Tag: Review

  • The Man who Mistook his Wife for a Hat meets Memory: A Very Short Introduction

    This is a short review of the book Permanent Present Tense: The Unforgettable Life of the Amnesic Patient, H. M. by Suzanne Corkin.  The title of the post gives my one sentence summary for those familiar enough with books on psychology. Permanent Present Tense has two primary characteristics that make it a worthwhile read. First,…

  • Cornerstone Biblical Commentary Volume 6 (Review)

    I recently received the Cornerstone Biblical Commentary 9 (=CBC), Volume 6 on Job, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Songs in the mail from Adam Sabados (you can follow him and Tyndale house on Twitter).   I will give a brief mention of the authors and talk a bit more about the contents mixed in with a…

  • How to Read Literature Like a Professor – Review

    Recently, I picked up a copy of How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading between the Lines by Thomas Foster.  It is one of those books that you’re walking through the bookstore and maybe think “That looks interesting.  Probably wouldn’t take long to read.”  Here are my impressions.…