The Boys of Winter: The Untold Story of a Coach, a Dream, and the 1980 U.S. Olympic Hockey Team by Wayne Coffey My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was both an enjoyable book to read while being simultaneously frustrating as well. It was enjoyable because it gave the story of the miracle on ice, …
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A Review of The Innovators
The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book was a fascinating and entertaining history of the progression of the computer and related things, such as the Internet. I learned a lot and I'm glad I did. Isaacson starts …
A Review of The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1963-1973
The Rise and Fall of an American Army: U.S. Ground Forces in Vietnam, 1963-1973 by Shelby L. Stanton My rating: 3 of 5 stars This could have been an interesting book if the author hadn't gotten so bogged down in minute details. It's about the American military in Vietnam, circa 65-73, and it's pretty comprehensive, …
A Review of The Presidents Club
The President's Club: Inside the World's Most Exclusive Fraternity by Nancy Gibbs My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book wasn't a page turner, but it did prove to be an interesting read. It's about the relationships, bonds, and occasional bouts of bitterness between former presidents, current presidents, and future presidents, dating from Truman and …
A Review of On Wings of Eagles
On Wings of Eagles by Ken Follett My rating: 5 of 5 stars Now this is a five star book if I've ever read one! I couldn't put this book down. It was an amazing story told masterfully by Ken Follett. In looking over some reviews on Goodreads, I was surprised to see a couple …
