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We need one or two active members to step up to the plate and volunteer to be discussion leaders for this book. Do I see any hands?Chris "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them"

I'm willing to be a discussion leader if someone else will do it with me. I have not read much of the book yet. It may take me some time to actually generate discussion. I would need someone else to start off the discussion. If someone will help me out, I'm game.

I can sign on, since I pushed the book for so long. And if I've got Tara to help me, it'll be easier for both of us!

Ok, then we have our discussion leaders. Thanks guys.Chris "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them"

[whisper/] Pssssssst, Chris! Nice neon blue forum heading! [/whisper] Hey, you notice that Sagan quoted Ammianus Marcellinus in one of the first chapters? I think it must've been Chapter One; I've only read the Foreword.

/bowsI went with the blue since we're reading Pale Blue Dot. Yes, this was clever. Chris "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them"

TiarellaChapter One starts with a quote from Marcus Aurelius and one from Ammianus Marcellinus. To those that don't know, a group of us are reading and discussing The Later Roman Empire: A.D. 354-378, by Ammianus Marcelinus, down in The Academy forum. You're all welcome to join us - we haven't really begun the discussion part of the project. I guess most people are still reading...I know I am.Quote:As the astronomers unanimously teach, the circuit of the whole earth, which to us seems endless, compared with the greatness of the universe has the likeness of a mere tiny point.Ammianus Marcellinus (CA 330-395)Chris "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them"