The Wise Men explores the lives of six influential individuals who played a role in shaping American foreign policy after World War II.
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The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution by Walter Isaacson
The Innovators is a narrative that chronicles the evolution of the digital age, from the invention of the computer to the development of the internet.
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Leonardo da Vinci by Walter Isaacson
Leonardo da Vinci is a biography that skillfully unveils the complex life and extraordinary mind of the quintessential Renaissance polymath.
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Hackers: Heroes of the Computer Revolution by Steven Levy
Hackers by Steven Levy chronicles the early history of the computer revolution, focusing on the people and culture of the hacker community.
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Striking Back: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre and Israel’s Deadly Response by Aaron J. Klein
Striking Back is a book that explores the events surrounding the terrorist attack on the Israeli Olympic team at the 1972 Munich Olympics.
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Insanely Great: The Life and Times of Macintosh, the Computer that Changed Everything by Steven Levy
Insanely Great by Steven Levy is a compelling exploration of the revolutionary journey behind the creation of the Macintosh computer.
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Revolution in The Valley: The Insanely Great Story of How the Mac Was Made by Andy Hertzfeld
“Revolution in The Valley: The Insanely Great Story of How the Mac Was Made” by Andy Hertzfeld is a captivating narrative that delves into the fascinating and revolutionary journey of the Macintosh computer’s creation.
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Shake Hands With the Devil: The Failure of Humanity in Rwanda by Roméo Dallaire
“Shake Hands with the Devil” by Roméo Dallaire is a powerful and haunting memoir that provides a firsthand account of the Rwandan genocide in 1994.
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Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge
I started the Goodreads 2023 Reading Challenge with a goal of reading 20 books. I was able to exceed my goal as I was able to read 27 books!
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Open Secret: The Autobiography of the Former Director-General of MI5 by Stella Rimington
Open Secret is a revealing and captivating memoir that provides an insider’s perspective on the world of intelligence and security.
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Parachute Infantry: An American Paratrooper’s Memoir of D-Day and the Fall of the Third Reich by David Kenyon Webster
Parachute Infantry is a gripping firsthand account of World War II by David Kenyon Webster, an American paratrooper.
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The Mastermind: Drugs. Empire. Murder. Betrayal. by Evan Ratliff
“The Mastermind” takes readers on a journey into the true story of Paul Le Roux, a tech genius turned criminal mastermind.
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Constantine’s Sword: The Church and the Jews, A History by James Carroll
The Church and the Jews is a book that explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and the Jewish people throughout history.
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The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden by Mark Bowden
“The Finish: The Killing of Osama bin Laden” by Mark Bowden is about the mission to eliminate the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks.
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Killing Pablo: The Hunt for the World’s Greatest Outlaw by Mark Bowden
“Killing Pablo” by Mark Bowden is a chronicle that delves into the intense pursuit of Pablo Escobar, the infamous Colombian drug lord.
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All the President’s Men by Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward
Watergate Scandal: All the President’s Men The Watergate scandal as exposed in “All the President’s Men” by Carl Bernstein and
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Operation Mincemeat: How a Dead Man and a Bizarre Plan Fooled the Nazis and Assured an Allied Victory by Ben Macintyre
“Operation Mincemeat” by Ben Macintyre recounts the extraordinary true story of a World War II deception that utilized a deceased man, Glyndwr Michael, to mislead the Nazis.
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Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan by Sean Parnell, John Bruning
“Outlaw Platoon” is a vivid account of the author, Sean Parnell, and his platoon’s deployment to the heart of Afghanistan’s Kunar Province.
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Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII by Scott Jeffrey Miller
“Agent 110: An American Spymaster and the German Resistance in WWII” by Scott Miller is a gripping account of covert operations, intrigue, and courage during World War II.
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Gideon’s Spies: The Secret History of the Mossad by Gordon Thomas
Gideon’s Spies by Gordon Thomas is an extensive and captivating exploration of the history of the Mossad, Israel’s security agency.
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