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