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Books for May and June....

PNWest

America's BEST American: Impartial and Bipartisan
I haven't done a book post in a while so it's time to catch up. Here's what PNWest has been reading ltely.


Confederate Exodus: Social and Environmental Forces in the Migration of U. S. Southerners to Brazil by Alan P. Marcus

If you are a Civil War history buff this is a must read. I found it a bit dry but if you are into the Civil War and it's aftermath this one is for you. @bdtex should read this if he hasn't already.


Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-Up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz

Back in the day when there really was some sembalance of bipartisanship, this is the story of one of the most corrupt politicians of all time Spiro T. Agnew. The FBI had been investigating Agnew for quite a while and was making it's case against him. But when the Watergate scandal was getting to the point where it was a distinct possibility that Richard Nixon would be impeached and removed from office the idea that Agnew would become President scared the crap out of everyone Democrat and Republican alike. This book tells the story of the procecutors that put together the case against Agnew and how Agnew was able to negotiate a jail free exit for resigning before Nixon got the axe. A really good read.

Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder

I don't remember if I posted anything about this one. I recently re-read it after watching the movie. The book is much better. It sucks to be poor in America. Ms Bruder does a good job of putting forward what this life is like. Read it even if you just saw the movie.


Camouflaged Killer: The Shocking Double Life of Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams by David A. Gibb

Obviously a true crime book about one of the sickest pieces of garbage that ever walked the planet. This guy was the commander of the largest Canadian Military base. He personally piloted Prime Ministers, dignitaries and members of the British Royal family. In his spare time he liked to invade little girl's bedrooms, dress up in their underwear and rape and murder women. The book was too graphic for me as this scumbag liked to photograph and video his crimes. I skipped over most of the graphic stuff but the rest of the book was done well. If you are into true crime check it out.


Currently reading - The Secret World of Weather - How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Bree Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop by Tristan Gooley

Started this one on a whim and am enjoying it. The author talks about the weather, the things that cause the weather to change and how to look at your environment and have a pretty good idea of what's coming towards you soon. Nice read.

Up next.....

The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell

It's got good reviews and will hopefully be an enjoyable book. we'll see.....
 

bdtex

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I haven't done a book post in a while so it's time to catch up. Here's what PNWest has been reading ltely.


Confederate Exodus: Social and Environmental Forces in the Migration of U. S. Southerners to Brazil by Alan P. Marcus

If you are a Civil War history buff this is a must read. I found it a bit dry but if you are into the Civil War and it's aftermath this one is for you. @bdtex should read this if he hasn't already.


Bag Man: The Wild Crimes, Audacious Cover-Up, and Spectacular Downfall of a Brazen Crook in the White House by Rachel Maddow and Michael Yarvitz

Back in the day when there really was some sembalance of bipartisanship, this is the story of one of the most corrupt politicians of all time Spiro T. Agnew. The FBI had been investigating Agnew for quite a while and was making it's case against him. But when the Watergate scandal was getting to the point where it was a distinct possibility that Richard Nixon would be impeached and removed from office the idea that Agnew would become President scared the crap out of everyone Democrat and Republican alike. This book tells the story of the procecutors that put together the case against Agnew and how Agnew was able to negotiate a jail free exit for resigning before Nixon got the axe. A really good read.

Nomadland: Surviving America in the Twenty-First Century by Jessica Bruder

I don't remember if I posted anything about this one. I recently re-read it after watching the movie. The book is much better. It sucks to be poor in America. Ms Bruder does a good job of putting forward what this life is like. Read it even if you just saw the movie.


Camouflaged Killer: The Shocking Double Life of Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams by David A. Gibb

Obviously a true crime book about one of the sickest pieces of garbage that ever walked the planet. This guy was the commander of the largest Canadian Military base. He personally piloted Prime Ministers, dignitaries and members of the British Royal family. In his spare time he liked to invade little girl's bedrooms, dress up in their underwear and rape and murder women. The book was too graphic for me as this scumbag liked to photograph and video his crimes. I skipped over most of the graphic stuff but the rest of the book was done well. If you are into true crime check it out.


Currently reading - The Secret World of Weather - How to Read Signs in Every Cloud, Bree Hill, Street, Plant, Animal, and Dewdrop by Tristan Gooley

Started this one on a whim and am enjoying it. The author talks about the weather, the things that cause the weather to change and how to look at your environment and have a pretty good idea of what's coming towards you soon. Nice read.

Up next.....

The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War by Malcolm Gladwell

It's got good reviews and will hopefully be an enjoyable book. we'll see.....
3 books a month. I have never had that kind of volume. 15-18 a year is about all I can swing. Only read one this year so far. Ordered this one today as preparation for a trip this November:

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PNWest

America's BEST American: Impartial and Bipartisan
3 books a month. I have never had that kind of volume. 15-18 a year is about all I can swing. Only read one this year so far. Ordered this one today as preparation for a trip this November:

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I've always been a big reader. These days I'll pick up anything that looks interesting from the library (actually the digital versions for my e-reader). As easy as it is to get stuff and check it back in I find that if I don't like the book that I'll return it after the first 50 to 100 pages. In the old days I'd buy used books and even if it only cost a buck or two the act of buying the book meant that I'd almost always finish the book. We live in a remarkable age where instantaneous gratification as far as books are concerned can easily happen.

There is a lot of knowledge out there and a lot of interesting stuff to learn.

Enjoy!
 
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