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
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
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
This was a depressing, yet poetic memoir. He tries to be as honest as possible with himself and the reader. I certainly understand some of the historical errors
I Escaped from Auschwitz by Rudolf Vrba, originally published in the 1960s, is an important testament to courage, honesty, and selfless bravery
The 007 Diaries: Filming Live and Let Die is honest. Moore loses his temper at the productions, argues with his wife but appreciates his hand in life
I didn’t find Framed by John Grisham and Jim McCloskey as astonishing as the title suggests, but more enraging, alarming, and terrifying
Leaves of Fire (עלים מן האש) by Simcha Guterman is not all doom and gloom. The author has a healthy sense of humor, which I would assume is good to have
The Lincoln Miracle puts the Republican convention into context of the national battle against slavery. The context doesn’t start, or stop, at the convention
The author’s research is impeccable, and his discussions with Bruce Springsteen and the musicians the album influenced delve into its making in depth
