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Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman
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Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman

Man of la BookMarch 26, 2024

Dr. Mimi Zieman’s perspective on being the only woman on the expedition, and that on the human body is very interesting and enlightening

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Book Review: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson
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Book Review: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson

Man of la BookMarch 5, 2024

In Kabul Beauty School, Deborah Rodriguez tells of her experience as an NGO worker in Afghanistan, teaching women how to run beauty salons.

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Book Review: Radical: My Journey Out Of Islamist Extremism by Maajid Nawaz
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Book Review: Radical: My Journey Out Of Islamist Extremism by Maajid Nawaz

Man of la BookFebruary 27, 2024

This book is well written, telling a compelling story. Mmuch of it fascinating, especially where the author was radicalized, and time spent in Egyptian jail

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Book Review: Wilson by A. Scott Berg
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Book Review: Wilson by A. Scott Berg

Man of la BookFebruary 8, 2024

Woodrow Wilson, it seems to be, was the first modern President. A man who ran the office as a Prime Minister with reform-oriented goals.

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About: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins
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Book Review: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins

Man of la BookJanuary 11, 2024

Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins is intelligent and practical, engaging the reader in an articulated and fascinating narrative.

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Book Review: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Book Review: The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Man of la BookDecember 28, 2023

The Bully Pulpit by Doris Kearns Goodwin could be considered three books in one. Two biographies and a history of investigative journalism

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Book Review: Con/Artist: The Life and Crimes of the World’s Greatest Art Forger by Tony Tetro
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Book Review: Con/Artist: The Life and Crimes of the World’s Greatest Art Forger by Tony Tetro

Man of la BookDecember 26, 2023

I specifically enjoyed Mr. Tetro’s techniques of aging his paintings. How he managed to buy old paper, as well as interesting tidbits about art history.

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Audiobook Review: All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks
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Audiobook Review: All About Me!: My Remarkable Life in Show Business by Mel Brooks

Man of la BookDecember 21, 2023

All About Me! concentrates more on the author’s entertainment portfolio, and all the things which made Melvin Kaminsky into Mel Brooks.

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Book Review: The Complete Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant
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Book Review: The Complete Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant

Man of la BookDecember 14, 2023

I especially enjoyed reading about his relationship with General Sherman & Abraham Lincoln. Grant writes in direct and precise language, with a clear narrative

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Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino
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Book Review: Cinema Speculation by Quentin Tarantino

Man of la BookDecember 7, 2023

Tarantino appreciates movies and has much passion. He’s not a casual movie buff, he writes well & doesn’t hold back from showing his wit, knowledge, and insight

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