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Category Archives: Books
INTRODUCTION to “Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End”
The following in the introduction to my book, released by Clyde Hill Publishing in September 2020. If interested, I have a few copies available at a discount. Otherwise the book can be found on Amazon and at your favorite book … Continue reading
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Thinking of Dr. Seuss
Thanks to Mary Jane F. Also, do liberals care if books disappear? Is there even room for discussion? Re “ Six Seuss Books Bore a Bias” NYTimes column March 3 To the Editor: I do not like the righteous WokeI … Continue reading
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WACCRA-Sponsored Seminar Tuesday Jan. 19th at 7:30 PM
Topic: WACCRA Educational Seminar – Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End. Discussion about advance care planning and our choices at the end by the author. Book available here or contact Jim directly. Time: Jan 19, 2021 … Continue reading
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Barack and Michelle: Scenes From a Marriage
by Tim Egan in the NYT He walks too slowly, a languorous Hawaiian ambler. She’s a get-to-the-point woman, in gait and gab. He’s a politician. She has no use for the type. He gets tangled up in fancy talk. She … Continue reading
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Book discussion at Town Hall Monday evening
Jim deMaine with Katy SewallFacing Death with Dignity, Hope, and Healing Is it possible to have a good death, free from unnecessary pain and trauma? What if our final days were designed to bring about reconciliation … Continue reading
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Our Collective Humanity
On December 10th, everyday heroes, celebrities and diverse voices from around the world will come together as part of End Well’s Take 10 Event to consider our collective humanity in light of this extraordinarily challenging year. A free … Continue reading
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Book zoom events — Facing Death: Finding Dignity, Hope and Healing at the End
Some of you have asked to “Zoom in” when I have book events. There are going to be a number of them—no idea really of how many. The best way to find links will be checking on my blog: www.endoflifeblog.com. … Continue reading
Skyline author and his beloved Corgi
We have talented authors among us. I recently found out this memoir – congratulations Hollis! The paperback and kindle version can be found on Amazon.
“When My Time Comes” — Diane Rehm at Town Hall
Ed Note: Diane Rehm’s previous book and presentation at Town Hall discussed her husband’s death from voluntarily stopping eating and drinking (VSED). She continues to explore end-of-life choices. Skyline author Tom Preston was a pioneer in patient choice in the … Continue reading
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An son’s hemophilia leads to a career of research and writing
By Douglas Martin in the New York Times Robert K. Massie, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer who wrote gripping, tautly narrated and immensely popular books on giants of Russian history, died on Monday at his home in Irvington, N.Y. He was 90. The cause was complications … Continue reading
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A walk in the woods with Seattle writer David Guterson
Walking is back in the zeitgeist here. Seattle author and New York Times columnist Tim Egan has a new book, A Pilgrimage to Eternity, about hoofing it from Canterbury to Rome in search of faith. There’s The Seattle Walk Report, an Instagram-eye-view of the city … Continue reading
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Our 5th Annual Book Give-away will be on Sunday Sept.15.
From Betsy Hanson: To get in the swing of things, please start right now to screen your bookshelves for all your surplus books and DVDs. The collection box will be out on Sept. 8th, and you know how time flies … Continue reading
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Book Club Spotlight: The Book Club for Men from Teaneck and Other Places
Ed note: This article from Book Club Spotlight was sent in by Pam P. We also have a pretty unique book club at Skyline – the next one being tomorrow night in the Sky Club Lounge. All are welcome. The … Continue reading
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The Mueller Report – in Podcast by Lawfare
Ed note: Have you really read the Mueller Report? Or did you stay up all night at Town Hall listening to the non-stop reading? Or have you at least bought the book? Most of us including me, would sheepishly say … Continue reading
“Georges Bank” – a good summer read
Ed note: Sally Bagshaw may be stepping down from Seattle’s City Council, and I wonder if she and her husband Bradley are planning another voyage across the Pacific. This book was published locally by Clyde Hill Publishing founded by Microsoft … Continue reading
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The moral philosophy of David Brooks
David Brooks is quite honest in his latest book. He became a workaholic and his marriage fell apart six years ago. His Quest for a Moral Life is a message to us all about personal responsibility for our actions, and … Continue reading
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Meet the surgeon Buffett, Bezos and Dimon trust to fix health care
Ed note: Atul Gawande is aware of the problems in the health care system – access, quality and cost. He has now teamed up with Buffett, Bezos and Dimon to try to bring these runaway problems under control. If anyone … Continue reading
Why Did Soviets Invade Afghanistan? Documents Offer History Lesson for Trump
Ed Note: The article below explains how little President Trump understands about Afghanistan. Or perhaps he does understand Russia’s aspirations there and is effectively turning the “great game” back their favor. The book, The Great Game, documents the long history … Continue reading
“Parallels in Autocratic Leadership” with Wolfgang Mack, Author
Subtitled: “Where is America Heading?” The book is available on Amazon in paperback and Kindle formats.
Bill Gates: 5 books I loved in 2018
Ed Note: Gates’ first selection. Educated, is the February book at Skyline for 2019. Hope you all get a chance to read this fascinating memoir. Bill Gates: “My list is pretty eclectic this year. From a how-to guide about meditation … Continue reading
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Skyline Book Club for 2019
We hope you are interested in book discussions. Please check out the books selected for 2019 in the header of this blog above marked “Book Club.” Come join the monthly gatherings in the Sky Club Lounge if interested.
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E Pluribus Unum – a warning about the rise of fascism
A warning. Where is America heading? I met Dr. Wolfgang Mack briefly in the Skyline dining room last evening and was given a copy of his most recent book. He had the traumatic experience … Continue reading
Lance Rhoades – film historian
Last evening we were treated to an incredible talk about Mary Shelley’s book Frankenstein which she wrote at age 19 – and how Frankenstein has become part of our culture. Actually the monster has no name. Frankenstein was the doctor … Continue reading
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