I remember when I watched Blackhawk Down, I was sitting in the theater and I couldn't stop my legs from moving up and down. I could feel my heart beat rising throughout the movie. I told my wife afterwards, "I feel like I was there." There was such adrenaline surging through me as I was watching the movie.
All of Which I Saw by Lucian Read...I had the same reaction as I had that day I watched Blackhawk Down.
The pictures and his journal captured the essence of the brutality and devastation of the Iraq War, not only for the men and women of the Marine units he was embedded with but also the Iraqi people.
As a photographer myself, I was especially drawn to this book and wondered how Lucian would capture the war. All I can say is "wow" his pictures to me captured what war is like, the horror, pain, grief, sadness, boredom, humor and devastation of it all.
One of my favorite pictures is the picture of all the 156 Marines and Sailors standing in the skeleton remains of a hotel that they fought for.
Lucian's recollection of the events and his feelings really tied the pictures together; he was brutally honest and reflective of his time with the Marines. Especially his "controversial" pictures at Haditha.
This is a great book and it's a book that I want my kids to see. For them to understand the sacrifices that men and women made for our country.
Thursday, August 22, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Half the Sugar, all the Love Jennifer Tyler Lee, Anisha Patel
Sugar, sugar and more sugar. Addictive yet but delicious. Actually who doesn't like sugar. So when I saw this title, I was like, really, half the sugar in these recipes, especially for dessert? How can that be? I have tried various recipes by decreasing sugar but it didn't always turn out great.
Why not check this book out to see what's it's like? Besides this isn't just a dessert book but it's about cutting sugar out during breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks.
What I actual reading was the introduction of why reducing sugar is important for our health and then goes to talk about various myth about sugar, like honey is healthier option (dummy...it's still added sugar) or no sugar = no dessert. I really like this portion of the book, it's very educational.
The author goes on to teach us how to read the nutritional labels, which can be pretty complicated.
the recipes are all simple with easy ingredients that we all have in the pantry. For example, the granola, the only added sugar is a 1/4 cup maple syrup. Rest of the sweetness is from natural dried fruit.
I love how she has pictures of sugar cups on top which tells you with a visual how much sugar in each recipe and when possible compares the sugar in the recipe against what is generally added for the same recipe.
I highly recommend this book for all who are looking to cut back on their sugar but still get the delicious sugar taste in their food.
Why not check this book out to see what's it's like? Besides this isn't just a dessert book but it's about cutting sugar out during breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert and snacks.
What I actual reading was the introduction of why reducing sugar is important for our health and then goes to talk about various myth about sugar, like honey is healthier option (dummy...it's still added sugar) or no sugar = no dessert. I really like this portion of the book, it's very educational.
The author goes on to teach us how to read the nutritional labels, which can be pretty complicated.
the recipes are all simple with easy ingredients that we all have in the pantry. For example, the granola, the only added sugar is a 1/4 cup maple syrup. Rest of the sweetness is from natural dried fruit.
I love how she has pictures of sugar cups on top which tells you with a visual how much sugar in each recipe and when possible compares the sugar in the recipe against what is generally added for the same recipe.
I highly recommend this book for all who are looking to cut back on their sugar but still get the delicious sugar taste in their food.
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