I think I'll set aside my "no press releases on the blog" rule for today to share this:
The Maine People’s Alliance and Longfellow Books are offering Governor Paul LePage some light vacation reading as he leaves the snowbound State of Maine for a golf vacation in Jamaica.
“No one should judge Governor LePage for taking a break. He’s had a tough couple months in office,” said Maine People’s Alliance communications director Mike Tipping. “We hope that he takes the opportunity to engage in some self-reflection, learn a little more about the world, and come back to Maine more ready to work with others.”
Books on the list include a collection of essays about former Labor Secretary Frances Perkins, Silent Spring, the book that sparked the modern environmental movement by exposing the dangers of DDT, and self-help books on how to resolve chaos and conflict.
“We will provide expedited, free shipping to either the Blaine House or Jamaica for any of these books,” said Chris Bowe, co-owner of Longfellow Books and a member of the Maine Small Business Coalition. “Perhaps spending a little time relaxing on the beach reading up on conflict resolution, labor history and environmental science will change the governor’s attitude and tone.”
LePage leaves this Saturday, April 2nd for his week-long vacation, which comes after less than three months in office. The vacation is planned for the middle of the legislative session and during the week members of the Legislature will continue to work on important bills, including the biennial state budget.
Books on the Governor’s reading list:
- Silent Spring by Rachel Carson
- A Promise to All Generations: Stories and Essays about Social Security and Frances Perkins, with essays by Nancy Altman, Barack Obama, James Roosevelt, Jr., and others
- The 5 Essential People Skills: How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, and Resolve Conflicts by Dale Carnegie Training
- The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory Fire: Its Legacy of Labor Rights by Katie Marsico
- The Little Giant Encyclopedia of Leadership Gaffes by David Macfarlane
- Mural Painting Secrets for Success: Expert Advice for Hobbyists and Pros by Gary Lord
- Living with Art by Mark Getlein
- Awake at Work: 35 Practical Buddhist Principles for Discovering Clarity and Balance in the Midst of Work's Chaos by Michael Carroll
