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Book Review: Go West, Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on the Oregon Trail by B J Hollars
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Book Review: Go West, Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on the Oregon Trail by B. J. Hollars

Man of la BookSeptember 9, 2021

Go West, Young Man: A Father and Son Rediscover America on the Oregon Trail by B J Hollars is a travelogue of the author, joined by his six-year-old son.

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Book Review: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis
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Book Review: Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation by Joseph J. Ellis

Man of la BookAugust 11, 2021

The author follows Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, James Madison, John Adams, and of course, George Washington.

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Book Review: Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell
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Book Review: Steven Spielberg: A Life in Films by Molly Haskell

Man of la BookMarch 20, 2017

Mr. Spielberg’s Jewish story is very insightful and the author is obviously very interested in his journey as a proud Jew and a genius film maker

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Book Review: Village of Secrets by Caroline Moorehead
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Book Review: Village of Secrets by Caroline Moorehead

Man of la BookOctober 20, 2014

The story of the small village and its surroundings were responsible for saving thousands of people during World War II who were on the Gestapo’s wanted list

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Book Review: Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin
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Book Review: Magnificent Desolation by Buzz Aldrin

Man of la BookJuly 20, 2012

Even though there has been criticism of Dr. Aldrin’s behavior in the past there is not a single person in the astronaut corps who has done more to promote space

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Thoughts on: When General Grant Expelled the Jews by Jonathan D. Sarna
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Book Review: When General Grant Expelled the Jews by Jonathan D. Sarna

Man of la BookMarch 13, 2012

On 17 December, 1862 Major-General Ulysses S. Grant issued his infamous General Order No. 11 expelling all Jews from his military district

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Thoughts on: Mission to Mach 2 by Earl Haney and Lee Courtnage
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Book Review: Mission to Mach 2 by Earl Haney and Lee Courtnage

Man of la BookDecember 13, 2011

Mission to Mach 2: A Fighter Pilot’s Memoir of Supersonic Flight by Earl Haney and Lee Courtnage is an exciting book, very readable and engaging. Earl

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Thoughts on: Across Many Mountains by Yangzom Brauen
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Book Review: Across Many Mountains by Yangzom Brauen

Man of la BookOctober 25, 2011

Even though Across Many Mountain Freedom by Yangzom Brauen tackles some complex subjects, the writing is simple, eloquent and the story is readable

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Thoughts on: Auschwitz by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli
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Book Review: Auschwitz by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli

Man of la BookOctober 20, 2011

Auschwitz: A Doctor’s Eyewitness Account by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli is a non-fiction memoir of a Jewish medical doctor who performed “research” on other Jews

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Thoughts on: Siberian Prison by E.V. Enzmann
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Book Review: Siberian Prison by E.V. Enzmann

Man of la BookSeptember 4, 2011

Mr. Enzmann’s sarcastic sense of humor shines through the pages. For example, the Austrian army’s generous handing out medals

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