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We‘ve listened to this book a dozen times before in the car and we could probably listen to it a dozen times more. It‘s just a really good audiobook.

Mailed the last batch of cards today as part of the Postcards for Progress campaign. With this batch to New Jersey plus others to Virginia throughout the summer, I‘ve written and mailed 800 postcards. 👊🏼💙💙👊🏼

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Very interesting. The author discusses several features of Pre-Columbian societies, such as cultural practices, government structures, monumental architecture, writing, and agricultural practices. He also discusses theories behind when and how indigenous people arrived in America, potential population size before European arrival, and ideas as to why diseases brought by European explorers were so devastating to indigenous people. Worth reading.

Theodora reading.
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National Constitution Center just released their interactive Declaration of Independence, to match their interactive US Constitution. So many people are claiming these documents, but few people take the time to read and understand them. These free educational resources are brilliant, and, if you ever find yourself in Philadelphia, be sure to visit the museum. It is a truly inspiring space. https://constitutioncenter.org/declaration

I read six books in August. Three physical books and three audiobooks. August was a month of unique reads but I enjoyed most of them. I‘ll consider that a success.

Full wrap up: https://wildwoodreads.com/2025/09/02/august-2025-wrap-up/

Overall, this was a very interesting and informative book. Some parts could be a little dry, but quite a bit still provided interesting commentary. It was also interesting in presenting an outsider's perspective on American culture, government, and society. Overall, would recommend.

"Despotism, which is of a very timorous nature, is never more secure of continuance than when it can keep men asunder; and all its influence is commonly exerted for that purpose. No vice of the human heart is so acceptable to it as egotism; a despot easily forgives his subjects for not loving him, provided they do not love each other."
-Alexis de Tocqueville, "Democracy in America"

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