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Mao as a man and not just the revolutionary leader of Communist China is an interesting study. The lesser known attributes of this famous man who changed the face of not only China but the East as well, are enlightening. Spence has done a good historical job that reads well.
Sometimes there is a subject that can not and should not be over written. Levi's story is unique as is the story of every concentration camp survivor. As a teacher of World History, this entire era is one that needs to be written about and discussed forever. The world cannot forget.
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As another how-to-do, or self-help book, I don't see much new that Bach has to offer. If it's your first such book or second, it has good ideas for those without common sense. Toss it on the pile as a late addition to the genre.
A wonderfully written and insightful book. Many things about Twain, whether he wanted them published or not, show a side of the great American author. He deals with other authors and comments on subject relevant then and today. A great read.
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My neighbor was a submariner in WW II. His stories are fantastic and a tribute to his generation. The four men whose lives are recounted by Colton are nothing less. The trials and hardships of submarine life as well as those they left behind is a wonderful story. Sons and daughters of WW II veterans should read this book.
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Mao Zedong: A Life by Jonathan D. Spence
Craig Ensz, January 16, 2011
Mao as a man and not just the revolutionary leader of Communist China is an interesting study. The lesser known attributes of this famous man who changed the face of not only China but the East as well, are enlightening. Spence has done a good historical job that reads well.Survival in Auschwitz: The Nazi Assault on Humanity by Primo Levi
Craig Ensz, January 16, 2011
Sometimes there is a subject that can not and should not be over written. Levi's story is unique as is the story of every concentration camp survivor. As a teacher of World History, this entire era is one that needs to be written about and discussed forever. The world cannot forget.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Debt Free for Life: The Finish Rich Plan for Financial Freedom by David Bach
Craig Ensz, January 16, 2011
As another how-to-do, or self-help book, I don't see much new that Bach has to offer. If it's your first such book or second, it has good ideas for those without common sense. Toss it on the pile as a late addition to the genre.Who Is Mark Twain? by Mark Twain
Craig Ensz, January 16, 2011
A wonderfully written and insightful book. Many things about Twain, whether he wanted them published or not, show a side of the great American author. He deals with other authors and comments on subject relevant then and today. A great read.(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
No Ordinary Joes: The Extraordinary True Story of Four Submariners in War and Love and Life by Larry Colton
Craig Ensz, October 9, 2010
My neighbor was a submariner in WW II. His stories are fantastic and a tribute to his generation. The four men whose lives are recounted by Colton are nothing less. The trials and hardships of submarine life as well as those they left behind is a wonderful story. Sons and daughters of WW II veterans should read this book.(3 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
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