Fatal Charms and Other Tales of Today/The Mansions of Limbo (Omnibus)

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Dominick Dunne has met them all--stars and slugs, criminals and victims, the innocent and the hideously guilty--and now his two provocative collections of Vanity Fair portraits are in one irresistible volume. From posh Park Avenue duplexes to the extravagant mansions of Beverly Hills, from tasteful London town houses to the wild excesses of million-dollar European retreats, here are the movers and shakers--and the people who pretend to be.

Among colorful profiles and revealing glimpses of Elizabeth Taylor, Claus von Bülow, Gloria Vanderbilt, and Aaron Spelling, discover who dumped an heiress the night before the wedding to run off with the best man . . . what happens when the ex-husband of a movie legend becomes president . . . why a beautiful singer fell in with the mob . . . and, in Dunne's most personal story, how a lying murderer and a limelight-loving judge denied justice to his family after his daughter's life was brutally destroyed.

Filled with pathos and wit, insight and sass, this candid, controversial volume gives you an extraordinary peek into the rarefied world of the rich, the royal, and the ruined. For Dunne is the man who knows all their secrets--and now those secrets are out.

Customer Reviews:

Not his best work..........2002-12-22

Dunne is a fantastic and fun writer. This collection gets bogged down however. Many of the stories are dated and the updates are not recent. Many of the stories are reprinted in the far superior colleciton, Justice. Still, parts of this book, particularly the Gloria Vanderbilt story, stand out. If you like Dunne, I would start with Justice and move backwards. It is fun to read many of his stories do have something of a timeless quality. I was frustrated with parts of book which seemed dated and dull. Ahh..what do I know. Dunne is still great.

An All-Night Page Turner!.......2001-08-22

It's had been quite some time since I'd picked-up a book I couldn't put down, but this one ended the drought! It made me an instant Dominick Dunne fan and wishing that he'd continue the saga for the Bradley family in future novels. If you have ever been intrigued by the lifestyles of the rich and infamous, or the larger than life experiences of the Kennedy's, then click on the order button and prepare to curl up with this unforgettable story!

Addicted to the Pages.......2001-07-26

When I picked up Mr. Dunne's novel for my book collection of his amazing works, it was another week of neglecting my duties as a Mother to my starving children. Thank goodness for the microwave! I am a Vanity Fair subscriber and always will be due to Mr. Dunne's genius writing. Mrs. Litras.

Truly engaging read.......2000-08-02

I have enjoyed Dominick Dunne's novels (novels in disguise!), but this book has left me wishing I had been a Vanity Fair subscriber. I never realized what I had been missing, although I might have not read anything else in that magazine. I almost didn't order it, because I was disappointed with his previous work-The Way We Lived Then-which was exactly what he said it was, the recollections of a well-known name dropper, all names and not much content. However-this book is wonderful-and probably more so the recollections of a name dropper. Incredible true stories of the rich and famous, and maybe some not so famous, all intensely interesting. A number of the essays involve crime-beginning with his description of the trial of the man who killed his daughter, and including pieces on the Mendez brothers, O.J. Simpson, Claus Von Bulow, and more, told as only an "insider" could. Yet not all of the tales are crime related, so if you're looking for tabloid-style, tell all stories, this probably isn't the book for you. He tells the tales of high society with a touch of class, and I can't imagine that he has made many enemies, and probably remains in good favor with most of the people he has included in these pages. I finished the book wanting to go back and re-read several of my favorite stories, and wishing there was a sequel I could now continue with. Enjoy-I read it in 2 days.

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Powerful Ian Fairchild is a man with magical powers and dark secrets--and he covets Fionnaway Manor. But the Scottish estate is owned by beautiful Lady Alanna, and Ian must marry her to gain the right to claim Fionnaway as his own. Alanna doesn't trust the handsome Ian but all too soon she finds herself falling in love with him. The secrets Ian holds may make it impossible for him to love her in return and despite Alanna's faith, his past and dark heritage threaten a happy ending for the two lovers. Complex characters and a touch of Selkie myth and magic make this an intriguing novel not to be missed. --Lois Faye Dyer

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Ian Fairchild knows that Fionnaway belongs to him alone. For years he yearned for the cherished place where he passed his childhood. He can secure his rights to the manor only through marriage with the enigmatic Alanna, but the exquisite hellion has warned him at knifepoint to leave her house.

