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What Chicks Are Reading
November 2000 | Chicks' Reading
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The Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer Bradley. This book
is a masterpiece in fiction. It is the story of Camelot and the
Knights of the Round Table told from the women's point of view.
Despite its length, it is an absolute page-turner. A wonderful
escape to another place and time and simply put, I'd say it's a must
read for any woman. Of course, Hollywood agrees and there will be a
movie coming out, but make sure you read the book, two hours on the
screen will not do it justice!
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One of the books that got us started on
the road to understanding Wall Street was The Motley Fool Investment Workbook by Tom & David
Gardner. I recommend this book to any investment club starting out.
It's a great tool for any club to use for understanding your
finances, the market and choosing an investment philosophy. It
explains things very simply and it's also a workbook. Yeah, silly,
it's in the title -- a workbook -- so yes, you actually do some real
math stuff, take some pop quizzes and figure out how much you can
invest. All of this helps you understand your finances and the
market better. It's a great way to learn and a very fun read. Enjoy!
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I'm also reading Ageless Body, Timeless Mind by Deepak Chopra. I always
forget the title and interchange the two. Anyway, this book wants
you to think past your conventional aging process and gives you
pointers on how you can actually change/slow down/reverse your aging
process. The basis is on the body and soul connecting, which I love.
I just hope I look 25 when I'm 50. [TOP of PAGE]
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I am just about finished with Fragile X by Stuart Rice. I found it VERY interesting!
It is a fiction story written by a Minneapolis doctor about the
HMO's of MN and nation wide. Tells about a young woman, who lost
everything (husband, family, health, and medical insurance) and how
she fights back! It's very informative and well as a good story.
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Another one read recently, The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Good reading
about an evangelist who takes his family to the Belgian Congo in
Africa. It is a suspenseful story of the family's undoing and
reconstruction over three decades. New York Times Book Review stated
it was "Haunting -- a novel of character, a narrative shaped by
keen-eyed women."
NOTE: Little did we know that two
Chicks had just finished the same book. See below for Chick
Kristin's spin on the same title. [TOP of PAGE]
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I don't read much because these people
here at chickslayingnesteggs.com have me writing every free moment.
But, I did read one lately, even to my amazement -- Sweet Potato Queens Book of Love by Jill Conner Browne.
Hard to describe, but the adjectives
that come to mind are brassy, irreverent, crass and flippant. You
have to be in the right mood.like sipping a cold beverage, sitting
at the park, and relaxed. Oh, and you have to have a sense of humor.
I am thinking that if Pat Sajak or Regis is reading, (who am I
kidding?), The Chicks would like to take the Queens on in either Wheel of Fortune or Who Wants to Be A Millionaire. We'll
kick their butt.
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Okay... one more book: Surrendering to Motherhood. It's by my really good friend Iris
Krasnow. (Our kids went to school together.) It leaves you with the
message. "it's okay to give yourself to your family. Once you do,
the inner struggle is over." I love Iris. It's a fast read, funny,
and she's smarter than a dickens. (I hear she's writing another one, Surrendering to Marriage, but come on, you gotta draw the
line somewhere.) [TOP of PAGE]
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During my honeymoon, I finished The Poisonwood Bible, by Barbara Kingsolver. I truly
loved that book because it reminded me of the time I spent with the
migrant workers in San Juan, Texas. I learned during that time that
judging people differently, oddly if you will, solely because their
customs differed from mine, would only bring me trouble and missed
opportunities. Kingsolver handled multiple personalities with ease,
as she used unique grammar and dialects for each character. The book
was alarmingly realistic -- literally, I felt the fire ants crawling
over my legs as well! I loved the book so much, I gave it to one of
the hotel employees I met while on honeymoon!
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I just started the book Real Boys' Voices by William S. Pollack, Ph.D.
It is a compilation of letters written
by boys, who in today's society, do not have any outlet for their
fears, frustrations and personal concerns. It covers how these boys
feel about drugs, violence, sex, and parents and how it all affects
them in their daily lives. I am hoping it will give me some insight
into how to stay connected to my own sons. [TOP of PAGE]
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Sacred Hoops by Phil Jackson.
A terrific book about his life, how he
incorporated basic Zen philosophies with his Christianity, and found
a peaceful yet highly focused way to deal with this rat-race we call
"life"! It has motivated my husband, Kevin and I to remember to
breathe when we find ourselves holding our breaths. It also has
helped Kevin to deal with the very difficult transition of going
from Professional Athlete to Coach!
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The
Lexus and the Olive Tree: Understanding Globalization by Thomas Friedman. This is a great introductory book on globalization
for someone who does not want a bunch of numbers thrown at them.
Friedman has a great style, he uses his storytelling technique
to make this complex topic relatively easy to understand. This
is a book which does not just praise the American way to the
world, but shows, using economic patterns, that transformation
of the whole world towards this culture is unavoidable. The
connectivity of the world is a reality, face it.
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The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw. My father served
in WWII and therefore I was eager to read this account. While Brokaw
relates the stories of the men and women who shaped what our world
is today, it actually was tedious at times. Aside from the style, I
still feel that it is very important that these stories be told as
we are slowly losing this generation.
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Living on the Fault Line by Geoffrey A. Moore. I prefer
two of Moore's previous books (Crossing the Chasm and Gorilla Game). Much of this book is repetitious and a lot is
given -- i.e., the Internet has changed the face of business and you
don't need Moore to tell you that outsourcing is critical, and that
the first-mover advantage is so important that many companies are
sacrificing earnings for growth. What is new is his discussion of
stock price as a real-value indicator. He argues that because the
stock price and trend is a real-time survey of the investing
community, it is a useful guide to how well a company is doing. It
was marginally worth reading. [TOP of PAGE] |
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