American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer by Kai Bird (Goodreads Author), Martin J. Sherwin J.K. George's review Sep 17, 2023 · Good grief... where to start? This work is a stupendous and complete biography, with 600 pages of dense text as well as 120 additional pages of notes, quotes, bibliography, index, and…
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Book Review: Memories That Linger – An Anecdotal History of Long Island Maine
A special gift, from my granddaughter and her partner. His family has a place on Long Island and treasures the island. A family friend wrote this loving memoir of the island, and lives in the same house in which he was born ninety-five years ago. He retired as a commercial lobster man in his nineties.…
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Book Review: The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War
The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War, by Jeff Sharlet A gift from my son, who heard the author interviewed on NPR, this book is 333 pages and includes numerous small to large B&W photos. The author has written six previous books and edited one. This book is difficult to read. My notes on…
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Book Review: The Day of the Cajundome Megashelter, by Jefferson Hennessy with Leigh Hennessy and Mark B. Robson
This short but dramatic little book (133 small pages along with appendix, sources, and an index) is a terrific read, reviewing one of the worst hurricane-impacted areas in the US. Katrina roared ashore with a full Cat-5 storm and 175 MPH winds resulting in 1,800 deaths and $135 Billion in property damage. The huge Cajun…
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