A Review of The Zap Gun

The Zap Gun by Philip K. Dick My rating: 5 of 5 stars This was another crazy book (in a good way) by Philip K. Dick. It's more lucid and centered than many of his other (later) books. This was written in 1965, but is set in 2004. In this book, the Cold War still …

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A Review of The Good Son

The Good Son: The Life of Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini by Mark Kriegel My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ray "Boom Boom" Mancini was my favorite boxer as a young teen, and remains my favorite even today. He could knock the living daylights out of you, could take a punch, and his story was awesome. …

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A Review of Giap: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam

Giap: The General Who Defeated America in Vietnam by James A. Warren My rating: 5 of 5 stars General Vo Nguyen Giap was the North Vietnamese mastermind who defeated the French and American superpowers over 30 years in what was previously an unthinkable possibility -- that countries with so so much more military and economic …

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A Review of Hot Wired Guitar

Hot Wired Guitar: The Life of Jeff Beck by Martin J. Power My rating: 5 of 5 stars First things first. Jeff Beck is my favorite guitarist. (Brian May is a close second.) I think he's the best who's ever lived, and that sentiment is shared by many, including many famous musicians. So I approached …

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A Review of About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior

About Face: The Odyssey of an American Warrior by David H Hackworth My rating: 5 of 5 stars Col. David Hackworth was a true American hero, a real warrior. He enlisted for the Army at age 15, just in time for the close of World War II, where he was stationed in Italy. He learned …

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