Hi everyone. I'm Lynne, and I live in New Hampton, NH. I had just finished page 287 of "East of Eden" when I saw the FP invitation to the new book club. I figured this was a sign that I was meant to join, so here I am. I'm a lifelong reader and have been a member of book clubs in the past, but since moving to a more rural environment several years ago, I have lapsed on my connection to the literary world. I'm looking forward to lively discussions about one of my favorite subjects: books t

This essay triggered my confirmation bias. I have often wondered why we refer to Americans of the Jewish faith Jews...are we not all Americans first as the author points out? Are the rest of Americans referred to by their religious faith or lack thereof? Doing so is un-American as it is counter to the American zeitgeist. Don't want to be American? The author has the answer. You don't want us...we certainly don't want you either. Want to be an American? We'll, start acting like it. If you

I enjoy the Free Press and value its reporting and opinions. Retired Federal Law Enforcement and Counter Intelligence agent. Visited over 20 countries and lived in England and Italy for five years. Served onboard a deployed USN Carrier. After retirement worked as a judicial magistrate. Lean conservative and find the current fringes disturbing. Married for 50 years and my wife kept me sane during the moves and the late nights and weekends