Review of Shot Down: The true story of Howard Snyder and the crew of the B-17 Susan Ruth by Steve Snyder Rating *** Having just completed Indestructible about the air war in the Pacific during WWII, I thought it would be a good idea to read (and listen) about what was going on over the skies of … [Read more...] about Living, dying, and surviving life aboard a B-17
Review of Indestructible
Review of Indestructible: One Man's Rescue Mission That Changed the Course of WWII by John R. Bruning Rating ***** Indestructible is the remarkable story of the air campaign in the Philippines during WWII as told through the eyes of one family. Specifically, it is the story of Paul Irvin Gunn and … [Read more...] about Review of Indestructible
Review of When Breath Becomes Air
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi Rating ***** It's not often that I call a book profound, but this book fits the bill. This is the story of a neurosurgeon, in his thirties, who learns that he has terminal cancer. It's a memoir both about saving lives and loss of life. As a … [Read more...] about Review of When Breath Becomes Air
Review of Adnan’s Story
Review of Adnan's Story: The Search for Truth and Justice after Serial by Rabia Chaudry Rating ***** Like anyone who paid any attention to the news a few years back, I heard about the podcast Serial. The podcast was downloaded over 150,000,000 times. The podcast told the story of a murder, … [Read more...] about Review of Adnan’s Story
Review of 23 7
Review of 23/7: Pelican Bay Prison and The Rise of Solitary Confinement by Keramet Reiter Rating ***** Solitary confinement. Isolation. Supermax prisons. No matter what you call it, it’s inhumane to keep someone in total isolation for months, years, and decades with little or no human contact. … [Read more...] about Review of 23 7
Review of Who Killed These Girls?
Review of Who Killed These Girls? by Beverly Lowry Rating ***** How is it that so many supposed professionals can look at a confession that has every indication of being coerced continue with a prosecution? It's unbelievable to me that so many detectives, prosecutors, district attorneys, judges, … [Read more...] about Review of Who Killed These Girls?