Barack Obama's Beach Reading List

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Barack Obama's Beach Reading List


As the Obamas enjoy their week-long vacation on Martha's Vineyard, we've learned from White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton what will be in the president's book bag when he heads to the beach.
The official presidential reading list has a little fiction, a little non-fiction, some history and a close look at the global environmental crisis. Here's what President Obama will be reading, along with links to the Amazon page and the "Publisher's Weekly" blurb if you want to read along for fun.

1. "The Way Home," by George Pelecanos

"As a rebellious teen into drugs, Chris had minor brushes with the law and did a stint in juvenile prison. Now 26, he's working for his father's D.C.-area carpet installation business and staying clean. Still, Thomas remains disappointed in his son's lack of achievement or ambition, and Chris remains resentful that he's not accepted for who he is."

2. "Hot, Flat and Crowded," by Thomas Friedman

"In his brilliant, essential new book, Friedman takes a fresh and provocative look at two of the biggest challenges we face today: America's surprising loss of focus and national purpose since 9/11; and the global environmental crisis, which is affecting everything from food to fuel to forests."

3. "Lush Life," by Richard Price

"When bartender Ike Marcus is shot to death after barhopping with friends, NYPD Detective Matty Clark and his team first focus on restaurant manager and struggling writer Eric Cash, who claims the group was accosted by would-be muggers, despite eyewitnesses saying otherwise."

more at

http://www.politicsdaily.com/2009/08/24/barack-obamas-summer-beach-reading-list/

[tekisui]

1. I hope he uses the Friedman book to wipe up seagull shit.

[FSogol]

2. Why? n/t

[tekisui]

3. Friedman is a free market nut.

He makes some good points, but his foundation is to worship at the alter of the holy free market. Everything answer comes from that alter. I haven't read this book, but I have read other books by him. He was a cheerleader for the Iraq War until recently and isn't as good of a analyst as he thinks he is, IMO.

[cdsilv]

4. altar n/t

[tekisui]

5. Thanks.

Typing before coffee. :)