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Reviving Ophelia, Mary Pipher's groundbreaking book, exposed the toxic environment faced by adolescent girls in our society. Now, from the same publisher, comes Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys by Dan Kindlon and Michael Thompson, which does the same for adolescent boys. Boys suffer from a too-narrow definition of masculinity, the authors assert as they expose and discuss the relationship between vulnerability and developing sexuality, the "culture of cruelty" boys live in, the "tyranny of toughness," the disadvantages of being a boy in elementary school, how boys' emotional lives are squelched, and what we, as a society, can do about all this without turning "boys into girls." "Our premise is that boys will be better off if boys are better understood--and if they are encouraged to become more emotionally literate," the authors assert. As a tool for change, Kindlon and Thompsom present the well-developed "What Boys Need," seven points that reach far beyond the ordinary psychobabble checklist and slogan list. Kindlon (researcher and psychology professor at Harvard and practicing psychotherapist specializing in boys) and Thompson (child psychologist, workshop leader, and staff psychologist of an all-boys school) have created a chilling portrait of male adolescence in America. Through personal stories and theoretical discussion, this well-needed book plumbs the well of sadness, anger, and fear in America's teenage sons. --Ericka Lutz
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In Raising Cain, Dan Kindlon, Ph.D., and Michael Thompson, Ph.D., two of the country's leading child psychologists, share what they have learned in more than thirty-five years of combined experience working with boys and their families. They reveal a nation of boys who are hurting--sad, afraid, angry, and silent. Kindlon and Thompson set out to answer this basic, crucial question: What do boys need that they're not getting? They illuminate the forces that threaten our boys, teaching them to believe that "cool" equals macho strength and stoicism. Cutting through outdated theories of "mother blame," "boy biology," and "testosterone," the authors shed light on the destructive emotional training our boys receive--the emotional miseducation of boys.
Kindlon and Thompson make a compelling case that emotional literacy is the most valuable gift we can offer our sons, urging parents to recognize the price boys pay when we hold them to an impossible standard of manhood. They identify the social and emotional challenges that boys encounter in school and show how parents can help boys cultivate emotional awareness and empathy--giving them the vital connections and support they need to navigate the social pressures of youth.
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Not so great for parents, maybe good for professional counselors and such.......2007-03-24
This book contains a lot of psycho babble. It seems to be written mostly for professional family counselors and psychologists and such. For them it might be useful, but if you're a "normal" parent (meaning not working in such a field) then there are better parenting books out there that are much less opaque.
Repetition is the key to boredom.......2007-03-12
The authors seem to spend an inordinate amount of time presenting their credentials to the reader, perhaps that is because they practice a soft science that does not demand data or peer review. I've only read three chapters so far, but haven't experienced any epiphanies. Here's the punchline of the book, "You know how boys do that one thing (rough house, get distracted, your favorite: _______)? Yeah, well that's normal, don't be too hard on them for it. How do we know? Because we have declared ourselves to be experts because WE'RE THERAPISTS. If I have to read the word "boys" one more time I'm gonna vomit, it's beginning to sound dirty.
good book for people who are not psychologists.......2007-03-12
This book helped me understand the boys and men in my life a bit better. It wasn't filled with too much technical jargon and had many stories from the authors than helped illustrate their points.
Strong by Gender: The missing factor of Nurture .......2007-03-01
The title of this book says a monumental truth.
In virtually all societies, throughout time, BOYS are raised to be strong, and any variance of that is "A Problem". The Problem, however, is strongly rooted in the society a boy is raised. There is no common factor other than the basic issue that BOYS become MEN, and MEN RULE THE WORLD.
Thustly boys are, in virtually all societies, ethnic and religious, economic and existential, boys are generally drained of their "emotional body" as they grow, and by the age which their social realm dictates, are honed into the male image of the culture they are raised.
Far too many boys, over all the world, in all situations, are neglected EMOTIONALLY as they grow up, resulting in strong men who make up the warriors, regardless of their eventual position and place in life.
It is all too common that the basic emotional needs of young boys are neglected, even refused, often brutally, in an effort to "make them strong". It's been going on since the dawn of time.
