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Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman
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Book Review: Tap Dancing on Everest by Mimi Zieman

Man of la BookMarch 26, 2024

Dr. Mimi Zieman’s perspective on being the only woman on the expedition, and that on the human body is very interesting and enlightening

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Book Review: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson
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Book Review: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez and Kristin Ohlson

Man of la BookMarch 5, 2024

In Kabul Beauty School, Deborah Rodriguez tells of her experience as an NGO worker in Afghanistan, teaching women how to run beauty salons.

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About: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins
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Book Review: Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins

Man of la BookJanuary 11, 2024

Carrying the Fire by Michael Collins is intelligent and practical, engaging the reader in an articulated and fascinating narrative.

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Book Review: The Complete Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant
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Book Review: The Complete Personal Memoirs of General Ulysses S. Grant

Man of la BookDecember 14, 2023

I especially enjoyed reading about his relationship with General Sherman & Abraham Lincoln. Grant writes in direct and precise language, with a clear narrative

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Book Review: Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy by Damien Lewis
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Book Review: Agent Josephine: American Beauty, French Hero, British Spy by Damien Lewis

Man of la BookJuly 19, 2022

Agent Josephine is a mini-biography about Josephine Baker. The book is mainly concerned with the star’s career as a secret agent

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Book Review: Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail by Christy Teglo
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Book Review: Weathered: Finding Strength on the John Muir Trail by Christy Teglo

Man of la BookFebruary 23, 2022

The book focused on the author’s growth throughout her hike. A difficult 220 miles, which she did in three weeks, amazingly her first long hike, solo as well

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Book Review: Will by Will Smith and Mark Hanson
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Book Review: Will by Will Smith and Mark Hanson

Man of la BookJanuary 20, 2022

I enjoyed this memoir way more than I thought I would. It is entertaining, funny, introspective, extremely personal, open, as well as one hell of a ride

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Guest Book Review: Real Estate by Deborah Levy
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Guest Book Review: Real Estate by Deborah Levy

Man of la BookAugust 23, 2021

Real Estate is the 3rd & final installment in Deborah Levy’s ‘Living Autobiography’ memoir series. Ms. Levy is an award-winning novelist, playwright, and poet.

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Book Review: The Next Everest by Jim Davidson
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Book Review: The Next Everest by Jim Davidson

Man of la BookMay 5, 2021

This not just an adventure story but one of resilience and courage Having the advantage of having a keen eye, and a degree in geology gives a unique perspective

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Audio Book Review: To Be Honest by Michael Leviton
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Audiobook Review: To Be Honest by Michael Leviton

Man of la BookMarch 10, 2021

To Be Honest by Michael Leviton is a memoir focusing on the author’s upbringing in a family which believes that “honesty is the best policy

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