Category Archives: history

Uncrashable Dakota by Andy Marino

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     I had the privilege of getting my hands on an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Uncrashable Dakota by Andy Marino (author of Unison Spark) thanks to my husband who picked it up at ALA in Chicago recently. The book is … Continue reading →

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Uncrashable Dakota by Andy Marino

Posted on July 9, 2013 by Nate Chamberlain

     I had the privilege of getting my hands on an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Uncrashable Dakota by Andy Marino (author of Unison Spark) thanks to my husband who picked it up at ALA in Chicago recently. The book is … Continue reading →

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God Hates Figs: Christianity and Homosexuality

Posted on March 30, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

     Something that’s been on the minds of churches and communities across the world lately is the debate on homosexuality and Christianity. You’ve probably heard people advise others to love the sinner, hate the sin but that would go … Continue reading →

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The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading →

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The Terminal Man: Sir Alfred Mehran

Posted on March 12, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

Sir Alfred and belongings at Charles de Gaulle. I recently finished The Terminal Man, an autobiography by Sir Alfred Mehran also known as Mehran Karimi Nasseri. In case you’re not familiar with the name, Alfred is perhaps the most famous … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective on the Creative Process – Elizabeth Gilbert

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

Elizabeth Gilbert, author This evening I had the joy of watching an eye-opening 18-minute presentation via YouTube done by author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) at TED (technology, entertainment, design). I loved her personality and essence on stage and am … Continue reading →

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A New Perspective on the Creative Process – Elizabeth Gilbert

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

Elizabeth Gilbert, author This evening I had the joy of watching an eye-opening 18-minute presentation via YouTube done by author Elizabeth Gilbert (Eat, Pray, Love) at TED (technology, entertainment, design). I loved her personality and essence on stage and am … Continue reading →

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Forrest Gump by Winston Groom

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

In a mere 2.25 days, I opened and closed the book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. As you may already know, Forrest is an idiot-savant and goes through the book and movie telling us his account of life – we’re invited … Continue reading →

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Forrest Gump by Winston Groom

Posted on January 28, 2012 by Nate Chamberlain

In a mere 2.25 days, I opened and closed the book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. As you may already know, Forrest is an idiot-savant and goes through the book and movie telling us his account of life – we’re invited … Continue reading →

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Boneshaker by Cherie Priest

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Nate Chamberlain

I finished reading Boneshaker by Cherie Priest last night at approximately 3:00 a.m. I was irretrievably gripped by the throat and felt as if I were dangling helplessly from an airship’s door while I read the final twelve chapters of the book … Continue reading →

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