As society fragments into far more complex expressions for both male and female role-models, something that has been changing since the Rennaissance, boys, despite their diversification in potential, have generally been either brutalized into uniformity, or segmented, eventually compartementalized into roles dictated by local moral, religious or financial revenues.
"Raising Cain: Protecting the Emotional Life of Boys" tackles an age-old problem with great insight, and while there are no common solutions, there are ways of thinking that can help raise boys in a way that is "Complete".
An honest look at how we treat boys.......2006-12-27
You might read the back cover of this book and think, "oh, this doesn't apply to me.". But anyone parenting or spending time with children should have a look. It helps you (or rather, it's helping me) step back and realize how subtle ways that we interact with children have lasting repercussions. For instance, how we might respond to a boy when he says "oh look, that kid over there is crying" vs. our response to a girl. Studies show that we'd steer the boy away, distract him, move on to something different. But to a girl, we encourage her to help, to be sympathetic, and engage in a discussion about what happened.
Towards the end, the authors offer some suggestions on how to tap into the emotional side of our boys, how to develop modes of communication that can last through adolescent years and into adult hood. I find them useful, and hope that my husband and I are & continue to use them.
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Thoroughly revised and updated, Discover Biology, Second Edition, presents the essential concepts of modern biology in a text designed specifically for nonmajors. The authors emphasize a level of detail appropriate for nonmajors, freeing instructors to focus on the scientific issues-HIV, global climate change, DNA fingerprinting, genetic engineering, cancer-that students read about in the paper, vote on in elections, and face in their daily lives. With two new chapters, refined pedagogy and art programs, and a powerful ancillary package, Discover Biology, Second Edition, is the best choice for the nonmajors introductory course.
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Most of us simply arent willing to sacrifice culinary excellence for meals that are good for us. Its no wonder, then, that Cooking Light is Americas leading epicurean magazine and the most trusted authority on healthy cooking. And this newest hardcover beauty is the most comprehensive collection of 1,000 top-rated, double-tested, healthy, yet rich and tasty recipes ever combined in one cookbook.
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Buy the book, skip the magazine.......2007-05-09
This is a wonderful reference for your kitchen. It is filled, and I mean filled, with recipes and ways to cut out some fat here, reduce calories there while maintaining great taste. I was so happy with the book, I subscribed to the monthly magazine. BIG MISTAKE! Instead of being filled with many recipes, it is filled with ads and "lifestyle" features that have nothing to do with cooking, much less light cooking. Buy the book.
The Ultimate Cooking Light Cookbook.......2007-01-10
This is my favorite cookbook by far. The Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe produces cookies that look and taste just like the full-fat variety.
Not As Good As It Looks - But OK.......2007-01-06
I have had this cookbook for a while. I pulled it from the shelf to do this review and noticed as I skimmed through that many recipes I have tried and made notations on looked similar to this "Eh...", "I would rather eat cardboard", "Sorta bitter and uninspiring". Very few "Yums".
That said, the fine points of the book are: The pictures are lovely and mouthwatering. The calorie/fat/protein/carbs (etc) are listed for each recipe (just like the mag). There are some fun and interesting tips sprinkles throughout the book like "ways to shape rolls" and "Troubleshooting creme caramel". If you are a novice cook there are plenty of cooking, chopping, folding type-instructions. They also do "Classic Makeovers" of recipes that are usually calorie and fat bombs to a more trimmed down version showing each version's recipe side by side. That can be a good way to see plainly where a cook can trim fat, replace fat with less caloric subs, etc.
Now for the less than great news: Some of the recipes are just plain old normal recipes. Meaning not light. Almost every bread recipe can be found in a regular cookbook. No change. Why bother including it in a light cooking book? Some of the recipes do not seem particularly light. I found myself saying over and over: "109 calories for this rank cookie? 314 calories for 1/16th of a very mediocre cheesecake?" One more thing is that meat browning is done (like with the 500 calorie lamb shanks) with NO FAT, completely relying on non stick. No spray, no 1/2 ts oil... NO! That is no way to cut fat. Why bother eating that fatty cut? It makes me laugh. Finally, a few recipes were unclear. For instance, there is a barbecued pork chop recipe that mysteriously loses half the sauce. Unacceptable.
