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 =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= American Cryonics Society (650)254-2001 FAX (408)253-0444 P.O. Box 1509 Cupertino, CA 95015 http://www.jps.net/cryonics =+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+=+= Rate This Message: http://www.cryonet.org/cgi-bin/rate.cgi?msg=15995