X-Message-Number: 15995
Date: Tue, 03 Apr 2001 13:05:29 -0700
From: American Cryonics Society <>
Subject: "The Spike"

>Message #15907
>From: "john grigg" <>
>Subject: "the Spike" by Damien Broderick is must-buy book!
>Date: Wed, 21 Mar 2001 08:38:08 
>
>I have recently gotten my own hardcover copy of "the Spike" by Damien
>and I am EXTREMELY impressed by it.  His intelligence and sense
>of humor really shines throughout, making it a very fun read.  I
>always wanted a book which covered in detail the many fascinating
>topics we discuss here and on other cryonics/transhumanist lists and I now 
>have it.
>
>The original version of this book came out in Australia in 1996
>but sadly did not make it to the United States.  Alot of technological
>progress has occurred since then.  But, not to worry, Damien has
>greatly updated and rewritten the book to keep well abreast of things.
>
>I hope literally EVERYONE on this list purchases a copy of the book.
>Both because it is an excellent read and as a show of loyalty to a gifted 
>writer among us.
>
>sincerely,
>
>John

This book is now featured in the ACS online bookstore (powered by Amazon)
on our website at

  www.jps.net/cryonics

(Only the English page for now).
Edgar Swank, President
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