So, if you are a novice cook, need inspiration and haven't a clue how to cut the calories and fat from your meals this may be the place to start. Maybe... If you are none of those things, save your money or spend it on a cookbook that is filled with recipes that look good AND taste great. The internet is chock full of hints on how to sub fruit for fat (like applesauce for oil) and any nit whit can bungle a dish by browning without fat in the pan.
Great Recipes.......2007-01-03
Cooking Light is my best resource for acceptable healthy recipes. I would have preferred more of the classic recipes, but maybe I need to get the earlier edition.
What I liked best about the cookbook is the many cooking tips. There are a couple of gourmet recipes that I am anxious to attempt, specifically Baklava. There is a wide variety of types of dishes.
I have tried several other cookbooks, but I always come back to the tried and true, Cooking Light, Heart Association and Weight Watchers.
Absolutely delicious!.......2006-11-25
This is an excellent cookbook with surprisingly delicious recipes. I have been using it daily for the past two weeks. My husband and I have enjoyed all of our meals. I can't believe that these recipes are actually healthy and so easy to make. There are quite a few 'all-time favorite' recipes included that are very tasty. I strongly recommendly this cookbook. There's a lot of variety...something for everyone.
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Literature for Composition offers the finest writing and argument coverage, helpful discussions of the literary elements, compelling case studies, and a diverse array of selections. The book includes complete coverage of the writing process, three chapters devoted to argument, complete chapters on interpretation and evaluation, coverage of the literary elements and the study of visual images, and case studies. The book opens with five chapters devoted to reading, writing, and argument. An entire chapter on critical thinking equips readers with a foundation upon which to study the chapters on the literary forms that follow. An anthology is organized around six engaging themes. Special chapters on visuals and film along with ten case studies offer additional resources. For those interested in the study and composition of literature.
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Pretty Good, Didn't like the class though.......2007-08-10
they made me buy it! but it was a lot cheaper at amazon than at the bookstore. the book was in good shape but it wasnt that great of a book. =D
compelling lit text ... a keeper.......2006-12-09
I have taught English 102 this semester (Fall 06) using this text and find it both professor and student friendly. I love the organization, the division of genres, critical thinking approaches, etc. The interspersing of photographs, art, and the culturally diverse offerings in terms of literary examples make for an experience that is memorable all around.
It is a book that fosters independent thinking, out-of-the-box thinking. It encourages writing about literature in such a way that students don't feel this to be an impossible task. In short, it empowers students, both those who have an idea to go onward to upper division work in literature and/or writing and those students who thought that compostion classes were a "necessary evil."
It is a book that begs to be opened and used. My students tell me this is one they will not sell back at the end of the semester, but will keep in their personal libraries. THAT is saying something.
I think that the appeal of this book would be enhanced by a slightly lower price, but that is the only serious drawback.
Literature for Dummies.......2004-04-24
This is by all means a decent anthology of literature for an introductory course, and a fairly respectable stab at a guide to good university writing.
The selections are for the most part diverse, encompassing Native-American, African-American, Canadian, and English writers. Short fiction, poetry, drama, non-fiction and, to a more limited degree, film get a fairly decent treatment here, too, encompassing chronological (classical to contemporary) and thematic terrain, making this a worthwhile text for students who simply want a brief introduction to all aspects of English.
Still, it is a bit unwieldly, and too often feels less like a solid anthology, and more like an 'English-for-beginners' type deal. You get what you pay for, I guess.
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The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism presents a staggeringly varied collection of the most influential critical statements from the classical era to the present day. Edited by scholars and teachers whose interests range from the history of poetics to postmodernism, from classical rhetoric to ériture féminine, and from the social construction of gender to the machinery of academic superstardom, The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism promises to become the standard anthology in its field.
An Unrivaled Collection: The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism offers nearly twice the number of selections in other leading anthologies and more twentieth-century selections than any other text (including anthologies devoted solely to the twentieth century). This historical breadth of coverage and depth of selection—especially within the twentieth century—make The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism the perfect choice for nearly any theory and criticism course.
