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It’s been a while since I wrote about books  that moved me or made me think (or both). Given my tendencies to read voraciously (sometimes to the detriment of getting other stuff done) and to immediately forget details, it takes a rare book to break through and leave its imprint on me. Here are the most recent ones to do so.   My Friends, by Frederik Backman. I love the author’s trademark quirky characters, and this book did not disappoint. A fun, poignant examination of the p

A while back, I discussed my desire to work toward change through understanding and education . As part of that effort, I decided that I...

The intentional part of the reboot was an incredible ten-day meander through Europe (three cities, three nights each). The trip not only...

I’m writing this on Monday, hunkering down at my desk, the cold wind and steady rain outside adding to my sense of sadness and...

It’s been five years since I shared a list of books that I found singular in their wisdom and their ability to stimulate thought on what...