A Complicated Man: The Life of Bill Clinton as Told by Those Who Know Him by Michael Takiff My rating: 4 of 5 stars I generally enjoyed reading this comprehensive book on Clinton, ranging from his childhood to his post-presidential years. The author had quite an undertaking, interviewing more than 170 people who knew/know him …
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Bad Religion: How We Became a Nation of Heretics by Ross Douthat My rating: 3 of 5 stars This book has strengths and weaknesses. One thing that was an initial turnoff to me, although I got used to it, is it's quite dry and has an almost textbook feel to it, particularly the first half …
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I Am Alive and You Are Dead: The Strange Life and Times of Philip K. Dick by Emmanuel Carrère My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! What can you say about Philip K. Dick and this biography? I mean, I knew Dick was a paranoid, but I had no idea to what degree he was. …
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A Search for What Is Real by Brian D. McLaren My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is intended to be a guide for those who are seeking something spiritually, no matter what faith, but yes, primarily Christianity. It's a little light (especially for McLaren), but the contents are pretty solid and the book …
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Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller My rating: 3 of 5 stars I'm not a fan of Miller's Blue Like Jazz. I think it's an immature book written by an immature writer. This book -- Searching for God Knows What -- seems a vast improvement to me, albeit still with the same scatter …
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