Continuity and Connections: The works in The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism have been chosen not only because they are individually important but also because they speak to each other, providing students with a rich portrait of the ongoing "critical conversation." Where appropriate, the editors link classical, medieval, and early modern critics to contemporary theorists and movements as well as to other classical, medieval, and early modern critics. Throughout the twentieth-century selections, the editors trace the complex web of interrelated ideas and explicit influences.
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• General Introduction: A 30-page introduction surveys the history of criticism and theory and provides an overview of the many schools and movements that make up the contemporary theoretical landscape.
• Headnotes: Each of the 169 figures represented in The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism is treated in an informative headnote that not only introduces the writer's life and thought but also connects the writer to other critics, theorists, and movements.
• Bibliographies: Each author headnote is followed by a selected bibliography. A detailed, annotated general bibliography at the end of the volume is divided into historical periods and major schools and movements. This material makes The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism a valuable reference for scholars as well as a useful teaching anthology.
• Annotations: In the Norton tradition, The Norton Anthology of Theory and Criticism's annotations are extensive, helpful, and as unobtrusive to students' own interpretive work as possible.
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Typically Norton--Mostly Good.......2007-09-02
If one had to choose only one text to study literary theory, that would certainly be THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF THEORY AND CRITICISM. Its more than 2,500 pages cover the complete spectum of western literary theory from Plato to the present day. The editors Leitch, Cain, Finke, Johnson, McGowan, and Williams are both competent and lucid in their choices of authors and their introductions thereto. The Norton anthologies in general are written in the same massive style, which accentuates comprehensivess at the cost of occasional lapses in structural integrity and reader involvement. This Norton is no different. First the good news. Whether a college professor wishes to cover the vast range of theory over the last two millennia, he has the option of selecting targeted theorists from classical antiquity to modern day. Now this is a good news bad news dilemma. The typical college theory course lasts but one semester of perhaps fifteen sessions. The vastness of this text is an illusion that dares the instructor to cover even a fraction of its contents. How does this instructor choose from such a bewildering array? Does he totally ignore the ancients like Plato, Aristotle, and Horace (which by the way occupy nearly the first 400 pages) or does he by necessity focus on 19th and 20th century theorists? This is no nitpicking question. Part of the problem in deciding how to structure a semester's syllabus lies in the typical strategy that most Norton editors follow. They try to include nearly everyone and everything with minimal follow up activities. The preliminary introductions are comprehensive although in this Norton, the editors chose to present a chronological listing of theorists. One simply follows the other with no attempt to place him in a cultural or paradigmatic context. By contrast, the Norton's chief anthology rival, LITERARY THEORY: AN ANTHOLOGY by Rivkin and Ryan arranges its selections by logical groupings based on their relevant school of criticism. Leitch et al clearly recognize this by trying to compensate by creating a multi-index approach. The first is a chronological listing of theorist, followed by an alternative table of contents, which is further subdivided by school, by genre, by historical period, and by issue and topic. The problem with this alternative index is that it is awkward to use in that one has to continually flip back and forth to track a targeted theorist or school of theory. There are other problems that I saw in this Norton. In my earlier review of THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF ENGLISH LITERATURE I lamented the omission of follow up questions and student-directed prompts that would facilitate their grasp of an arcane subject. The Norton editors seem unwilling to do what high school editors of literary texts have no problem doing--following each selection with thought-provoking essay questions that would require students to make a transcendental leap from abstractness to concretization. The reason for this lack is clear. Once the editors include their vast corpus of writer and work, there is no room remaining for follow-up topics. Now given that this text is designed (I think) mostly for a one semester course in theory, was it really necessary to include a wide range of ancient theorists like Quintilian, Augustine of Hippo, Macrobius, Hugh of St. Victor, Moses Maimonides, Geoffrey of Vinsauf, Christine de Pizan, Giambattista Giraldi, and Giacopo Mazzoni? Now I can just hear professors of Greek, Roman, and Renaissance literature rushing to defend these insertions, but my point is one of priorities. To include these lesser lights is to exclude commentary and follow up questions on all others, including those classic writers with whom I have no objection.
