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Jeff Lebowski · 09-01-2006, 03:43 AM

I see that the "Book of the bi-month" sticky thread has disappeared. I have a suggestion for our next book: The World is Flat by Tom Friedman. I was talking with a friend today and he said was in a meeting recently with Elder Scott and the topic of this book came up. Elder Scott commented that "all of the brethren have read this book". It seems highly unusual to me that a book by a non-member would seem important enough that the twelve would all read it. I have had a copy for a while. Sounds like I need to check it out.

danimal · 09-01-2006, 03:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I see that the "Book of the bi-month" sticky thread has disappeared. I have a suggestion for our next book: The World is Flat by Tom Friedman. I was talking with a friend today and he said was in a meeting recently with Elder Scott and the topic of this book came up. Elder Scott commented that "all of the brethren have read this book". It seems highly unusual to me that a book by a non-member would seem important enough that the twelve would all read it. I have had a copy for a while. Sounds like I need to check it out.

I've never heard of it -- what's it about?

Jeff Lebowski · 09-01-2006, 03:52 AM

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Originally Posted by danimal

I've never heard of it -- what's it about?

http://www.amazon.com/World-Flat-Upd...e=UTF8&s=books

Colly Wolly · 09-01-2006, 03:53 AM

The book is definitely worth reading. Very eye-opening. I found his theories on the economic causes of terrorism very interesting.

The only thing I didnt like about the book were the pot shots at Bush he snuck in every once in a while. I am sure others on the board loved it for the same reason.

SeattleUte · 09-01-2006, 03:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I see that the "Book of the bi-month" sticky thread has disappeared. I have a suggestion for our next book: The World is Flat by Tom Friedman. I was talking with a friend today and he said was in a meeting recently with Elder Scott and the topic of this book came up. Elder Scott commented that "all of the brethren have read this book". It seems highly unusual to me that a book by a non-member would seem important enough that the twelve would all read it. I have had a copy for a while. Sounds like I need to check it out.

I'm sure it's because a somewhat famous Mormon is quoted fairly extenisively in the book, including discussion of how even though the company of which he is CEO is based in New York much of his labor force is "offshore" in Salt Lake City, in fact stay at home moms who work from their own living rooms. They're an insular group, those Mormons. (I used to get that CEO in head locks and hold him down until he screamed for mama to come set him free.)

No, I haven't read The World is Flat cover to cover. Not really my kind of book.

Colly Wolly · 09-01-2006, 04:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SeattleUte

I'm sure it's because a somewhat famous Mormon is quoted in it fairly extenisively in the book, including discussion of how even though the company of which he is CEO is based in New York much of his labor force is "offshore" in Salt Lake City, in fact stay at home moms who work from their own living rooms. They're an insular group, those Mormons. (I used to get that CEO in head locks and hold him down until he screamed for mama to come set him free.)

No, I haven't read The World is Flat cover to cover. Not really my kind of book.

And now look at him and look at you...

SeattleUte · 09-01-2006, 05:12 AM

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And now look at him and look at you...

To me, you'll always be your avatar. Is it you? It seems a perfect fit.

El Guapo · 09-01-2006, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Lebowski

I see that the "Book of the bi-month" sticky thread has disappeared. I have a suggestion for our next book: The World is Flat by Tom Friedman. I was talking with a friend today and he said was in a meeting recently with Elder Scott and the topic of this book came up. Elder Scott commented that "all of the brethren have read this book". It seems highly unusual to me that a book by a non-member would seem important enough that the twelve would all read it. I have had a copy for a while. Sounds like I need to check it out.

Friedman is one of the best, most intelligent writers around for books of his genre. The Lexus and the Olive Tree and From Beirut to Jerusalem are absolute must reads as well.

Colly Wolly · 09-01-2006, 02:29 PM

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To me, you'll always be your avatar. Is it you? It seems a perfect fit.

It's not me, but keep fantasizing.

Jeff Lebowski · 09-01-2006, 02:33 PM

Amen. From Beirut to Jerusalem is a great book.

09-01-2006, 03:43 AM	#1
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	CG Book Recommendation I see that the "Book of the bi-month" sticky thread has disappeared. I have a suggestion for our next book: *The World is Flat* by Tom Friedman. I was talking with a friend today and he said was in a meeting recently with Elder Scott and the topic of this book came up. Elder Scott commented that "all of the brethren have read this book". It seems highly unusual to me that a book by a non-member would seem important enough that the twelve would all read it. I have had a copy for a while. Sounds like I need to check it out. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

09-01-2006, 02:33 PM	#10
Jeff Lebowski Charon Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the heart of darkness (Provo) Posts: 9,564	Amen. From Beirut to Jerusalem is a great book. __________________ "... the arc of the universe is long but it bends toward justice." Martin Luther King, Jr.

09-01-2006, 03:53 AM	#4
Colly Wolly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,281	The book is definitely worth reading. Very eye-opening. I found his theories on the economic causes of terrorism very interesting. The only thing I didnt like about the book were the pot shots at Bush he snuck in every once in a while. I am sure others on the board loved it for the same reason.