Good morning everyone, I had a very successful reading day on Monday mostly due to the fact that there was a broken down trolley and we were stuck in the tunnel for at least an extra half hour which allowed me to finish Tim O'Brien's 'The Things they Carried'. For those of you that saw my facebook status update yesterday, you'll note that I got caught up in Sportscenter instead of starting the book...one of my weaknesses, what can I say?
Anyway...I started Elie Wiesel's 'The Testament' on the way home. I was not disappointed either; the protagonist grew up in an orthodox (Jewish) household and then leaving his parents to go into the Communist world. Once he leaves home, he becomes more secular by shaving his peyot (earlocks), not praying as much and mostly refrains from using his phylacteries (Heb. Tefillin) daily, I am about 1/3 of the way through and can't wait to continue.
Also, last night since there was nothing I cared to watch on television (taking a break from 'The Testament'), I read through the 'Eastern State Penitentiary' book from the 'Images of America' series. I have been impressed by all of those I have looked through so far. The one on my township is especially good (no bias of course) but I find so many interesting insights on neighborhoods from primary sources. I find it's very difficult to obtain those these days.
I shall be continuing 'The Testament' hopefully to be finished tomorrow evening or possibly Thursday at the latest. Have a great day everyone!
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