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4 | Movie over book | The movie is not like the book, and that was wrong of me to assume it was going to be. The book is about Mr. Frosty Hesson, his life and wisdom, and some time later in the book, the connection he had with Jay Moriarty, an how they became close and Mr. Hesson became his surfing coach, but most importantly how he shared ... | [] | 1620878755 | 1620878755 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,407,956,721,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Malcolm X | Powerful book about the black man in the sixties mostly. Malcolm X was a natural leader, and after his younger years he comes to the realization that became his dogma, that thanks to his controversial ways caused quite a stir among his peers, and America at large. Eventually people like him tend to get singled out and ... | [] | 0345350685 | 0345350685 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,407,704,021,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Leap into Darkness | Leap into Darkness: Seven Years on the Run in Wartime Europe is an amazing account, of yet one more Jewish person trying to stay alive during the nazis persecution. It is nothing short of astounding to see how many nations turn a blind eye to their plight, and it was basically left to their own resources to manage surv... | [] | 0385497059 | 0385497059 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,407,602,115,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Better than the rest | I was gladly surprised at how good of a writer, Mr. Steve Jackson is. The book Monster is truly a big book, with 528 pages is quite a bargain, once I realized how well written this book is. In the category of True Crime it certainly ranks high with the best of the group. As far as the cast of characters, sufficient is ... | [] | 0786032537 | 0786032537 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,407,564,211,000 | 1 | true |
5 | For the memories | As far as military books are concerned, this one has to be one of the finest. I never get tired of praising the actions of our courageous men in action, and this book, written by Mr. James Bradley, is a powerhouse of a book, that once again illuminates the bravery of everyday men in extraordinary circumstances. To say ... | [] | 0553384155 | 0553384155 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,407,257,976,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Daring Missions | A good book that deals with one of our finest during captivity. Follows where Black Hawk Down, the book and the movie, left us wondering what happened to the fallen pilots, and what became of their fortune. A tough book written with a light heart, a good sense of humor, and plenty of flashbacks to good rock and roll so... | [] | 0451219937 | 0451219937 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,406,786,980,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Who would like to be in their shoes? | The fact of the matter is that not one of the front lines warriors that had the duty to fight, remained the same after the harrowing experience. For someone who never had a part on an armed conflict it is very hard to feel what our courageous troops had to endure on a day to day basis. The Boys of '67: Charlie Company'... | [] | 1472803337 | 1472803337 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,406,405,101,000 | 5 | true |
3 | Roll Me Over | A very uneventful depiction of World War II, with very few and far in between, interesting moments. Without saying that having fought in World War II is any less meritorious as any other event, this book just does not rank as high as the excellent books on the subject of war that are available for purchase. Many give p... | [] | 0804116059 | 0804116059 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,887,002,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Hollywood action packed thriller | Implausible premise, spaghetti type shoot them all western film, a compilation of news pieces to create a world where even the description of the the drug lords borders on cartoon like images, more bullets and improbable situations depicting the international criminal enterprise that has been plaguing this country, to ... | [] | 1400096936 | 1400096936 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,886,109,000 | 0 | true |
5 | With the Old Breed! | This is such a good book, it is right on target. Written so well by Mr. E. B. Sledge, it brings to graphic detail the tedious and deadly fighting against the Japanese army, in island locations not fit for combat, and much less for lengthy stays. The whole book is good, from beginning to the end, and the voice of this p... | [] | 0891419063 | 0891419063 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,633,422,000 | 3 | true |
4 | For the ages | Imagine a well dressed industriliast that likes to drink, and make money, but with a heart of gold, that basically despises the state of things during World War 2, but knows how to get things done, and treat those that can help him which are the brutal members of the nazi regime, with a velvet glove, making it possible... | [] | 0671880314 | 0671880314 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,632,645,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Heck of a book! | Superbly told stories about some great dogs. At first, I erroneously thought that this book would be like the kind of stories you often read but with not much of a bang, but since I have always loved and love dogs, and Amazon had graciously sent a copy to my doorstep for which I am very thankful, I figured it would be ... | [] | 1426776616 | 1426776616 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,109,667,000 | 0 | false |
