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.....
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.....