Mattklau West Covina, CA, USA

A masterpiece. A man's ego is the fountainhead of human progress.

Dr. Gawande's story telling style mixed in with scholarly opinion make this a higgly readable book. The book covers a rangle of topics in medicine: from medical professionals not washing their hands regularly to the influence of money on modern medicine, the author offers with insightly analysis.

The book ends with 5 suggestions to be a positive deviant in medicine (actually applies to all fields): ask uncripted questions, do't complain, count somethingg, write something anc change.

A masterpiece!! ... (continue)

This is a must read for anyone who is interested in
economics or the world economy.

The book details Greenspan's economic thinkings, his insights about important economic events and his forecast of the future. He's able to explain complex economic theory into simple English.

Capitalism, competition and rule the law are the reasons why the US is the world's largest economy and why we enjoy one of the world's highest standard of living.

"The frontier of hope we all innately pursue will never close" sums up Greenspan's optimism about the future. ... (continue)

This is the 2nd Baldacci book I've read. The excitement it builds up, the pace, the characters and his excellent writing style are what make this book a page turner.

I should remind myself to bring one of his books as my in-flight entertainment for my next trip.

Simply wonderful!!

This is the first time I've read Baldacci's book. It certainly won't be my last!!

I love the characters, the plot and the way Baldacci's writing style. Onto another Baldacci book.