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In a series here on Goods, we will be spotlighting various Matador community members and providing links to their favorite books.

Matador Member – akimbo

Photos by akimbo

I’m fired up on social justice issues and environmental conservation. Photography and writing along those lines too.

I want to make a difference by treating the world with respect, others with compassion and my dreams with diligence.

Be sure to check out akimbo’s Matador profile.

Favorite books: The Irresistible Revolution by Shane Claiborne, The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, Life of Pi by Yann Martel, The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, The Kite Runner & A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini

      

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Archived Response to My Favorite Books: Member’s Pick for Week 02/22/10

  1. Nancy says:

    Finally read Life of Pi in December. It’s now one of my favorites. Great to get to know a little more about you akimbo. :)

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