Anna and I constituted the first book club meeting on Friday; we decided that Global Values 101 would provide the best introduction to a book club aimed at global consciousness and local action on the issues of utmost importance to us--democracy, human rights, environmental sustainability, free speech, etc. I will leave a copy of the book in the mailbox on the road house's front porch, so that anyone can come and read it before our next meeting, Friday 1 Aug at 7 pm before Expressions. Join us if you dare to think for yourself.
The other books that have attracted the most interest are: 1. Standing Up to the Madness by Amy and David Goodman and 2. Feminism is for Everyone by bell hooks. An additional suggestion made by Brandon is Bad Samaritans: The Myth of Free Trade and the Secret History of Capitalism by Ha-Joon Chang. I think the book covers much of the same territory as the new Shock Doctrine by Naomi Klein, which I would prefer. But I do believe in democratic decision making, so come make your preferences known!
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