Review of The Wright Brothers by David McCullough Rating ***** I took my first airplane ride at age fourteen and have been hooked on flying ever since. Now imagine taking your first airplane ride and being the only person in the world to have had that experience. This book takes the reader on a … [Read more...] about Review of The Wright Brothers
Michael Morton’s Modern Day Classic
Review of Getting Life by Michael Morton Rating ***** I am a huge fan of shows like 60 Minutes, 48 Hours, 20/20, and Dateline. I never pass up an opportunity to watch one of these shows when they're on. Such was the case when I happened upon the story of Michael Morton. Michael Morton was … [Read more...] about Michael Morton’s Modern Day Classic
Review of Missoula
Review of Missoula: Rape and the justice system in a college town By John Krakauer Rating **** As the subtitle suggests, this book is about rape on college campuses, specifically the University of Montana. Krakauer focuses on this particular college because of a rash of incidents that occurred … [Read more...] about Review of Missoula
Review of Dead Wake
Review of Dead Wake: The Last Crossing of the Lusitania by Erik Larson Rating ***** The term "dead wake" refers to the disturbance left in the water after a passing ship or torpedo. I'm guessing Erik Larson latched on to that phrase as his title as soon as he came across it. It's a great … [Read more...] about Review of Dead Wake
Review of In The Kingdom of Ice
Review of In The Kingdom of Ice: The grand and terrible polar voyage of the USS Jeannette by Hampton Sides Rating ***** Anyone familiar with the Shackleton story will feel right at home with this equally compelling story of exploration and survival. Hampton Sides knows how to tell a good story. … [Read more...] about Review of In The Kingdom of Ice
Review of Escape From Camp 14
Review of Escape From Camp 14 written by Blaine Harden Rating **** 1/2 What if you learned that there are prison camps in this world that are not that far removed from the Nazi death camps of WWII? Escape From Camp 14 tells the story of one man's experiences growing up and eventually escaping … [Read more...] about Review of Escape From Camp 14