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The Secret to Seduction is the third in the Holt sisters trilogy, but the first I have read. I found it very difficult to stay with. It just didn't seem to be going anywhere. The intrigue was not nearly intriguing enough to hold my interest, and while the banter between the hero and heroine was witty enough, there wasn't nearly enough sensual tension between the two to make me care if they ever got together. The background characters were not clearly drawn and the names of most of the female characters were so similar that it created confusion. I found that I kept putting it down and picking it back up again. Admittedly, it might have been easier and less confusing had I read the first two in this series, but any book within a series should be able to stand alone on it's own merits if the reader is to be enticed to continue on to the other books in the series. The Secret to Seduction just didn't do that for me.

I liked the first book in this series a lot. The second book was pretty good. (I should go back and review them with 5 and 4 stars each.) This one was disappointing. It was readable, but I didn't find myself drawn in. It felt like the overlap with the trilogy was tacked on in a way that I could easily have liked the book without it better.

There were some little things that bothered me enough that they became big things. The heroine winds up alone in a big house with a tuned piano. She is known as a good pianist and presumably enjoys playing. (This is from her saucy mother's genes, apparently, to tie it into the trilogy.) Yet when she's concerned about all the time on her hands, does she raid the music library and hone her musical skill? Teach lessons to the village kids? Give concerts for the neighbors? No. She learns to knit. I wanted to scream at her, "The piano is right there! Go play it!"

I found the romance to be on the tepid side emotionally. I didn't buy into it very much. I found the trilogy tie in distracting and unnecessary. Sabrina didn't appear to pine for or in any way define herself in relation to her lost/unknown family they way the other two sisters did, and wasn't concerned about finding them, so why bother. The hero, I can barely remember enough to comment on other than he absented himself a lot and wasn't that great. Not that a hero has to be great all the time, but this was pretty eh.

So. If you want the end of the trilogy, read this. If you want a tame, non-threatening romance, you might like it. If, like me, you have all of JAL's previous works on a keeper shelf... I'll send you my copy.

Vicar's daughter Sabrina Fairleigh believes that she is in possession of an even temperament and not one to give to her baser needs. She doesn't have those. Her convictions are going to be put to the test though when she accompanies her friend Mary Capstraw to La Montage, the country seat of the Earls of Rawden. The current Earl is also known as "The Libertine" penning such intimate poems women can't help but loose themselves to their inflamed desires. But Sabrina is made of sterner stuff and she has a goal. She wants to travel as a missionary alongside her father's curate Geoffrey, who just so happens to be the cousin of Rhys--the Libertine himself. So if she is so set on her course why is she so drawn to Rhys and his kisses. Will this trip end up leading to her ruin?

Rhys is bored and in need of diversion. The prim and proper Sabrina Fairleigh is the perfect choice. She is too sure of her convictions and at the same time very disconcerting to his base instincts. When he should walk away and leave her alone, he finds himself drawn to her, to tease her, prod her and force her to realize she is no better then anyone else. What he is not counting on is becoming caught up in the passion that springs between them. Such opposites could never get along well or could they? When they are caught in a compromising situation he does the right thing and marries her. But will the passion cool once the games are over?

This is the first time I've read Ms. Long and I was truly entertained. This title is part of a three book series, this being the last story. And it's a strong stand alone. So, if you're like me and series challenged, you won't feel left out or confused when reading this book. Ms. Long's writing style combines humor and tenderness in a well modulated pace. There were several times I found myself laughing out loud at the situations our protagonists got themselves into.

Character development was slow at times and Rhys was almost obnoxious with his attitude but in the end Ms. Long and her talent for crafting a story saved him from being an unlikable character. I would have like to have seen a wee bit more of the story from his point of view. It would have explained some of his reactions to the situations he found himself in rather by his design or someone else's. It would have also given depth to the sensual connection between him and Sabrina.

Sabrina was a charming character. I could relate to her in many ways. Her realization that she was no better then others was sweet and entertaining. Truthfully it was what kept me reading the story. Her experiences of so many "firsts" were well told and done so in a fresh way.

The secondary storyline of the three sisters finally finding each other, combined with the secondary characters which were varied and likable only added depth to this tale. Ms. Long writes a sensual tale that pulls readers in. Courtesy of CK2S Kwips and Kritiques

The Secret to Seduction by Julie Anne Long tells the story how three sisters get seperated from their mother and are seperated and adopted. This is Sabrina story who is the vicar's daughter who gets her invited to a house party of the scandalous Earl of Rawden and her world get turned upside down. Lots of great twists and turns - loved the characters. Check out the whole series; Beauty and the Spy (1), Ways to be Wicked (2) and The Secret to Seduction (3).

