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Master Class Dismissed: Tad Friend Recounts the Fall of the American WASPnew
In reading Cheerful Money, part family memoir and part sociological inquiry, I understand that Wasps are an endangered species of American society. It seems fair to say that most people won't feel a sense of empathy for those who've done most of the excluding in U.S. history. Yet there is a tragic note to Friend's portrait.
New Haven Advocate |
John Stoehr |
10-06-2009 |
Nonfiction
'The Elfish Gene' is One Man's Reflection on Life in Fantasylandnew
Whether or not The Elfish Gene lives up to the cleverness of its title (meh), its self-inflicted cheap shots threaten its charm. Barrowcliffe chooses laughs over homage every time. What would his 12-year-old self think?
New Haven Advocate |
Craig Fehrman |
12-30-2008 |
Nonfiction
'Big Necessity' Looks at Some of the Problems with Poopnew
If we can remember the political dimensions of this most personal act, George suggests, we may one day find our way out of the muck.
New Haven Advocate |
Jason B. Jones |
12-09-2008 |
Nonfiction
Getting Under the Hood of James Wood's New Fiction Manifestonew
The critical response can only be personal, which is why critics have had so much fun reviewing this earnest, intelligent and cranky little book. The problem with the overambitious title is easily solved by adding a simple preposition between title and author: How Fiction Works For James Wood.
New Haven Advocate |
Jolisa Gracewood |
09-02-2008 |
Nonfiction
Go Without Godnew
A French philosopher finds you don't have to believe to be virtuous.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
12-26-2007 |
Nonfiction
'Beyond the White House': Get Carter!new
The ex-president pumps his ego, deservedly.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
12-18-2007 |
Nonfiction
'Military Misdemeanors' Hits its Targetnew
A basic compendium of interesting anecdotes from warfare's brutal past, and enough modern tales of bungling and clandestine savagery to make you want to find a bunker and hide.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
11-13-2007 |
Nonfiction
Al Gore: 21st Century Founding Fathernew
Americans are no longer used to frank, substantive political discourse - the thesis of Gore's Assault on Reason.
New Haven Advocate |
Evan Brown |
07-31-2007 |
Nonfiction
See Dick Grownew
Norah Vincent learns there's more to manhood than anatomy.
New Haven Advocate |
Oliver Morris |
04-17-2007 |
Nonfiction
Giant Steps Backwardsnew
A new book about the state of jazz hits some grace notes -- and some sour ones too.
New Haven Advocate |
James Keepnews |
04-10-2006 |
Nonfiction
The Almighty Dollarnew
The author of The End of History is back with a new book -- and conservatives may not be happy.
New Haven Advocate |
George Scialabba |
04-10-2006 |
Nonfiction
