Review:As a fan of Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn and his emotional, almost ranting narratives about the unnumbered innocents (and the few that were guilty) carted from Black Maria to interrogation (and if not summarily executed) to the gulag, I came out of both volumes of the "Gulag Archipelago" wanting to know more than just the angry anecdotal diatribes that Solzhenitsyn reiterates endlessly. I wanted facts, reasons, and perhaps an observer somewhat farther removed from the tragedy than Solzhenitsyn. I orde... Read more

Review:A slow, difficult read that's nonetheless rewarding. Fans of the argument that the U.S. no longer makes anything, much to the country's despair, will be heartened by the sanctity of industry in this book. Everything else, however, that comprises your moral compass will be challenged. Have fun! Read more

Review:This takes some time to get through but the comprehensive view and thorough presentation are necessary and worth it. It shows the complexity of the issues yet explains the numerous variables simply. It is easy to understand and should be required reading for everyone. Read more

Review:The author attempts to cover the effects of culture and religion on economic develop from roughly medieval times to the near present, and in most respects does an excellent job. If you have ever wondered by Switzerland prospers while the comparable sized and resource rich Ghana fails, or why China was the leading nation on earth in 1,000 AD and an impoverished mess in 1900, this book will provide good insight.

The author is a little weak in some areas of economics and to fill in the gaps... Read more

Review:Excellent. Extremely well-researched, extremely well-written. If you read ONLY ONE book on Joe Stalin, this should be IT. It is no accident that John LeCarre highly praises it --- on the
cover! Montefiore asks ALL of the questions.....and answers MOST of them, too! Amazing. Read more

Review:my initial reaction to this book was pretty negative-not because of the author's explanations as to why women test. (I thought those were pretty accurate) but because of the advice about how to respond to these tests. I guess I'm changing my review because I don't know how these tests should be handled and maybe he does. My ex used to always give in to me, would do anything to please me, and I thought I loved that about him but...he's an ex. Maybe these methods are better? Anyway the "why" behin... Read more

Review:J.K. Rowling's commencement address to Harvard graduates is filled with humor, compassion and insight. In a world that defines success in oppressively narrow terms, her message about the importance of failure and imagination in our lives is incredibly poignant. Read more

Review:LOVE this book!!! I’ve always watched the youtube channel and I’m really glad I got the book. It definitely has a lot of insight on natural birthing and helps you decide the healthier option and how to go about it. This is my first birth and I find it very empowering. This is well needed. Read more

Review:This book already has lots of reviews that give a good overview. Because of that, I decided to list the subheadings in the chapters to offer you a look at some of the topics without getting overly wordy.

PART 1: Coming to Climate
CH 1: Going After Goliath
CH 2: PlaNYC
PART 2: What It Is and Why It Matters
CH 3: The Science – What’s climate change, anyway?; How 12,000 years of stable climate made civilization possible; The jazz ensemble of pollutants that threatens the climate... Read more

Review:This is one of the most comprehensive books about how the economy affects our environment I've ever read, as well as very clearly written, with stories about individuals, corporations, governments and movements. Very easy to read, full of information. Read more