Sabrina Fairleigh is a sweet country miss who meets practiced seducer, Rhys Gillray, earl of Rawden at his house party. She is there to spend time with the earl's cousin Geoffrey, a man she believes to be above reproach unlike his cousin. The Earl is known as the Libertine because he has written such scandalous poetry.

All is not what it seems. Sabrina claims to be even tempered and quite self righteously states she is not one to succumb to passion. In fact, she feels compassion for those who do. Rhys is bored and finds Sabrina to be a worthy project. He will teach her about her passionate nature. These two have nice verbal sparring. They are witty and there's a nice flow to their dialogue.

They are caught in an embrace and must marry. Neither is happy about it but both realize that duty requires it.

Rhys quickly hightails it to London after his marriage to enjoy being a Libertine. Sabrina "helps" people back at the estate which brings her husband back quite frequently to advise and rescue her from her benevolent actions. This portion of the book moved a bit slow and really keeps this book from being a four star. The character development was missing, especially with Rhys. The author states he is a war hero but there are no in depth stories to his heroics. He never convinced me he was falling in love with Sabrina.

Also, Sabrina, who I immensely liked throughout the entire book, became entirely too self righteous and judgmental toward the end. Yes, she had cause but it just went on too long. The book, however, is well written and it very nicely ties up the loose ends of the trilogy.

My dad enjoyed the book. Great Gift! Buy it!

My dad loved the book> Great Father's day suggestion. He said he recognized many of these superstitions. Buy it for your dad!

Fun Book Great Father's Day Gift!

Great gift! My son loved it! Enjoy!

Horrible. Examples of the superstitions:

Golfers who eat a sandwich after nine holes, golfers who use a tee, golfers who don't use a tee, golfers who use the latest equipment, golfers who will not throw their clubs.

I feel cheated.

I have read many books in my life, many of which I have made the grand statement that my life was altered afterwards. None has had such an impact in such a short period of time. In the beginning of the book, Ms. Winston provides readers with a self-evaluation. My wife and I sat down and did it together, and reluctantly added up our points. We ranked in the "Disorganized to the point of Chaos" category.

But, in the past two weeks or so, we have begun to implement the author's suggestions, many of which boil down to common sense. One reviewer is harsh in his criticism because of dated material, because of her suggestion to use carbon paper to make back-up copies of all correspondence. I, too, was surprised at this anachronism in a newly revised edition, but I forgave her for all of the other great advice. If you too are disorganized "to the point of chaos", BUY THIS BOOK. It may change your life, too.

This book is so outdated as to be laughable. She talks about carbon paper and white-out! Computers are treated as something for technologists. She says Sidekick is the most popular software. In fact it is no longer marketed or supported. Memory typewriters are compared favorably to computers! However, her Two-List Time Plan was worth the price of the book.

This book is an overly-detailed, almost academic discussion of organizational theory. Some of the basic organizational principles include listing a project's "processes or system[s] into manageable parts" , breaking down projects into prioritizing projects by how aggravating they are, tackling the #1's first, etc. Her discussion of how to compose and analyze the daily to-do list is overly-detailed -- for example, calling a student's mother to determine why he didn't show up for class yesterday is an immediate task that just cropped up, while getting in touch with an equipment supplier is "a basic, medium range task." What does that mean?? And I don't think most of us struggle with figuring out what is really important and what isn't; what we need is something that will help us accomplish what is most important. The financial planning section is overly detailed -- assess income, analyze fixed expenses, prepare a budget, etc. I'm consulting a Getting Organized book because I need to get motivated and empowered to plow through the pile of clothes on the floor and the pile of papers on my desk -- This book is better-suited for folks who are already organized and want to be even more so. This book might be a good choice if you are already reasonably organized and are looking for detailed discussions of the processes that might enable you to become more organized in all aspects of your life. If you are currently at a lower level of organization, I recommend Don Aslett's books on clutter; for me, they have been much more readable and useful.

The author defenitly provided me with fair suggestions to organzie myself better, however, most the suggestion were common things. However, do not compare yourself with me because prior purchasing this book, I still was a great organized person; it's just that I like to be perfect.

