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Jack T. - Reviews

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Atomic Iran: How the Terrorist Regime Bought the Bomb and American Politicians
Review Date: 7/19/2015
Helpful Score: 1


I was snookered. I thought this book might have facts and history about Iran's nuclear program, but it has no facts and very little true history. This book, like all the author's others, is a screed about his conspiracy theories. This is just an extension of his earlier "Unfit for Command" where he maligns John Kerry in a political attack. I see now he also writes for World Net Daily and this stuff is all he can produce. I expect his blood is boiling now that the same John Kerry and Barack Obama have successfully negotiated with Iran to reduce their enrichment and nuclear program.


The Battle of the Crater
The Battle of the Crater
Author: Newt Gingrich, William R. Forstchen, Albert S. Hanser (Editor)
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/4/2017
Helpful Score: 1


This is a pretty good yarn, but it is not necessarily a historically correct or researched book. There are many historical characters here, including Lincoln, Grant, Burnside and others, and the authors have them say many things. However, there are no footnotes, bibliographies or explanations to justify the characters words or deeds. The book favorably portrays the black union troops and appears to be politically correct for current times. It describes the tunneling in detail, but again one is left wondering how accurate it is or on what is is based.


Event (Event Group, Bk 1)
Event (Event Group, Bk 1)
Author: David Lynn Golemon
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/5/2015


Great book. It was a little slow to start, but got better as the action started. It's sort of a cross between a Clive Cussler fantastic adventure, a Tom Clancy military yarn and Sharknado.


The Gunslinger
The Gunslinger
Author: stephen king
Book Type: Audio Cassette
  • Currently 3.3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 3/9/2015


Very weird book. It's hard to follow and seems like a strange dream of the author. Apparently it means a lot to him, but it's very hard to follow or understand where he is going with this series.


Leaving Cheyenne
Leaving Cheyenne
Author: Larry McMurtry
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/23/2011
Helpful Score: 1


This is an excellent book to read. On a whim I got it knowing it was one of Larry McMurty's early works and I was amazed how well his characters were developed. He is an amazing writer.


Lies and the Lying Liars Who Tell Them: A Fair and Balanced Look at the Right
Review Date: 3/8/2015


This is a bit dated, but the humor is still good. Al has achieved a lot since with his first close election to the MN Senate seat and then his re-election. Too bad he has to be such a straight arrow and refrain from using his gift for using satire to point out the fallacies for the Lying Liars who are still at it.


Locked On (Jack Ryan, Jr., Bk 3) (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Review Date: 10/14/2012
Helpful Score: 1


Tom Clancy used to be a good writer and I especially enjoyed his earlier books with the character Jack Ryan. However, this book is way too political and espouses his neocon policies. He continually argues that torture is effective and should be used. His politics ruin the story for me.


The Peace War (Peace War)
The Peace War (Peace War)
Author: Vernor Vinge
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 31
Review Date: 2/23/2016


A good book with an unusual premise. It still works even though it is a little dated - pre Soviet Union break-up. VV's writing is not as good as his more current work, but it is readable and I enjoyed it.


Proofiness: The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception
Proofiness: The Dark Arts of Mathematical Deception
Author: Charles Seife
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 5
Review Date: 2/20/2015


Excellent book. He clearly describes the math behind statistics in an easy to understand way and shows how it can be distorted to produce inaccurate views. I especially liked his analysis of the Bush v Gore problems in Florida and the Franken - Coleman senate election in Minnesota.


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