There is plenty I like about this Norton. The Introduction to Theory and Criticism is exactly what the novice needs to self-acclimatize. The concluding Selected Bibliography of Theory and Criticism is enormously useful--probably more so for the graduate student than the undergraduate. I suspect that the text mirrors the field of literary theory itself; its vastness precludes anyone from a comprehensive ingestion of a complex web of vocabulary and an abstruseness of thought. When that course of literary theory is over, the real education of a student will begin when that student now has the basics straight and wishes to plow ahead on his own. For such a student, THE NORTON ANTHOLOGY OF THEORY AND CRITICISM will be an invaluable and lifelong companion.
Just some technical issues..........2007-01-15
I'm not commenting on the content, just the book itself. The pages are so thin that when you read you can actually see the type on the opposite side of the page through the paper... I don't know about anybody else, but I personally find this incredibly distracting, especially since the font is already very small. I suppose it would have been too hard to make the book a little thicker so that it would actually be readable? If that sort of thing doesn't bother you, this is a great anthology.
Incredulous Omissions.......2006-07-03
Norton anthologies are typically criticized for their omissions, rarely for their inclusions. But by their nature, anthology editors must be selective, because not every representation can be accommodated. Frequently, these omissions center on an obscure, parochial, or provincial interest that the editors choose, often rightly, to omit.
Here's a case where criticism of both inclusion and omission are justified, if only because over-sampling of one representation must be compensated by elimination of other eminently more valuable contenders. The representative scope, here, is quite broad, and for the most part, well-chosen. But the preponderance, even redundancy, of Marxist criticism, while not in itself objectionable, becomes objectionable because it "forces" out other worthy candidates.
How many variants of Marxist and neo-Marxist criticism compensates for the exclusion of L. Wittgenstein, I. A. Richards, H. G. Gadamer, and P. Ricoeur? Providing well over twenty, perhaps thirty, examples of the former at the expense of the latter simply cannot be justified. The latter are too important. Even if Wittgenstein, particularly, does not "fit" strict criteria for inclusion, numerous devotees of his do, e.g., Charles Altieri, but aren't.
Otherwise, this collection could not be much improved. I would have made room E. Auerbach, again, because the over-sampling of Marxist criticism would have allowed it. While heavily Francophilic, Americans are well-represented, e.g., Emerson, Burke, Frye, Hirsch, Bloom, H. White, H. L. Gates, Jr., etc. I might have chosen different pericopes, greatly abbreviated some of the biographical data, and emphasized the methods more, but these are really minor criticisms.
As positive as I am about the overall effort, these four omissions are troublesome, and do devalue the volume. In particular, Wittgenstein's enormous influence over the entire century makes his omission both incredulous and inexplicable. Otherwise, a very good collection.
An essential textbook for literary theorists.......2006-03-24
This massive volume encloses most of the major theorists in criticsm and theory, this book is essential reading for Literary theorists and those people who are interested in reading the original texts of the greatest thinkers in history.
Nice, broad, relevant, contemporary survey.......2006-02-16
An exhaustive and briefly thorough reference on theory and criticism complete with bibliographies at the end of each section. From Plato to Samuel Jonhson to Marx to Habermas to Derrida to Edward Said, if it pertains to the theory or criticism of literature, the arts, or culture, it is probably covered here in a somewhat contemporary presentation. Goes beyond what you might expect in a textbook, serving as a very useful class resource or as the ultimate home library reference for the consumate home reader.
Belongs on the bookcase of every liberal arts, humanities, philosophy, literature or cultural studies enthusiast.
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Among the best you can get in economic history.......2006-12-17
This is a wonderful textbook for anyone looking to teach a course on economic history of the United States. For just general reading I would recommend Gordon's An Empire of Wealth but for others looking to teach or do an independent study this is a must. It clearly lays out all the developments in our economy very carefully and does a wonderful job of discussing current and relevant literature so you can specialize in the areas that you wish to look at further.
Explorations in American Economic History.......2005-09-25
American Economic History is a challenging, extensive, and complete economic history of the United States from the establishment of the Jamestown settlement to modern economic issues and trends. Hughes and Cain give an overview appropriate to the college upper classman or graduate student. The book does a particularly fine job of discussing and analyzing the slavery question that, for the most part, led to the Civil War and the various causes, such as the Stock Market Crash of 1929, that led to the Great Depression. The authors survey the various strains of thought on most of the central economic issues in American History: sometimes giving the most logical view(s) as based on the emperical evidence available to the economist-historian. In addition, to being, generally, well written and accurate, the text lends itself to a short or moderate length essay as a means of evaluation.
