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If it was a Book, I Would not put it Down!

Revisado: 07-14-22

Lots of twists and as soon as one played itself out, the book has another!

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Everyone should read this!

Revisado: 07-15-20

Sowell presents the uncomfortable truth that no societies are innocent and all have skeletons in their closet. Likewise, he presents the painful truth that some demographics under-perform, not because of external connivance, but from internal machinations that cause them to not take the initiative that other groups do; moreover, some demographics will continue to fall short until the people within acknowledge their own need to do more for themselves.

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Vintage Jackie!

Revisado: 05-06-20

Written in 2012, has all the trappings of a 1970's trash novel worthy of a very talented author. Raunchy sex, solid charchter development and light on Hell-ywood bravado. Love it.

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Save your money and time

Revisado: 01-20-20

Have to admit I wasn't sure what I expected when I bought this, but it was a complete waste. I only finished it for posterity, otherwise would have dumped it, likely before half finished.
Holly spends an immeasurable amount of time on petty diatribe, recounting how people were tried to burn her or how petty Hef and her fellow models were. Meanwhile, she cannot resist the opportunity to share how successful she is or how much something she has costs.
In short, a petty, catty girl wastes much of the book complaining about petty, catty girls.

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Loved the Print, Loved Audible

Revisado: 04-16-19

I read this book in print back in the 90s and loved it. I disagree with Budford's experience that the Dutch fans are not violent. While the Dutch national team's fan club seems to have done a good job at controlling their hoolies on a national team level, fans from leading Dutch clubs are plenty bad.
Still, I found his book insightful and an enjoyable read.

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Wonderful book

Revisado: 07-29-18

An amazing story fresh from the horse's mouth of a Rhodesian (and could as well have been a South African) veteran explaining why and what.

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Excellent book

Revisado: 11-16-17

This is without a doubt one of the greatest works ever written.Theology, history, politics and poetry.

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Overall, a good book

Revisado: 10-03-17

Bruce voices some very good points. Most relevant to the current social landscape, is he attack on the manipulation and mass marketing of people's victimhoods, as illustrated by certain social leaders on the Left.
However, she almost goes off the deep end in a couple of sections. When verbalizing her uber-patriotism, she almost parrots the same nationalistic mantra, that this conservative with international family, friends and influence can recognize as hyperbole. Yes, the US is a great country, but to paraphrase Jeff Daniels' character in the tv series News Room, most countries are free and while the US competes very well in various aspects, it doesn't always come in first. Nationalists, American and otherwise, are often deaf to this type of reality. Bruce's monologue occasionally reveals her as such a nationalist.
Additionally, routinely voicing her liberal stances on abortion and gay liberation, her hero-worship is almost entirely reserved for conservative public figures. Case in point, toward the end of the book, she voices disgust that men got away with secretly photographing women nude. However, she follows this indignation by criticizing a Washington State Democrat for drafting an article aimed at protecting such women as excessive legislation.
In spite of its imperfections, The Death of Right and Wrong offers worthwhile analysis of the current landscape and is worth a read.
4 out of 5 is a pretty accurate score IMHO

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More twists than a season of "Dallas"

Revisado: 09-24-17

What did you love best about The Couple Next Door?

I love twists and this had many

What other book might you compare The Couple Next Door to and why?

Only Audiobook I can think of is "Liar," by K.L. Slater

Which character – as performed by Kirsten Potter – was your favorite?

In some ways Anne and in some ways Marco

If you were to make a film of this book, what would the tag line be?

"Just When You Think You Know the Answer"

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It was OK...

Revisado: 09-08-17

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

If you like short stories, I may recommend. You will likely find a work you like,,,and one you do not

What was the most interesting aspect of this story? The least interesting?

There is a consistent undertone of Southern Gothic, which is interesting, but the stories are kinda drab overall.

Which character – as performed by Marguerite Gavin – was your favorite?

The fake bible salesman in Good Country Folk.

Did A Good Man Is Hard to Find and Other Stories inspire you to do anything?

Yes.
Read a different book...

Any additional comments?

Meh...not sure what I expected, but this wasn't it.

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