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Book Review: The Wars of the Roses by Dan Jones

Man of la BookSeptember 2, 2025

The book fun because Mr. Jones chose to focus on the people who made The Wars of the Roses entertaining – in hindsight of course

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Book Review: Mark Twain by Ron Chernow

Man of la BookAugust 7, 2025

Ron Chernow shows us why he’s the master of biographies, focusing on who Samuel Langhorn Clemens was, as well as Mark Twain’s story beyond his humor and books

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Book Review: When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén

Man of la BookJuly 31, 2025

When the Cranes Fly South by Lisa Ridzén is a fantastic book, well written, readable, emotional, and thought-provoking; it will stay with you for a while

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Book Review: The Good Soldier Švejk by Jaroslav Hašek

Man of la BookJuly 15, 2025

This novel was both hilarious and grim. The irony against forms of bureaucracy that claim authority over the people is what makes this a great anti-war novels

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Book Review: Clint by Shawn Levy

Man of la BookJune 26, 2025

I felt the book was balanced and honest. While the author is certainly a fan, he doesn’t shy away from the more complicated, complex, & dark sides

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Book Review: The Innovators by Walter Isaacson

Man of la BookJune 17, 2025

In The Innovators, Walter Isaacson writes about collaborative governments, academia, and even hackers to create what we now know as the Internet.

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Book Review: The Cuckoo’s Egg by Cliff Stoll

Man of la BookJune 12, 2025

The Cuckoo’s Egg by Cliff Stoll is still a gripping and engrossing book, decades later, Mr. writing on computer security issues which are still relevant today

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Book Review: Prisoners of the Castle by Ben Macintyre

Man of la BookJune 10, 2025

I learned a lot from reading this book. I’ve heard of Colditz before but never read a history of the castle and the camp within it

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Book Review: Black Hearts by Jim Frederick

Man of la BookMay 27, 2025

Black Hearts’ strength is telling the events leading up to the crime are riveting and should be studied by every person who wants to lead anyone in uniform

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Book Review: The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva

Man of la BookMay 13, 2025

The thrill of adventure is, of course, a large part of The Rembrandt Affair by Daniel Silva, but reminds us that we cannot escape history

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