ngc1514
Atlanta, GA
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Just finishing up the 3 volume set on The Third Reich by Evans. Next is Ernst Junger's first person narrative of WWI - Storm of Steel- and then Tony Judt's Postwar: A History of Europe since 1945.
Eric
2003 Outback 25FB
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There are only 10 types of people in the world:
Those who know binary and those who don't.
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Stressor
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
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I just read the Yom Kippur War. (I work with a couple of Israeli's who were involved in it). Reading the book gives you an understanding of the country's leadership since 1973.
Milton Findley (and Kerene)
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Stressor
Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin
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JoeChiOhki wrote:Starship Troopers, then off to pick another novel from my bulging bookshelf.
Heinlein's call to arms, and a book about values. I think I have read it 25 times. Something to put in a teen aged boy's hands for sure.
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quoyfab
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"Twilight in the Desert" - Matthew Simmons - Boy does he repeat himself. Interesting topic, but I think the 1st 100 pages could have been done in 75.
"Kon-Tiki" - Thor Heyerdahl I read it 40+ years ago, but love a good true life adventure.
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Saftman
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Black Belt Patriotism-- Chuck Norris
'06 F250 SC, FX4
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Me, The Wife & 1 Big Dog
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rob98801
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Trying to get thru The House of the Seven Gables by Hawthorne, this after a stop at Salem on this summers trip around the country with the grandgirls.
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gar_fanatic
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Daughter of Fortune by Isabel Allende (for the 2nd time). Just finished Marley and Me by John Grogan (yes, the one the movie is based on and yes, I bawled my eyes out during both the book and movie).
Both are very good books-highly recommend them.
Me, my DH, my DD (7) and DS (3)
'09 Puma PF295BHSS 33 1/2' Bunk house (Finally-a camper I'm proud of!)
'04 Ford F-350 crew cab 6.0L PowerStroke diesel "the haulin hawg"
Owners of an auto repair shop-Working hard to play hard later
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MrsSoCalToolGuy
Fountain Valley Ca.
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tomkatzid wrote:The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
OMG what a book. The story is told by a dog. This is my all time favorite book, but VERY VERY VERY sad.
I just ordered 4 copies from Amazon to give friends.
Katz
Now reading Ten Degree of Reckoning by Ester Rumberg. True story.
In 1993 Judith and Michael Sleavin and their two children set out to live their dream, to sail around the world. Almost three years later, one night off the coast of New Zealand, a freight carrier altered its course by a mere ten degrees. And changed everything.
I just finished reading " The Art Of Racing In The Rain" last night. I must say, that at first it seemed strange that I was reading a story as told by a dog.? ....Anyway, I did enjoy it very much. I can't say that it the best book I've ever read, but it was a very enjoyable book and interesting story. Who would have thought a dog would be so interested in auto racing, OR that I could be for that matter.
I would recommend this book as a fast fun read.
Barb
2001 Chev. 3500 CC Duallie, D/A, 20.5 Pullrite Super 5th, Roll n Lock, StarBoards, Firestone Air Bags, TTT Mirrors, BrakeSmart.
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JoeChiOhki
Keizer, Oregon
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Stressor wrote:JoeChiOhki wrote:Starship Troopers, then off to pick another novel from my bulging bookshelf.
Heinlein's call to arms, and a book about values. I think I have read it 25 times. Something to put in a teen aged boy's hands for sure.
He really hit the nail on alot of societies shortcomings in that book, I deeply enjoyed it and found myself agreeing with alot of the moral and societal issues covered in the book.
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'1992 Dodge W-250 Power Wagon - Club Cab Long Bed V8 5.9L 4spd H.D Auto 4x4 4.10 Gears
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PRT
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I'm reading The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by a Swedish author named Stieg Larsson. It's been translated into English (only way I could read it  ) and it's excellent. I'll have to look for more of his.
Pat
May the road rise with you, the wind be always at your back.
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