The Metaphysical Club: A Story of Ideas in America

Why I Picked It Up / How It Read

I picked up this book as a part of a book club. It is enjoyable with an interesting set of stories and persons.

What I Took Away

• I like how views and opinions are explained at such a detailed and nuanced level defying the "Either with us or against us" attitude that most people adopt when they evaluate the loyalties of others.
• It was a nice surprise to read about the American officers whose names I recognize from reading Egyptian Khedive history, but in a totally different settings. These back stories gave me an extra layer of understanding about their journies and adventures being part of the Egyptian army.