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The Hundred Years' War on Palestine Rashid Khalidi January 2020 The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine is a non-fiction history book written by historian and professor Rashid Khalidi , published in January 2020. The book describes the Nakba , or the Palestinian political experience, from the Balfour Declaration in 1917 onward—when the British government effectively declared a colonial war effort on Palestine by endorsing the Zionist project —and continues through to 2017, with ongoing support from the United States . Khalidi was born in New York City, received his undergraduate degree from Yale, and earned his PhD from Oxford before traveling to Lebanon to teach at the American University of Beirut . While serving as a professor in Beirut during a time of conflict in Lebanon , he was deeply involved in politics, acting as an independent political consultant to the PLO and as a valuable source for global media outlets. He returned to the United States in the 1980s, teaching at both Yale and the University of Chicago before joining Columbia University, where he currently holds the Edward Said Professorship of Modern Arab Studies. Editor's Note: This book is a piece of non-fiction political history that approaches the issue of aggression toward Palestine from that perspective. Khalidi pays little attention to the theological arguments that continue to be used as justification for the slaughter of thousands of innocent people. Instead, he illustrates the issue through a modern, political, academic lens, arguing that the foundation of Israel was a British colonial project launched too late for global acceptance when all is said and done. I tend to agree with Dr. Khalidi. This book and the facts presented within it are invaluable for understanding the conflict in Palestine and should serve as a foundation for any discussion of the myriad atrocities that have plagued the Palestinian people for over a hundred years. BUY NOW Previous Next

One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Ken Kesey February 1962 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is a novel by Ken Kesey published in 1962. Set in an Oregon psychiatric hospital , the narrative serves as a study of institutional processes and the human mind, including a critique of psychiatry and a tribute to individualistic principles. War hero Chief Bromden narrates the Novel. Bromden is a large half-Native American patient at the psychiatric hospital, who is diagnosed with schizophrenia , after seeing his father, a Native American chieftain, humiliated at the hands of the U.S. government and his white wife. Bromden's narrative follows the power struggle between the patients and the hospital staff in tandem with the power dynamics of consumer societ y in America. BUY NOW Previous Next

Miles: The Autobiography Miles Davis & Quincy Troupe 1989 In 1985, Spin magazine hired poet and writer Quincy Troupe to write an exclusive two-part interview with Miles Davis . The interview was published in the November 1985 and December 1985 issues. Davis, often known for his strained relationship with media, took a liking to Quincy’s work, and over the next 4 years went to work writing Miles: The Autobiography . Miles, unfortunately cast in the public eye as a controversial character, is incredibly forthrite is his own story putting little effort towards 'sanitizing his image". Even if you aren’t familiar with his music Davis’s story is a worthwhile read. His career as one of the godfathers of Jazz and modern music spanned 4 very pivotal decades in the history of American music. His Insights on the entertainment industry , racial issues in America, and the commodification of music are invaluable. On top of that, from Jimi Hendrix to Louis Armstrong , Miles hung with some very significant people and has some wild stories and anecdotes that are well worth a look. BUY NOW Previous Next

The Nickle Boys Colson Whitehead July 2019 The Nickel Boys is based on the historic Dozier School , a segregated reform school in Florida that operated for 111 years and was revealed as highly abusive. A university investigation found numerous unmarked graves for unrecorded deaths and history into the late 20th century of emotional and physical abuse of students. Colson Whitehead's novel is a perfect reminder that the struggle for equality in America is still very early in its timeline. In 2020, The Nickel Boys won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction . BUY NOW Previous Next

