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Book Nonbá (2) Announced!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Word up fellow 'Worms! Been some time coming but the wait is finally over! M&S HQ - in partnership with the Marcus Mumford School for Those That Can't Read Good - is proud to announce the second instalment in the continuing adventures of the Mumford & Sons Book Club!

Fanfare please, maestro!

The second page-turning, mind-expander is...

'Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee: An Indian History of the American West' by Dee Brown.

Excellent selection, genuinely looking forward to this one; for the unfamiliar few, a quick low-down: originally published in 1971, Brown's deeply affecting exploration of Native American history, as seen and told through the eyes and mouths of the Red Indians, tackles the still raw issue of the white pioneers Westward advancement and shameful mistreatment of the natives and brutal abuse of both their culture and the plains they had inhabited and maintained for generations. From the initial ruthless massacres of the natives through to Hollywood's portrayal of the tribes as morally corrupt and animalistic 'Red Devils', 'Bury My Heart...' forced modern America to confront a shameful chapter of it's brief history. Brown's views were - and to many, still are - controversial, their impact both profound and far-reaching, and will open your eyes to a nobler existence.

If that whets the whistle, track a copy down, get the half-moons out, and get reading!

"History is written by the victor" - DISCUSS.

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I'm liking the book club theme so far.. as for the Churchill quote.. Are we not all victors in our own right? At least those that remember they have words, and sometimes even pens, and can fight for themselves. whether it is in small everyday battles or trying to inform masses. but history in its very nature is fickle and tricksome, and does not except plenty of voices. so rather.. who is the victor that gets to write history?

Posted by keats_malory on Mon 08 Feb, 2010
Hi folks! It´s mac from austria / Salzburg you are so great, tanks for your music, see you in munich. greetings from mac

Posted by mac27 on Sat 06 Feb, 2010
G'day Marcus, If you dont mind too much may i make a suggestion for the next book? I would like to suggest ''One crowded hour'' by Tim Bowden. It is a biography following the life of journalist Neil Davis. With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South- East Asia. Sadly, this is exactly what has led to his death. This book is a "sympathetic portrait of a gentle but dedicated and daring war correspondent" is would certainly be worth your while,

Posted by on Thu 04 Feb, 2010
Boys - I saw you last night at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney... and i was BLOWN AWAY......By the looks of your faces you guys were too! I have never been to a more intimate, emotional, and inspiring gig... you guys are freakishly talented, and i felt so honoured to be able to see you in such a small venue. This was by far the best gig i have been to. Thank you for such an amazing night. Please come back to Australia!!

Posted by katholleley on Wed 03 Feb, 2010
Marcus, hi, its Elena the phoney scientist, met you on Sunday on the flight to Sydney, you're lovely. Thanks again for Melbourne laneway, brilliant, forget the speakers fiasco. May your shows at Oxford Art Fact. knock it out of the ball park!! (Hottest ticket in town, wish I had one!) Classy book club choice, i have a copy, moved me to tears many times. Heavy read, but worth it. See you when make your triumphant return to Melbs, this time we'll be better hosts, dammit. Love n' peace xx

Posted by elenaA on Tue 02 Feb, 2010
You guys are so amazing! i think I'm going to wear out my ipod. I love Liar and Dustbowl Dance, such beautiful songs. best music I've heard in ages.

Posted by Staceyk83 on Mon 01 Feb, 2010
Oi Marcus, estou viciada eu vocês não consigu ficar um dia sem ouvir e ver os videos da banda, mais tive um carinho especial por você Marcus... Espero um dia poder ver vocês aqui no Brasil....

Posted by amandacruz on Thu 28 Jan, 2010
Thanks Megsie, I work near Marion, is your store there? or further south? Well done M&S's on your Triple J Hottest 100 number one spot!! Yay!!

Posted by scottb on Wed 27 Jan, 2010
I meant to write this here and I put it on the main page!Try again: While history is written by the winners, there will always be the little gems like this book that tell a very different story.And while I should have been reading this little gem, I listened to the Triple J hottest 100 all day - CONGRATS on your win!You'll be pleased to know I voted you number one. But so did the rest of the country.Guess I can't take all the credit.Anyway, congrats - happy Aus day. And watch out for drop bears!