Now with skill and charm, Ian must penetrate the lady's defenses, and boldly lay claim to her body and spirit. But first he must prove himself worthy, and he holds the power to enchant and delight, inflame and inspire. . .and to convince this lady her true home is in her lover's heart.

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Ian Fairchild yearns for one thing: Fionnaway Manor. And this darkly handsome Englishman will stop at nothing to penetrate Lady Alanna's defenses, and prove to the mysterious Scottish mistress that he is worthy of her beloved estate.

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A disappointment for a Dodd novel.......2006-06-29

Before I read this novel, I had read a few of Dodd's other work and had absolutely loved her writing. Her unique style, the captivating characters and interesting plot were always distinguishable with a Dodd novel.

However, after reading "A Well Favored Gentleman," I must say that I was thoroughly disappointed. Even though the storyline was original with fantasy included, I found the characters to be aggravating and predictable. Ian Fairchild proved to be the typical tormented male who, in this case, hides behind misconceptions he makes of his mother's abandonment, which in turn, forces him to be skeptical and coldhearted towards women, specifically Alanna. Also, his initial interest in only Alanna's property kind of turned me off as a romance reader.

As for Alanna, well, I personally did not like her character. She didn't mind the fact that she was raped (at least, to the extent that someone who was raped, should). Even though in some instances it's barely tolerant (and I stress the word 'barely') for the hero to rape the heroine (because it's a fiction novel and they end up together anyways), only if the situation is handled correctly--like Clayton and Whitney in McNaught's "Whitney, My Love"--should there ever be a scene such as that. I don't even support rape scenes because it's so wrong (and, um, what's the word...illegal?), but there are very limited exceptions. The way that Alanna handled it seemed unreal right to the core; someone who, at first, tries to fend off Ian's seductive advances, should have been appalled and downright revolted that Ian would do something as low as raping her. She was in a drugged stupor and he took advantage of her; the only reason she allowed it was because she thought she was having a vivid dream. And it's not like Ian had a substantial reason to want to sleep with her; he only wanted to take her virginity so that he could have a claim over her and have a right to Fionnaway Manor, his prized possession.

Whew, let me catch my breath, because I'm just getting started. I also found Wilda's character to be aggravating and unbelievable. Wilda is 29-years-old and she doesn't have the common sense to gather that Alanna is the witch, even when Alanna repeatedly claims she is. And then, when her big 'secret spell' is revealed, the reader finds that all Wilda wanted from the witch was a spell for 'goodness' because she thought she was evil. To be fair, though, Wilda did have the knowledge of what a man and woman do on their wedding night and can sure flirt a lot with Brice and Edwin, but, no, Wilda couldn't put two and two together if she were slapped in the face (which she would run off and cry about and call that person a "meanie").

As for the ending of the novel, well that just completely ruined whatever chance this book had of being considered a mediocre novel. Ian comes back to life? Even an adult romance/fantasy novel should have a better plot than to include a resurrection. And the reasons were totally bizarre and random; Alanna's "tears on [Ian's] face" were what brought Ian back to her. Good endings are one of the most essential parts to a novel and this one was not satisfying in the least.

Yes, I admit, the love scenes were the best part (if it's not one of the best parts of a romance novel then it shouldn't be considered 'romance') and Dodd never fails to write steamy scenes. However, the hero and heroine falling in love is also a vital asset, especially their confession to one another. I didn't have a problem with how they admitted their love for another, but I did with Ian's. It seemed rushed at the end, as if Dodd only had a certain number of pages she could write in, with his realization that he loved Alanna. Although he says that if he were to fall in love, it would be with her, (and yes, he was probably already in love with her to begin with, but didn't realize it) it would still have been nice to have read a section where Ian realizes his love for Alanna.

*wheeze* My fingers are getting tired from writing and I think you, as a reader and critic, are also growing tired of reading this. If you didn't get anything out of this review, I hope that, even though this review was harsh, it is taken seriously and is considered constructive criticism. Yes, yes, the infamous 'constructive criticism.'

He was favored, indeed!.......2006-01-29

I found myself well pleaseured in this as well. The passion, the lust, the romance, all superbly crafted into a tale beyond my wildest fantasies. Christina Dodd is my hero. Thank you Christins Dodd, you've made me feel more alive than I have in years. BRAVO!!!.

