Book Review: Siddhartha

Published before my mother was born (1951) and written in simplistic yet stylistic prose this novel of the spirit transcends time and place. Following a young man, Siddhartha, from a comfortable life with his family to a life of poverty and searching for enlightenment. When he tires of reaching for these pinnacles he searches farther for love. But finding love he also finds greed, wealth and sloth. He again abandons his life to poverty and simplicity and seeks the wisdom he felt near a river in his youth. Finding his place at the river he learns of suffering, rejection, peace and finally enlightenment. A must read for those searching for a higher sense.

Endgame: Book Review

What can I say about this book except that once again Derrick Jensen has crystalized what a small majority think about our destructive civilization and written it in prose that, unless you wish to deny the truth, will make you re-evalute your life, goals, and place on this planet.
In an explicit and unflinching manner we are able, with this book, to see too the very heart of our civilization problems. To the threat of living on a world without big fish (or small for that matter) in our oceans, rivers, and lakes. It reveals to us our passive and subdued methods of protest that do nothing but keep the peace amongst the people that do the most damage.
It reiterates real action. It speaks of true sustainability. If you are lucky enough to live in a country where you find this book and you notice a drastic deterioration of the landbase around you, (including the droughts, hurricanes, heat and cold snaps) please, do yourself a favor and accept we're fucked, free yourself from the shackles of civilization and read this book!