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Book Review: Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell
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Book Review: Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell

Man of la BookMay 23, 2024

Everest, Inc. by Will Cockrell is a very interesting, and informative book, shattering some cliches which have been around for decades

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Book Review: Wanderlust by Reid Mitenbuler
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Book Review: Wanderlust by Reid Mitenbuler

Man of la BookApril 16, 2024

Wanderlust: An Eccentric Explorer, An Epic Journey, A Lost Age is a biography of Peter Freuchen, a Danish adventurer, author, actor, and game show winner

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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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Book Review: Walking with Sam by Andrew McCarthy
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Book Review: Walking with Sam by Andrew McCarthy

Man of la BookJune 13, 2023

Walking with Sam by Andrew McCarthy is a travelogue of the author and his son walking the 800 kilometers of Spain’s Camino de Santiago

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Audiobook Review: The Republic of Pirates by Colin Woodard
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Audiobook Review: The Republic of Pirates by Colin Woodard

Man of la BookMarch 31, 2022

A fascinating book, taking place between 175-1725, or as it’s known “The Golden Age of Piracy”. The pirates did nothing short of social and political revolt

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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: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson
4 Stars Biographies & Memoirs Non-Fiction

Book Review: The Life and Times of the Thunderbolt Kid: A Memoir by Bill Bryson

Man of la BookJuly 30, 2010

A wonderful and witty memoir of Bill Bryson’s childhood journey through the 1950’s. Mr. Bryson goes back to the absurdity of the golden age of his childhood

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