Great fantacy fiction.......2005-08-10

I tend to love all C.D's historical books but this was exceptional. The characters were intriging and romantic. It also gave you a short course on Scottish beliefs. I won't go into detail but the book is a keeper and anyone who can write a book that makes me cry and burst into complete happiness for their characters has my vote. Read it, you won't be sorry.

Nobody does it better........2005-06-09

A prime example of the way Christina Dodd balances darkness and light, keeping our emotions alive without sinking us into depression. Only Dodd, Connie Brockway and Judith Ivory consistently write the kind of rakes and rogues and heros I enjoy without reservation, the kind whose dark secrets and occasional cruelty are offset by moments that sparkle with wit, humanity and even love. They may bully or deceive their women, but it's never so relentless that we despise them - and invariably, Dodd's heroines end up giving as good as they get.

If you're new to Christina Dodd and are willing to trust a stranger's advice on the best books to start with, don't miss this delicious book, it's companion "A Well Pleasured Lady," and the Governess Brides series. I rarely read a romance novel twice - there are too many new ones coming out all the time - but for Dodd's best, I make an exception.

One of the best. .......2005-01-07

This story was magical and very romantic. I was excited to see that it was Ian in the next book after A Well Pleasured Lady because I really liked Ian in that book and was curious as to what he would do after that book. We find out. This was a good tale. Ian is hiding secrets that he does not want anyone to find out. But, it turns out that its not really all that bad. It is to Ian because of all the problems he has encountered because of it. Alanna is fighting for her right to keep her property of her beloved home to which she is mistress and had to leave so that she would not be forced to wed.
I also have to say that the end put me through a ringer. It was amazingly heart wrenching. Thanks to magic, everything works out and makes this a magical, wonderful, beautiful love story.

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A Well Favored Gentleman

Manufacturer: Avon Books
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Binding: Hardcover
ASIN: 156865717X

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Where has she been? The rumors fly throughout the Scottish countryside about Lady Alanna, the beautiful and mysterious displaced mistress of Fionnaway Manor. And now she has emerged from hiding, only to find her beloved estate besieged by greedy relatives...and coveted by a darkly handsome Englishman. Ian Fairchild knows that Fionnaway belongs to him alone. For years he yearned for the cherished place where he passed his childhood. He can secure his rights to the manor only through marriage with the enigmatic Alanna, but the exquisite hellion has warned him at knifepoint to leave her house. Now with skill and charm, Ian must penetrate the lady's defenses, and boldly lay claim to her body and spirit. But first he must prove himself worthy, and he holds the power to enchant and delight, inflame and inspire...and to convince this lady her true home is in her lover's heart.

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"I'm a science fiction writer. This is a golden opportunity to get up to most any mischief imaginable. With this fourth collection of my stories, I'm going to prove this to you."

With these words, Bruce Sterling—author of New York times Notable Books of the Year and one of the great names in contemporary fiction—introduces his latest collection of thirteen tales. If you're familiar with his cyberpunk creations you won't be disappointed, but these stories range far beyond the limits of future technology. Visionary in Residence takes the reader to places never imagined and certainly where no one has ever been.

Customer Reviews:

some interesting stories but won't drag you back for more........2007-08-23

This collection of short stories was somewhat disappointing.
For the most part the stories do have interesting plot points or interesting premises highlighting just how out of the box Sterling can be sometimes. However the stories generally seem to run out of steam near the end and often come up feeling somewhat contrived or rushed.
The standout exception is "luciferase" which is *so* different that it deserves a read.
Overall a good light read but it probably won't drag you back for a 2nd look.

Very hit or miss.......2007-08-07

"Visionary in Residence" (modest to a fault, Bruce is) is a real mixed bag. There are two or three nifty stories here, and a bunch of forgettable stuff.

Sterling seems to be writing fiction out of some sense of obligation these days, not out of a love of it. His old stuff is often great, but anymore he obviously enjoys his Wired columns, his many (many) tech conference keynotes, and his pure design criticism (like the excellent Shaping Things) way more. It's almost like he's writing these short stories in order to keep his SF Writer's Club membership card active or something.

