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Book Review -- On the plain of snakes

Book Review -- On the plain of snakes
On the Plain of Snakes: A Mexican Journey by Paul Theroux Theroux travels the length of the U.S. Mexico border crossing back and forth before heading south into the interior of the country to meet the people, taste the food, teach a class, and get a feel for what’s going on with our neighbors to the south. Driving his own car with Massachusetts plates means he is visible as a tourist and an old gringo. He talks to anyone who will talk to him. Border Patrol officers, factory workers, and deported Mexicans all have a story to tell. What he finds is sometimes difficult; think drug cartels, poverty, and people without options. And often it is uplifting; food, friendship, a rich and layered history, and people who help each other. This is an important book for anyone wanting a deeper understanding of Mexico and its people. In addition to non-fiction: The Old Patagonian Express and Deep South, Theroux has also written fiction including The Mosquito Coast. Carol Lloyd is the Director of the Churchill County Library. Theroux is one of her favorite authors and is always interested in his observations.       Never miss the local news -- read more on The Fallon Post home page. If you enjoy The Fallon Post, please support our effort to provide local, independent news and make a contribution today.  Your contribution makes possible this online news source for all things Fallon.  


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Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I knew Sam as a member of our church growing up. He always had a warm smile, a kind word, and a great sense of humor! He will be great missed!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:57 AMComment source: Obituary -- Samuel Bruce WickizerComment author: Mike HinzComment text: Great teacher, great coach, but even a better person!!! Rest in peace Mr. BeachComment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:53 AMComment source: Obituary -- Jack Victor Beach, Jr.Comment author: Mike HinzComment text: I had Mrs Hedges for First Grade at Northside Elementary in 1969. I still, to this day, remember her as a wonderful teacher…one of my favorites!!Comment publication date: 7/2/25, 11:29 AMComment source: Obituary - Nancy Marie Hedges C Comment author: Carl C. HagenComment text: What are MFNs and PBMs ?? ............................ From the editor: This is a very good question and we apologize for not catching that wasn't in there. We reached out to the writer/submitter and got this info back...hope it's helpful. PBM: Pharmacy Benefit Managers are pharmacies that are owned by insurance companies. (CVS is one.) They negotiate with drug makers to get reduced pricing for medications, but they historically have not passed along those savings to patients. https://www.ftc.gov/system/files/ftc_gov/pdf/pharmacy-benefit-managers-staff-report.pdf MFN: Most Favored Nation pricing is a policy that means a country agrees to offer the same trade concessions (like tariffs or price reductions) to all member nations of the World Trade Organization (WTO). When applied to pharmaceuticals, it could disrupt global access, deter innovation, and obscure the deeper systemic issues in American health care. https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2025/05/22/the-global-risks-of-americas-most-favored-nation-drug-pricing-policy/Comment publication date: 6/23/25, 7:47 AMComment source: L E T T E R TO THE EDITOR
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