Review:I thought it to be a very informative and enlightening book.
The book does have ten times the number of names and places that the average reader can keep track of, however, and it must be read with this in mind. Read more

Review:Maclean is a gifted writer and storyteller, no doubt, and this story is (at times) engaging and deeply moving. Certainly lots of good takeaways in terms of leadership, teamwork, and operating in complex environments. However, I give it three stars because Maclean often drifts off subject and goes on these "waxing philosophical" tangents in the middle of the story, which I found distracting and unnecessary. Read more

Review:Great read. Monica Hesse weaves an engrossing tale of a love story going bad around the hardscrabble life in a rural American community. She discovers a community of heroes in the police, fire and rescue that come together in a herculean effort to save their community. Read more

Review:This is a concise, entertaining, well-written history of the mob's role in the development of Las Vegas. The period covered is from prohibition to present day, with a particular focus on the 1940-1970s when mob influence was greatest. Moe names the main players and tells their stories with energy and verve, moves at a fast pace, and never writes a boring sentence. Names include Capone, Luciano, Anastasia, Lansky, Rothstein, Bugsy Siegel, Virginia Hill, Dave Berman, Sinatra, Giancana, the Kennedy... Read more

Review:Extremely boring. I have been to Biltmore Estate, at least 20 times. It is one of my favorite places to go. Thought this book would give some
fascinating insight into the mansion and it's owners, instead it's just ramblings on the Biltmore forestry mission, it is one of the
dullest books, I have ever read. No stories of glittering soirees, or fascinating asides of the owners. Apparently George and Edith
were as exciting as milquetoast. I'm still forcing myself to read it, hopefully it w... Read more