Extropian Infodump.......2007-01-03

Bruce Sterling is a brilliant futurist whose novels have defined cyberpunk, and have propelled science fiction into new ultra-scientific realms. However, his short stories are more varied but less groundbreaking, as can be seen in this rather uneven collection. The main problem is that several of the short stories herein were created for very specific niche publications, and some show signs of being subjected to space constraints or heavy-handed editing. For example, "Homo Sapiens Declared Extinct," "Ivory Tower," and "Message Found in a Bottle" are just too short to provide anything other than simplistic attempts at big statements on social problems. A couple of other stories here, "In Paradise" and "Code," offer up much more interesting stories and settings, only to end very abruptly with absolutely no conclusions for the characters or thematic ideas. Fortunately, the longer submissions here will be real treats to Sterling fans, and save the collection from oblivion. "The Blemmye's Strategem" is a winning piece of supernatural historical fiction that is quite outside Sterling's usual subject matter. Meanwhile, Sterling continues his futurist innovations in the adventurous "The Scab's Progress," co-written by Paul Di Filippo; and especially "Junk DNA," co-written by the bodaciously creative Rudy Rucker. Those longer and better-constructed stories save this collection and make it a worthy addition to Sterling's body of work. But most of the briefer submissions are barely memorable. [~doomsdayer520~]

Not as "visionary" as one would wish.......2006-09-14

Bruce is one of those authors I always approach hesitantly. When he's good, he's very good, but when he's not, he's . . . well, not terrible, but certainly uninteresting. That goes for both his novels and his short stories. As I've noted elsewhere, he's a kick to listen to in person at a con, but his ideas and enthusiasms and social concerns don't always translate well into print. This collection of thirteen stories which first appeared in the past five or six years is divided thematically -- "Fiction for Scientists," "Design Fiction," "Architecture Fiction," etc. And there are several here that are great fun: "In Paradise" (love by means of real-time language translation in your cell phone), "Code" (boy-nerd meets girl-nerd), "The Necropolis of Thebes" (a very thoughtful look at "the old days" -- really old), and "The Denial" (actually a ghost story set in Ottoman times). One of the best, under the heading of "Ribofunk," is "Junk DNA," written with Rudy Rucker, which is about a high-tech start-up built around genomics instead of software; it's damaged, though, by the rather silly ending which makes me think Bruce simply got tired of writing it. The least-readable story, as it happens, is also about biotech -- "The Scab's Progress," with Paul Di Filippo, which made almost no sense at all to me. Also, if the author would just learn to write endings for his stories instead of just stopping his typing, I wouldn't have to keep turning the page, wondering if the rest of the story had been omitted.

Sterling Still One of Science Fiction's Best Short Story Writers.......2006-06-26

Although he remains one of my favorite writers, it's been years since I came across a Bruce Sterling book that I've felt quite enthusiastic about (Most notably his great novels "Heavy Weather", and especially "Holy Fire", which are undoubtedly two of his finest novels.), but now I have just finished reading one of his best short story collections; "Visionary in Residence". This may be his most impressive short story collection so far, illustrating his vast interest and literary range from post-cyberpunk science fiction to alternate history and even a mesmerizing ghost story which closes the collection ("The Denial"). Sterling writes with equal passion and sympathy for near future computer hackers caught in the latest biotech dot.com craze ("The Scab's Progress", "Junk DNA") as well as Christian and Muslim warriors united in a brief crusade against an unholy, unearthly terror ("The Blemmye's Stratagem"). Among his most impressive stories are his two long tales co-written with friends and fellow cyberpunk writers Paul Di Fillipo ("The Scab's Progress") and Rudy Rucker ("Junk DNA") which mark his literary evolution from a writer of cyberpunk to ribofunk fiction. My own personal favorite is Sterling's alternate history/alien invasion tale "The Blemmye's Stratagem", which is set soon after the Muslim reconquest of Jerusalem from European Crusaders. Another enjoyable tale is "Code", a riveting boy meets girl internet saga in which a computer programmer has to deal with the deadliest creature known to male computer geeks: a lovely, smart woman. The weakest tale in "Visionary in Residence", "Luciferase", is the one which doesn't quite sound like it belongs in a Bruce Sterling short story collection; instead, it looks more like a decent attempt at writing a short story consistent with the themes covered in the Disney film "A Bug's Life". Fans of Bruce Sterling's writing - both new and old - should be as impressed as I with his latest short story collection.

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T.V. watchers will be familiar with Ratzinger's famous clarion call for unwavering truth in a time of changing values. In this book of recent material, Ratzinger addresses these and other pressing social questions of our day.

