book barter #2: Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography
the virtues of Lincoln, and how he was able to stick by them through the most challenging of times, are truly a gift to humanity that everyone should be aware of
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We recently launched project kathekon’s book barter service. Remember how fans of live music used to trade tapes? It’s that, but for books (with the same media mail rates at the USPS). You can read about how it works below, but in the meantime, feel free to submit a book of your own to barter or check out our first offer here.
Offerer: Andrew Amato
Title: Lincoln's Virtues: An Ethical Biography1
Author: William Lee Miller
One-Word Review: Refreshing - 10 out of 10
Why I am submitting this book:
I have no other ambition so great as that of being truly esteemed of my fellow men, by rendering myself worthy of their esteem.
In a world where "I" mostly dominates and "we" takes a backseat, I couldn't help but be gripped by every page of this biography which details the seemingly mythical magnanimity of Abraham Lincoln.
Interested in the book and have something to barter? Already read it and want to share your thoughts? Let us know in the comments.
Need a refresher on how it works? (hint: you probably do)
First, the offeror reads a book. You put your name in the front book jacket. Maybe you put the date you started and finished it. Perhaps, you add a review. You put notes in the margins. You underline.
Next, the offeror makes a pitch. Assuming you found it worth reading, fill out this form with your name and email, the title, author, a one-word review (hyphenated words count as one), a few words about why you’re offering up the book, and a picture of the book, if you feel inclined. Don’t forget to hit submit.
We at project kathekon will start a new thread in the book barter section with the pertinent details. An email will go out announcing the new book.
Now it’s over to the community. The prospective offeree asks for the book in the comments section with a book to barter back to the offeror. Assuming the offeror agrees, information is exchanged so the mailing of books can commence. Pro tip: Media Mail via USPS is cheap so long as you only mail a book (or tapes, for that matter).
Missed out on the book on offer? Ask in the comments if someone else has a copy with an offer of your own and a way to get in contact with each other. We’re happy to facilitate information exchange if that helps.
Already read it and have a thought to share? Post your thoughts in the comments. Let’s get a conversation started.
Oh, and offerees? When you’re done with the book, pay it forward. You can hop back in the same thread with another copy on offer. Give it to a friend. Or a stranger (no danger). Just make sure you’ve put your name, thoughts, and review in the front. And tell them about project kathekon while you’re at it.
And there you have it. Sure, this process is slow. Yep, it’s absolutely more complicated than it needs to be. And yes, it’s easier to just go to the local bookstore, order it, or download to your Kindle. But where’s the fun in that?
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