false 2 8 7 true 6055859 read 1 true 3222994 currently-reading 0 true 3222993 to-read <![CDATA[Jim added 'Empire: A Tale of Obsession, Betrayal, and the Battle for an American Icon']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44327200 to: Empire: A Tale of Obsession, Betrayal, and the Battle for an American Icon (Paperback) by Mitchell Pacelle
If you enjoy a real life mystery story this is it. Starts with wealthy families in the US, then moves to a family in Japan and ends with a struggle of big names to own the Empire State Building. You don't want to put this one down........ ]]> <![CDATA[Jim is on page 175 of A History of Wine in... ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44326512 Jim is on page 175 of 572 of A History of Wine in America, Volume 1: From the Beginnings to Prohibition

Jim "So far an indepth story about the beginnings of wine in America. Thoroughly researched....." ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'A History of Wine in America, Volume 1: From the Beginnings to Prohibition']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44326512 A History of Wine in America, Volume 1: From the Beginnings to Prohibition (Paperback) by Thomas Pinney
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Not a researched effort by the author, but more of a tale about his life and times in the Sonoma Valley. He compares the Sonoma Valley as a sleepy town trying to prevent big industry in, unlike Napa Valley. Good short read. The chickens are a fun storyline. ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'The Way of the Shark: Lessons on Golf, Business, and Life']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44325575 to: The Way of the Shark: Lessons on Golf, Business, and Life (Hardcover) by Greg Norman
Greg Norman is a legend in golf. This book describes how he has created his business empire which is very amazing. Greg Norman as a writer is not very amazing. It is all about Greg. This is one that you can put down for awhile, because he goes on endlessly about himself. His disagreement with the PGA Tour is interesting, but a bit borish. ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr., and the Reign of American Taste']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44325214 to: The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr., and the Reign of American Taste (P.S.) by Elin McCoy
Wow. A complete job done by the author, Elin McCoy on the life of Robert Parker, Jr. If you like wine, then this is a must read to understand how one man grew from nowhere to the pinnacle of the wine industry. His rating format is the standard. ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'Nothing's Sacred']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44324974 to: Nothing's Sacred (Paperback) by Lewis Black
Lewis Black is Lewis Black. The read is not as good as his presentation. After seeing him live and also reading the book, it does make a difference to see him present his material. Still funny reads if you like his style. ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44324320 to: Always By My Side: A Father's Grace and a Sports Journey Unlike Any Other (Hardcover) by Jim Nantz
Truly amazing read on the Jim Nantz travels to attain his 3 major career goals. More importantly, it also reflects on his relationship with his father and who died just this year from Alzheimers Disease. If you enjoy sports but also family relationships, this is just a great read. ]]> <![CDATA[Jim added 'Harvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great Business']]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/44324097 to: Harvests of Joy: How the Good Life Became Great Business (Paperback) by Robert Mondavi
Very good review of Robert Mondavi and his family. Discusses the many aspects of wine in the Napa Valley and his influence on the wine industry. Also explains his relationships with some of the age old families in France............ ]]>