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Book Review: A Deadly Wandering by Matt Richtel
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Book Review: A Deadly Wandering by Matt Richtel

Man of la BookJune 9, 2015

What scientists were, and to some degree still are, figuring out is that constant emails and texts appeal to a primitive part of the brain which is on constant lookout for a change in the environment because it might be important.

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Thoughts on: Displaced Persons by Ghita Schwarz
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Book Review: Displaced Persons by Ghita Schwarz

Man of la BookSeptember 1, 2011

Decades after being liberated, the world treats the survivors differently. The perspective is not only that of the survivors themselves, but also of society

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Book Review: Far from Zion by Charles London
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Book Review: Far from Zion by Charles London

Man of la BookAugust 2, 2011

Far from Zion is a non-fiction account of the author’s search for his identity. In his search Mr. London goes far and wide looking for Jews in diaspora.

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Book Review: The Fifth Servant by Kenneth Wishnia
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Book Review: The Fifth Servant by Kenneth Wishnia

Man of la BookFebruary 17, 2011

There is great insight on how Jews were persecuted and the struggles they faced. However, the author uses these adversities to highlight the Jewish spirit

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Book Review: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin
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Book Review: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter by Tom Franklin

Man of la BookJanuary 21, 2011

The book is atmospheric and deals with the harsh punishment society deals to those they deem guilty (without proof) as well as racial elements.

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Book Review: The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson
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Book Review: The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson

Man of la BookDecember 10, 2010

The Mother Tongue by Bill Bryson is a collection of amusing and fascinating pieces of trivia grouped by topic (barley though) about the English language

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Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin
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Book Review: The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives by Lola Shoneyin

Man of la BookNovember 17, 2010

The Secret Lives of Baba Segi’s Wives examines the compound relationships of a polygamous family, the jealousies, infighting, self deception and conniving.

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