When I took over the daily operation of a National Guard Armory I wasn't sure what I was getting into. The Armory had a staff of one, Me! I needed to get organized fast! The administrator whom I was replacing had his own system in place. I was fortunate, I was able to work with him before he left for his new assignment. The National Guard runs and thrives on chaos and a crisis management system. Every day there was a new crisis to cope with, mostly the making of the higher headquarters. There was always too much useless work and never enough time to get it accomplished. At least once a day I would get a phone call from higher headquarters about some useless piece of paperwork the just discovered they needed yesterday at the latest and now wanted everybody to jump through hoops! Short and long term planning were never practiced, just given lip-service. Winston's book was a great starting point. It helped me get ahead and stay ahead of the Puzzle Palace Jockeys. There is something here for everyone. If you learn just one new idea and put it to work for you, the price of the book will have been well worth it!

I employed a few simple ideas and tools that the author recommended and have been surprised that my housecleaning attitude has turned from avoidance to "enjoyment" that the task of cleaning my house for my family or visitors is not as overwhelming or dreaded as it used to be.

Another delightful mystery by Mindy Starns Clark. Likable characters, romantic interests, and even household hints make for an interesting (and informational) suspense story. Wholesome enough for a pre-teen. I look forward to getting better acquainted with Jo Tulip in future books.

In general this book had useful suggestions and a light tone that made for easy reading. No earth-shattering revelations, but solid advice.

That being said, I would recommend reading this book only if you are already Christian or very tolerant. This book on housekeeping includes as necessary steps in the process "Going on a Prayer Walk through Your House (Chapter 4 IIRC)" and "Setting Up a Devotional Space (Chapter 11)" Bible quotations are placed at the beginning of each chapter and God is frequently (though not offensively) mentioned in the rest of the text. For a non-Christian tired of the "God helps me do everything that I ever do", the (extraneous) religious sections are going to grate.

I highly recommend this book for those who are looking for a process to show how it is possible to streamline cleaning the house and keep it looking that way. Easy reading and reasonable suggestions for organization, cleaning and saving time in the process

This book is a great way to FINALLY get your home neat and clean, for good. Just like dieting is a quick fix to loose weight, but doesn't keep the pounds off, spurts of frantic cleaning right before guests come over won't keep your home clean once the guests leave. To acheive and maintain your ideal weight you have to change your lifestyle, so why should we expect it to be any different with keeping the house clean? This book will walk you thorugh step by step how to make those lifestyle changes to keep your house clean. I'm not talking about adding 2 hours of chores to your already hectic schedule, but instead looking at WHY the kitchen counter is always a disaster or the coffee table is always cluttered/messy (It is almost like free therapy for your home) and coming up with a solution that works for you, not the solution that "generally works" for people.

The Naked Marquis was a great read. I loved the storyline, as I've always been a sap for those storylines that involve old friends from childhood.

I've never been very good at reviewing things so I'll just say that I loved the characters in the book and their relationship. The back and forth between the characters held a lot of witt and passion and had a lot of that great built up sexaul frustration from the battle going on between them. And as with all of the other Sally MacKenzie books I've read it had great, funny supporting characters as well. The combination of all the personalities and humor truly made the storyline come to life and made it believable. It's a great read and everyone should check it out!

Very good Book. Was recommended by Amazon based on previous items purchased. The writings of Sally Mackenzie and Mary Balogh are very similar.

I absolutely adore these books! Silly, I know, but they're so cute and funny and romantic all rolled into one.

