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Thoughts on: The Art of War from SmarterComics: How to be Successful in Any Competition by Sun Tzu, illustrated by Shane Chester

Man of la BookJune 18, 2012

Article first published as Graphic Novel Review: The Art of War from SmarterComics: How to be Successful in Any Competition by Sun Tzu, Illustrated by Shane Chester on Blogcritics. About: The Art of War from SmarterComics: How to be Successful in Any […]

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Thoughts on: The Art of War by Sun Tzu

Man of la BookJune 14, 2012

Article first published as Book Review: The Art of War by Sun Tzu on Blogcritics. About: The Art of War by Sun Tzu is an ancient Chinese military treatise. The book, a classic within the science of military studies is only attributed to the high ranking […]

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Thoughts on: Eating Smoke by Chris Thrall

Man of la BookJanuary 26, 2012

About: Eating Smoke: One Man’s Descent into Drug Psychosis in Hong Kong’s Triad Heartland by Chris Thrall is a memoir of the author’s time being a drug addict in Hong Kong. The book takes a good look at into the red light […]

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Book Review: Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai
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Book Review: Schoolgirl by Osamu Dazai

Man of la BookNovember 2, 2011

A day in the life of a teenage girl, on the verge of becoming a woman. She is dealing with a depressed mom, the recent death of her dad, school & more

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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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Book Review: The Profession by Steven Pressfield
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Book Review: The Profession by Steven Pressfield

Man of la BookJune 13, 2011

The year is 2032 and Gilbert “Gent” Gentilhomme, a professional solider, commander and mercenary, is being sent around the world fighting for corporations

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Book Review: On China by Henry Kissinger
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Book Review: On China by Henry Kissinger

Man of la BookMay 11, 2011

Dr. Kissinger writes about the country he has known for decades. Recounting Chinese history and culture, examines how China sees itself and the outside world.

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Book Review: Heart of Lies by M.L. Malcolm
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Book Review: Heart of Lies by M.L. Malcolm

Man of la BookApril 24, 2011

I have to commend Ms. Malcolm for weaving several different genres into one book – part historical fiction, part romance, part adventure and business intrigue

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Book Review: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford
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Book Review: Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford

Man of la BookMarch 30, 2011

The book touches on a part of American history which is rarely talked about, the internment camps built for Japanese Americans

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Book Review: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford
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Book Review: The Secret History of the Mongol Queens by Jack Weatherford

Man of la BookNovember 29, 2010

The Secret History of the Mongol Queens tells a gripping story of lost history and the role the female heirs of Genghis Khan played in his Empire.

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