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The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present
The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present

Review:Great book to read. A lot of information given that I was not aware of. I would recommend this book to anyone wanting to know about our history and is into medicine. It's a great way to read on how medicine was incorrectly used. Read more

A Military-Aviation Thriller - The Devil Dragon Pilot
A Military-Aviation Thriller - The Devil Dragon Pilot

Review:As an aviation buff, I enjoyed the read. But seriously, the premise was good, that storyline was well told, but when it came to the actual execution of the caper, and the ending, I had to roll my eyes. Unbelievable, and sappy. I understand Cheese was carrier qualified, so you would think his story about stealing a foreign stealth plane that overflies a land base, to land on a carrier, without the mention of any ICLS or even an ILS heads up display in the Devildragon...or a tailhook?III? Read more

The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History - The Great Influenza
The Story of the Deadliest Pandemic in History - The Great Influenza

Review:The Great Influenza is fascinating for most part. The beginning is a bit slow, with a history of medicine and how it was just changing into science at the beginning of the 1900s. But then it picks up speed and tells the story of the 1918 flu. The role that politics and the 1st World War played in the spread of that flu surprised me, circumstances that will probably not recur. Explanations of the specifics of influenza and the hunt for a cure or a vaccine were detailled and interesting. I fi... Read more

Field Notes from a Funeral Director - Does This Mean You'll See Me Naked?
Field Notes from a Funeral Director - Does This Mean You'll See Me Naked?

Review:This book is great! Real Stories from the funeral business and whats even more funny, now that I work in the funeral business is that its is spot-on..These things really happen in funeral homes all over the country, Read more

and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life
and More Productive While Protecting Your Brain for Life

Review:I have been following Max for sometime on social media and have been following his advice. Now I have his book and can read more in depth about the research he has collected and put together. The book is not overwhelming to read like some I have read. There are a few recipes at the end that I have already tried and found very tasty. Read more

The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma
The History of the Human Brain as Revealed by True Stories of Trauma

Review:I heard the author interviewed on radio and thought the book sounded interesting. When I got it, I decided it was way over my head. My husband had no interest in it, so we donated it to charity. It may be a great book for someone in this field. Read more

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