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Book Review: Village of Secrets by Caroline Moorehead
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Book Review: Village of Secrets by Caroline Moorehead

Man of la BookOctober 20, 2014

The story of the small village and its surroundings were responsible for saving thousands of people during World War II who were on the Gestapo’s wanted list

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Thoughts on: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts
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Book Review: Snow by Nigel West and Madoc Roberts

Man of la BookJanuary 5, 2012

Known by his code name Snow, Owens becomes a remarkable spy and the first great double-cross agents who played a major role in the war’s victory.

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Thoughts on: The Locksmith by Lafe Metz
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Book Review: The Locksmith by Lafe Metz

Man of la BookJanuary 3, 2012

The book is peppered with GI slang and phrases in French and German which I liked, the writing is engrossing and very good for a first time author

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Thoughts on: Auschwitz by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli
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Book Review: Auschwitz by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli

Man of la BookOctober 20, 2011

Auschwitz: A Doctor’s Eyewitness Account by Dr. Miklós Nyiszli is a non-fiction memoir of a Jewish medical doctor who performed “research” on other Jews

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Book Review: Unbelievable Adventures of a WW II German War Bride by Ingeborg M. Johnston
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Book Review: Unbelievable Adventures of a WW II German War Bride by Ingeborg M. Johnston

Man of la BookJune 9, 2011

Mrs. Johnston wrote a wonderful book that her family would treasure forever, a fascinating history that would be lost if the author didn’t write it down

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Book Review: Citizen Soldiers by Stephen Ambrose
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Book Review: Citizen Soldiers by Stephen Ambrose

Man of la BookMay 30, 2011

A non-fiction historical account of the drive from Normandy to Germany. The book is a treasure trove of soldiers’ portraits, personal accounts and interviews.

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Book Review: The Perfect Nazi by Martin Davidson
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Book Review: The Perfect Nazi by Martin Davidson

Man of la BookApril 27, 2011

After his grandfather died Mr. Davidson discovered that his grandfather had many skeletons in his closet, not the least are a membership in the Nazi party & SS

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Book Review: Gated Grief by Leila Levinson
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Book Review: Gated Grief by Leila Levinson

Man of la BookApril 18, 2011

Author Lelia Levinson travels all over the world and the US in order to get firsthand accounts from other surviving liberators of Nazi camps.

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Book Review: And The Show Went On by Alan Riding
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Book Review: And The Show Went On by Alan Riding

Man of la BookJanuary 14, 2011

The ambiguities and complexities which are presented in this book when it comes to the artists resisting the occupation are astounding.

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