A few more books I got to finish since last December. Even though I've been home and lost the commute time on the train, I am happy to still get some reading done.
Moment of Lift, Melinda Gates
Moment of Lift, Melinda Gates
The Body, Bill Bryson
China Rich Girlfriend, Kevin Kwan
Rich People Problems, Kevin Kwan
Catch and Kill, Ronan Farrow
Pandora’s Lab, Paul Offit
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom, Amy Chua
Becoming, Michelle Obama
Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain
Midnight in Chernobyl, Adam Higginbotham
There were some excellent reads in this bunch, but my favorite for the moment is Midnight in Chernobyl. HBO ran a mini series about the events leading to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the the clean-up efforts with individuals who were directly involved. This book delved deeper into the physics and chemistry behind nuclear reactors, the working Soviet people doing what they must, and the human stories of labor and sacrifice. It was an absolutely fascinating read.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom is an older book that had gotten a lot of publicity about 10 years ago. Being Asian, I can totally relate to some of the anecdotes. Bun Bun will be glad that I will not be putting what Amy Chua had done to practice.
Here's a few "fun" picture books.
There were some excellent reads in this bunch, but my favorite for the moment is Midnight in Chernobyl. HBO ran a mini series about the events leading to the Chernobyl nuclear disaster and the the clean-up efforts with individuals who were directly involved. This book delved deeper into the physics and chemistry behind nuclear reactors, the working Soviet people doing what they must, and the human stories of labor and sacrifice. It was an absolutely fascinating read.
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mom is an older book that had gotten a lot of publicity about 10 years ago. Being Asian, I can totally relate to some of the anecdotes. Bun Bun will be glad that I will not be putting what Amy Chua had done to practice.
Here's a few "fun" picture books.
The Landscapes of Anne of Green Gables, Catherine Reid
Obama, an Intimate Portrait, Pete Souza
Shade, Pete Souza
I tell ya, reading about Michelle Obama and flipping through Pete Souza's coffee table books has given me a whole new perspective on the Obamas. I have much greater respect for them.
I'm taking a short breaks from books for now. The Genetics Society of America conference started today. It was suppose to be held in Washington DC, and thousands of geneticists from around the world were expected in attendance. A few weeks ago, the organizers canceled the in-person meeting and moved everything on line. Presenters presented their work from the comforts of their homes to hundreds and thousands of participants listening in on their computers from the comforts of their homes.
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