Monthly Archives: July 2012

Book Review: Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption

Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience and Redemption by Laura Hillenbrand My rating: 5 of 5 stars The narrative in Unbroken: A World War II Story of Survival, Resilience, and Redemption is so immediate, fast-paced and emotionally charged that it reads like fiction and unfortunately at several points I found myself doubting it’s veracity. How could Laura Hillenbrand know what the Japanese War Criminal was thinking and feeling when he was alone … Continue reading

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Brutal Journey Book Review

Brutal Journey: The Epic Story of the First Crossing of North America (John MacRae Books by Paul Schneider My rating: 4 of 5 stars Aside from the first few chapters, Brutal Journey by Paul Schneider was a compelling narrative that occasionally reminded me of reading science fiction, made fantastically remarkable because it is an actual account of the Spanish “conquistadors” adventure exploring from present day Florida to the Pacific coast between 1528 and 1536. Encounters … Continue reading

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