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reviewed Them : why we hate each other - and how to heal by Ben Sasse

Ben Sasse: Them : why we hate each other - and how to heal (2018)

I don't know very much about Ben Sasse as a politician. From what I have seen, I wouldn't vote for him. I've also heard from people more familiar with him who suggest that he's not necessarily the same person he's branded to be.

Nonetheless, I found the material in the book to make sense, and it seemed to make some pretty good points about the importance of community and the damage caused by some of our new modern exploitations.

It did feel a little disingenuous when he was complaining about the media (Them) after so much discussion about harmful it is to blame others, but I think it came back around and redeemed itself.

I'm sure I don't agree with everything in the book, but I found it thoughtful and a good start to understanding some different viewpoints at least.

reviewed Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki

Robert T. Kiyosaki: Rich Dad, Poor Dad (2002, Time Warner Paperbacks)

Rich Dad Poor Dad is Robert's story of growing up with two dads — his …

This book is quite repetitive, which is probably fine for learning, but most of what was being repeated were abstract concepts that are all along the lines of "make money work for you." Some of the practices sound a bit implausible, but it at least does provide some useful perspective that I think many people would benefit from even if they weren't striving to be millionaires.