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My Favorite 5 History Books

If you're like me you look to the lessonsZinn explores the discovery of America from
that history teaches us. The problem withthe  point  of  view  of  the  Arawak
history is that depending on what side of
history you're on will affect your point ofIndians. Andrew Jackson is seen through the
view. An example of this would be theeyes  of  the  Cherokees,  WWI  is  seen
conquering of the west in the United States
of America. Your point of view will bethrough the eyes of the socialist, WWII
drastically different if you're a descendentthrough the eyes of the pacifists and so on.
of an American Indian as opposed to aI
descendant of he settlers.To that end I have
compiled a list of 5 books that I feel worthynever really contemplated the other side.
of  passing  on  to  you!It's  worth  a read; especially important in
This list is presented in random order; sothese days to understand the other side.5.
please  don't  read  anything into the orderProfiles in Courage, By John F. KennedyI am
currently reading this book for the first
that I have listed them.1. A Natural Historytime  and  even  though  I  have  gotten
of the Senses, By Diane AckermanThis book is
a mix of a great national geographic articlethrough just the first 50 pages; I
and  the  history  channel.whole-heartedly recommend this book. Kennedy
Read this and you'll know why and how the
nose  works. You'll  understand  theprofiles courageous politicians starting
with  President  John  Quincy  Adams. It's
intricacies of evolution and have a greater
appreciation  for  your  own  naturalincredible to read the problems Adams faced;
his  political  problems  of  225  years
abilities. A distinct must read.2. Ain't
Nobody's Business If You Do; the absurdity ofago are as fresh and pertinent today as they
consensual  crimes  in  our  freewere  in  his  day. What  I  take away from
country, By Peter McWilliamsThis 692 pagethe first 50 pages of this book is that it
book will leave you hungry for more pages tois our duty to keep our politicians honest.
read. Mr.  McWilliams
Accountability for our politicians is
passed away in 2000; fortunately for us hesomething that we sadly lack the zeal for in
left  his  wisdom  with  us. The book isn'tthis
as daunting as a 700-page book would seem toinformation age.H.I.S.S. Home Inventory
be;  especially  since  every  otherService Specialists is headed up by Richard
Berroa;  a
page is adorned with a quote from a famous
figure. At  the  heart  of  the  book  is aproducer whose background is in live T.V.
production  and  documentaries.  At  HBO,
message that we are all adults and we know
better  than  our  government  (rememberNBC and PBS; Rich was responsible for
gathering  all the information for the shoot
the prohibition). This book follows the
history  of  consensual  crimes  (victimless(the who, what, when, where) and putting
them  to  insure  a  successful  production
crimes or vices) in the US. He presents
clear  arguments  for the elimination of the(the How). That skill set is now put to work
for  your  own  H.I.S.S. catalog; which is a
crimes; read it really is worth it even if
you just by it for the quotes.3. Open Veinsmini production itself. The same commitment,
of Latin America, By Eduardo GaleanoThis bookattention  to  details  and  meticulous
changed the way I view the world. Any time a
book  makes  you  feelorganization will now work for you. We are a
company  set  up  to  serve  an  under
passion and emotion you know you are reading
a  classic. This  book  traces  theserved need; the fact is that all insurance
companies  tell  their  clients  to  make an
development of Latin America side by side
with  the  US. Warning  reading  this  bookinventory but they do not provide this
service to their customers. WHY? Maybe it is
will raise your blood pressure! Not for the
faint of heart.4. A People's History of thebecause it's simply is not in their (the
United States; 1492 - Present, By Howardinsurance  company's)  best  interest.
ZinnA People's History does that rare thing
that  I  really never received will I was inEmpowering you the customer is our priority.
We  are  insured;  currently  we  service
school. It gives history from the point of
view of the losers. In his first chapter Mr.the entire east coast but we are willing to
travel beyond on a per case basis.



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