3 | German forces after the World War 2 | Devil's Guard is basically the story of what happened after World War II to a band of SS troops. They were so mercilessly efficient during the war, that their services always had demands after the German forces conceded defeat. The book is printed in very small characters which makes it a little annoying to read. The f... | [] | 0440120144 | 0440120144 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,405,108,084,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Heavy Destructive Machinery in Vietnam. | I have read countless titles about the war on Vietnam, but never once about a Tank unit, and this book does not disappoint. From visiting a tank from the inside while I was serving I already know how difficult life can be inside this massive weapons of destruction. The author, Mr. Robert E. Peavey, is really fluent wit... | [] | B001PIHU4A | B001PIHU4A | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,404,972,213,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Vast scope | I did not like the book as much as I would have preferred. I thought that there would be cut and dry names of the individuals that claimed to be the recipients of these much coveted medals, but that did not earned them. Instead the book is a long dissertation of so many aspects of the military that eventually I lost in... | [] | 096670360X | 096670360X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,404,249,771,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Incredible acts of courage documented | Not a novel, but one or two pages of each case documented where someone earned the distinguished Medal of Honor. Something to read more like a reference book, than a continued story of the Vietnam War. The fact of the matter is that is mind blowing the kind of individuals that at one given moment turned into absolute h... | [] | 0345476182 | 0345476182 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,402,633,341,000 | 1 | true |
2 | Bad writing | The book is in dire need of a competent editor. As a fellow reviewer wisely pointed out, this convoluted, disjointed account of a true crime, is hard to follow, and hard to enjoy. Too many pages for a story that jumps around like a disoriented kangaroo, and even though the crime is one of those too crazy to imagine it ... | [] | 0786032464 | 0786032464 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,402,339,361,000 | 26 | true |
4 | Promise broken | I made a promise to myself that I would stop buying true crime books, but I broke the promise, and bought this book. The reason I decided to stop buying true crime is that for a long period of time, I purchased a very large number of books in this genre, and I finally wore out. True crime is as ugly as it gets, motives... | [] | 0786032553 | 0786032553 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,402,174,570,000 | 10 | true |
5 | One of the better ones | This book is better than most on the subject of Vietnam. Pathfinder is quite the job title for these brave men, and their contribution to the war effort was never short of outstanding. A real fine writer, that makes the story very easy to follow without holding the punches of the reality that was that ugly war. From th... | [] | 0804116024 | 0804116024 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,402,083,965,000 | 0 | true |
4 | The Hill Fights | Seems to me that reading this type of book from the comfort of my home, after a pleasant meal, and as a form of relaxation, does not cut it anymore. The more books on the subject I read, I keep reminding myself more often than ever before, that these are actual days in time where American troops faced a really nasty wa... | [] | 0891418490 | 0891418490 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,401,524,343,000 | 6 | true |
4 | Let's Cruise | For those who have yet to experience the beguiling and enchanting world of cruises, the idea of reading about the Adventures of a Cruise Ship Officer..., attracted me immediately. I recently read a book about an Executive Chef that was a hoot, so I imagined whatever is it that goes on in a Cruise Ship was gonna make fo... | [] | 1475016778 | 1475016778 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,401,082,370,000 | 0 | true |
4 | One more ranger book | I do not know how it happened, but I ended up buying a large number of these kind of books about Vietnam, and for some reason the largest number were all about rangers. I usually prefer a variety of combat MOS, be that any branch of the armed forces, for I have found that all units have incredible stories to tell. Ther... | [] | 0345453263 | 0345453263 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,401,051,884,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Another book about Vietnam | I heard that more books have been written about the conflict in Vietnam, than any other military conflict in history. Hard to conceive that just about anyone that wanted to write a book about this ugly war, did go ahead and wrote it, then published the book. Like anything else, where a lot of competition is concerned, ... | [] | 0804119988 | 0804119988 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,401,051,406,000 | 1 | true |
5 | A good pick | Sober, realistic account of what it is to lead men in time of war. His voice throughout the book remains calm, while describing scenes of extreme realism, a very competent account without the fanfare. Author James R. McDonough truly engages the reader, as the months the platoon leader, a good and caring leader until th... | [] | 0891418008 | 0891418008 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,400,457,241,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Good enough to read | After reading countless books on the Vietnam conflict, I have learned to differentiate between the good and the very good. Charlie's Rangers is a good book, for the fact that it is written by two actual individuals that served on the particular units mentioned, is reason enough to be respected for their efforts. I have... | [] | 0804102880 | 0804102880 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,400,185,276,000 | 5 | true |
