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Book Review: Returning by Yael Shahar
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Book Review: Returning by Yael Shahar

Man of la BookSeptember 27, 2018

Alex, a Greek Jew , is sent to Auschwitz where his family is murdered and he is forced to help the Nazi murder machine by cleaning up the gas chambers

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Book Review: The Fighters by C.J. Chivers
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Book Review: The Fighters by C.J. Chivers

Man of la BookJuly 25, 2018

The author tells real stories of real soldiers that have fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, some are new to the military and others are veterans of other conflicts

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Book Review: Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese
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Book Review: Professor at Large: The Cornell Years by John Cleese

Man of la BookJuly 18, 2018

Anti-intellectualism is sadly seen as positive personality trademark, it’s nice to read a book which doesn’t shy from it, but embraces this aspect of humanity.

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Book Review: The Private Life of Victoria by Alexander MacDonald
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Book Review: The Private Life of Victoria by Alexander MacDonald

Man of la BookJuly 9, 2018

Queen Victoria ruled England when she was at the height of her power, a stable world leader, and a powerful player on the world’s stage.

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Book Review: The Color of Water by James McBride
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Book Review: The Color of Water by James McBride

Man of la BookJune 27, 2018

Mrs. McBride converted to Christianity, her son had no idea that she was Caucasian not just “light skinned”. Discovering that he is half-white was a revelation

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Book Review: God & Churchill by Jonathan Sandys and Wallace Henley
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Book Review: God & Churchill by Jonathan Sandys and Wallace Henley

Man of la BookOctober 5, 2015

The book attempts to explain Winston Churchill’s inner strength which helped him during some of the darkest days the world has ever known during World War II

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Book Review: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer
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Book Review: Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer

Man of la BookJune 12, 2014

The strength of the book is in the way Mr. Krakauer tells the story, combining an adventure with social commentary without resorting to dry timeline lists

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Book Review: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
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Book Review: Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard

Man of la BookSeptember 9, 2013

An account of the assassination of President James A. Garfield. Mr. Garfield was the 20th President of these US and the second to be assassinated in office.

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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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Book Review: Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef and Ron Brackin
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Book Review: Son of Hamas by Mosab Hassan Yousef and Ron Brackin

Man of la BookAugust 23, 2010

Autobiography of Moab who is caught between his own morality and his community. After gaining his trust, the shin bet asks Mosab to work as a double agent

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