Oct 12 13:30

Nonfiction

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They marched into sunlight: war and peace, Vietnam and American, October 1967 by David Maraniss
Three stories at one time. War in Vietnam, demonstrations at the University of Wisconsin in Madison and President Lyndon Johnson. Goes into why demonstrations in Madison, who was involved, number of GIs killed in Vietnam, and President Johnson not running for president a second term. –Larry
October 12, 2009
 

 

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Oct 12 13:26

Nonfiction

By: belsky Tags:
Pretty in plaid: a life, a witch, a wardrobe, or the wonder years before the condescending, egomanical, self-centered smart-ass phase by Jen Lancaster
Fun look at growing up in the 1970s and 1980s. Jen has a humorous outlook on family, work, school, and life. –Karen
October 12, 2009

 

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Oct 08 10:14

Nonfiction

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A bold fresh piece of humanity: a memoir by Bill O’Reilly
A semi-autobiography cum current events by television journalist and communicator (“The factor,” which he calls the “no spin zone!”) O’Reilly calls himself a “moderate conservative” who gives the “straight story…[from} a multitude of unique occurrences. It’s an easy and interesting read. –Barbara

One of my favorite tv personalities. A story of many people of his generation. –Anonymous

October 8, 2009
 

 

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Oct 08 10:04

Nonfiction

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In Europe: travels through the twentieth century by Geert Mak
I almost never finish a book on military history, but couldn’t put this one down. Mak, a Netherlander, embellishes 20th century history with human interest stories. Perspectives often differ considerably from those in the United States. A beautifully written book. –Barbara

October 8, 2009

 

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Oct 05 08:48

Nonfiction

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The bus: my life in and out of a helmet by Jerome Bettis
The life of Jerome Bettis, great running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the NFL. The book starts out with his early life in Detroit, Michigan, grade school, high school, and college at Notre Dame. Jerome was upset because his home state of Michigan did not want him to play football for them. He graduated from Notre Dame and was drafted by the LA Rams of the NFL. As a rookie Jerome did very well and made the move to St. Louis when the team moved there. Jerome was traded to the Steelers after a couple of years with the Rams. While with Pittsburgh, they won a few divisional championships and in 2006 went to the Superbowl and beat Seattle. Jerome Bettis is now retired from the NFL and active with some businesses and charitable foundations. Very good book. –Larry
October 5, 2009

 

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Oct 05 08:36

Nonfiction

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Challenges: a memoir of my life by Sarah Caldwell
Of two recent books on Caldwell, the innovative impresario of east coast opera (mainly Boston)—both curiously with the same cover—the autobiography is less “gossipy’ (though Daniel Kessler’s biography should be read, too). Sarah had a way with words and music. –Barbara
October 5, 2009

 

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Oct 05 08:22

Nonfiction

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The Screwtape letters by C.S. Lewis
An excellent classic that rings true to human experience. In a witty manner C.S. Lewis exposed the true nature of evil. –Barbara
October 5, 2009

 

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Oct 02 13:45

Nonfiction

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Friday night lights: a town, a team, and a dream by H.G. Bissinger
The true story of the 1988 football season in Odessa, TX. Absolutely fascinating—you’ve got to read it to believe it! --Karen

October 2, 2009

 

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Oct 02 08:58

Nonfiction

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Pennsylvania Avenue: profiles in backroom power by John Harwood
Book tells a lot about how our government is run in decision making. How former congressmen/women start private companies in Washington, D.C., and still have a lot of clout. They work for private companies and nations to pass laws and receive big bucks for it. The book is an eye opener to real life that we seem to turn away from, yet we know it goes on each and every day. Some good information on Karl Rove, Rahm Emanuel, and other big names. –Larry
October 2, 2009

 

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Oct 02 08:22

Nonfiction

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Tower stories: an oral history of 9/11 by Damon DiMarco
The (according to the imprint) expanded second edition of interviews with people associated with 9/11. The events of the destruction of the two world trade center towers in New York City: at, outside, at Ground Zero, the aftermath and including “viewpoints.”  Interviews are vivid but often painful reading of a tragic and infamous day. –Barbara
October 2, 2009

 

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