October’s meeting of the Oreo Book Club was held at the home of Chafer and Phyllis Tezer on October 15.  The group discussed the book Strategic Vision, written by Ziggy Brzezinski.  The author’s view is that America has lost its’ trajectory as a leader in the world and, if it wants to recover that role, must first make internal changes to make us a … [Read more...]

The Oreo Book Club meeting was held at the home of Mary Crowl on September 17 where the group discussed the book Train, written by Tom Zoellner. Mary Crowl was the conductor and led us from station to station. Some members had been riding the rails of many of the lines the author writes about and had better information. We discussed the advantages … [Read more...]

Held at the home of Curt Swanson on July 16 where the group discussed the book The Golden Shore—California‘s Love Affair with the Sea by David Helvarg. The discussion was led by Mary Crowl. Some felt the Eastern Coast or the Florida Coast was just as intriguing. But, pride of proximity prevailed and all the varied aspects of our coast, it was … [Read more...]

The Oreo Book Club meeting was held at the home of Janet MacKaig on Wednesday, August 20. The group discussed the book Russians: The People Behind the Power, written by Gregory Feifer. The discussion was led by Mary Crowl and focused on our own experiences and perceptions with regard to Russian attitudes and philosophical inclinations. Even though … [Read more...]

Held at the home of Curt Swanson on July 16 where the group discussed the book The Golden Shore—California‘s Love Affair with the Sea by David Helvarg. The discussion was led by Mary Crowl. Some felt the Eastern Coast or the Florida Coast was just as intriguing. But, pride of proximity prevailed and all the varied aspects of our coast, it was … [Read more...]

The Oreo Book Club meeting was held at the home of Mike Harrod on June 18 where we discussed the book Last Child in the Woods, by Richard Love. The discussion was led by Diane Hearne and it was decided, in spite of the book’s recommendation, that we had enough tree houses in America to last us for a good time into the future. We also recommended … [Read more...]

The Oreo Book Club met at the home of Norton Schwartz on May 21, where the group discussed the book Breakout Nations—In Pursuit of the Next Economic Miracle, written by Ruchir Sharma. The discussion was led by Lakshman Sehgal who took us through the labyrinth of politics, economics and culture of those nations that the author thought might be the … [Read more...]

Held at the home of Chafer and Phyllis Tezer on March 19, the group discussed the book The Favored Daughter by Fawzia Koofi. Lakshman Sehgal recommended this book because part of India and Afghanistan share an early history. The author of the book recounted the difficulties of life under the Taliban and the fierce infighting Afghan groups. Her … [Read more...]

Reading List – Oreo Book Club – May-October, 2014   May:  Breakdown Nations. In Pursuit Of the Next Economic Miracles. By Ruchir  Sharma. I hear from many of my American friends how this country is going downhill, Yada, yada yada. This book will most likely say, Not so fast!  242 pages.   June: Last Child in the Woods – Richard … [Read more...]

The Oreo Book Club meeting was held at the home of Mary Crowl on February 19, where the group discussed the book Nature Wars: the Incredible Story of Wildlife Comebacks Turned Backyards into Battlefields by Jim Sterba. The consensus of the group was that we, at Niguel Shores, are winning the war against the coyotes, rabbits, dogs, cats, lizards and … [Read more...]