Mark McCandless

A good introduction to the beginning of the Uron Age

Revisado: 12-12-24

It brought the Iron Age beginnings into clearer focus and made me think of the parallels with today’s civilization

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It covers the financial control the U.S. had over its Allies both during and after the war.

Revisado: 09-18-24

Many books have covered this period but few have emphasize the pressure of war debt and loans on the actions of both the U.S. and the other nations. I always learn more than I expect from a Toose book.

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A fascinating campaign well told by this book.

Revisado: 08-06-24

At a reasonable length, it tells about a campaign as important as the western desert that receives far more attention. Its success was overshadowed by failures in over places, such as Greece, Crete, and the Western Desert, so didn't get the attention it deserved, but it had large strategic consequences. The principle actors are well drawn, particularly Gen. Wavell-- all three principle architects of this first victory were under appreciated by the British High Command.

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A bracing look at disaster capitalism

Revisado: 07-23-24

It gives a fresh perspective on disaster response, one that even if you think it one sided you need to know. The chapter on Israel and its response to Russian immigration is worth the price of the book all by itself, especially in the light of events since the book was written, including the Oct 7 attack.

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An honest retelling of a terrible addiction

Revisado: 06-20-24

I started this knowing that Hunter had overcome a drug addiction as it was during his trial on gun charges. This allowed me to see he had gone through far worse self-inflicted and life-inflicted trauma. He would will be able to handle this. It’s well-written, personal, brutally honest but with grasping at moments to be proud of.. He succeeds.

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It should be required reading for patriotic Republicans

Revisado: 06-05-24

One of the best books on January 6th I’ve read. Well written, urgent, and first person it rarely, tough occasionally gets slow. It should be required reading for anyone remotely thinking another Presidential turn by Donald Trump would be OK. She presents compelling testimony to his guilt in trying to overturn a free and fair election and his lack of the moral character necessary to retain democracy. She also lays out the test of moral character that the nation was subjected to and that many Republican elected leaders have failed. There are exceptions such as Adam Kinzinger, Sen. Romney, and Sen. Cassidy, but they are distressingly few.

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History clearly told by a famous Greek general

Revisado: 03-14-24

Best if you have a good map of Ancient Greece available as you listen. He does an excellent job of telling the military and diplomatic history of Greece from the tail end of the Peloponnesian War to the battle of Mantinea,where Epaminondas died.

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A Wonderful, Funny Tour of Australia

Revisado: 01-03-24

It also covers its history and biology in engaging snippets as he visits relevant places.

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Useful comparative study

Revisado: 09-28-23

The novel part of this book is comparing nations going through crises to individuals and what steps are successfully used by the example nations. It thus gives a potentially fruitful way to start thinking about our intractable issues. It gives some examples of what those are for both the United States and Japan.

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This apparently shortened version of the book is moving.

Revisado: 08-24-23

Emotional journey that explores some basic philosophical concepts. A don’t know how much of the book was left out, as I discovered after I purchased it, it wasn’t the whole thing. But enjoyed what was here.

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