suggestion for Non-fiction Book 2008

[Ophelia]

1- "The wealth and power of nations", (1998) by David S Landes, professor
emeritus at Harvard University.

It's a wealth of information and it is very well written, but I am not sure if the book lends itself to discussion if you are not a historian or an economist.
I would need feedback from one of you about this (once you've read the book.)

2- "Rituals of Blood: consequences of slavery in two American centuries", by Orlando Patterson .
O.Patterson is John Cowles Professor of Sociology at Harvard University.

The author uses sociology and historical analysis, centring his work on black American males.

In my opinion, this is not a rehashing of material that has been covered before. O Patterson is originally from the Cara

[Ophelia]

" Losing the race: self sabotage in black America", by John Macworther, who is a black academic.

I found his book to be thought- provoking. The author challenges many beliefs which are commonly held amongst the people of his race.
I found the author to be broadminded . He writes well, and makes his case convincingly.

[Randy Kadish]

April 1865, The Month that Saved America, by Jay Winik.

This is one of the best history books I ever read. The book is rich with details and imagery that brings the action to life. Also, the characters are truly compelling.

Randy Kadish