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Book Review: Best of Enemies: The Last Great Spy Story of the Cold War by Gus Russo and Eric Dezenhall
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Book Review: Best of Enemies: The Last Great Spy Story of the Cold War by Gus Russo and Eric Dezenhall

Man of la BookOctober 3, 2018

Best of Enemies is a non-fiction book which narrates the relationship between KGB officer Gennady Semyovich Vasilenko and legendary CIA officer Jack Platt

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Book Review: Otto Skorzeny: The Devil’s Disciple by Stuart Smith
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Book Review: Otto Skorzeny: The Devil’s Disciple by Stuart Smith

Man of la BookOctober 2, 2018

It’s surprising that I’ve never heard of this man, a legend then & now as well since much of the Special Forces methodology today is based on his methods.

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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: Inside Apple by Adam Lashinsky
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Book Review: Inside Apple by Adam Lashinsky

Man of la BookSeptember 12, 2018

The book gives the reader much insight into Apple’s senior executives and the team that has been responsible for its continued success after Steve Jobs.

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Book Review: Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel’s Wolverine by Suzana E. Flores
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Book Review: Untamed: The Psychology of Marvel’s Wolverine by Suzana E. Flores

Man of la BookAugust 29, 2018

This book is short, but well organized, so well organized in fact that I noticed how organized it is. The themes, events, and theories all have their own place

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Book Review: Samurai Castles by Jennifer Mitchellhill
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Book Review: Samurai Castles by Jennifer Mitchellhill

Man of la BookAugust 23, 2018

The author picked 25 of Japan’s most impressive castles. Each section consists of 4-6 pages with its own map directions, fantastic photography and explanations

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Book Review: Japan The Ultimate Samurai Guide by Alexander Bennet
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Book Review: Japan The Ultimate Samurai Guide by Alexander Bennet

Man of la BookAugust 21, 2018

The Ultimate Samurai Guide traces the history of Samurais, their way of life all the way to today. Mr. Bennett is a martial artist & a Kansai U professor

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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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