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Dated, written during Obama‘s administration, but that doesn‘t necessarily affect how I feel about a book because I enjoy reading histories. Some of the chapters—corresponding to specific topics—were very interesting, like the one about North Korea. But some chapters felt so haphazard lacking a strong central theme, like the one about peoples gaining their independence, and believe it or not, the chapter about Australia. Themes weren‘t always ⬇️

#Micronesia has gone through its own painful occupations

#readingOceania @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

This is already a grim read about the South Pacific islands. There‘s a detailed description of the #MarshallIslands, including how dreadfully its residents are treated thanks to the ultra-secret US base there. #readingOceania @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

My next audiobook. Works for #Korea #foodandlit and some unknowable number of countries for #readingOceania, that I will identify as I go along. @Catsandbooks @Librarybelle @BarbaraBB

The only Jodi book I haven‘t read yet 🤦🏻‍♀️

#Foodoncvr
#Ittakesallkinds

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Science writer Gabrielle Walker reveals #Antarctica, from the human history/present to the animals to the science being done on land, underwater and from space. This was a totally fascinating book sprinkled with good humor (as well as some harrowing happenings) that I absolutely loved. So glad I finally got to it!

#ReadingOceania2024 #ReadYourEbooks (14)

Readable and informative look at the anatomy of the ocean, its movement and why, biodiversity in all the layers, and complexities. Portions of the book will find its way in my Honors Science class- interesting without being dry, informative not too technical, and a perfect explanation to listen to climate news with more understanding. Excellent.

The ocean and all that lives in its depths is so fascinating!

Captivating! This is an incredible work of nonfiction about the deepest parts of the oceans by Susan Casey, who traveled with teams of researchers to the ocean floor in submersibles. Readers get to know crew members, learn about the technology of the dives, and find out about the incredible life in the depths. Plus, new environmental fear unlocked: companies are trying to mine the depths for materials for batteries. More ⬇️

I‘m in a Care For Creation (environmental) group at church and we have committed to each reading one book about the environment each month. This was my January book. It was pretty dated, but I couldn‘t resist hearing what Ted Danson had to say.