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author: Thomas L. Friedman
name: Jase
average rating: 3.34
book published: 2000
rating: 4
read at: 03/07
date added: 03/10/07
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Great book about globalization. The only thing is that it was written pre-September 11th and some aspects of the world have since changed. Enjoyable book.
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author: Jeff D. Opdyke
name: Jase
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2006
rating: 4
read at: 08/06
date added: 03/10/07
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Pretty basic but complete book on everything involving personal finance. Chapters include banking, insurance, investing, taxes, and retirement.
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author: Edmund Morris
name: Jase
average rating: 3.77
book published: 2002
rating: 1
read at: 02/07
date added: 03/10/07
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Overly-comprehensive account of Teddy's life as the President which includes every mundane detail. I listened to this book on audio and it didn't help that the reader had the annoying habit of delivering every quote by shouting. After about 2/3 of the way through the book, I threw in the towel. Not recommended.
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author: Jason Goodwin
name: Jase
average rating: 3.88
book published: 2003
rating: 3
read at: 02/07
date added: 03/10/07
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An entertaining and informative history of the American dollar and its influence on world currencies and markets. I never realized how important the idea of paper money backed by the integrity of a government is in the world economy.
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author: Sun Tzu
name: Jase
average rating: 4.02
book published: 2003
rating: 5
read at: 11/05
date added: 03/10/07
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My favorite book: a short read and an ancient classic. It was written as a basic guide on warfare tactics but can also be applied to the business world.
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author: Richard A. Clarke
name: Jase
average rating: 3.83
book published: 2004
rating: 4
read at: 02/07
date added: 03/10/07
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A pretty in-depth look at the government's reaction on September 11, the history of Al Qaeda, and the Bush/Cheney administration. I'm sure the author put a positive spin on his own involvement as the counter-terrorism chief, but the book helped me to better understand the United States' ongoing conflict with terrorism.
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author: Jared Diamond
name: Jase
average rating: 3.98
book published: 1997
rating: 4
read at: 01/07
date added: 03/10/07
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Interesting commentary on why wealth, power, and influence became concentrated in certain areas of the world.
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