3 | Better story, bad print | At the risk of offending those who gave this book such high reviews, it must be pointed out that the size letters in this very overcrowded book, footnotes and all, are around 7 - 8 Pt. This may not mean much to an eagle eye, but for the conventional reader who has grown accustomed to around 12, or even 10, makes a worl... | [] | 0804108072 | 0804108072 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,492,236,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Seriously engaging, staggering errors | Everyone knows Vietnam turned out to be a very bad situation. The way it was conducted forced many good men to situations that many claim were unnecessary and deathly. The taking of certain objectives, that later would be abandoned only to be retaken back by the enemy, sound like useless and crazy operations, all at th... | [] | 0891419101 | 0891419101 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,311,819,000 | 6 | true |
4 | LRRPs in Vietnam | These guys were so tough, is not even funny, and their mission in the A Shau Valley was plagued with increasing danger as the days went by. The narrative at times skipped a beat, but the overall impression of this book for me was that it was well worth taking the time to read it. Is like being there without the dangers... | [] | 0804115753 | 0804115753 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,152,627,000 | 4 | true |
4 | A diary worth reading | This book is basically broken down by dates, as opposed to chapters, and for some reason I found this works just as good for the purpose of the telling of the story. Will not say that I was glued to the book, for I have read so many books about this subject that I have probably become very demanding in what to expect. ... | [] | 0804108196 | 0804108196 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,152,242,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Gone Native | One more book about a very difficult period in American history, for how many good people had to go over there and fight their asses out in a war that at best had iffy results. Gone Native: an NCO's Story is a very likable book about a particular NCO, that in no time I kind of like a lot, for this guy showed a lot of h... | [] | 0804116377 | 0804116377 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,151,788,000 | 2 | true |
4 | An account of what it was like | Easy to read, entertaining enough to keep turning the pages, and one more account of what it was like to join and serve in the proud Marines. Went a little nuts and purchased over 20 titles, the ones under $10, and this book does not disappoint. 4 Stars. | [] | 0743483243 | 0743483243 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,151,252,000 | 2 | true |
5 | One more wounded hero | Truly remarkable in that it pulls no punches, and details so many aspect of this misdirected conflict, that in the end one feels much more informed of what was perhaps a loosing war from the start. The author, Shelby L. Stanton, inspires respect through the pages, his analytical approach to The Rise and Fall of an Amer... | [] | 089141827X | 089141827X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,399,150,708,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Silence of the Lambs | What is there to say about this book, excepting that Thomas Harris is one of the better writers of the genre, does not publish many books, but most that he has written have become movies. He certainly wrote about a subject that has become immensely popular in American culture, and would not be surprised if it also in m... | [] | 0312924585 | 0312924585 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,397,160,056,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Satirist angle | Written as a satire, and extremely so, this book is supposed to be about the game of poker, and the reporting of one of the biggest events in the game of Texas Hold'em, the World Series of Poker in Las Vegas. From the moment I started reading this book I could tell it was going to be heavy on the satire, and much less ... | [] | 0385537050 | 0385537050 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,396,638,268,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Better in more ways than one | I have been reading books about the war in Vietnam for so long, that I probably will buy the same one twice if not careful. Many books have been written about war, and it seems that the Vietnam war has more books written about it than any other war known to mankind. Lone Survivor: The Eyewitness account of Operation Re... | [] | 031632406X | 031632406X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,396,389,983,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Crime in the late 1800's | A crime story at heart that takes place in the late 1800's. At this time everyone was interested in determining if a person that committed a crime under hypnosis was liable for the deed, or was it the fault of the person performing the hypnosis. The argument generated much controversy, and is pretty much at the core of... | [] | 0385536038 | 0385536038 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,396,389,392,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Tough Hombre | I am sure the author deserves all the accolades, and has earned all the medals of a distinguished career. This guy is John Wayne multiplied by 10, very full of himself, as he describes how he challenged one and all, that did not meet his high standard of training and demeanor. I found it interesting enough, but because... | [] | 0671795937 | 0671795937 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,395,173,176,000 | 3 | true |
