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Book Review: The Burger King by Jim Mclamore

Man of la BookSeptember 4, 2025

In the Burger King, Mr. Mclamore traces his rise to riches from his humble beginnings, with lessons he learned in life and business along the way

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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: 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 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: Robert Shaw by Christopher Shaw Myers

Man of la BookMay 22, 2025

Through this book, we get to not only appreciate Robert Shaw’s impact on Jaws and it’s “young director”, but also understand the man

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Book Review: I Loved Her in the Movies by Robert Wagner

Man of la BookMay 20, 2025

This is a kind, safe book, Mr. Wagner honors the women he talks about, and does not air the dirty laundry, if there is any

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Audiobook Review: Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent by Judi Dench and Brendan O’Hea

Man of la BookMay 8, 2025

Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent discusses about 30 characters in 20 plays, along with Ms. Dench’s experience in different troupes and anecdotes

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Book Review: The Watchmakers Daughter by Larry Loftis

Man of la BookMay 1, 2025

This is a fascinating book, full of brave people who must be remembered. I believe they are honored in the Netherlands, Israel and other nations, and rightly so

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Book Review: William Tecumseh Sherman by James Lee McDonough

Man of la BookApril 3, 2025

The book shines when it tells of Sherman’s brilliant campaigns and strategies. I thought his breathtaking march, more of a political effort than a military one

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