Ho Chi Minh: A Life by William J. Duiker My rating: 5 of 5 stars I’ve always been fascinated by Ho Chi Minh, one of history’s most mysterious yet prominent figures. I’ve read what little there is on him over the years, and then finally came across this book, William Duiker’s Ho Chi Minh: A …
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Camus, a Romance by Elizabeth Hawes My rating: 3 of 5 stars I couldn't do it. I just couldn't do it. I couldn't finish this book, no matter how much I love Camus, the author. I got to page 193 and gave up. Hawes is in love with Camus, like literally, and her sentimentality and …
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The Autobiography of Malcolm X by Malcolm X My rating: 1 of 5 stars I'm sorry I ever picked this book up. And judging by the reviews, apparently I'm the only person in the world who feels this way. I recently finished a biography of MLK Jr and found it very enlightening, and having heard …
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The Survivor: Bill Clinton in the White House by John Furby Harris My rating: 1 of 5 stars I hate this book and I despise the author. I couldn't believe, when looking through the Goodreads reviews, how many people call this book "balanced." I think it's anything but. I think it's a hatchet job on …
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My Life by Bill Clinton My rating: 5 of 5 stars At nearly 1,000 pages, this book is a monster to read, but boy, am I glad I did! First of all, I love Bill Clinton, I've got to be honest. He was, is, and will always be my favorite president. That said, I was …
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