4 | 4.5 Stars | Food has always been of prime importance in our world. I speak for the members of my tribe when I say we dream, seek, and try just about any type of food that looks appealing. At one time I even attended a high level culinary academy with aspirations of becoming a Chef, and making a personalized approach to dishes I co... | [] | 0804177872 | 0804177872 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,395,172,727,000 | 3 | false |
4 | 4.5 Stars! | What separates this book from the many war books out there is that it is told by many good men, from enlisted to officers, and becomes a vivid account of what it felt being part of the Marines back in World War 2. The fact remains that war is hell, and most of these personal accounts are like an open invitation to expe... | [] | 0688149561 | 0688149561 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,393,316,246,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Good enough for beginners | Over the years I have had to resort to "know how" manuals regarding Apple products. For a while there I was getting a manual each time a newer operating system was introduced by Apple. From all the way back to Tiger to the present Mavericks, each passing month one starts learning the more advanced information that will... | [] | 1118683234 | 1118683234 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,392,843,154,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Better than most | This book is powerful as it describes one of those battles in Vietnam that surely deserved the recognition it now does. The author does a fine job as the story reaches the actual time when the battle against all odds took place. The fact remains that US Armed Forces are a stellar example of what bravery and perseveranc... | [] | 0743466438 | 0743466438 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,392,328,540,000 | 1 | true |
4 | Good one to read | Is it me, or are these Vietnam books are getting better to read? Seems that quite a few of those that served in Vietnam have written books, and doing a very good job as writers. Dead Center is, and I am not entirely sure the use of the word is proper in this case, a very entertaining read. I do realize the subject matt... | [] | 0804118752 | 0804118752 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,392,323,026,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Fit for a movie | The thing I liked most about this book is the way in which the author, Mr. Neil Swidley, told the story about five men that descended hundreds of feet below the ocean, into a miles long tunnel with the purpose to clean up a mess, known as Black Mayonnaise (what a nasty image), that had accumulated for years under the B... | [] | 0307886727 | 0307886727 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,390,514,649,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Under the radar | Some books you open and start reading, and in no time you realize that is a superior effort, written with intelligence, passion and command of the subject matter. This book, Price of Exit: A True Story of Helicopter Pilots in Vietnam, is one of those. Many accounts have been written about the Vietnam war, all deserving... | [] | 0804117152 | 0804117152 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,390,169,768,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Anxiety business | Anxiety can kill you if you let it. Anxiety has many different manifestations, and all lead to a very unhealthy life. Panic, Phobias, Obsessive-compulsive disorders, Separation anxiety, are only a few of the many ways in which anxiety can harm a person. This book deals head on with the struggles of an individual with a... | [] | 0307269876 | 0307269876 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,390,169,061,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Take the Journey, you will not regret it! | The amazon has always been like a forbidden dream to me, kind of like another world within my world. I was fortunate enough to spend a few months on the outskirts of the amazon jungle. By outskirt I mean the first post before all the wilderness really starts. It is a well known fact that the deeper one journeys into th... | [] | 0062259512 | 0062259512 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,389,567,562,000 | 2 | false |
4 | A family in Hungary swept by World War 2! | This book is one more reminder of all the atrocities that happened during the reign of the mighty nazi Germany, and specially is a very powerful account of a very distinguished family, who previously belonged to the upper echelons of Hungarian society, and how they were swept away from each other during the devastating... | [] | 0385524854 | 0385524854 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,389,218,461,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Humanitarian Aid | This book is a sobering account of what it is to work as a Humanitarian Aid. Just the fact that it allows the average person, far removed from this extreme world of need, to get an accurate glimpse of what it is to work in such capacity, is well worth the read. The author, Jessica Alexander, does not cut any corners in... | [] | 0770436919 | 0770436919 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,389,054,798,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Nostalgia | I wanted to like this book, but perhaps the fact that it dwelled in the past and the present, the present being the very tragic and fierce Civil War, that cost so many good lives, and the past being his life back then, wore down my interest. In a movie setting it would fade away every so often into the past times, whil... | [] | 0307908348 | 0307908348 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,388,617,116,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Worth the price of admission | Found this book at a very nice price, and since I do enjoy police books (huge fan of Mr. Joseph Wambaugh, one of my old time favorites), I bought it. The book is all things considered a very entertaining book, much better than others, with all kinds of accounts of what transpired on the streets at the time Mr. Robert L... | [] | 0380976269 | 0380976269 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,387,579,628,000 | 2 | true |
