Some books speak to a specific time, and some reach across eras with their messages. Some include a message for a definite audience, while others span a more general readership. And some times call out for certain books to be read.
Books are one form of the Media, which must remain free if freedom itself is to survive. Given the turmoil of our present time, I am suggesting these books as crucial reading for today’s world:
1984
George Orwell
(https://commons.wikimedia.org)
Night
Elie Wiesel
(http://night2011.wikispaces.com)
It Can’t Happen Here
Sinclair Lewis
Great suggestions Charles!
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Thank you!
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I thought these more fitting for 2008 and 2012. Fortunately, we survived the end of the world.
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I will respect your right to your opinion, but I will also assert my right to disagree with you.
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Absolutely. We may disagree, but our discourse will always remain civil. Personal feelings too remain as they always have: I enjoy your posts 🙂
Who knows, someday we may collaborate on a point/counterpoint blog! Cheers and best wishes 🙂
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Thank you for your comment, and thank you for your civility! I appreciate it.
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Maybe it depends where you sit. But in MY theater and a family of immigrants, we are exactly in the thick of things. Some of us do not get the privilege of closing our eyes, or get to hold the delusion that what is happening today does not affect us. We owe it to each other to keep our eyes open and to call a duck a duck.
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Very well stated! We must keep our eyes open always!
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Yes, KC, I agree! It is something I just can’t fathom, what is going on today. There is one big duck that just can’t keep from quacking terrible things all the time.
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A timely and needed post because it can happen here, but bad things happen only when good men and women do nothing! Thank for posting this very need look into the past and now in our time.
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You are very welcome!
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Reblogged this on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady.
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Thank you!
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I read a novel in High School for my Government class about a president that was mentally ill. I wish I could remember the name of it but 50 years have erased it. It was about how it would be handled and trying to keep it secret. Opened my eyes immensely. Can’t say I’m not more than a little worried here.
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I am not sure what book that is, but if you do think of it, please let me know.
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