Assassinations, Threats, and the American Presidency: From Andrew Jackson to Barack Obama
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Throughout American history, Presidents and Presidential candidates have faced countless...
Nicole Hadley (380 KP) rated Rose of Sarajevo in Books
Jun 18, 2018
I received, Rose of Sarajevo by Ayse Kulin, for free in exchange for a review from goodreads. I knew very little about the Balkans crisis prior to reading this book but now I feel that I understand some of what the people experienced and how families were torn apart for a crisis that is deep within the roots of the people. For the first part of the book the story appeared to creep along the pages as the author explained the reason for the war and give the backstory. Once the necessary explanation was completed the story took off and captivated me as the reader. Violence occurs. A town is destroyed. Heartbreak. Death. And finally, family members leaving to fight a war that so many see as senseless.
At the beginning Nimeta (the main characters) appears to be a woman is strong, dedicated, journalist whose a mother, a daughter, and a wife. She has done everything correct just as is expected of her until she meets Stefan who she unexpectedly fall in love with. She has to make the decision of doing what is right and doing what her heart says.
As a person who loves historical novels, this book was perfect. I recommend this book to anyone who likes to read about history, especially a part of history that is not discussed much.
ClareR (5667 KP) rated The Animals at Lockwood Manor in Books
Apr 3, 2020
This is no fast-moving thriller, but it is creepy, haunting (in fact, is Lockwood Manor haunted?) with a malevolent undercurrent. It’s like the Manor itself is alive. It’s also a story of secrets: family secrets and secret love.
This was a pleasure to read; it’s richly descriptive language described the house, people and the time in history beautifully. If you enjoy a creepy, slow burner, you’ll love this book. I did.
The Sowreys: A Unique and Remarkable Record of One Family's Sixty-five Years of Distinguished Service
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A fascinating look into the extraordinary history of the Sowrey family; an RAF dynasty whose service...
The King of Kings: The Triumph and Tragedy of Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia
Peter Lewis and Asfa-Wossen Asserate
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Haile Selassie I, the last emperor of Ethiopia, was as brilliant as he was formidable. A descendant...
Cosmo Lang: Archbishop in War and Crisis
Robert Beaken and Rowan Williams
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The period 1928-1942 saw some of the greatest political and social upheavals in modern British...
Ned Kelly
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Love him or loathe him, Ned Kelly has been at the heart of Australian culture and identity since he...
Chimeras and Consciousness: Evolution of the Sensory Self
Lynn Margulis, Celeste A. Asikainen and Wolfgang E. Krumbein
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Chimeras and Consciousness begins the inquiry into the evolution of the collective sensitivities of...
Race and the Making of the Mormon People
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The nineteenth-century history of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Max Perry Mueller...
Allah Does Not Have an Exit Visa
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This is a personal look at one life, lived by an ordinary guy, who has visited some extraordinary...