This was my third Doctorow fiction novel. He's rapidly rising to the top of my favourite authors. While weaving a compelling story line, he sheds light on the true nature of our late-capitalist society and the systems that exacerbate disparity
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I love books. I used to read voraciously. Having kids killed that. Now that they're grown, I'm getting back into books.
Born in Treaty 7 (Calgary). Living in Gatineau, on unceded Algonquin Anishnaabee land. He/him.
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Martin reviewed The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow
Martin finished reading The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow

The Bezzle by Cory Doctorow
New York Times bestseller Cory Doctorow's The Bezzle is a high stakes thriller where the lives of the hundreds of …
Martin wants to read Coming Back to Life by Joanna R. Macy
Martin reviewed Truth Telling by Michelle Good
Strongly argued
5 stars
Michelle Good's collection of seven essays, each on a distinct theme in the broad topic of reconciliation, presents a good picture of the current status of the indigenous struggle for recognition and status, and convincing rationale for a change in attitude and approach by the colonial institutions and settler community. A worthwhile read.
Martin finished reading Truth Telling by Michelle Good

Truth Telling by Michelle Good
A bold, provocative examination of Canadian Indigenous issues from advocate, activist and award-winning novelist Michelle Good
Truth Telling is a …
Martin reviewed Disaster Capitalism by Antony Loewenstein
Mediocre presentation of an important subject
2 stars
This is a good book that could have been shorter. While useful to expose the closer relationship between governments and private companies, the stories often felt repetitive and the chapters lacked a clear flow. The point was made, and made again, and made again, but the successive iterations didn't really develop a deeper analysis or enhance understanding. Overall, while an interesting read, I found it to be underwhelming.
Martin finished reading Disaster Capitalism by Antony Loewenstein
This is a good book that could have been shorter. While useful to expose the closer relationship between governments and private companies, the stories often felt repetitive and the chapters lacked a clear flow. The point was made, and made again, and made again, but the successive iterations didn't really develop a deeper analysis or enhance understanding. Overall, while an interesting read, I found it to be underwhelming.
Martin started reading Disaster Capitalism by Antony Loewenstein

Disaster Capitalism by Antony Loewenstein
How Capitalism makes a fortune from disaster, poverty and catastrophe
Disaster has become big business. Best-selling journalist Antony Loewenstein travels …
Martin rated Mindful Year: 5 stars
Martin finished reading Mindful Year by Alice Boyes
Reading this was a very worthwhile discipline for the year. While I didn't manage to read it every single day, each day I did I found the reflections to be thought provoking and encouraging. We've ordered a hard copy of the book to make available to my partners therapy clients while they await their appointments.
Martin reviewed The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods
Martin finished reading Dandelion by Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Martin reviewed Julia: A Novel by Sandra Newman
Martin finished reading Julia: A Novel by Sandra Newman
This was really well done -- retelling the events of Orwell's 1984 from the point of view of the second main character, Winston's "girlfriend" Julia. Personally, I think this is much more interesting than 1984, and provides a richer character to everyone. Unfortunately, it ends up being one of those books that is hopeful and pessimistic at the same moment. Still, it's particularly relevant for our time.