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The Secret War with Iran: The 30-Year Clandestine Struggle Against the World’s Most Dangerous Terrorist Power by Ronen Bergman

A book by Ronen Bergman that delves into the covert and often shadowy secret war with Iran and various Western nations.

October 2, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Israel / Jewish / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Ronen Bergman / War

Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations by Ronen Bergman

“Rise and Kill First: The Secret History of Israel’s Targeted Assassinations” by Ronen Bergman is nothing short of a gripping journey into the clandestine world of espionage, covert operations, and the morally complex realm of targeted assassinations carried out by Israel’s intelligence agencies.

September 27, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Business / GENRE / History / Leadership / Memoir / Nonfiction / Technology / Walter Isaacson

Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson

Walter Isaacson did a good job with his biography on Steve Jobs. It covered the great, good, bad and ugly of Steve Jobs.

September 25, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Israel / Jewish / Michael Bar-Zohar / Military Fiction / Nissim Mishal / Nonfiction / Politics / Thriller / War

Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service by Michael Bar-Zohar, Nissim Mishal

In “Mossad: The Greatest Missions of the Israeli Secret Service,” authors Michael Bar-Zohar and Nissim Mishal deliver a riveting account of the covert world of Israel’s legendary intelligence agency, Mossad.

September 19, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Crime / GENRE / History / Nonfiction / Shaun Attwood / True Crime

Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos by Shaun Attwood

Pablo Escobar: Beyond Narcos is a 2016 book by Shaun Attwood that provides a comprehensive and well-researched account of the life and times of Pablo Escobar, the Colombian drug lord who was once one of the richest and most powerful men in the world.

September 15, 2023 AUTHOR / Autobiography / Biography / Biography Memoir / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Cycling / CYCLING / GENRE / Health / Inspirational / Lance Armstrong / Memoir / Nonfiction / SPORTS / Sports / Survival

It’s Not About the Bike : My Journey Back to Life by Lance Armstrong

Lance Armstrong’s memoir, “It’s Not About the Bike,” is a testament to the indomitable human spirit and the power of resilience.

September 7, 2023 Audiobook / AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Christopher Andrew / Espionage / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Military Fiction / Nonfiction / Politics / Russia / Russian History / Vasilli Mitrokhin

The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the Secret History of the KGB by Christopher Andrew and Vasilli Mitrokhin

“The Sword and the Shield: The Mitrokhin Archive and the Secret History of the KGB” by Christopher Andrew is an astonishing work that offers readers an unparalleled glimpse into the dark underbelly of Soviet espionage.

September 4, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / British Literature / Christopher Andrew / Espionage / European History / GENRE / Historical / History / Nonfiction / Politics / War

Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5 by Christopher Andrew

“Defend the Realm: The Authorized History of MI5” by Christopher Andrew is an extraordinary literary feat that opens the secretive doors of the United Kingdom’s security service, MI5.

August 28, 2023 American History / AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Stephen E. Ambrose / World War II

Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest by Stephen E. Ambrose

In the annals of World War II literature, “Band of Brothers: E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler’s Eagle’s Nest” by Stephen E. Ambrose stands as an iconic testament to the triumph of brotherhood, courage, and resilience.

August 24, 2023 AUTHOR / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / David Alvarez / Espionage / GENRE / History / Nonfiction

Spies in the Vatican: Espionage and Intrigue from Napoleon to the Holocaust by David Alvarez

Spies in the Vatican by David Alvarez, is a meticulously researched and riveting journey into the hidden realm of Vatican espionage.

August 23, 2023 AUTHOR / Biography / BOOK REVIEWS / BOOKS / Espionage / GENRE / History / Military Fiction / Military History / Nonfiction / Politics / Reference / Richard J. Aldrich / Science / War

GCHQ by Richard Aldrich

“GCHQ” by Richard Aldrich offers a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the UK’s Government Communications Headquarters and its pivotal role in intelligence and security operations.

August 3, 2023 GADGETS / REVIEWS / SHOPPING

A Budget-Friendly iPad Pencil: An Alternative to Apple’s Original

Are you an iPad user looking for a reliable and versatile stylus that is a budget-friendly iPad Pencil alternative? Look no further than the GOOJODOQ GD13!

March 25, 2023 CYCLING / SHOPPING

Locking Your Bicycle

A bike lock can deter thieves from attempting to steal your bike, and if they do try, it can slow them down and make it more difficult for them to succeed.

March 20, 2023 GADGETS / SHOPPING

Smartphone Vlogging Setup for 2023

Smartphones make it easy to start vlogging. Most modern smartphones have cameras that are capable of producing high-quality video footage.

January 24, 2023 BOOKS

Goodreads 2022 Reading Challenge

The Goodreads Reading Challenge for 2022 is my fifth year of tracking the books that I have read. I stuck to my goal of reading fifteen (15) books and was able to read thirty-one (31)!

August 3, 2022 BOOKS

GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME

This GOODREADS 100 BOOKS YOU SHOULD READ IN A LIFETIME list was created and voted on by avid readers. Goodreads is a social network site where members find and review books. I use the site also to track the books that I have read ever since I have joined the reading challenge way back in 2018. It is a great way to get recommendations and see what your friends are reading.

January 17, 2022 BOOKS