I just added a new "Books I've Read Section" to the right. I'm going to post my review of the books here though.
1. The Structure of Scientific Revolutions by Thomas S. Kuhn
Considered a classic text for the history of science. A bit dense. The concluding chapter and postscript are the most interesting. Now I have more questions as to the actual scientific revolutions cited in the book.
2. Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin
This was an amazing book. A quick read, great adventure story, but most importantly a lesson on the muslim culture, where all these terrorists came from, and the most effective way of defeating terrorists.Because it was such an imortant lesson that all Americans should know, and probably most don't know, I'm going to go into detail here.This guy Greg went to climb K2, considered the hardest mountain on Earth to climb, tougher than Everest. When he left he promised a small village, on the edge of the glacier in the middle of nowhere, that he would build them a school. He has now built about 50 schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan.
He has the official blessing of muslim leaders in both countries and has had the high muslim courts issue statements in his (non-muslim, American) favor. During his time there, since 1993, he has watched madrassas spring up all over the countries. These are schools funded by the Taliban. Some are simply schools, but of course others are the training grounds of the anti-American fundamentalists. In places with the option of going on to higher education, the children and parents will take that option. In the places without schools, and with madrassas, the children turn to their only option, thus the strength of the Taliban and terrorists has increased over the years. Greg actually has a former Talibanist who has sworn allegiance to him. He was only in the Taliban because that was his only choice, now he's happy to serve a good cause. Thus, by simply building schools, Greg Mortenson is fighting terrorism more effectively than any war. The people he works with love Americans but hate American planes-it's that simple.
This, is of course what the Peace Corps does--works to strengthen nations basic resources and set a good example of Americans to promote peace long before peace-keeping efforts are needed.
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Hello Amy (Aaron, too)
What an experience for a young married couple to do together. Hats off to you both! Ashley read the book, "Three Cups of Tea," also. I promised her that I would read it, and I plan to do so while on vacation next week. She agrees that it is one of the best books she has ever read. I think most of the WV colleges (or high schools, I can't remember which) have added this book to their curriculum to be read by incoming freshman. Thank you for your blog site. Lori (Ashley's mom)
Hey friends! Love your blog, and I know Aaron does too... even if he did say Michael's was better. ;)
Hello Amy and Aaron,
Happy Belated Birthday Aaron! Glad to know you are having time to read and exercise. I know you will enjoy the routines of cooking, shopping, teaching and exercising in your new site. Yes, we understand about how easy it is in the USA to prepare meals. You may remember visiting us Amy, and noticing the many steps we did each day to purify water etc. But you learn how to manage with what you have. I used Nutella to ice a Birthday cake. Thanks for mentioning 3 cups of tea. I have it but haven't read it. One book I have been reading is The Zanzibar Chest which is about a British family living in Africa and journalists trying to find stories. Do you have access to books/library. We could send you some if you like. My physics friends want me to read Godel, Escher, Bach by Douglas Hofstadter. I recently bought it, but haven't tried to begin it yet. It may be more your interests. Enjoy these days and keep that journal going with pictures. --Uncle Dale
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