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Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follet
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Book Review: The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett

Man of la BookAugust 11, 2014

I found the author’s explanation of how technology developed to make the buildings stronger, very interesting. The historical fiction aspect was also engaging

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Book Review: A Blind Goddess by James R. Benn
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Book Review: A Blind Goddess by James R. Benn

Man of la BookSeptember 26, 2013

Billy Boyle finds himself answering a personal request from his old friend Sergeant Jackson who is now part of the all-African American 617th Tank Destroyers

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Thoughts on: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England
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Book Review: Pandora’s Grave by Stephen England

Man of la BookOctober 9, 2011

Members of the CIA’s National Clandestine Service sent to rescue a group of archaeologists from Iraq they come face to face with several surprises

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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: The Profession by Steven Pressfield
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Book Review: The Profession by Steven Pressfield

Man of la BookJune 13, 2011

The year is 2032 and Gilbert “Gent” Gentilhomme, a professional solider, commander and mercenary, is being sent around the world fighting for corporations

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Book Review: The Steel Wave-A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara
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Book Review: The Steel Wave-A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara

Man of la BookMay 2, 2011

Events leading up and after D-Day (Jan-Sept 1944) seeing through the eyes of Eisenhower, the Rommel, Bradley, Patton, von Rundstedt and ordinary soldiers

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Book Review: The Rising Tide-A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara
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Book Review: The Rising Tide: A Novel of World War II by Jeff Shaara

Man of la BookApril 26, 2011

The Allies believe that Italy will be a piece of cake and they could move on the Germany. Italy did surrender but the Nazis kept on fighting.

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Book Review: Field Gray by Philip Kerr
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Book Review: Field Gray by Philip Kerr

Man of la BookApril 11, 2011

The past of Bernie Gunther catches up with in 1954 Cuba while doing work for mobster boss Meyer Lansky. Even though this anti-Nazi PI survived the Nazi regime

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Book Review: Killing Rommel by Steven Pressfield
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Book Review: Killing Rommel by Steven Pressfield

Man of la BookApril 4, 2011

A historical fiction book taking place in the early 1940’s when General Erwin Rommel’s (The Dessert Fox) troops were intent on capturing the Mid East oil fields

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Book Review: The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli
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Book Review: The Lotus Eaters by Tatjana Soli

Man of la BookJanuary 11, 2011

While not written in chronological order, the book is thought provoking as it deals with people impacted by decisions of world leaders thousands of miles away.

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