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Useful for Non-Majors.......2007-01-23
I teach literature to undergraduate students majoring in interdisciplinary arts and sciences, business, computer science, and nursing. Since I can't count on them having had training in writing about literature, I often assign specific sections of this text, or make it recommended reading for students with less confidence in writing about literature.
My students almost universally praise this text, and I think *their* opinions, rather than those of us teachers, are the ones that really count. They find the specific, nuts-and-bolts suggestions useful, and the explanations clear and helpful.
I recommend this text to any student (high school or college) who wants a concise guide to writing about literature, and any teacher or professor whose students usually lack a solid background in literary study.
A Necessary Evil.......2000-06-11
Written for the Intro to Lit university course market, this type of guide is a necessary evil. Barnet works: students can usually find what they need in the index or contents (How to write a good sentence, what makes a good paragraph, etc.). If you have to have one, you could do worse than to choose Barnett
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Herman Cain believes there is a better leader in everyone and that leadership is about recognizing the potential in yourself and others. In Leadership Is Common Sense, the reader is provided with the necessary tools to realize that potential. Cain, former Chairman of the Board of Godfather's Pizza, Inc., also shares an in-depth account of Godfather's Pizza turnaround to profitability.
With infectious enthusiasm, Herman Cain demonstrates the value of having a dream with the motivation, determination and passion needed to achieve it.
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Incredible - Hits the Nail on the Head.......2006-01-13
I first saw Herman Cain as a keynote speaker at a project management professional seminar. His speach blew me away. Since then I've been a huge fan. I purchased this book and it, like his speech, as outstanding. A great read from and about a great man, with great advice about leadership.
More Empty Phrase-making from Jack Kemp???.......2005-11-27
Not only did our anonymous reviewer forget the 80's economic boom, he apparently forgot to read the book. Hint: Jack Kemp didn't write it...
Previous Reviews.......1999-02-08
In reading the reviews of this book, I see that some people are writing reviews without reading the book. In fact, the do not even know who wrote the book. They are just more interested in downgrading a person and their ideas.
More Empty Phrase-making from Jack Kemp.......1998-12-28
The title may be the best thing about Jack Kemp, not that "leadership" or "common sense" have anything to do with the former Congressman and HUD chief. This book reads like a sloppy collection of Kemp speech notes, culled from years of underwhelming speeches to confused Republican audiences -- confused because they came to hear a celebrated "conservative" speaker who says nothing conservative. Even on taxes, Kemp betrays the conservative philosophy: he argues that lower rates will net the government treasury more loot as the dollar turns over more often (a theory not yet substantiated). The conservative position has always been, and remains, that government needs to do with a very modest budget and treasury, and that tax cuts are good and right because the money in question belongs to its earner and no one else. Fiscal budgetary conservatism has never been Kemp's bag. In this book he argues against debt-reduction and warns that deficits are no big deal. Borrowing money and netting the treasury more money are, you see, ways to ensure that fat-cat bureaucrats like Kemp, who headed HUD from 1989-1992, get to spend lots of "public" money on their pet projects. Instead of elmiminating the neighborhood-wrecking agency -- a truly conservative idea -- Kemp bloated its already-exhorbitant budget by another 40%, leaving suburb-wrecker Henry Cisneros a well-oiled monster of a liberal attack dog. Race is another favorite topic. The irony is he demostrates with every sentence that he simply knows nothing about race. His words and ideas betray his complete ignorance of history, anthropology and sociobiology. For liberal Republican Kemp, "race" is synonymous with "color." It's a good thing he is not a serologist.
Heartwarming story and inspiring.......1997-04-01
I read this book after seeing the author talk about the book on several talk shows earlier this year. Mr. Cain is the epitome of the American rise to success story. His life story is one of hard work coupled with the burning desire to succeed. The obstacles he has faced will ring familiar to many. He has also included the "three plus three" leadership guide that drives his life and that has inspired me in my life. If you want more out of life, inspiration to move on and change, or if you want to improve your leadership skills read this book
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