I was underwhelmed by Debra Chachra's Infrastructure book. I work in utilities and follow current events/history and much of the content seemed basic to me. It could be good if networks and systems are unfamiliar territory. She has a Canadian background and does make some effort to include some of CanContext.
Can't argue with your reasons for any of these choices, and certainly hope that you enjoy this respite! Should you get through all of them ahead of schedule, I can suggest one more: "Revolusi" by David Van Reybrouck. Due to a family connection (and a month-long visit to Java in 1993), I've been curious about Indonesian history and politics for a while, and very much enjoyed this book. It certainly made it hard to put up with the recent Canadian-Dutch gushy love-in on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The Dutch had barely caught their breath after being freed from Nazi tyranny and cruelty when they resumed their colonialist tyranny and cruelty in the Dutch East Indies, which dragged on for almost 5 more years. For this our heroic Canadians sacrificed so much?
I was underwhelmed by Debra Chachra's Infrastructure book. I work in utilities and follow current events/history and much of the content seemed basic to me. It could be good if networks and systems are unfamiliar territory. She has a Canadian background and does make some effort to include some of CanContext.
I found elements of Abundance to be seductive! Important to read. Enjoy your break!
Can't argue with your reasons for any of these choices, and certainly hope that you enjoy this respite! Should you get through all of them ahead of schedule, I can suggest one more: "Revolusi" by David Van Reybrouck. Due to a family connection (and a month-long visit to Java in 1993), I've been curious about Indonesian history and politics for a while, and very much enjoyed this book. It certainly made it hard to put up with the recent Canadian-Dutch gushy love-in on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Netherlands. The Dutch had barely caught their breath after being freed from Nazi tyranny and cruelty when they resumed their colonialist tyranny and cruelty in the Dutch East Indies, which dragged on for almost 5 more years. For this our heroic Canadians sacrificed so much?
You need some fiction in here, just one? Lucky for you All Fours by Miranda July just came out in paperback.
Oh, I’ve got a whole separate list for that! But I’ll check this one out too, thank you.