One thing I have learned in a long life: that all our science, measured against reality, is primitive and childlike -- and yet it is the most precious thing we have.
--Albert Einstein
The fact that life evolved out of nearly nothing, some 10 billion years after the universe evolved out of literally nothing, is a fact so staggering that I would be mad to attempt words to do it justice.
--Richard Dawkins
Be kind to all, for everyone you meet is fighting a great battle.
--Philo
This looks a little too serious for me. Let us know if it's any good.Originally Posted by SeattleUte
You didn't like The Backslider?
http://www.amazon.com/The-Backslider.../dp/1560850159
σοφῷ ἀνδρὶ Ἑλλὰς πάντα.
-- Flavius Philostratus, Life of Apollonius 1.35.2.
My guess is probably not. But I have downloaded this one to my Kindle and will let you know.
"It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye."
--Antoine de Saint-Exupery
"Things fall apart; the centre cannot hold."
--Yeats
“True, we [lawyers] build no bridges. We raise no towers. We construct no engines. We paint no pictures - unless as amateurs for our own principal amusement. There is little of all that we do which the eye of man can see. But we smooth out difficulties; we relieve stress; we correct mistakes; we take up other men's burdens and by our efforts we make possible the peaceful life of men in a peaceful state.”
--John W. Davis, founder of Davis Polk & Wardwell
Given that you refuse to read any books related to Mormonism, you unfortunately won't be able to make that judgment.
I just ordered a copy. I will let you know what I think.
Sounds too much like the Naked Communist.
I thought "The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint" by Udall was very good.
So you didn't enjoy Twilight?
I think The Lonely Polygamist and The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint are the frontrunners for the great Mormon novel.
SU, you should read these. Really good books. I bought Elders and will probably get around to it in a few months.
What does the review say?
"Ninety feet between home plate and first base may be the closest man has ever come to perfection." - Red Smith
NPR (Fresh Air specifically) did an interview with the author. Here is a link to the audio.
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