed about.

    My next book will be a light read: "Deer Hunting with Jesus" by Joe Bageant.

    Best regards,and happy reading ~

    Jennah Ali

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Jennah A

    Jennah A says

    Hi Jonathon,
    Thanks for the add ,I,too,went through your shelf and I think I'm adding all ur favorites to my plan to read lol.
    I'm half-way through Naomi Klein's book,I LIKE the book,it's very informative and deep but in the same time I have many reservations ..
    will leave a detailed review once I'm done reading it.
    Happy reading~
    Jennah Ali

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JLW

    JLW says

    I know how you feel ... I just finished my semester and am soo excited to be able to read a book without having to write a paper afterward! Enjoy "The Book of Not" - I think as long as you basically remember where all of the characters were at the end of the first book you should be able to make sense of it.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • frida

    frida says

    hi jon,
    good for you. i am busy too with my projects, wish to talk to you soon.
    good luck

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • blue_orchids

    blue_orchids says

    Yeah, that's too bad that some people are basically arguing over who gets to play the fiddle while Rome burns, so to speak! :) I don't suscribe too much into doctrines and dogmas, I'd prefer to stick more to common sensities...(I think I'll coin that made up word!) I'd like to think we could take the best parts of different systems to make a fantastic one, but that's probably me being a little too idealistic. Ah, it's a shame.
    Yup, I just started this shelfari thing. My friend had the app on her myspace, and I took to it running. I love it, mostly because I never really know what book I want to read next. I always have lists in my mind that fly out the window when I end up in a bookstore, so this gives me a tangilbe reference. I'll probably pillage your shelves, I'm always on the lookout for some great book.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Umm Rayya

    Umm Rayya says

    Sorry, Jonathan, for taking so long to respond. I have just returned from spending a month in the Middle East, mainly in Syria, with brief stops in Jordan and Lebanon.

    Thanks for your kind comments. No, I do not write professionally, though I might prefer it if I could make a living that way. Profession-wise I work in Information Technology, aka computers, which is sometimes interesting and gratifying, but definitely not where my heart is. But it's a living.

    While I was in Jordan and Damascus I met with some people to discuss ways Americans can directly help Iraqi refugees there, and we came up with some ideas that would accommodate those who cannot manage large amounts, but might like to make monthly or even just occasional contributions (of course, large amounts are always welcome, but not necessary). If you are interested, let me know, and I will keep you informed as I work out the logistics.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • frida

    frida says

    hi dear friend
    unfortuately i have no web site, my paintings are mostly
    nude and i can't even have a gallery because of persian religious politics, but if you want, i can send you some of tem by e.mail?
    thanks for your attention to the discusssion on ladan group, i realy appreciate it

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Lucy Westenra

    Lucy Westenra says

    I would like to argue. Let's go. Let's see those proof :p

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • aywhite

    aywhite says

    thank you for your response! I will read it!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Evilyn

    Evilyn says

    Actually I grew up in SLC and moved out young. I thought the book was fantastic, it kinda catches you off guard. I was relocated to Kaysville, UT recently. Definitely different from my beloved Portland!

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JLW

    JLW says

    It is a great book. And she's currently working on a third one.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Rhea C

    Rhea C says

    Thanks for your comment on Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member. I'll put it on my wishlist.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • frida

    frida says

    hi
    you're a socilaist jon? me too. i am a painter, see that paintins i have put on my ladan group, that's my own painting.
    can i have your opinion about it?

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • frida

    frida says

    dear friend,
    i like your shelf. your have some interesting books. that's why i wanted you to add me. and i thank you for your reccomandations. i am studying anthropology and my field is gender politics. thanks for your attention.
    ladan

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • JLW

    JLW says

    Hi. I posted a note on the "Nervous Conditions" discussion but didn't know if you would see it. I just wanted to let you know, in case you haven't found it yet, that Dangarembga does have another book, it came out this past fall. It's called "The Book of Not" and it is a sequal to "Nervous Conditions". You won't find it in the bookstores, though . . . only online.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • qadimun

    qadimun says

    We share many common views. I am not originally Iranian; I'm an American who has been living in Iran for 7 years. I spent the first 21 years of my life in Los Angeles and now visit about once a year.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • Allronix

    Allronix says

    Well, she IS an unabashed Socialist, and the essays were a collection of things she wrote for the local Socialist party and its offshoot, the Freedom Socialist Party (more of a feminist angle). That colors it. However, she has a great wit and sense of snark that pervades it just as much as her politics. Most entertaining are her essays where she had to take on Seattle City Light.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )
  • qadimun

    qadimun says

    I saw that you joined the Israel/Palestine conflict group which I am a member of. I, like you, am an American - but I was interested in your intrest since you do not seem to be Muslim.

    posted 1 year ago. ( send a note )


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