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Book Review: Sting Like a Bee – The Muhammad Ali Story by Jose Torres
Nearly 40 years after first being published, Sting Like a Bee remains a clear contender for the title of classic.
Read More »Book Review: Autobiography and Gender in Early Modern Literature – Reading Women’s Lives 1600-2680 by Sharon Cardamn Seelig
Asks what did the women mean, how were they feeling, and how do I feel when I read them?
Read More »Book Review: Red Sox Rule – Terry Francona And Boston’s Rise To Dominance by Michael Holley
An in-depth, enlightening and unforgettable look at the man, and manager.
Read More »Book Review: Commander of the Faithful – The Life and Times of Emir Abd el-Kader by John W. Kiser
The biography of a 19th century Islamic jihadist reveals why he was praised as one of the "few great men" of his century.
Read More »Book Review: Smart Blonde – Dolly Parton by Stephen Miller
This unauthorized biography may satisfy inquiring minds until Parton finishes her impending autobiography.
Read More »Book Review: Finding Iris Chang – Friendship, Ambition, and the Loss of an Extraordinary Mind by Paula Kamen
A friend looks at Iris Chang's life and why the bestselling author would take her own life at age 36.
Read More »Book Review: Human Landscapes From My Country – An Epic Novel In Verse By Nazim Hakmet
Hikmet has created a panoramic view of Turkey and her people.
Read More »Book Review: Marie Antoinette – The Last Queen of France by Evelyne Lever
No, she wasn't faithful, but the reasons for that were understandable, and human.
Read More »Book Review: The Real Queen of France – Athenais and Louis XIV by Lisa Hilton
We can do with positive, approving accounts of powerful women – particularly those who've started from practically nowhere.
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