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In the tradition of the instant bestsellers The Intellectual Devotional and The Intellectual Devotional American History comes the third installment in this indispensable series. In The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture, authors David S. Kidder and Noah D. Oppenheim explore the fascinating world of contemporary culture to offer 365 daily readings that provide the essential references needed to navigate the world today.
Quench your intellectual thirst with an overview of the literature, music, film, personalities, trends, sports, and pop references that have defined the way we live. From the Slinky to Star Wars; Beatlemania to Babe Ruth; flappers to fascism—refreshing your memory and dazzling your friends has never been easier, or more fun. Whether you're a trivia genius, pop-culture buff, or avid reader, you'll be riveted by this comprehensive journey through contemporary culture.

Read Online The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture Revive Your Mind Complete Your Education and Converse Confidently with the Culturati The Intellectual Devotional Series David S Kidder Noah D Oppenheim 8601410994365 Books

"I absolutely love these books, the 5 devotional books in this series. The range of information contained within is pretty diverse and each page is different than the previous or the one after, in terms of what I'd expect to see and read about. I have all 5 books now, and I'm really looking forward to reading and absorbing as much info as possible from them. The quality of these books is good, regardless of many of the negative reviews that address the subject. The pages are unevenly cut on the one side of the book, but the top and bottom of the books, the pages are cut evenly. This leads me to believe that the uneven cut of the pages on the side of the book is intentional. Reminds me of books from hundreds of years ago, the way the pages are unevenly cut. I find myself carrying one of these books around with me, for something to read when I only have time to read a page or two, to have something interesting and different to read each time. I really like these books, and I'd recommend them to anyone who has a hunger for knowledge, and/or someone who wants to read but has little time to do so because they lead a busy life. If I had to address anything about these books that would be a realistic critique without being overly critical, it'd be the size of the text. It's on the small side, but I personally have no difficulty reading it. Others may need to put on their reading glasses. Other than that, I see no reason to complain about any of the 'Intellectual Devotional' books. They're pretty great in my opinion. I definitely recommend."

Product details Series The Intellectual Devotional Series Hardcover 384 pages Publisher Rodale Books; First Edition edition (October 14, 2008) Language English ISBN-10 1594867453

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The Intellectual Devotional Modern Culture Revive Your Mind Complete Your Education and Converse Confidently with the Culturati The Intellectual Devotional Series David S Kidder Noah D Oppenheim 8601410994365 Books Reviews

• My ex-boyfriend stole my copy of this, and I liked it so much that I just bought another one.
• If you are thinking of buying this book, you should know what you'll be getting. I learned a lot by reading this book, but I suspect that I also absorbed many errors. In MANY of the entries on topics that I already knew something about there were noticeable errors -- mostly minor, but mistakes nonetheless -- which makes me wonder how many errors I absorbed by reading the entries on topics with which I was less familiar. If you don't mind picking up some false information along the way, you may like this book. One other note I purchased the paperback version, but the print was so small that I then purchased the edition (which allows you to adjust the font size) so that I could actually read it. So if you find reading really small font difficult, go with the edition.
• I absolutely love these books, the 5 devotional books in this series. The range of information contained within is pretty diverse and each page is different than the previous or the one after, in terms of what I'd expect to see and read about. I have all 5 books now, and I'm really looking forward to reading and absorbing as much info as possible from them. The quality of these books is good, regardless of many of the negative reviews that address the subject. The pages are unevenly cut on the one side of the book, but the top and bottom of the books, the pages are cut evenly. This leads me to believe that the uneven cut of the pages on the side of the book is intentional. Reminds me of books from hundreds of years ago, the way the pages are unevenly cut. I find myself carrying one of these books around with me, for something to read when I only have time to read a page or two, to have something interesting and different to read each time. I really like these books, and I'd recommend them to anyone who has a hunger for knowledge, and/or someone who wants to read but has little time to do so because they lead a busy life. If I had to address anything about these books that would be a realistic critique without being overly critical, it'd be the size of the text. It's on the small side, but I personally have no difficulty reading it. Others may need to put on their reading glasses. Other than that, I see no reason to complain about any of the 'Intellectual Devotional' books. They're pretty great in my opinion. I definitely recommend.
• I keep this book on my coffee table and when I'm bored and about to browse on my phone, I'll read one page- it does a great job summarizing a topic or subject and get me thinking. Such a simple book and idea that stimulates thoughtful learning while educating!
• Remember that movie "Good Will Hunting" ? In the bar up at Harvard, Matt Damon totally destroys the arrogant undergrad in a battle of history. What a scene eh? Well, by the end of this book, you'll be on a par with the undergrad, so don't pick any intellectual arguments in bars. That's my warning.
  
  365 insights into historical events and people who shape or add to the tapestry that is the United states. Great conversation starters or, should someone mention a historical figure you will at least be able to say "Oh yeah, the guy who wrote the National Anthem right?"
  
  If you read one page a day, one year later you will probably have learned a few things you didn't already know. Also, these pages serve as good triggers, if your intellect is aroused, into further research.
  
  I enjoyed reading the pages, they are concise, and highlight the element(s) of the person that has them suspended in history.
  
  Well worth your time.
• My friend recommended this book to me because I was talking to him about how I wanted to learn more about "general knowledge" but didn't want to read a huge textbook. He said that he had found this book in the bookstore and the premise is that you read 1 page a day and it will teach you about different areas of knowledge from the arts to the sciences to literature. I bought the book about 3 months ago and have been reading 1 page a night. It's amazing how knowledge you can gain from just reading 1 page a night. It's been great because if I come across something that I want to learn more about since 1 page really is not a lot, I just research it further on the web. Overall, a great book and I will purchase the rest of the series because I have also told myself that I should learn more about American History. Well, lo and behold, there's an Intellectual Devotional book devoted solely on American History!
• I really like this book, fun to take to kids sporting events as you don't get immersed in a whole chapter. One page at a time. Plus gives a really nice story with how each one fits together overall. I had checked this book out at the local library, and purchased it to have in my own collection.
• If you want to broaden your knowledge base on all types of topics, this is it. The days are quick and easy to read and I can bet the first 30 days you will learn at least 3 new things that you didn't know. My mom gave me this in the hardback form but I also purchased the kindle format so I could change the font size. I have given numerous copies as gifts to my nerdy friends and they all have loved it.