Jesus Camp, The Book Thief, and PlayPumps

Three Unconnected Recommendations

Movie - Jesus Camp
I enjoyed Al Gore's documentary, An Inconvenient Truth. I thought the documentary Who Killed the Electric Car? was compelling, frustrating and more entertaining and educational than An Inconvenient truth. However, neither of these two well done movies are in the same league with Jesus Camp. Jesus Camp is a must see for anyone regardless of their place on the religious or political spectrum. Glimpsing the zeal, organization, and momentum the evangelical Christians depicted in this movie posses, I felt concerned the future both of religious liberalism and this country as a whole ( the problem is I don't pray about it fervently). I can not stress the importance of seeing this film.

Book- The Book Thief
It is rare to find a young adult book as compelling as The Book Thief. The book is set during world war two; it's unique writing style distance it from the standard holocaust literature book. Use it for a book group or just for yourself; you won't be disappointed. It may be the best young adult book I've read ever and that includes the Harry Potter books.

Cool Invention- PlayPumps
This merry-go round cleans drinking wanter while kids play. Perfect for sub-Saharan Africa or anywhere else where clean drinking water is needed. Why did it take us so long to come up with this?