Welcome

Welcome to Checkered Past's Book Blog. About the time Kerry wrote the song, "Change That Thing!," we began sharing our excitement for the books we've been reading, by giving one away at every concert. These are books that have touched and inspired someone in the band and we all agree they share a message that we want to get out there.

Here are the books we've given away so far:

The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community by David C. Korten - Chosen by June - Given to Gene F. of Kansas City at the Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 30, 2006.

Stuff: The Secret Lives of Everyday Things by John C. Ryan, Alan Thein Durning - Chosen by Lynn and June - Given to Amy of Kansas City at the Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 30, 2006.

Gangs of America: The Rise of Corporate Power and the Disabling of Democracy by Ted Nace - Chosen by K.C. - Given to Judith C. at the Kansas City Fringe Festival, July 29, 2006.

Mountains Beyond Mountains: Healing the World: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer by Tracy Kidder - Chosen by Kerry - Given to Nancy H. at the Writer House at Lake Waukomis, June 17, 2006.

We'll be posting our thoughts on these books and we invite you to add yours.