In this, the second in "The Naked" aristocrat series, Charles Draysmith, handsome rogue, becomes the Marquis of Knightsdale after the death of his brother and sister-in-law. He needs to marry soon to acquire the necessary heir and spare and is hounded by marriage minded mammas and their daughters. He has little interest in their pursuit and escapes to his country estate to handle estate business and reunite with his nieces, Claire and Isabelle. Little did he realize that he would be reunited with his childhood friend and vicar's daugther, Miss Emma Peterson, who is now Claire and Isabelle's governess. He has immediate lust for Emma and decides she would be the perfect escape from the marriage mart. As his wife, Emma could stay at home and tend the children while he was off in London at his usual rogue pursuits. Emma, who has loved Charles since the age of six, is outraged at his plan. As Charles plans his seduction, Emma desiring to be more than a breeder, is more than reluctant to any advances. His pursuit is a hilarious romantic romp. The sparks fly and each page is a sensual adventure, but this romance has so much more! Ms. MacKenzie has a talent for writing such warmth and depth to each character that the reader is utterly captivated. Claire and Isabelle are a joy. As marriage minded ladies of the ton and their mamas arrive at the estate for a house party, Claire, Isabelle and Charles's Aunt Bea join forces to do away with Emma's competition and play cupid in order to bring Charles and Emma together. Their antics will make you laugh out loud. As Charles realizes he truly loves Emma, as well as his nieces, his antics to get Emma to accept his marriage proposal are even more entertaining. There is suspense as well, as Charles and Emma are in danger and the story builds to a suspenseful ending and a murder is also solved. This story has it all and is so entertaining and fun to read. It's the perfect summer romance! I look forward to the next in the series, The Naked Earl. I also recommend the first in the series, The Naked Duke.

I've been reading so-called Regency Romances for years and this was definately one of the most riducuous books I have ever encountered. Everything was wrong from the boring main characters, worn-out story to cliched dialogs. I couldn't even finish it.

Learning Italian for an upcoming trip....this school book is the key...it's easier to follow (as it's intended for High School)than other self help books....and is full of useful information...I would recommend the workbook to go with it...or just make copies of the pages to work with....Great book...it is helping me a lot.

Mint condition & arrived in a short time! Very pleased!!

I read this entire book across two college semesters before moving to Italy. After having spent $500 or so on Italian language books, this is one of the few that was worth the money. Even though I speak fluently, I still refer to this book frequently to resolve difficult tense questions or clarify grammar details. I highly recommend this book to any serious student.

This is an alright text book. It does what it's meant to do. A person can learn Italian from this book as long as they are also in a class as well, but it definately has some flaws. One -it needs more examples of some of the more difficult grammar points. Two - the order is strange. Why did you start with avere? Somehow essere seems like a better place to start. And the chapter themes! They pretend that they have chapters arranged by topic, but it seems very haphazard to me. Also, several major grammatical topics are missing from this book, and as a result, many of my teachers have had to give us multiple hand outs to compensate. It's ok - but it could be a lot better.

I took 3 semesters of Italian, with each semester covering 1/3 of the book, so I completed the entire book. This book is good if you follow it in a traditional classroom setting, especially since the proffessor pointed out all the mistakes in this book, which unfortunately, are quite numerous for a textbook. I have also checked out the 4th edition, which is much better than this one as it is better structured and contains useful charts,(which are now omitted) and is thoroughly proofread. The 6th edition just came out, so hopefully it is an improvement from the 5th.

This tale is about African Americans and Native Americans during post Civil War times. Many topics surface, among them voting rights, the Ku Klux Klan, and the tight grip the powerful white community holds over all. Mostly this book is about right and wrong, about ethics and morality in the face of danger.

In the foreword, McKissack writes that the story is inspired by her own ancestors, an African American girl and the Native American boy she befriends and later marries. The fictional counterparts are eleven-year-old Sarah and fourteen-year-old Sky, who meet when Sarah discovers Sky hiding in the family barn. He stays with Sarah's family, becoming like a member by the end of the book.

This action-packed book was enjoyable because of the fast pace, the setting in rural Missouri, and the believability of the characters. The villains - the Sheriff and other powerful townspeople - were authentically ominous, with their threats of lynching and secretive KKK ties. I would recommend this to any student looking for historical fiction.

I personally enjoyed reading this book. As a student in college I thought that this book showed a good sense of character to the time that it took place. I just finished a unit on Slavery, so this book played a good part in how I interpretted slavery. Sarah is a care free spirit who loves life and she also loves being free. She meets this Native American boy named Sky, who is a runaway from his tribe that was captured. She ends up finding him one day at her house and she takes him in.
I feel that this is a great book to share in a classroom setting and it is something that everyone should read at least once. After having read this book I thought about how lucky we are today in our lives, by having people around you that know and love you.

My book was about a little girl named Jane. She and her father and her mother lived in a far away place.They were very poor. They couldn't get food everyday at a grocery store .They were working
class or other words they worked allday for a good day's work.They kept an indian run away boy that was apache .He got swamp fever and Janes mamma had to take good care of him until he got better .Then the sherrif guy came and tookhim away.

