Review of Methland by Nick RedingRating **** The story told in Methland concerns the impact that the drug methamphetamine has had on the lives of the people of one small town in America. The town the author chose to highlight is Oelwein, Iowa. But the negative circumstances attributed to meth use … [Read more...] about Review of Methland
Review of Hunting Eichmann
Review of Hunting Eichmann by Neal BascombRating ***** Fans of fiction often complain that nonfiction books tends to be dry. They obviously haven't read the right books. I started this blog, in part, to expand the reach of great nonfiction. Hunting Eichmann is a real life thriller that is … [Read more...] about Review of Hunting Eichmann
Review of Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
Review of Fordlandia by Greg GrandinRating **** This book is up for a National Book Award for nonfiction. I was surprised to find that it was available at my local library. You would think that a National Book Award nomination would create a little more demand. The title Fordlandiais not the … [Read more...] about Review of Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder Robinson
Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder RobinsonRating *** This book is a memoir written by the brother of the author of Running With Scissors, Augusten Burroughs. Unlike most people who have read Look me in the eye, I have not read Augusten's book, though I probably will read it … [Read more...] about Review of Look me in the eye by John Elder Robinson
Review of Horse Soldiers
Review of Horse Soldiers by Doug Stantonrating *** 1/2 The story told in the book Horse Soldiers is a modern day western. Not only do we have American special force soldiers riding into battle atop horses alongside Afghan fighters, the story has many of the same plot devices, including a siege at a … [Read more...] about Review of Horse Soldiers
Review of Crazy For The Storm
Review of Crazy For The Storm by Norman Ollestadrating **** On February 19, 1979 the author, who was eleven at the time, was a passenger on a chartered single engine Cessna 172 that crashed into the San Gabriel Mountains. Also on the plane was the author's father, the father's girlfriend, … [Read more...] about Review of Crazy For The Storm