On the Bookshelves...
ON THE BOOKSHELVES . . . . . BADGER STATE OF MIND
The Beauty of Wisconsin Through Photos and Stories
This wonderful book by author and photographer Kelly Maddern tells about our beautiful state and features agriculture, recreation, wildlife, weather and small business. There is a special section for Northwoods, Southwest and Southeast Wisconsin. It is a book for all seasons, for browsing through on long winter days, or for trip-planning in summer.
Maddern loves to hop in the car and drive until she gets lost. This brings her to some hidden treasures in Wisconsin. She and her family traveled throughout the state, ...
ON THE BOOKSHELVES….BLUE JEANS IN HIGH PLACES – The Coming Makeover of American Politics
The best book to read this post-election is BLUE JEANS IN HIGH PLACES, The Coming Makeover of American Politics by Mike McCabe.
In this book, McCabe offers a plan to re-invent our political system to represent the people. For the past 15 years, Mike, Director and founder of Wisconsin Democracy Campaign, has been following the money in American politics. He writes from experience and with sound evidence. His writing (like his speeches) is refreshing and encouraging.
We the people are not as hopelessly divided as we think. However, we are numb when it comes to the ...
ON THE BOOKSHELVES…“A FIGHTING CHANCE” by Elizabeth Warren
“This is a story about what’s worth fighting for, and how sometimes, even when we fight against powerful opponents, we can win.”
- Elizabeth Warren, author of A Fighting Chance
Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator from Massachusetts has told us again and again that the system is fixed. The banking system is fixed to benefit the wealthy and the powerful. The economic system is rigged to benefit the rich. The rich have many loopholes by which to evade paying taxes.
Senator Warren also has said, “What are you going to do about the fixed system? Either you can ...
ON THE BOOKSHELVES . . . The Dumbest Generation
"The Dumbest Generation" is a book written by Mark Bauerlein, a professor of English at Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia. It was published in 2008. In cybertime, that is a long time ago!
The title almost kept me from reading this book, until a friend reminded me of the subtitle:
How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Or, don’t trust anyone under 30).
This book examines the intellectual life of young people. You hear of the top high school student, overworked, overscheduled and yet maintaining perfect grades, “aiming for HYP ...
ON THE BOOKSHELVES… “Wisconsin Bucket List: 100 Ways to Have a Real Wisconsin Experience”
“In my opinion, it is entirely possible that America’s Dairyland was once a shooting star
that traveled from the Milky Way and landed in the heartland of our great nation.”
— Kelly Jo Stull, author of The Wisconsin Bucket List
Looking for a home-grown GRADUATION, RETIREMENT, or FATHER'S DAY GIFT to kick off the summer travel season?
Wisconsin Bucket List: 100 Ways to Have a Real Wisconsin Experience is a compendium of 100 iconic Wisconsin attractions that will warm your heart as you laugh and nod in recognition of your own childhood memories and musings...
Lewis, Anthony. (2007). Freedom for the Thought that We Hate, A Biography of the First Amendment . . . a Book Review
The viability of any democracy depends upon a system of laws which serve to protect the fundamental rights of its citizens. One of those fundamental rights, found here in the United States and championed in many other parts of the world, can be found in the First Amendment. The storied history of the First Amendment lends not only to its continued relevance in our democracy, but also to the numerous challenges it has faced throughout our history. Understanding the importance of the First Amendment within the framework of its evolution within our society can not only ...