3 | 3.5 Stars! | This plays more like a movie than a book. Have to give credit to english authors for they do sound more convincing on what they write. The book is entertaining enough, I guess, but after watching Jason Statham type movies, this book feels like I am watching a movie, or otherwise there was a definite bunch of gangsters ... | [] | 1840184884 | 1840184884 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,387,579,281,000 | 0 | true |
3 | This guy can write or what? | I found the book by chance, the price very acceptable, so I bought it. Loved the title, Life after Life, and I knew a little bit that it pertained to the story of a convict who had done 20 years, and was finally allowed to leave the high walls of the penitentiary. His modus operandi, how he describes himself, and the s... | [] | 1857823699 | 1857823699 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,387,317,867,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Not a heavy hitter | First woman on the FBI, part undercover work, part the impressions of being in the front lines at a time where the FBI was populated by men. The book has its good moments, and then other moments where frankly I felt it had lost steam. The photograph in the book of the agent Candice Delong is actually a pretty good look... | [] | 0786867078 | 0786867078 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,387,003,787,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Winner! | An above average account of what is like to be prisoners under the North Korea regime. A brutal test of endurance, day after day, at the hands of a government that had nothing but resentment towards the US, and with very little doubt, still do. Sent on a mission that supposedly was not going to be a dangerous mission, ... | [] | 0451466195 | 0451466195 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,386,880,905,000 | 4 | false |
4 | Good enough | A good book to a certain extent, and enough pages to make it a savory read. True crime is always stranger than fiction, and this one does the job in the True Crime category. I was very happy to pay a low price to read it, and overall I was pleased with the results. 3.5 Stars. | [] | 0425228010 | 0425228010 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,386,730,751,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Right On | Fast paced book, hard to separate the theatric from the real parts, but overall an entertaining read. Like most people in law enforcement, this writer Louis Diaz acts and talks like he is the real deal. He seems to say the right thing, and never really goes out of his way to look like some baloney might be taking place... | [] | B005EP250O | B005EP250O | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,386,730,629,000 | 1 | true |
4 | A nice pick me up | A helpful guide to understand different fruits, but mostly greens, and the seasons in which they are available, plus the best ways to keep them fresh the longest. The recipes themselves are a take it or leave it, but the tone of the author is certainly a very positive one. He surely seems to be very familiar with the w... | [] | 1481873792 | 1481873792 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,386,101,584,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Ugly all over | A crazy, loose cannon, roaming the streets of the world, with absolutely no moral restraints, commits yet one more murder of an unsuspecting victim, that calmly walks into the killer hotel room. Surely part of the blame rests with the parents, for it is abundantly clear they knew what their violent son was capable of, ... | [] | 0312359217 | 0312359217 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,386,100,813,000 | 4 | true |
5 | As good as it gets! | Once in a while a book appears that meets all the guidelines and aspects of a great book. This one, without a doubt, is one of those books. The book written by Mr. Eric Greitens, is an astounding piece of work. The spirit one finds throughout the pages, is a powerful force that will make many readers take a moment to p... | [] | B0098RLDT8 | B0098RLDT8 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,385,148,906,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Interesting enough for a bargain book | Several killers are given the front page in this book with enough pages to be worth buying for the price. No deep parts, just a summary of several disgusting and violent characters. Some we have heard of several times, others a little more obscure, but in the end it is worth reading on. The price, as I casually mention... | [] | 0708803644 | 0708803644 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,385,147,780,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Small print | Not my favorite account of those years. The book had a big minus in that the letters were so small it made it extremely hard to read. The book as a whole is not what I would call a page turner by any means. There is a lot of information of what it was like for the Jewish people to live in Nazi Germany those years, surr... | [] | 0375753788 | 0375753788 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,384,450,358,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Seriously good! | Great book about Vietnam, written by a talented journalist. The number of pages in this case is a plus, for it is the kind of reading one just does not want to see it end. Very powerful account of the Vietnam war and definitely one of the top 5 books of all time I ever read on the subject. 