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Roosevelt’s Post-Presidential Life circa 1912

The River of Doubt by Candice Millard Theodore Roosevelt’s Darkest Journey With the inauguration of a new President days away, it seems the right time to review this book for you. I first read it in 2005, and loved it … Continue reading

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Being a Deaf American in Africa

The Unheard by Josh Swiller This is an excellent book of the author’s experiences as a deaf American working for the Peace Corps in Zambia. He did get have a cochlear implant, so he does have some hearing. He goes … Continue reading

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One Bullet Away

One Bullet Away The Making of a Marine Officer by Nathanial Fick Interesting nonfiction story of a Marine officer, Nathanial Fick, from his decision to enlist, through the opening of the current Iraq war, and on. The title comes from … Continue reading

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