Mr. Spielberg’s Jewish story is very insightful and the author is obviously very interested in his journey as a proud Jew and a genius film maker
Thomas Paine’s work influenced many radicals during, and after, his lifetime. These radicals called for such extreme change such as ending slavery, women’s equality, fair wages and so on.
The author’s infatuation with the famous writer and director goes well beyond anyone I know. During and after a troubled Chicago childhood, the author decided to write a biography of John Hughes, but he never really got to do simply do so.
For any lover of literature and trivia, this book is a gem.
Adolfo Kaminsky helped save many lives by providing false identity papers to Jews and other people who were on the crosshairs of the Nazi killing machine
This book is a comprehensive look at Jobs’ life, not just his time in Apple
The figure of President Richard Nixon, a puzzle in death as much as in life, still has historians bewildered and many mystified – A non-fiction book review
Not only it is about the space program, but also about bright people preserving and making a name for themselves through education and smarts.
The book is written with a sense of humor, honesty and, rightfully so, pride
An excellent biography of a President who was probably the most influential person to hold office between Andrew Jackson and Abraham Lincoln