My book was about a little girl named Jane. She and her father and her mother lived in a far away place.They were very poor. They couldn't get food everyday at a grocery store .They were working
class or other words they worked allday for a good day's work.They kept an indian run away boy that was apache .He got swamp fever and Janes mamma had to take good care of him until he got better .Then the sherrif guy came and tookhim away.

I have just finished reading a suspenseful and invigorating book called Run Away Home. As a student in college I thought that this book showed a good sense of character to the time it took place. I just finished working on a unit on Slavery for my Social Studies class. This book would play a good role as a wrap up to the ending of the Slavery Unit. This book takes place in Alabama during the 1800's when slavery is just becoming abolished. It is about a slave family that just became freed. They owe their own farm and do their own chores to get by. One day the father and his little girl go for a walk down by the railroad tracks with their dog, like they always do. They came across a train that was sitting there ready to unload its cargo. They spoke with a man named George Wratten who was a interpreter and a scout for the United States Army. Sarah's father asked what was going on and he told them that they captured Apache Indians and they are taking them to Mount Vernon. While Sarah and her father were speaking to the gentleman she noticed a Apache boy escape from the train car and out the window. She didn't say anything because she didn't want to be a tattle tail. So when she arrived at home the thought of the Apache boy all alone out there worried her. One night when it was storming pretty bad out, she heard a noise. Sarah got dressed and went out to the barn to see what it was, but she knew who it was. She couldn't see if it was actually the Apache boy but in her heart she knew it. Later on the boy was discovered and she and her family took him in.
I really enjoyed this book because it makes you feel like you are right there watching all of the events take place. I would recommend this book to anyone who has a love for history or for someone who just wants to read a interesting book.

This book has good ideas if you have an adult only and pet free home. If you have small children or pets living in the house most of the techniques can not be used due to various safety issues as the author warns. Otherwise that it is rather funny and easy to read.

Many of the ideas are little more than old spouse's tales. Regarding some of the pest control methods, please see this paper: http://digitalcommons.unl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1030&context=vpc14

The book did have some useful tips. I felt that she used some scare tactics in order to get her point across about doing things more naturally. She mentioned her sources but I kept wondering if some of the things she mentioned were a one time thing or if they were really potentially harmful (ie: chemicals and such). Like I mentioned, the book does have some useful tips and I learned a couple of things that I didn't already know.

I gave away my first copy of this book and have started buying more copies to give away as gifts. It is an intriguing introduction to organic gardening and housekeeping. The author's creativity and sense of humor make it a fun book to refer to over and over again. Loved it!

What great aid and funny read for those of us guys who don't have lots of experience or love of household duties. (I was drafted, so I won't comment on everyone else's excuse.)

I really appreciate the author's writing style of this book. I like the short, simple chapters that can be refered back to again and again.
This book helped me develope a positive mindset towards organization.
It's helpful to realize the impact organization can have by reducing stress and saving time. This is not a book for someone already organized that's looking for grand innovative ideas. The ideas are pretty basic and simple, but were very useful for me.

My first reaction to this book was one of disappointment. I thought it was too general and too short. However, since I've read it, I keep finding myself referring to it and implementing ideas I found in it. Many of the things I already do and I found this book affirming. I like her phrase 'Start where you are'. After reading her overview, one can always look for more information to cope with specific problem areas, like clutter.

Don't let the size of the book fool you - just because it doesn't take an encyclopedia sized book to get her ideas across does not mean they aren't profound, easy to internalize, and life changing.

I recently had the pleasure of taking a seminar on the Well-Ordered Home taught by Ms. Kendall-Tackett at a La Leche League conference and I was so impressed I ordered the book the next day.

It's not too simple to be true - this little book can help you get your home in order so you can spend more time enjoying life!

While the author certainly gives good pointers on how to order a home, the presentation is just.... barren. No color, nor illustrations, drawings or photograps except on the cover. A thin book on coarse paper.

The text itself is also rather austere: she just tells you, two or three-page chapters, how to manage a certain problem. No anecdotes, no examples, no babbling. What she tells is worthwhile, though.

If you want a short book, that can be read in 2 hours, and are prepared just to do what she tells you, this is a good book. If you need more, this booklet might leave you feel a little light handed.

As a born-organized person now facing clutter problems due to homeschooling my young son, I'd purchased this book hoping to find new perspectives on battling paper monsters and the inevitable slew of books, toys and crumbs that kids generate. Sadly, there is nothing new in here.