5 Stars! | [] | B001G8WDHS | B001G8WDHS | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,384,449,756,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Hanoi Hilton | There is no denying that our military personnel are the best there is. The Vietnam war was no exception, regardless of the controversy generated over the years, and the many who strongly believe it should have never happened, but the fact of the matter is that it did, and regretfully many of our soldiers went there to ... | [] | 1250006538 | 1250006538 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,383,790,945,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Rich in the telling | Curious to no end regarding the famous, or infamous, depending on the period of time of the many occurrences that took place at the Chelsea Hotel throughout, I looked forward to this book: Inside the Dream Palace: The Life and Times of New York's Legendary Chelsea Hotel, by a very good writer named Sherill Tippins. To ... | [] | 0618726349 | 0618726349 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,383,167,225,000 | 29 | false |
4 | Old story but still compelling | The Doors were an amazing band when they first came out, and they proved their worth in their live shows, where Jim Morrison was more than a command presence, he kept the audience spellbound and soon the word was out that this amazing singer was the one to watch. Their music had a unique sound and texture, songs like T... | [] | 0688088295 | 0688088295 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,383,027,988,000 | 6 | true |
3 | 3.5 | Turns out Adolf Hitler was very human after all. Crazy, talented orator, but sensitive to music and friendship, this Hitler: The Memoir of the Nazi Insider Who Turned Against the Fuhrer shares the experiences of an early friend of the Fuhrer! He loved classical music, home made meals, and all kinds of things common to ... | [] | B00A16L7G4 | B00A16L7G4 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,382,907,265,000 | 11 | true |
2 | Silly me | To read Pamela Des Barres account of her days as a roadie, is an invitation to the world of a girl, that became a woman, with nothing more in her head than to follow rock stars as far as she was allowed. I, wrongly, expected some insights into so many of the names that supposedly she has been with in her book. The rewa... | [] | 0515097128 | 0515097128 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,381,881,623,000 | 9 | true |
5 | Yes! | Powerful account of soldiers against incredible odds. Courage, bravery, and leadership at its very best. Mr. Philip Keith is definitely the real deal as far as authors are concerned. His skills are so precise, and his research so thorough, that the pages become a mix of the emotional side, and the technical side. He ce... | [] | B00BDHX862 | B00BDHX862 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,381,881,119,000 | 0 | true |
3 | Has its moments! | The part about child abuse, and the author's crusade now as an adult to help defend children's right, is downright admirable. The book itself started well enough, but for some reason I found it a little tedious to read after a while. Do not get me wrong, the author knows how to write a book, but halfway through it just... | [] | B002KHMZQI | B002KHMZQI | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,381,731,833,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Los Angeles lifestyle | Los Angeles is a hard territory when you associate it with the drugs. Most of the people that grew up in that place, ended up heavily into drugs. The book about Slash seemed to reinforce all the ugly rumors about LA. I like Slash because in the book he seems to talk from the heart, and even though he was born in Englan... | [] | B00D57ECCM | B00D57ECCM | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,381,731,451,000 | 0 | true |
4 | 4 Stars | The way this book is written is like excerpts of recorded interviews with different people in the limelight. Some of the conversations are funny, and very entertaining. Snoop Dog, Bruce Springsteen, Lady Gaga, etc., one gets to learn a lot from such a unique approach, while other interviews seem to lag and I guess one ... | [] | B006Z2UFDE | B006Z2UFDE | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,381,696,918,000 | 1 | true |
4 | 4 Stars | Tough, gritty at times, the life of a lifer inside California Department of Corrections. A real violent white man that eventually saw the light and redemption became possible. To be commended in that he wrote the book, for it is obviously an unusually heavy task to be able to write a book in those circumstances. Plus w... | [] | B00DPNZ9V4 | B00DPNZ9V4 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,380,914,515,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Like a Shooting Star Across the Midnight Sky! | River Phoenix is a clear testimony that the influence of the parents, does influence the lives of their children. From the moment I heard the horrendous news that he had overdosed and died on the sidewalk outside the often maligned Viper Room, I developed a morbid curiosity for his particular demise. Did not know much ... | [] | 0749915110 | 0749915110 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,380,408,227,000 | 6 | true |
4 | Better than I initially thought | This book is well written. I had already formed an opinion of this writer when I read The Hancock Boys, and I did not like the way that book was written. The Hancock Boys started pretty good. So good in fact, that I immediately ordered this book, The Gypsy Storyteller, but then the story started drifting between past a... | [] | 0446600490 | 0446600490 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,378,832,266,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Xin Loi | The book was interesting, a touch better than so many that I have read. The accounts of what it is to spend thirty one months in Vietnam does yield some good reading. The author seem to have a heart, among the madness of what it was to be part of a helicopter crew, which the main job was to inflict as much damage to th... | [] | 0891418563 | 0891418563 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,378,754,644,000 | 1 | true |