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Man's Search for Freedom.......2007-07-16

Ratzinger's reason for writing this book is found most cogently stated in the epilogue when he notes, "Man feels truly free, truly himself, only when he has got rid of God." He wrote this book to combat that error, to point out the historical developments of various political movements and to urgently demonstrate the need for God and the role of faith in modern life. This is not novel ground, even Ratzinger as then cardinal and now as Pope Benedict XVI has made similar remarks. Yet what makes this book unique is it's focus on man's departure from God, how it came about and the urgency for a return. I would hardly say it's his best book, but he is a phenomenal writer and it's well worth reading.

A noble effort, but leaves me wanting more.......2007-04-10

This is a small volume of essays, on moral and political topics. In it, Pope Benedict XVI continues to explore a theme which has often concerned him: the threat posed by secularism and moral relativism to the future of the West, and particularly to the future of Europe.

As always, Benedict is a superlative writer and thinker. He is one of the world's foremost intellectuals, in any field, and everything that he writes is worth reading. The Church is truly blessed to have so gifted a leader, particularly coming after the extraordinary leadership of John Paul the Great.

At the same time, I have to say that Benedict's political writing is a bit disappointing to me. He tends to focus on the negative. Europe is falling apart, because it has lost its Christian roots. The "European sickness" has lead to a drastic decline in the birth rate, a loss of will to defend European values against attack and a general sense of self-loathing, self-indulgence and of giving up on the future.

I agree, but: (a) at this point, I heard it before; (b) I would like to have more insight into WHY Europe has gone in this direction; and (c) I would like more and better ideas about how to turn things around. Unlike the sunny optimism of John Paul, Benedict seems to take a very black view of the European future. Like Reagan, John Paul always used to feel that our best days our ahead of us; Benedict seems to feel that things are falling apart, and there is not a whole lot anybody can do about it. He may be right, but I would like a bit more optimism from the high command.

And this leads to another problem that I have with Benedict's political thought. His focus is entirely European. I do not think he has a good grip on world politics, considered as a whole. A useful contrast is with Mark Steyn's book, American Alone. Steyn is far from an optimist, in any sense of the word, but he is very clear that, while Europe is going down the drain, America is doing far better, in every sense of the word.

Benedict retains this European idea that America is an "outlaw" nation, because it does not listen to "world opinion", meaning, of course, Western European opinion. I think what this analysis misses is that "world opinion" so defined is so filled with weakness and self-hatred that, were America to listen to it, America would be paralyzed. If America is to remain an effective moral actor on the world stage, we can not listen to Europe, because, candidly, Europe is ALWAYS opposed to effective action.

I am sorry to see the Pope buy this nonsense that somehow multilateral action, particularly when based upon European or UN supports, is morally superior to unilateral American action. Hey, as a practical matter, America needs all the allies it can get, but, as a moral matter, I can not see how any serious person can think that the UN or the European Union is a moral authority compared to America. Sorry, but the UN and the European Union sat there and did nothing throughtout all of the Balkan Wars, Rwanda, Darfur and all the rest of it. The reality is, whenever there is genocide or dictatorial abuse in the world, either the US intervenes or no one does. The US is not perfect, but it sometimes acts effectively in favor of the world moral order. Europe never does.

Benedict, it seems to me, does not undertand that the European sickness has not afflicted America as badly as it has Europe. Yes, we have our share of self-loathing types, and of morally decadent, self-indulgent people, but they do not define America. Our birth rate remains the highest of any of the industrialized nations. Our economic growth rate is far higher than that of Europe. Compared to Europe, America retains a great deal of self-confidence and faith in the future.

What accounts for the difference? A big reason is that we have a huge Fundamentalist Protestant population. America is not France, in large part, because we have the Bible Belt, and they voted in Reagan and now Bush.

This is an empirical fact, but it suggests a course of action. The Catholic Church should align itself more with fundamentalists and evangelicals. This little book is largely a cry for those who believe in traditional values to stand firm for the faith. Well, we have tens of millions of Christians who feel that way in America, but they are mostly not Catholics. Benedict would be a far more effective leader, if he would build more bridges to our brothers and sisters in Christ outside the Church. I appreciate that ecumenical outreach has been a big priority under both John Paul and Benedict. I suggest, however, that we ramp it up; Christians need unity now, more than ever. Also, it seems to me that most ecumenical outreach is toward what we call in America the "mainstream" Protestant churches, i.e. the big-name, high-status denominations like the Episcopalians and the Lutherans, whose churches are declining rapidly. We need ore outreach toward Baptists and other Evangelicals. They are the Christians whose churches have vitality.