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The Grapes of Wrath John Steinbeck 1939 John Steinbeck's , The Grapes of Wrath , was written in 1939 and won both the National Book Award as well as the Pulitzer prize in 1962 . The realist novel takes place during the Great Depression and follows a family of tenant farmers , the Joads, as they flee poverty and bank foreclosure in Oklahoma caused by drought and the infamous dust bowl that struck American and Canadian prairies in the 1930’s. The Joads, trusting advertisements that promise a better life westward, join the rest of the “Oakies” making the trek toward California on the “mother road” in search of work, financial stability and a dignified life for their family. Only to find bitter disappointment in a new America run by banks and the budding agricultural giants. The Grapes of Wrath is one of the great pieces of American literature and is no less relevant today than it was almost 100 years ago. The battle between the great owners and the ones that prop them up still rages today and Steinbeck’s novel reminds us that we are not alone in the scope of history. Editor's note: It should be noted that Steinbeck consulted multiple different journalists and writers while preparing The Grapes of Wrath. These people and their perspectives contributed heavily to the book's final press and one was left with little to no credit. Sanora Babb’s novel “Whose Names Are Unknown” was also written in the 1930’s but was not published until 2004 in part because of the publication and success of The Grapes of Wrath. Scholars note that “Who’s Names Are Unknown" bears a striking resemblance to The Grapes of Wrath and was if the notes were read by Steinbeck would have absolutely influenced his work. Steinbeck used many field sources in the creation of the book that were credited but Babb was never mentioned. If you’re a fan of this book, it’s worth reading hers as well. BUY NOW Previous Next

Lord of the Flies William Golding September 1954 Written in 1954 , Lord of the Flies is William Golding 's debut novel. The story concerns a group of British boys who are stranded on an uninhabited island , during an fictional world war , and their tragic attempt to govern themselves that leads to a descent towards violence and impromptu tribalism. The book is largely Golding's response to a famous novel written in 1857 by R. M. Ballantyne , The Coral Island , a children's adventure novel with a focus on Christianity and the supposed civilising influence of British colonialism . Golding thought that the book was unrealistic and asked his wife whether it would be a good idea if he "wrote a book about children on an island, children who behave in the way children really would behave?" BUY NOW Previous Next

Generation Kill Evan Wright June 2004 Generation Kill is a non-fiction book written by Evan Wright chronicling his time as an embedded reporter during and shortly after the 2003 invasion of Iraq. In early March 2003 Wright, on assignment with Rolling Stone Magazine , was sent to Camp Matilda, Kuwait where US Military was preparing what would be its brief but bloody second invasion of Iraq . After convincing a Marine commander that he was up to the assignment he spent two months with the Marine Corps. 1st Reconnaissance Battalion , which ended up including the entire initial Invasion and about 3 weeks of what would become an 8 year long period of US occupation and combat in Iraq . Initial reactions of the 1st Recon Marines were negative and some were suspicious of the liberal editorials' potential coverage of Marine behavior and actions, but were soon won over by Wright’s dedication and refusal to quit in the face of danger and during combat. He spent the entire invasion with the Alpha and Bravo teams of the 1st Recon Marines, often riding in the lead vehicle of Bravo team, a lightly armored Humvee , and even (reluctantly) carried a weapon during certain periods of the invasion. By the time his assignment was up, Wright had built close friendships with many of the Marines and was often treated as one of their own. On his return Wright published a three-part series for Rolling Stone on his time in Iraq that won the National Magazine Award for Excellence and began writing what would become one of the greatest and most proximate non-fiction writing on modern war and conflict, Generation Kill . Wright’s account of his experience with the young men of 1st Recon battalion puts the reader waist-deep into the experience of an elite and often intelligent group of young men molded to be warriors. Often reframing lower authority combat veterans as, just some, of the many victims of American aggression overseas, Wright addresses issues such as, war crimes, moral conflict of young soldiers, indoctrination mentality in the Marines, incompetence as well as nepotism of US senior leadership, and the violent dismantling of a vulnerable nation, with a level of humility and proximity that can’t be replicated without the harrowing experience he committed to in 2003. BUY NOW Previous Next

Jesus and John Wayne: How White Evangelicals Corrupted a Faith and Fractured a Nation Kristin Kobes Du Mez May 2020 Jesus and John Wayne is an account of the last seventy-five years of white evangelicalism, and makes the compelling argument that American evangelicals have worked for decades to replace the Jesus of the Gospels with an idol of Christian nationalism and a s a result, they function largely as a political movement rather than a theologically driven religious community. Du Mez covers individuals and aspects of the Evangelical movement, from shows like VeggieTales to political figures like Oliver North . Editor's Note: Summarizing the 300-page research-based non-fiction is pretty difficult. In short, the historic overview may help you come to grips with the multitude of conflicting narratives pushed by what is now recognized as the new conservative mainstream. BUY NOW Previous Next

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