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Joey Doll Stanford, CA, USA
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When You Are Engulfed in Flames
Fewer laugh out loud moments that his previous books
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Life, the Universe and Everything
Not my favorite of Douglas Adams, but still extremely good.
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Atlas Shrugged
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Although the characters can feel like caricatures at times, this book changed the way that I think in many respects and has been a great motivator in my research, particularly when times are tough. One of my favorite books and would be included on any trip to a desert island.
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In a Time of War
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A very interesting read. Extremely emotional. Drove home the fact that the soldiers in the military have a very, very hard life (and death) and had many of the same doubts and disagreements as the rest of us with the policy of their bosses who had a lot to gain (in any number of ways) from the invas ... (continue)
A very interesting read. Extremely emotional. Drove home the fact that the soldiers in the military have a very, very hard life (and death) and had many of the same doubts and disagreements as the rest of us with the policy of their bosses who had a lot to gain (in any number of ways) from the invasion of Iraq. The first 100 pages weren't as engaging as the rest because a large cast is introduced in quick succession, but I finished the rest of the book in just a few sittings.
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Thurgood Marshall
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Well written and engaging, I had only a vague knowledge of Thurgood Marshall and the history of the NAACP before and am very glad that I read this book. Considering his achievements and their enormous impact on equality on the US, I'm a little shocked by his nonexistent presence in popular culture. ... (continue)
Well written and engaging, I had only a vague knowledge of Thurgood Marshall and the history of the NAACP before and am very glad that I read this book. Considering his achievements and their enormous impact on equality on the US, I'm a little shocked by his nonexistent presence in popular culture. Highly recommended.
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