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"Go Down Together" by Jeff Guinn - Book Club Discussion. Content Warning.
Forget everything you think you know about Clyde Barrow and Bonnie Parker. Previous books and films, including the brilliant 1967 movie starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway, have emphasized the supposed glamour of America's most notorious criminal couple, thus contributing to ongoing mythology. The real story is completely different -- and far more fascinating.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"Forensics" by Val McDermid - Book Club Discussion. Content Warning.
Val McDermid is one of the finest crime writers we have, whose novels have captivated millions of readers worldwide with their riveting narratives of characters who solve complex crimes and confront unimaginable evil. In the course of researching her bestselling novels McDermid has become familiar with every branch of forensics, and now she uncovers the history of this science, real-world murders and the people who must solve them. The dead talk--to the right listener. They can tell us all about themselves: where they came from, how they lived, how they died, and, of course, who killed them. Forensic scientists can unlock the mysteries of the past and help serve justice using the messages left by a corpse, a crime scene, or the faintest of human traces. Forensics draws on interviews with some of these top-level professionals, ground-breaking research, and McDermid's own original interviews and firsthand experience on scene with top forensic scientists. Along the way, McDermid discovers how maggots collected from a corpse can help determine one's time of death; how a DNA trace a millionth the size of a grain of salt can be used to convict a killer; and how a team of young Argentine scientists led by a maverick American anthropologist were able to uncover the victims of a genocide. It's a journey that will take McDermid to war zones, fire scenes, and autopsy suites, and bring her into contact with both extraordinary bravery and wickedness, as she traces the history of forensics from its earliest beginnings to the cutting-edge science of the modern day.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"Say Nothing" by Patrick Radden Keefe - Book Club Discussion. Content Warning.
A stunning, intricate narrative about a notorious killing in Northern Ireland and its devastating repercussions "Masked intruders dragged Jean McConville, a 38-year-old widow and mother of 10, from her Belfast home in 1972. In this meticulously reported book--as finely paced as a novel--Keefe uses McConville's murder as a prism to tell the history of the Troubles in Northern Ireland. Interviewing people on both sides of the conflict, he transforms the tragic damage and waste of the era into a searing, utterly gripping saga." -- New York Times Book Review Jean McConville's abduction was one of the most notorious episodes of the vicious conflict known as The Troubles. Everyone in the neighborhood knew the I.R.A. was responsible. But in a climate of fear and paranoia, no one would speak of it. In 2003, five years after an accord brought an uneasy peace to Northern Ireland, a set of human bones was discovered on a beach. McConville's children knew it was their mother when they were told a blue safety pin was attached to the dress--with so many kids, she had always kept it handy for diapers or ripped clothes. Patrick Radden Keefe's mesmerizing book on the bitter conflict in Northern Ireland and its aftermath uses the McConville case as a starting point for the tale of a society wracked by a violent guerrilla war, a war whose consequences have never been reckoned with. The brutal violence seared not only people like the McConville children, but also I.R.A. members embittered by a peace that fell far short of the goal of a united Ireland, and left them wondering whether the killings they committed were not justified acts of war, but simple murders. From radical and impetuous I.R.A. terrorists such as Dolours Price, who, when she was barely out of her teens, was already planting bombs in London and targeting informers for execution, to the ferocious I.R.A. mastermind known as The Dark, to the spy games and dirty schemes of the British Army, to Gerry Adams, who negotiated the peace but betrayed his hardcore comrades by denying his I.R.A. past-- Say Nothing conjures a world of passion, betrayal, vengeance, and anguish.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
"The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater - Book Club Discussion. Content Warning.
One teenager in a skirt. One teenager with a lighter. One moment that changes both of their lives forever. If it weren't for the 57 bus, Sasha and Richard never would have met. Both were high school students from Oakland, California, one of the most diverse cities in the country, but they inhabited different worlds. Sasha, a white teen, lived in the middle-class foothills and attended a small private school. Richard, a black teen, lived in the crime-plagued flatlands and attended a large public one. Each day, their paths overlapped for a mere eight minutes. But one afternoon on the bus ride home from school, a single reckless act left Sasha severely burned, and Richard charged with two hate crimes and facing life imprisonment. The case garnered international attention, thrusting both teenagers into the spotlight.
By Kristen Barenthaler2 years ago in BookClub
'Read with Cyn’s Workshop' January Book Club Pick
Hey there, everyone! Welcome to a whole new year! I’m so glad many of you stuck around with Read with Cyn’s Workshop, and I have loved reading along with you all! So, to mark the new year, on my Instagram story, you all voted for Bring Me Your Midnight by Rachel Griffin! I am so excited to begin reading this book with you all!
By Cyn's Workshop2 years ago in BookClub
7 Powerful Lessons from ‘The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People’
Hello friends! I hope you’re all doing well on your journey. Today I wanted to have a thoughtful discussion on lessons from Stephen Covey’s classic book “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” His wisdom continues to enlighten many.
By Prajjval Mishra2 years ago in BookClub
Buried Alive
Image by Headfone Here’s the last Buried Alive episode for public release. After this you’ll have to wait for Headfone to make it available on their app. This is also my last audio drama for the company. I’ve never been very social and Headfone and Vocal are the same in that you need to be apart of the club to find fun in participation. My writing now relies more on building worthless crypto. It’s OCD in a way. Thanks for reading, enjoy, and remember West Coast Milblogger returns next year, LOL. Have a Happy New Year:
By Cyrus Emerson2 years ago in BookClub
Shadows and Sunsets
In the vast expanse of the Pride Lands, where the sun painted the horizon with hues of gold and amber, lived two inseparable companions: Kairos, the dignified Lion King, and Figaro, the mischievous meerkat. Their friendship was a dance between contrasts, a harmony intertwined with complexities that echoed through the winds of the savanna.
By Mustafa Ali2 years ago in BookClub
The Power of Silence: Managing Anger through the Art of Stillness
In our fast-paced and often chaotic lives, moments of anger can be all too common. However, the ancient wisdom of harnessing the power of silence during times of anger has proven to be a transformative and effective approach. This article explores the profound impact of choosing silence as a response to anger, delving into its benefits and the art of mastering this practice.
By Nada soliman2 years ago in BookClub
