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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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Book Review: Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger
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Book Review: Be Useful by Arnold Schwarzenegger

Man of la BookNovember 14, 2023

Whether it’s from his career as a bodybuilder, movie star, or politician Arnold doesn’t hold back a lot. He’s not afraid to tell us of his failures, and success

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Book Review: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer
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Book Review: Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel & Ebert Changed Movies Forever by Matt Singer

Man of la BookNovember 2, 2023

Opposable Thumbs is informative, and I feel as if I somewhat got to know the two men, it’s easy to read and gets its points across clearly without much fluff

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Book Review: A Man of Iron by Troy Senik
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Book Review: A Man of Iron by Troy Senik

Man of la BookOctober 26, 2023

After reading this book, I agree with the author that Grover Cleveland deserves to be better remembers than just a trivia answer

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Book Review: American Ulysses by Ronald C. White
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Book Review: American Ulysses by Ronald C. White

Man of la BookOctober 17, 2023

This is an excellent biography with fantastic collections of charts, pictures, and maps. His time as a new General is something I found to be most interesting

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Book Review: Worst. President. Ever by Robert Strauss
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Book Review: Worst. President. Ever by Robert Strauss

Man of la BookSeptember 7, 2023

James Buchanan is not portrayed as a monster, or bad administrator. He was a very capable, gentleman, excellent lawyer, and active in his community

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Book Review: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin
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Book Review: American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird and Martin J. Sherwin

Man of la BookAugust 22, 2023

American Prometheus is an exceptional biography which manages to weave politics, science, and humanity into an engaging story which changed the world we live in

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Book Review: Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln’s Legacy by David O. Steward
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Book Review: Impeached: The Trial of President Andrew Johnson and the Fight for Lincoln’s Legacy by David O. Steward

Man of la BookAugust 17, 2023

Impeached by David O. Steward explains complex legislative and legal issues in a clear, conscience manner, staying away from legalese or academic language

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Book Review: Flirting with Fame by Dan Harary
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Book Review: Flirting with Fame by Dan Harary

Man of la BookAugust 8, 2023

The most interesting part of Flirting with Fame is the behind-the-scenes look at public relations. He worked hard, made contacts, & figured out his own path

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Book Review: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
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Book Review: Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Man of la BookAugust 1, 2023

Lincoln’s ability to let go of personal slights is one of his attributes, infusing his administration with talented individuals, albeit with large egos

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