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Book Review: The Rail Splitter by John Cribb
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Book Review: The Rail Splitter by John Cribb

Man of la BookJune 29, 2023

The Rail Splitter is expertly researched, books like this should be the standard for historical fiction. One could learn a lot from books like this

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Book Review: The Old Lion: A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt by Jeff Shaara
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Book Review: The Old Lion: A Novel of Theodore Roosevelt by Jeff Shaara

Man of la BookMay 9, 2023

Discover the true essence of Teddy Roosevelt in “The Old Lion,” a novel by Jeff Shaara that captures the President’s persona, manners, & vulnerabilities

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Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris
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Book Review: The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris

Man of la BookJanuary 31, 2023

I enjoyed this book much more than I thought I would. However, I could not shake the feeling that the author was writing for the screen, and not for a book

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Book Review: The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood
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Book Review: The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood

Man of la BookSeptember 13, 2022

The Girl Who Escaped from Auschwitz by Ellie Midwood is an engrossing book, shining a light on brave heroes we should never forget

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Thoughts on: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman
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Book Review: Lionheart by Sharon Kay Penman

Man of la BookOctober 2, 2011

Richard I, “Lionheart”, takes his vows seriously including the one to free Jerusalem from Salah-a-Din. He leaves his kingdom with his armies to the holy land.

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Book Review: Roma by Steven Saylor
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Book Review: Roma by Steven Saylor

Man of la BookAugust 16, 2011

Starting with the early Roman settlers, salt traders, the book introduces readers to fascinus, the winged phallus which becomes a family heirloom & each chapter

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