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The Rise and Fall of Jack and Bobby - The Kennedy Brothers
The Rise and Fall of Jack and Bobby - The Kennedy Brothers

Review:In my youth, I worked in John Kennedy's presidential campaign and Robert Kennedy's senatorial campaign. This book is written by someone who had real, inside connection to both brothers. His knowledge is also supported by professional study. He describes the real men, warts and all, not the icons. I recognize the men I knew. Nothing diminishes my respect for them. Read more

An Inquiry into the Value of Work - Shop Class as Soulcraft
An Inquiry into the Value of Work - Shop Class as Soulcraft

Review:As an avid motorcyclist (Harley-Davidson) and cubicle dweller (software engineer), I was intrigued by this book: it spoke in intelligent, cogent, and approachable terms to what I have observed in the workplace - and to what I have felt in my own soul searching. Through introspection, there was a realization (epiphany?) that I get a better sense of satisfaction changing my own oil or getting the FXDWG to start in the springtime than I realize installing a major piece of financial software.
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The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster
The SEAL Operative's Guide to Surviving in the Wild and Being Prepared for Any Disaster

Review:I'm still in the process of reading the book. It is an occasional reader for me,picking it up when I have a few minutes to burn. I find some of the techniques outlined in the book difficult to duplicate. Yes, I am physically trying to learn the physical skills mentioned. I do have some skills related to survival from past employment, even so, many of these skills/results are difficult to achieve. If the level of information continues to evolve in future chapters as it has to this point I wil... Read more

The Best and the Brightest
The Best and the Brightest

Review:An incredible book. Very well researched and written. Having lived through this I find it incredible how many lies were being told in the upper levels of government and to the American people. I see too many parallels to what is happening in Iraq. A must read. Read more

Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph - Still the Best Hope
Why the World Needs American Values to Triumph - Still the Best Hope

Review:Dennis Prager applies an unbiased approach to asses each of the 3 reigning ideologies in today's world. Any serious person will conclude easily that there is but one choice if America and the world is to survive. Read more

or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions - Dear Ijeawele
or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions - Dear Ijeawele

Review:This is a great and super efficient read. As much about human decency, dignity and general equality as it is about feminism specifically. I would recommend for all ages, ethnic groups and backgrounds. Read more

The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II
The Untold Story of the American Women Code Breakers of World War II

Review:The book is an informative special slice of history for the predecessor organization of NSA. It is an accurate reflection of the gender prejudices of the times and the lives of the young women who answered the call to Washington early in WWII. The book pays tribute to a set of very talented women that have been overlooked by history books. I know from my work on the history of the Pacific War how important the code breaking was to the success of the war effort. The first part of the book mov... Read more

An Insider's Account of the Trump White House
An Insider's Account of the Trump White House

Review:i am impressed with the level of detail Professor Omarosa included in this book. I can ramble on about how proud she has made me, a fellow Howardite. She took Trump to task on everything that is true to the communities and has the receipts to prove it. She is a modern day Biblical Esther and was serving her people (black, poor, and her fellow Americans) while in the White House. Omarosa thank you for everything. You are an inspiration. I wish you nothing but continued success. If you are consid... Read more

Moth Smoke
Moth Smoke

Review:This is a great book. I knew nothing about Pakistan before reading this book, while reading I was absorbed into the culture and strongly felt that I am living in Lahore. Surprisingly an excellent piece of litreture from a Pakistani author. Characterization is simply at its best, the way the characters interact with the reader in first person is hard to find in any other book. Just anxiously waiting for the next sequel, hopefully there is one and if not then another one from Hamid. Read more

Uncovering New Evidence of Corruption and How Hillary Clinton and the Democrats Derailed the FBI Investigation
Uncovering New Evidence of Corruption and How Hillary Clinton and the Democrats Derailed the FBI Investigation

Review:Excellent. It gives you the story from inside and behind close doors. I read this Thanksgiving weekend and even though Donald Trump was not my candidate of choice, after reading this book, I was so thankful Hillary did not win the election for President. Read more

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