Review:The book has so much less than meaningful detail that it is difficult to see the story and its salient facts. I doubt very much if the preponderance of the detail was based on recorded events. Whether it was or was not, its inclusion was beyond unnecessary It was superfluous and distracting. Read more

Review:This is a very interesting book and easy to read. It details the Lord's gracious hand of protection and provision to one family, who held to their convictions in the midst of WWII's evil and chaotic turbulence. The only warning I would give readers is to be careful not to use this book as a promotion for the Seventh Day Adventist Church or for legalistic behaviors, such as keeping the sabbath or abstaining from certain foods which you yourself have not been convicted by the Lord to do. (If yo... Read more

Review:While Balkan Ghosts certainly provides a lot of factual information for the reader, it ultimately fails to offer a creative assessment of the region, its troubles, and its future. One can learn much of the more macabre aspects of Balkan history by reading Kaplan's book, but not a real understanding of the "whys" behind the grisly detail. For example, while Kaplan often describes religious sites, personalities and historical events, he fails to analyze the critical role that religious fai... Read more

Review:The first book was great and I absolutely loved it. The 2nd book unfortunately I didnt like that much and it was a bit of a re-hash of the first one. Last book was quite scary but well worth the read! Read more

Review:Although there are still some heartwarming moments, this is probably one book too many. Parts of it feel like a reworking of the previous books. Much of it dwells on broader social issues that, while important, are not really why I read the series. Read more

Review:I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I started out knowing very little about Churchill. I mean I knew the basic stuff but he was so much more. The author gives great insight on Churchill at different times of his life. It reads like a novel that keeps the reader interested throughout the book.

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Review:Simon Winchester tells a story . . . a history of a happening . . . (perhaps) like no other. Who would think that the history of the making of the Oxford English Dictionary would be a 'page turner.' The research and thought that Winchester has put into this book is mind-boggling, but it is unique way of telling the story, weaving time, place and characters that makes this a remarkable story.
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Review:There are three types of people who may enjoy this book. First, those with an interest in 19th century English history who also know about the English countryside (have been to some of the places mentioned in the book). Second, anyone with a serious interest in geography since this is about one of the founding fathers. Third, anyone who is a Simon Winchester fan. I fall in to the last. Winchesters writing style is top notch as usual, but the truth is, this is not a very interesting person (at le... Read more

Review:I have vicariously hiked with Fozzie on several occasions and this is the journey I want to take in real life. I loved this and all of his books so far. I feel the sun on my face and the trail under my feet when reading this book and can't wait for the next adventure! Read more

Review:I found this memoir a surprisingly dark view of marriage into the British aristocracy.
Vanderbilt, as an American heiress was virtually sold by her ambitious mother to one of the oldest noble families in Britain. She became the Duchess of Marlborough, a cousin to Winston Churchill. Unimpressed by her title, she endured ten years of marriage, gave the Duke two sons and obtained a divorce, not an easy process in early twentieth century England.
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