As a child, I used to read the Encyclopedia. I had a routine, read from a volume each day and mark subjects for further research. Man, I loved those days. So many things to learn about in so little time! Now that I am adult, with actual responsibilities, my days of lazy encyclopedia reading are behind me.
That’s why I enjoy Kenneth Davis. His books “Don’t Know Much about the Presidents” and “Don’t Know Much about the Bible” took me back to the days of learning. I plan to read more of his educational works!
Showing posts with label nonfiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nonfiction. Show all posts
Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Thursday, May 10, 2012
An Incomplete Education
A good day, for me, is one in which I learn something new. “An Incomplete Education: 3,684 Things You Should Have Learned But Probably Didn’t” by Judy Jones contains an amazing amount of information. I enjoyed reading a segment each day over several months and then adding certain subjects to my reading list for further study. You can always skip the subjects that you find super boring, too!
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
The Lost City of Z
Another fascinating subject is the Amazon. One of the remaining primitive jungles in the world, the Amazon retains a mysterious presence.
“The Lost City of Z: A Tale of Deadly Obsession in the Amazon” by David Grann tells the story of Percy Fawcett. Fawcett set out in 1925 to find the lost city of Z, a rumored civilization, deep in the jungle. He and his party were never seen again. While telling Fawcett's story, Grann also relates his own obsession with exploring the Amazon.
This is a nonfiction read, full of adventure and intrigue.
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