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21 janvier 2006

At the beginning of the my first semester at Elliott School of International Affairs, Ambassador Inderfurth told us there are five books that we could read during the semester. I always want to share with my friends because I think reading is very interesting and necessary for us.

 The 9/11 Commission Report: Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks Upon the United States
 The World is Flat by Thomas Friedman is also a must.
 The Elements of Style by Strunk and White
 Speak Up with Confidence by Jack Valenti.
 Inside a U.S. Embassy: How the Foreign Service Works for America by Shawn Dorman

Professor Inderfurth also said that Colin Powell’s My American Journey is worth reading. Fog of war is also recommended. He mentioned that we should read newspapers and that we should pay attention to NY Times’ headlines.

After his speech, I borrowed The World is Flat and I really like it. Wish this semester I can read more and learn more.