The latest iteration of my newsletter includes thoughts on The Office, Thanksgiving, some heavy stuff I wrote about, and of course, the latest books I encountered.
Tag Archives: Book Reviews
Personality Over Policy: An American Tradition – "The Problem of Democracy" Reviewed
Of all the hand-wringing about our current state of politics, a major complaint is that today’s voters choose personality and attitude over policy and ability. However, students of history know that this has been the case for centuries in America, almost from its inception.
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 59 (October 2019)
The latest iteration of my newsletter includes my recent experience with Hallmark Christmas movies, changing a one-year-old, having to pay a deposit to use a shopping cart, and of course, the latest books I encountered.
“On Writing” for the Hip-Hop Culture: Rakim’s “Sweat the Technique” Reviewed
In most cases, progress and evolution happen slowly, over a period of time marked by small, incremental changes. Occasionally, however, a seismic shift occurs and a culture transforms overnight. That is what happened in 1986 when a young man with a voice that sounded like it was from outer space came in the door andContinue reading ““On Writing” for the Hip-Hop Culture: Rakim’s “Sweat the Technique” Reviewed”
A Fun, Glib, and Honest Trip Down Rap Memory Lane – “Ruffhouse” Reviewed
Growing up in the Philly area, there is a constant underlying feeling of inferiority, like a little brother, in regards to New York City, particularly within the realm of hip-hop.
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 55 (May 2019)
My May 2019 newsletter includes tidbits about some the NBA, some podcasts, and, of course, books.
The Best Books on John Adams
“I am but an ordinary Man. The Times alone have destined me to Fame — and even these have not been able to give me, much…Yet some great Events, some cutting Expressions, some mean Hypocrisies, have at Times, thrown this Assemblage of Sloth, Sleep, and littleness into Rage a little like a Lion.” John AdamsContinue reading “The Best Books on John Adams”
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 54 (April 2019)
April 2019’s newsletter is now out!
A Beautiful Book about a Beautiful Mind – “John Adams’s Republic: The One, the Few, and the Many” Reviewed
“He saw the whole of a subject at a single glance, and by a happy union of the powers of reasoning and persuasion often succeeded in carrying measures which were at first sight of an unpopular nature.” –Benjamin Rush I imagine writing a book about John Adams in the 2010’s would be a daunting task.Continue reading “A Beautiful Book about a Beautiful Mind – “John Adams’s Republic: The One, the Few, and the Many” Reviewed”
The Pierznik Monthly Newsletter Volume 53 (March 2019)
The March 2019 edition of my newsletter just dropped.