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When Breath Becomes Air. Paul Kalanithi.

Posted on August 12, 2017 by John Sloan

Kalanithi, Paul. When Breath Becomes Air. Random House, New York. 2016. NF;7/17. I had a few mixed feelings about this very popular, and very good, book. I hope my swimming against the streams of sickness/death and the American physician isn’t … Continue reading →

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The Way We Die Now. Seamus O’Mahony.

Posted on September 29, 2017 by John Sloan

O’Mahony, Seamus. The Way We Die Now. St Martin’s, New York, 2016. NF;9/17. Stephen Pinker tells us that when we read we are looking for the author. We want that is to know who this person is and what we think … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews by Author

Posted on April 14, 2013 by John Sloan

Alcott, Kathleen. Infinite Home. Ambler, Eric. A Coffin for Dimetrios. Appelfeld, Aharon. Suddenly, Love. Andre, Alexis. Fifteen Dogs. Asher, Jay. Thirteen Reasons Why. Atwood, Margaret. Alias Grace. Auster, Paul. Oracle Night. Awad, Mona. 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat … Continue reading →

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Book Reviews by Title

Posted on April 14, 2013 by John Sloan

I’ve marked my favourite books with *, and I’ve started to mark the reviews that I think are most worthwhile with #. The 100-Year-Old Man who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared. Jonas Jonsson. 10:04. Ben Lerner. 12 Rules for Life. … Continue reading →

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