Michael Camardese

The daringly foolish exploits of one man.

Revisado: 04-21-25

This story points out how one man trying to resurrect his flagging reputation by taking on an almost unwinnable journey to find the Northwest Passage. He puts together an expedition, well equipped with supplies but lacking in abilities of the leader & his decisions. His hubris was what led to his massive failure to recognize his shortcomings.

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Grifting is the norm

Revisado: 01-19-25

Sucker's are being billed daily & their ethics have devolved from a fight for beliefs based on laws to idolatry.

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History Delivered First Hand

Revisado: 08-31-24

Samuel Clemens lived this history & had the foolish idea that he could capture it & write about with alacrity. How right he was. He was able to portray a swath of the United States in all of its glory & shortcomings & delineated its place in history with a truthfulness that is refreshing.

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Crime doesn't pay

Revisado: 07-03-24

These stories were fictional but probably based on semi true stories. Grisham wove them into an interesting premise on how devious lawyers can attempt to subvert the law by treating it as a game. A game that has no winners only suckers.

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Awareness Is The Key

Revisado: 05-23-24

We need to listen to & filter the misinformation that is bombarding us daily to prevent the liars to take over.

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No good deed goes unrewarded.

Revisado: 01-18-24

Great story with plenty of intrigue & surprise outcomes. Lupica weaves a descriptive narrative around the Boston area.

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Filling in the details of recent covert activities

Revisado: 08-19-23

This book is an enthralling history of covert activities that shaped our recent history. Mr. Vickers not only had a ring side seat to history, he helped shape it as well. The stories were presented without bragging but with in depth reflection & acclimation to those who were also involved with him.

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The Basis of Christianity Is Under Scrutiny

Revisado: 07-04-23

Religion has become more than an opiate of the masses. In the recent past, proselytizing has become more than the norm as people are now using religion as a cudgel against anyone who does not subscribe to their views. Church leaders are encouraging their flocks to become more vigilant in challenging non believers. This book proposes that at least one religion, Christianity is based on a story that was well prepared & rehearsed to fleece the flock. A person named Jesus probably existed but probably didn't expire as was foretold & may have had an offspring. Although, this is conjecture, the way that the adherents have sculpted the narrative of their supporting documentation to fit the picture they want to portray about the so-called veracity of the spirituality they subscribe to to uphold their truths.

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What Little We Know But They Know

Revisado: 07-04-23

This book exposes the nefarious spying that is being fomented by people who think they are safeguarding society. Paranoia has driven software developers to design programs that can extract data from unsuspecting targets with a level of stealth that is very hard to detect. Then the spies will use it to punish the so-called enemies of the state with imprisonment or death. We need to be more vigiliant.

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A New Look At Barcelona

Revisado: 07-04-23

This was an intriguing read about a city that has always had a vibrant independence. I fell in love with Barcelona in 1970 when I stayed here and learned about it's desire to remain free from corruption spurred by dictatorial rule. This book reinforces that spirit and shines a light on the people who fight the corruption.

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