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The characters and how realistic! I really enjoyed this book!

Revisado: 05-21-24

I love the book! Gary has been a great surgeon and it is no surprise that he a great author! Such a great read!!

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Sad Story—Outcome Not Inevitable

Revisado: 12-12-22

One word: hubris!

So many people impacted by the whims of a solitary egomaniac. Jeff Immelt’s mistakes and blunders are fairly chronicled here. From my perspective he deserves the castigation.

I think about what could have been, and though Jack Welch was no saint, he had reliable systems and personnel who knew right from wrong. I do not think if Jack had been appointed at same time Jeff the outcome would have been the same. Jack had his flaws, but hubris was not amongst them.

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Surprised and Delighted!

Revisado: 08-06-22

Let me say first I love this ensemble cast of narrators! Also, I am surprised by this great story and easy read.

I have given up on new author fiction, because maybe I have just become a snob. This new author deserves the hype and I wish her a long and dynamic career.

Great story, easy read, sympathetic characters, and believable scenario.

Looking forward to next book!

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Well Timed and Authoritative:

Revisado: 04-24-18

The conclusions of this well written and meticulously researched book are hard to dismiss as “fake news.”

Farrow writes to all audiences, and the interviews offer something new about each party.

America has always been served by many tools in the “toolbox” with diplomacy ranking among the most effective. Farrow provides convincing evidence of why losing this capability only serves our enemies.

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A Troubling Narrative:

Revisado: 04-17-18

Regardless what you think about this man, James Comey, he tends towards credibility. This story, much like his other actions, have a polarizing effect.

To be a responsible citizen in these divisive times one must read and review all the information possible. This narrative is just one more piece in the sad state of our political process.

This will leave you unfulfilled, and minus the personal jabs I do think another piece of the puzzle is to be found here.

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Master Class in Strategic Thinking

Revisado: 04-03-18

Using examples from across history, Gaddis eloquently outlines key insights into effective strategic planning.

The text and style are engrossing and will be well received by all, whether you are managing a global enterprise or a homemaker.

I will listen to this book many more times. Gaddis prepared a world class consolidation of humanities attempts to effectively plan for specific outcomes.

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Urgent Reading for All Wishing to Maintain Democratic Values

Revisado: 12-31-17

This brief, impactful, treatise details the slippery slope America resides through the mirror of historical comparison.

This is not hysterical “Trump-bashing,” rather a reasoned analysis of how history is not inevitable. There are no longer any adults in the room. We must, each of us, stand up for what we hold dear—freedom and democratic ideals.

The history is clear, and the machinations evident. Snyder offers a compelling analysis of the facts.

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Another Excellent Simple Prescient Story from the Master:

Revisado: 10-24-17

The Rooster Bar is a well timed commentary on the current state of crushing student debt and the fraud perpetrated in pursuit of riches by criminal conspiracies.

Grisham effortlessly tackles current events in a simple and straightforward and entertaining way. This book will have real meaning to law students and lawyers alike. However, the general public will feel the anxiety and friction just the same.

Grisham is a master entertainer, and he does not disappoint—new subject matter sometimes turns people off as this is a departure. But, I still loved it!

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Great Subject Matter and Good Pacing:

Revisado: 07-21-17

We all seem to know the story of the light bulb. Or at least we think we do. This books brings great narrative insights into the tangled webs responsible for illuminating America at turn of 20th Century.

Very enjoyable, easy, and based in large measure on actual events.

Great Book!

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Portrayed as Insider, But Not Convincing:

Revisado: 07-19-17

Certainly the parties are controversial and fairly toxic depending on your politics. I thought there would be keen insights gained by this book, but much like the subjects truth seems secondary.

I think this is not written in the moment, rather this is written from the rear-view and it suffers for it.

I will credit this book for giving a balanced look at this tumultuous duo and their place in history, even if written from the perspective of hindsight.

Overall: meh.

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