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Who Is Reading Along?
Who Is Reading Along?
I just ordered the book and am looking forward to participating in the discussion! Who else is reading along?
- MaryLupin
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I am. I am looking forward to it as well. I am about half way through the book already, but we may want to wait a little since some people haven't received their books yet.
Also Robert Tulip posted a link to De Waal's Tanner Lecture, which is a version of the first chapter of the text. That should help as well.
BTW I've posted some supplementary readings (and videos) should anyone want to check some of the stuff De Waal says.
Also Robert Tulip posted a link to De Waal's Tanner Lecture, which is a version of the first chapter of the text. That should help as well.
BTW I've posted some supplementary readings (and videos) should anyone want to check some of the stuff De Waal says.
I've always found it rather exciting to remember that there is a difference between what we experience and what we think it means.
- MaryLupin
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Actually that might be fun but I would depend upon you to tell me what it means to moderate at booktalk. In my experience the word appears to mean vastly different things depending upon which site you are attending.
I've always found it rather exciting to remember that there is a difference between what we experience and what we think it means.
- Saffron
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If you are interested, drop Chris a private message that you want to be the discussion leader for this book. He has a post with tips for being a discussion leader. I looked for it, but alas, I couldn't find it. Basically, leading means guiding the discussion, especially when it gets too far off topic, adding asides that enrich the discussion and getting the discussion jump started if it begins to flag.MaryLupin wrote:Actually that might be fun but I would depend upon you to tell me what it means to moderate at booktalk. In my experience the word appears to mean vastly different things depending upon which site you are attending.
- Chris OConnor
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Mary, I've added you as the Book Discussion Leader for this book. Thanks to Saffron for nominating you and thank you for accepting. I think you'll do a fine job.
I've recently created a page explaining the role of a Book Discussion Leader on BookTalk.org. The page is a rough draft so expect changes, but being a Book Discussion Leader is common sense. http://www.booktalk.org/book-discussion-leader.php
A "Moderator" is an actual BookTalk.org staff member. This position is permanent and not associated with a particular forum or book discussion. You'll notice the "Discussion Leader" icon next to your name now.
Again, thank you for volunteering!
I've recently created a page explaining the role of a Book Discussion Leader on BookTalk.org. The page is a rough draft so expect changes, but being a Book Discussion Leader is common sense. http://www.booktalk.org/book-discussion-leader.php
A "Moderator" is an actual BookTalk.org staff member. This position is permanent and not associated with a particular forum or book discussion. You'll notice the "Discussion Leader" icon next to your name now.
Again, thank you for volunteering!
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I'll be reading along as well
I have been reading some of the book suggestion posts etc and am excited to discuss with such intriguing people!
- Chris OConnor
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I went to Border's Books and Barnes & Nobles and neither had this book in stock. So I've ordered it through Amazon.com and it should arrive within a few days. I'm looking forward to reading it too.
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