4 | 4.5 Stars! | Great book, and it definitely opened various levels of understanding of what was the Vietnam War. Since it is based on so many different voices, from all sides of the conflict, and all levels of involvement, it really stands out. The writer knows his business, and the surprises it has revealed from top level government... | [] | 0142004499 | 0142004499 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,378,753,504,000 | 3 | true |
4 | True Crime | I approached this book, first and foremost, as a true crime story. The genre, for a long time I am a little weary to admit, has had a strong fascination to my world of reading. I consider True Crime one of the top three ultimate drama type books. Of course, when royalty is added to the mix, I thought it would be a fun,... | [] | 1250000165 | 1250000165 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,378,338,910,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Nice to know someone cares | This book is about a personal journey, which includes all the intricate and difficult steps needed to save White Lions. As most of us know, there is a complete disregard for the survival of many exotic animals. Prices for the hides of different animals, for the heads, for the bodies, you name it. There is a price for i... | [] | 1583946055 | 1583946055 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,377,720,966,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A Masterful Rendition! | Among the many, and I do mean many, according to reports that the Vietnam War has produced more books, than any other conflict in our world. Which also means: they are writers, and then, they are writers! An Elite writer like Mr. Philip Keith, is impossible to dislike. First, he writes with such precision and insight, ... | [] | 1250024951 | 1250024951 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,377,639,649,000 | 2 | false |
3 | 3.5 Stars for me | As much as I respect the books about Vietnam, and the authors that wrote these books, there is definitely a hierarchy to be noticed. I went for a couple of months, and bought all the $7.99+ books I could find in Amazon. I realized that these books offered a lot of bang for the buck (no pun intended). I read powerhouses... | [] | 0804107920 | 0804107920 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,376,618,673,000 | 7 | true |
4 | Countrymen | Love the title, for it says a lot of the position of a country like Denmark during the tragic days of the nazi regimen. Hitler's armies were overtaking all of Europe, it seemed, and resistance seemed futile. The aggression and violent tactics of the nazis had the whole continent on the run, and of course the worst of e... | [] | 0385350155 | 0385350155 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,376,425,522,000 | 1 | false |
3 | Read one, read them all | Mr. William Phelps is one of the better writers of the genre. I think I choose him over Ann Rule any day of the week, but I have read some powerhouses that only deal in True Crime. In the end is the crime that makes or breaks the book. The writer may have consummate skills, but the true crime reader needs only the most... | [] | 0786032774 | 0786032774 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,829,236,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Mama loved it! | She is the one who read it, and declared it was very good. The one annoying thing about this book, and I am sure many will agree, is the size of the text. The letters look like tiny micro organisms, all bunched together, and it definitely will take a keen eye to unravel the prize that awaits behind the tiny letters. I,... | [] | B00AK3K4OE | B00AK3K4OE | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,828,295,000 | 1 | true |
3 | Not a Blockbuster | Mr. Hunter S. Thompson: An Insider's View of Deranged, Depraved, Drugged Out..., one gets the picture soon enough. The book is well written, but aside from reinforcing the information that has already been available about Mr. Thompson's life, it has tidbits here and there, but in the end I found the book just average. ... | [] | B003D3OH28 | B003D3OH28 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,828,009,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Powerful, Well Written Account | Of the first recorded death in the armed conflict with Iraq. Happens to be one really special individual, with a rich life behind him, lived, apparently, to its fullness, with the outmost respect from family, friends and people along the way. Shane Comes Home is ultimately a sad true story, as he is returning home in a... | [] | B005M4YMDU | B005M4YMDU | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,827,216,000 | 1 | true |
3 | 3.5 | Poverty from a very eloquent side. The book is about the last rung of the ladder, but the narrator comes across a lively, world savvy individual. Hard to believe that he's gained enough notoriety to have written a book. There is hope for all homeless out there that care to write a book, and have what it takes. Life on ... | [] | B00BV2NDTG | B00BV2NDTG | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,826,634,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Mama | She likes this book. Then again give her any book dealing with government history, she will read it. Giuliani is a figure and she wanted to know a little more than average. She says is a good book and suggested 4 Stars. | [] | B005IUZKFC | B005IUZKFC | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,375,826,390,000 | 1 | true |
