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An Ordinary Man: The True Story Behind Hotel Rwandaby: Paul Rusesabagina April 02, 2007 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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This is the powerful story of Paul Rusesabagina and how he survived the Rwandan genocide, whilst trying to help as many others at the same time. The film 'Hotel Rwanda' was based upon his story. The writing style is extremely easy to read, even if the subject matter makes for harrowing and even uncomfortable reading at times. Paul comes across as a modest man, with the utmost integrity and you can't help but be impressed by how he behaved during the genocide and worked toward saving as many refugees as possible. He explains the historical context to the genocide, as well as some of the politics, both national and international as it was carried out and this makes for an enlightening read. Fortunately, he is able to write this harrowing story ... Read More:
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Churchill by Himself: The Life, Times and Opinions of Winston Churchill in His Own Wordsby: Sir Winston S. Churchill, Richard M. Langworth September 04, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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this british edition appears before the american one. this is the real reference book published by the publisher of finest hour magazine . the journal of the churchill society. however a couple of errors are in this first edition
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Violette Szabo: The Life That I Haveby: Susan Ottaway December 19, 2002 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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Having been brought up on a diet of "Victory at Sea", "The World at War" and no end of stories and documentaries about it, I grew up in the 1960s and 1970 thinking that the war had rather been rammed down my throat. However, when I read "Carve her name with Pride", the story of Violette affected me like no other. I could barely think about it without a lump in my throat for a long while afterwards and for me this was *the* story about WWII. Susan Ottoway's welcome new biography attempts to provide us new insights into this very courageous woman, it also dispels a few myths that have grown up. Though I was pleased to see that one of the most surprising tributes to her courage really happened. During her fateful second mission, she and a ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Prezza: My Story: Pulling No Punchesby: John Prescott May 29, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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I always had a sneaking regard for Prescott, yes he came across sometimes as a bit of a maverick but it made for a refreshing contrast to other politicians.
Oh how one book can change your opinion of a man! To be blunt this is not just a poor political biography but a very poor book all round - a lightweight book about a supposedly heavyweight politician, which is more at home amongst the shallow so-called celebs' biographies than amongst serious political tomes. This review really can be summarised by changing the book's title to `Prezza: My enormous chip on my shoulder', and you really don't need any further information as to what this book is about. I'm honestly not exaggerating when I say that virtually every other page ... Read More: >>More Details |
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In Sickness and in Power: Illness in Heads of Government During the Last 100 Yearsby: David Owen April 10, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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Immensely insightful, and with thought provoking ideas about the way in which a person's medical condition affects their 'day job' as a political figure. Sounds like a heavy, worthy topic but is actually very readable. All backed up with lots of research and appealing 'insider' knowledge - obtained via the author's medical or political careers.
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Easy Company Soldier: The Endless Combat of a Seargent from World War II's 'Band of Brothers'by: Don Malarkey July 01, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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Having read several books by and about members of E Company I had looked forward to this new volume and I was not disappointed at all.
Sgt. Malarkey spent more time on the front line than any other soldier in the company and here he desribes all those events, as well as the rest of his life, in brutally honest, searing terms. The writing style is deceptively skilled, he appears to be relating things in a very straight-forward manner but actually creates a moving and gripping narrative. There are sections on his childhood and obviously the majority given over to his war years but he also honestly describes the trouble he had readjusting to life after the war and his opinions on the Ambrose book and subsequent mini-series. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Two Livesby: Vikram Seth July 06, 2006 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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This book shows how extraordinary two 'ordinary' people can be. Even if it doesn't set out to, it highlights the vacuousness of being famous just for being famous. These two lives were the opposite: not famous, but fascinating, real and well lived. They have so much to tell about being human, India, World War Two, suburban Britain, suffering, hope, love and the interdependence of situations, times and places. How many people, like Shanti and Henny, have life stories just waiting to be told, but they don't tell because it's just their life; it's their business. Who would be interested, perhaps they think...
Of course, it helps here that their stories are told by a great writer who loved them both and knew them so well. But should the stories have been told? ... Read More: >>More Details |
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President Obama: The Path to the White Houseby: TIME magazine Photographs by Callie Shell December 08, 2008 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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I bought this as a gift for a relative zealous about the Obama campaign. Reading it myself, and viewing the excellent photographs, I found it was really worth a read. I've read neither of Obama's two books, so can't compare. This book is by Time Magazine, and the articles, interspersed with the photographs, also by Time's photographer, show Mr Obama from the beginning of his decision to run for President, to the night of the election victory. The articles are simply articles taken from Time Magazine at the time things were occuring. They do not attempt to mislead; they have the actual date of the first publishing of the article in Time at the head of each article. Its interesting to see things with the "at the time" point of view. ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Facing the Lion: Growing Up Maasai on the African Savanna (National Geographic)by: Joseph Lemasolai Lekut, Herman J. Viola November 02, 2005 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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I live in Africa..... in fact i've lived here all my life..... but after reading this book i have a better view on Africa.... If you would like to learn more about nomadic and rural life in Africa then you should read this book... i really admire the author as he was just a nomadic cattle herder in rural Kenya and now he's a teacher in America.... This is a very inspiring book!!
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A Long Walk to Freedomby: Nelson Mandela September 07, 2004 Best Selling > Books > Historical |
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If you read only one autobiography this year, I recommend this one.
Leadership breakthroughs are few and far between. They are even rarer in the political arena. Although I had closely followed the path to an integrated democracy in South Africa (and worked hard on the anti-apartheid sanctions and boycotts), much of Nelson Mandela's struggle was hidden to me at the time. Only after the reconciliation had gone on for a number of years did it become apart how remarkable this man's contribution has been. Recently, I read Playing the Enemy which described some of the nuances in how Mandela conceived of creating a peaceful transition through an unauthorized sole negotiation from a prison cell. Those stories impressed me even more. Now, I had to read the ... Read More: >>More Details |
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