"Handle paper as it comes in" is something you can read at free websites on home-organization. Ditto for "keep a nice box or bin in each room to stash toys in at the end of the day."

But you'll have to read through various chapters to put that together: the author is continually bringing up a topic (e.g., closet organization) then promising "I'll go into that more in Chapter X." Well, guess what: each 'chapter' is only 2 pages long. How much organizational advice do you REALLY think you're going to get in 2 pages?

This book does not recommend any particular system, does not discuss advantages or disadvantages of the varying home-organization products out there, and doesn't even suggest routines or schedules you can adopt for your day.

What it does do is dispense saccharin, simplistic advice -- spend 15 minutes per day sorting through clutter and discard what's broken beyond repair; what's outdated; what you don't love, use or need; do a little bit every day; keep supplies where you need them; replenish supplies as they're depleted; and don't set your expectations unrealistically high.

There, I saved you money. I wish I'd saved my own, and also wish that the hour I spent reading this slim, trite book had been spent organizing my kitchen cupboards (yet another thing this book does not tell you how to do).

Due to its unique structure (lots of brief, choppy sections, almost stream of consciousness writing at times) this is somewhat challenging to read, but worth the struggle. Trow had a bit of a class axe to grind, but he certainly understood the impact of TV and saw the not unrelated decline of a sophisticated mass culture.

Given how much farther we have traveled in that direction, it's not hard to see why he abandoned the US and retreated to Italy at the end of his life.

A quirky diatribe against the superficiality and meaninglessness of TV, with its focus on the trivial and mindless. Trow wrote the original essay in 1980, long before PCs, the Internet, and IPods, but everything he says about how TV creates an illusion of intimacy even as actually creates ever greater distance and loneliness, separating us from one another is even more poignant in today's "connected" world.

Trow's style is deceptively simple and full of irony. It takes time to learn his cadence, but it's worth it.

One thing is almost guaranteed: the dumbing-down consumer- energizing mass media will always be with us. Politically, it is untouchable. It is created and owned by the left, which pretends to hate it and defended by the right, which pretends to like it. So I suppose we should treat Mr. Trow's criticism of the media like Samuel Johnson's dog. We shouldn't focus on how badly it's done, but marvel that it's done at all.

Alas, it really is poorly done. Mr. Trow tries to be stylish and clever, but sacrifices reason and coherence to achieve it. He doesn't define his terms, so that his meaning is often ambiguous. In several places, one could draw two equally valid but contradictory interpretations of his text. If you look at the blurbs on the cover which praise the book, it is very clear what is wrong. Except for Michael Tolkin, the half dozen or so writers praising the book are a who's who of our brain dead media. Having John Irving lament the "terminal silliness of our culture" is like having Ronald MacDonald slam the terminal fattiness of our cuisine. And that's a pity, because Mr. Trow has some important things to say. As one who has admired Mr. Trow's work since his lovely play, The Tennis Game, these essays were very disappointing.

The New Yorker has turned the entirety of its magazine over to a single work four times. John Hersey's Hiroshima, Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, and Jonathan Schell's The Fate of the Earth, cautionary and apocalyptic all, were three. The fourth is this book.

Within the Context of No Context went out of print almost instantly after it was published in 1980. Nobody got this book in 1980. It's a difficult read, in a voice that is diffuse, associative, and allusive, and at the same time makes direct assertions about the way things are, which few of us are comfortable reading. It's not a book that people were quite ready to read in 1980.

Except for newsmen. People who made their living by drinking out of the firehose and transforming the experience into column inches understood this book right away. (These are the same people who don't need anyone to explain the first sentence of The White Album to them.)

Trow put their unease into words. And for 15 years Within the Context of No Context existed in a kind of samizdat, a thick sheaf of photocopied pages handed from one reporter or columnist or editor to another.

You shouldn't buy this book, ideally. Someone should give you a copy of it, Xeroxed from The New Yorker, saying "Read this. This makes sense. This makes everything make sense."

22 years later, it's much easier to read and understand, to criticize and quibble with. It's no longer prophecy. Unlike the apocalypses that John Hersey and Rachel Carson and Jonathan Schell were warning us about, the one Trow outlined has already happened. We've even gotten used to it.

one doesn't want to admit it, but trow is dead-on in this book. these aren't observations that are new in any way, but they are presented in brilliant, crystaline prose that one can't exscape or deny.