3 | Bland but informative | Written well enough to read along, but with information that does not elicit much excitement, this book is written trying to bring to life the world of Mr. James Brown, a true giant of the music industry. Flawed, talented, story of poverty to wealth, this man was brilliant. To see him live was enough proof this artist ... | [] | B005Q74SXM | B005Q74SXM | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,374,958,709,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Tough Life | The state of Israel has seen its unwanted share of unrest in its quest to build the state known today as Israel. With incredible odds against them, particularly from hostile neighbors through their history, they still have managed to become the proud country they are today. This could have never been accomplished witho... | [] | B00ANY5KTY | B00ANY5KTY | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,374,958,399,000 | 2 | true |
4 | Cohen is the real deal | Talk about a searcher with an amazing gift of gap. Leonard Cohen can convey emotions and wisdom with his particular brand of songwriting. A poet at heart, he can not be separated from songwriting and poetry. The written word is his forte, and his searching ways, a true example of a seeker. I find him to be of the world... | [] | 006112561X | 006112561X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,374,957,612,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Hard to come, but great reading | This book starts as a guideline on how to fight bulls. Explains the aspects of the "corrida", and gives plenty of examples and techniques on how to face a fighting bull. That part alone is interesting, and Mr. Conrad is passionate about the subject and it shows in a brilliant way. The really neat thing about this book... | [] | B0007DWITQ | B0007DWITQ | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,374,042,879,000 | 3 | true |
4 | Above average! | What a book this one turned out to be. An account of the daily struggles of the Vietnam War. Nothing pretty about it, but very real interactions and intense combat moments. | [] | 1481885022 | 1481885022 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,373,563,844,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Brilliant description of what is like to be a Matador! | I will not deny that I was always a little on the bias side regarding the modern state of bullfighting and the old. I grew up hypnotized by the lives of certain bullfighters such as Joselito, Belmonte, Manolete, etc. For some reason I had established in my mind that the past of bullfighting was the only one that counte... | [] | 0618872302 | 0618872302 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,371,420,261,000 | 3 | false |
4 | Helicopter time! | I like the style of the author to tell the story. Vietnam was hell, but sometimes I like to think it was more so for the enemy, because of the Air Cav. These bad boys brought fear to the enemy, and great support to our troops, and the courage of these pilots is legendary. The one thing that I found tedious is all the r... | [] | 0451222180 | 0451222180 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,368,473,745,000 | 0 | true |
5 | For what it does! | Let's face it. Buying a house is a daunting task. Everyone knows, or at the very least suspects, that the paperwork, the steps, everything concerning the purchase of a home is very serious business. One would assume that this book applies to the younger crowd home buyer, and it does, but this book is excellent advice f... | [] | 1413317626 | 1413317626 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,367,957,553,000 | 11 | false |
3 | 3.5 Stars! | Unrepentant: The Strange and (sometimes) Terrible Life of Lorne Campbell, Satan's Choice and Hells Angels Biker, is quite the title. Always drawn to real life characters, I started the book with a strong desire to like it. The pace of the book is rather light, fast, and one moves along at a brisk pace. It is obvious th... | [] | 0307362566 | 0307362566 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,365,474,199,000 | 4 | false |
4 | 4 Stars. | Since I joined the Apple family of products, I have found myself in need of instructions for just about every product I purchased. I started with an iMac and have purchased several instruction books regarding iMac. As the Safari wild animals changed I found myself purchasing one for Tiger, Leopard, Mountain Lion, and f... | [] | 1118363612 | 1118363612 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,365,183,751,000 | 0 | false |
5 | A joy to read | Mike Scott has been on the top of my list since I heard the Waterboys and him. He is articulate and musically gifted. He gives a run for their money to anyone making music these days. Talent oozes from his every pore. Love the albums where he goes more folk, but overall can not say enough good things about Mike Scott. ... | [] | 1908279249 | 1908279249 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,364,578,567,000 | 4 | true |
4 | 4.5 Stars! | A rocket of a book! Fun, fast and enjoyable enough to want to read it! The author keeps the momentum and the lingo going on! Fascinating read when one realizes that this was quite a Boom when poker rooms started materializing in the internet. I had an account once on a poker site, but desisted due to my busy lifestyle ... | [] | 1250006651 | 1250006651 | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,363,911,833,000 | 0 | false |
4 | A Gift | This one was sent to an avid reader of poetry, and from what I been told a very fine book of poems. The person that received the gift called me and said it was just what was expected. We did not talk ratings or stars, so at this stage I can only assume that at the very least it deserved 4 Stars. | [] | 067148785X | 067148785X | AHBDCC6PPJ6TDXHQOYIHKDNS3VHQ | 1,363,329,811,000 | 0 | true |
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