Henry Rosenberg MD

Excellent story

Revisado: 07-31-20

Alan Furst tells a great story at a difficult time in western history. He glosses over details but the narrative describes the times very well. I love listening to his stories and would like to know how he got interested in the period. All I can say is thank you!

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Great insight into dedicated military personnel

Revisado: 12-28-19

I learned a great deal of what sort of meticulous training and planning go into our most expert military personnel. General McRaven provides details of a very rigorous training and planning for missions. It makes me very proud of the dedication of these personnel and of our military. Thank you general.

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basic principles of accumulation of wealth

Revisado: 12-28-19

This book relates the principles of wealth creation in an enjoyable, anecdotal form using examples from antiquity. I think it is a great introduction to wealth accumulation. I have bought copies for my grown children. Hopefully they will learn the lessons from the book.

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Amazing story

Revisado: 09-09-19

Even though I have used statistics in my work, this thoroughly researched book opened my eyes to the power of probability and statistics.
I am inspired to learn more about Bayesian and Pascal’s work

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Gullible goliaths

Revisado: 06-21-18

Great investigative reporting. The young, blond haired, blue eyed smooth talker bamboozled people like George Shultz, Rudolph Murdoch and many naive high rollers. Fascinating story of deception

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an amazing story

Revisado: 07-08-11

This is a moving, tragic story of Raol Wallenberg's efforts to rescue Jews of Hungary using his diplomat's status and strategy. It exposes the cruelty of the Nazi's the Hungarian Nazi party and the role of Eichman in the deportation. Such cruelty is hard to imagine, Also hard to imagine is the courage of Wallenberg. The tragic end of Wallenberg and the impact on his family, make this book an important addition to the history of WW2

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Darwin's life and times

Revisado: 08-14-09

A great portrayal of a wonderful scientist who, using simple experiments and observations and using objective reasoning came to astonishing conclusions that although controversial have stood the test of time.
One of the great thinkers and observers of the 19th century that changed how we see the world.
I learned a lot.

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well researched adventure story

Revisado: 06-22-09

I admit I did not know of Fawcett prior to reading this book. I found the historical background well researched, and was amazed at the hardships Fawcett and his companions had to endure. It was amazing that they did not die much before their final trip. It was unfortunate that two young men died with him on his final trip.
I liked the follow up when the author discovers what the civilization they were looking for was all about.

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great mystery

Revisado: 06-22-09

This is a well written mystery that takes place in exotic Venice. The characters are interesting and the denouement is surprising.
I enjoyed listening to the story even though towards the end it was difficult to follow the different characters

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A good book, not as good as Slip of the Knife

Revisado: 03-25-09

This story describes the background of how Patty Meehan gets into the newspaper business.
Mostly enjoyable, but the part where she is beat up by the villain and just bounces back stretches credulity.
I enjoy the setting of her books in working class Glasgow.

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