Defends the role traditional Judeo-Christian values in the world.......2007-02-04

Values in a Time of Upheaval is a title perfect for modern times: a discussion in which the author defends the role traditional Judeo-Christian values in the world. His survey of the Christian faith and its place in a changing modern society of competing values and religions makes for an excellent review of his ideas and solutions on world problems and is a recommended pick for any Christian spiritual library interested in dialogues surrounding contemporary issues.

Thank you Heavenly Father for giving the world Pope Benedict XVI .......2006-07-29

The insights Pope Benedict XVI gives to the world are brilliant. This book is one small example of his contribution to improving the life we all live. After reading it I am convinced that Ratzinger has been truly appointed to his position by the Holy Spirit.

I must first qualify myself as an average man, living an average life with an average intellect. I really feel I shouldn't be writing a review on such a brilliant book as this. Who am I to comment on the Popes work? That being said I will venture forward and try my best to do this book the justice it deserves and offer my observations.

This collection of writings is truly awe inspiring on many levels. The ideas and insights he writes about are so deep and meaningful on one hand, yet presented so clearly and thoughtfully that anyone can understand what he is saying. Most authors writing about complex topics make the writing so complicated only a few reads truly get it. Not with the Pope, I was able follow his crystal clear vision as he lead my heart and mind down a beautiful path of ideas about many important things: obviously religion, but also politics, money, power, life, family, work, values and the importance of God in all of our lives.

Being he is the leader of the Catholic Church and therefore Christian you may think his writings would be biased and one sided in this direction. But his thoughts and writings are not. He offers wonderful insights into all of the major religions of world with details of the possitive contributions they have made thoughtout man's development . He offers very positive ideas of how they can work together to improve the life of we are all living.

This book also does something most political writings fail to do. He is able to illustrate a very large societal problem, show its history and how it came to be a problem, and the offer direction for a solution. He never leaves you wondering his position on the subject. And even better he is able to do it in a very warm and loving way. Although the subjects he writes about are very large and complex it doesn't feel that way as you read the book. He has the rare ablity to make sense of big things.

This book, as well as many others by the Ratzinger, should be required reading for almost ever college student, particularly those going into politics, ethics and religion. It should also be `must read' for each and every member of the Catholic Church.

God bless bless the Pope!

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Like Breathing a Refreshing Draught of Air

Values in a Time of Upheaval
Pope Benedict XVI
Manufacturer: Ignatius Press
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Like Breathing a Refreshing Draught of Air.......2007-01-22

I was unaware of this little gem until I was visiting the refectory of the monastery which is affiliated with my former undergraduate institution. While eating, the spiritual reading progressed as it normally does, although the tone most definitely sounded somewhat contemporary. Hearing the text, I though that it might just be something by Pope Benedict, for the presentation and style surely sounded like his. Additionally, the no-nonsense, profound approach to the subject set of "Ratzinger-sirens" in my brain. Once it was confirmed that this was a work of His Holiness, I made certain to place it on my "to buy" list because of my deep love for his work.

I must say that this book should be a necessary read for all politicians in the Western World, as West that is losing its conviction for the truth and is slowly slipping into the hole of relativism. What we have here is an enlightened testimony on the power of the Truth, a power which is not coercive, as the Pope affirmed in Regensburg. Although I am not ready to proclaim this from the roof-tops, it is my conviction that we have forgotten the nature of democracy and are slipping into a "mob-rule" (or "majority rule") society which has little conviction for the Truth but instead embraces the agonal principles of political power, particularly in the factionalistic party system. Although it is my conviction that the political realm will never be perfect on its own (for the world will not be perfect on its own), I do think that steps must be taken in the right direction in order to ensure that we function as Collaborators in the Truth and not partisan dialecticians. I must say that this text is very accessible and yet profound and is therefore suggest it to all Catholics, as well as all persons of good intent who are open-minded enough to reflect upon the thoughts of a profoundly brilliant man.

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Values in a Time of Upheaval
Pope Benedict Xvi
Manufacturer: Crossroad Publishing Company
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ASIN: B000N67L30

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