Posted by JA84 on Tue 26 Jan, 2010
"History is written by the victor" - DISCUSS. We did this at uni, when looking at women's history. Women are forgotten by history as it was only really men who recorded it until recently, and so the same goes for the native americans. If only version written by the victorious gets recorded or read then that is all there is for people to know. It's like well interesting, innit.

Posted by sara_love on Mon 25 Jan, 2010

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I'm liking the book club theme so far.. as for the Churchill quote.. Are we not all victors in our own right? At least those that remember they have words, and sometimes even pens, and can fight for themselves. whether it is in small everyday battles or trying to inform masses. but history in its very nature is fickle and tricksome, and does not except plenty of voices. so rather.. who is the victor that gets to write history?

Posted by keats_malory on Mon 08 Feb, 2010

Hi folks! It´s mac from austria / Salzburg you are so great, tanks for your music, see you in munich. greetings from mac

Posted by mac27 on Sat 06 Feb, 2010

G'day Marcus, If you dont mind too much may i make a suggestion for the next book? I would like to suggest ''One crowded hour'' by Tim Bowden. It is a biography following the life of journalist Neil Davis. With over 20 years of experience under his belt, Neil Davis covered the conflicts in South- East Asia. Sadly, this is exactly what has led to his death. This book is a "sympathetic portrait of a gentle but dedicated and daring war correspondent" is would certainly be worth your while,

Posted by on Thu 04 Feb, 2010

Boys - I saw you last night at Oxford Art Factory in Sydney... and i was BLOWN AWAY......By the looks of your faces you guys were too! I have never been to a more intimate, emotional, and inspiring gig... you guys are freakishly talented, and i felt so honoured to be able to see you in such a small venue. This was by far the best gig i have been to. Thank you for such an amazing night. Please come back to Australia!!

Posted by katholleley on Wed 03 Feb, 2010

Marcus, hi, its Elena the phoney scientist, met you on Sunday on the flight to Sydney, you're lovely. Thanks again for Melbourne laneway, brilliant, forget the speakers fiasco. May your shows at Oxford Art Fact. knock it out of the ball park!! (Hottest ticket in town, wish I had one!) Classy book club choice, i have a copy, moved me to tears many times. Heavy read, but worth it. See you when make your triumphant return to Melbs, this time we'll be better hosts, dammit. Love n' peace xx

Posted by elenaA on Tue 02 Feb, 2010

You guys are so amazing! i think I'm going to wear out my ipod. I love Liar and Dustbowl Dance, such beautiful songs. best music I've heard in ages.

Posted by Staceyk83 on Mon 01 Feb, 2010

Oi Marcus, estou viciada eu vocês não consigu ficar um dia sem ouvir e ver os videos da banda, mais tive um carinho especial por você Marcus... Espero um dia poder ver vocês aqui no Brasil....

Posted by amandacruz on Thu 28 Jan, 2010

Thanks Megsie, I work near Marion, is your store there? or further south? Well done M&S's on your Triple J Hottest 100 number one spot!! Yay!!

Posted by scottb on Wed 27 Jan, 2010

I meant to write this here and I put it on the main page!Try again: While history is written by the winners, there will always be the little gems like this book that tell a very different story.And while I should have been reading this little gem, I listened to the Triple J hottest 100 all day - CONGRATS on your win!You'll be pleased to know I voted you number one. But so did the rest of the country.Guess I can't take all the credit.Anyway, congrats - happy Aus day. And watch out for drop bears!

Posted by JA84 on Tue 26 Jan, 2010

"History is written by the victor" - DISCUSS. We did this at uni, when looking at women's history. Women are forgotten by history as it was only really men who recorded it until recently, and so the same goes for the native americans. If only version written by the victorious gets recorded or read then that is all there is for people to know. It's like well interesting, innit.

Posted by sara_love on Mon 25 Jan, 2010

Marcus' Book Club

Book Nonbá (2) Announced!

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

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