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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard
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Book Review: Ultimate Journeys for Two by Mike & Anne Howard

Man of la BookSeptember 14, 2021

Not a traditional travel guide. This book allows the reader to skip in sections, and choose whatever trip or adventure they’d like to experience.

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Book Review: Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright
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Book Review: Aftershocks: Pandemic Politics and the End of the Old International Order by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright

Man of la BookAugust 25, 2021

The book Aftershocks by Colin Kahl and Thomas Wright takes a look at the global impact of COVID-19, including the political outcomes for the future

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Book Review: Le Deal: How a Young American, in Business, In Love, and in Over His Head, Kick-Started a Multibillion-Dollar Industry in Europe by Byrne Murphy
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Book Review: Le Deal by J. Byrne Murphy

Man of la BookMay 11, 2021

A memoir of Byrne Murphy, a young businessman who moves to Paris to reignite his career and his fortunes. He quickly finds himself up against powerful forces.

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Graphic Novel Review: Freiheit!: The White Rose Graphic Novel by Andrea Grosso Ciponte
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Graphic Novel Review: Freiheit!: The White Rose by Andrea Grosso Ciponte

Man of la BookMarch 29, 2021

This graphic novel recounts The White Rose Anti-Nazi activities of Sophie Scholl, Hans Scholl, Christoph Probst, Alexander Schmorell and Willi Graf during WWII

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Fun Facts Friday: John George Nicolay
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Fun Facts Friday: John George Nicolay

Man of la BookFebruary 26, 2021

John George Nicolay (26, February, 1832 – 26 September, 1901) served as the private secretary to Abraham Lincoln, and co-authored his biography.

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Fun Facts Friday: George Meredith
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Fun Facts Friday: George Meredith

Man of la BookFebruary 12, 2021

George Meredith (12 February, 1828 – 18 May, 1909) was a poet and novelist living in Victorian England.

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Book Review: Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie
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Book Review: Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie

Man of la BookNovember 18, 2020

Pilgrim Days: From Vietnam to the SAS by Alastair MacKenzie is a memoir of the author who served in the special forces of several countries over his life. The book documents his life from serving in the New Zealand Army in Vietnam, to the SAS, South Africa, Oman, and finally as a private security agent.

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Book Review: Germania by Harald Gilbers
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Book Review: Germania by Harald Gilbers

Man of la BookOctober 26, 2020

Germania by Harald Gilbers is a murder-mystery taking place during the last weeks of World War II, following a Jewish investigator reactivated by the Gestapo. This book won the Glauser Prize for the best German crime novel.

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Book Review: High Tech and Hot Pot by Stephan Orth
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Book Review: High Tech and Hot Pot by Stephan Orth

Man of la BookOctober 22, 2020

Most everything in the book can be found on news websites, or forums. This is still a worthwhile read though, mostly because of the author’s unique experience couch surfing and meeting Chinese people who are a bit more adventurous than the average citizen.

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Book Review: Guarding Hitler: The Secret World of the Führer by Mark Felton
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Book Review: Guarding Hitler: The Secret World of the Führer by Mark Felton

Man of la BookAugust 10, 2020

Hitler himself knew that many are out to kill him, he was obsessed with poising to the point where his food had to be specifically grown and was kept under constant watch by men he trusted from the moment it was picked (Hitler was a vegetarian), prepared, and plated. He even had food tasters, just in case.

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