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THE GREATEST MINDS IN PSYCHOLOGY, 50 Ideas That Changed the World by Jeremy Stangroom
Did not finish book.
Did not finish book.
All but a few “greats” were male and all are white. However, the first two were eugenicists which was defined as being “too bad” and nope. I don’t need that in my life.
The Wildest Things by Andrea Hannah
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 8%.
Really long sentences. Overdramatic with nothing happening. I tried to keep going but finally gave myself permission to stop. It’s not my vibe - it could very well be yours.
The Library Game by Gigi Pandian
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
Did not finish book. Stopped at 4%.
The writing has so much explanation that you never get to the any conflict. One incessant of an intense stare had an entire paragraph of magician description. I checked reviews of earlier books and it seems this is a style choice, that isn’t resignating with me.
Back to the Moon: The Next Giant Leap for Humankind by Joseph Silk
3.0
How much you enjoy this book will really depend on what you want to get out of it. There are so few books on the moon, and colonizing the moon, that there is value in this book. I really enjoyed those parts - at least the first few times they were mentioned.
The main thesis of the book is that there should be telescopes, specifically radio and infrared, on the moon. Every point ties back to this, even the ones you think can’t possibly be tied back. The book isn’t especially long and could have easily been half the size. So much was repeated multiple times.
The first few chapters are really solid. Then we go into the history of the universe. I would say as filler - but honestly it is more as the authors background and an attempt to explain why the telescopes are necessary - in his perspective.
Also, his vision of the lunar colony is intense bordering more on science fiction. It also seemed very unaware of the social political climate of the world for a very white privileged perspective. That wasn’t unexpected. I am glad I picked it up. I also wish that it was more.
The main thesis of the book is that there should be telescopes, specifically radio and infrared, on the moon. Every point ties back to this, even the ones you think can’t possibly be tied back. The book isn’t especially long and could have easily been half the size. So much was repeated multiple times.
The first few chapters are really solid. Then we go into the history of the universe. I would say as filler - but honestly it is more as the authors background and an attempt to explain why the telescopes are necessary - in his perspective.
Also, his vision of the lunar colony is intense bordering more on science fiction. It also seemed very unaware of the social political climate of the world for a very white privileged perspective. That wasn’t unexpected. I am glad I picked it up. I also wish that it was more.