People saying “ not my fault I am an addict! “ “not my fault I broke the law.”
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Reform Needed
Review from Rikers →
Great story. Love to hear the individual situations but it definitely made me frustrated with the Dept of Corrections.
I was there in the late 80s. I am white I was a drug addict from the Bronx. The only reason I can think of why I survived is someone from above was looking out for me. I saw people get cut. I seen this one black kid who they cut his face so many..
Concise, substantive, realistic, and worthwhile. My only criticism is the pronunciation of many named places and people. This would be best narrated by a well-spoken Egyptologist.
The real Rikers
Review from Rikers →
This book caught my attention because I love Law and Order SVU and they talk about Rikers all the time. I’d say their depiction is accurate, although not in depth. I appreciate honest accounts of people’s experiences. It was very enlightening.
This was a fascinating book (more science and personal journey) than running. The authors love and fascination with nature shines through in ever chapter. Not only did this book and its narrator keep me interested and entertained, I learned something in just about every chapter. I’m not a runner, but I do enjoy a morning..
Amazing Story
Review from Survival of the Fastest →
I do not admire what Randy Lanier did, and do not agree that weed is just a “plant” (as Randy says repeatedly throughout the book), but one cannot help but be impressed with what he did. One can only wonder what he might have built if he stayed on the right side of the law…
The Three Ages of Water is a book that tries to do too much and ends up doing too little. It claims to be a comprehensive exploration of water’s role in the cosmos and civilization, but it is really a call for action on the current water crisis. The author, Gleick, seems to have a..
Great science
Review from The Three Ages of Water →
Grim outlook despite the optimism in here. Here’s to hoping for the future he lays out.
the UN SDG mid term report (2023) says we are not on track to meet any SDG goals by 2030. this book is too pollyannish. it does not cover current issues, threats, and solutions with the depth needed to suggest solid solutions. sad, because I think the author has the depth of knowledge to explain..