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The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau
by Alex Kershaw (Goodreads Author)

read in November, 2012

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Felix Sparks was a son of the great depression. He spent several years on the road with millions of other young men. Looking for work to do and trying to find a place in life. In 1937 he found a place in the US Army. He entered the military as a priv...more

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The Hopkins Touch: Harry Hopkins and the Forging of the Alliance to Defeat Hitler
by David Roll

read in November, 2012

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On the morning of January 29, 1946, Harry Hopkins died. In his fifty-five years he had held only one major political office. He was the eighth Secretory of Commerce. In the fine book by David Roll, The Hopkins Touch, his true stature is described in...more

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Dr. Hackenbush Gains Perspective by Ginger Mayerson

Dr. Hackenbush Gains Perspective: AIDS and Class Warfare
by Ginger Mayerson (Goodreads Author)

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Ginger Mayerson has once again produced an epic little jewel of a novel. She continues to chronicle the live of Mabel Hackenbush part time temp and full time leader of Dr. Hackenbush and her Orchestra. This is the second book in this series and it is...more

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Ho! for the Black Hills by Paul L. Hedren

Ho! for the Black Hills: Captain Jack Crawford Reports the Black Hills Gold Rush and Great Sioux War
by Paul L. Hedren

read in October, 2012

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The South Dakota State Historical Society Press has done another fine job in its release of Paul L. Hedren’s Book “Ho! For the Black Hills.”

This book is constructed around a number of reports that Captain Jack Crawford seen to the “Omaha Daily Bee “i...more

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Fate of Worlds: Return from the Ringworld
by Larry Niven

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Joining the United States Army by Snow Wildsmith

Joining the United States Army: A Handbook (Joining the Military, #2)
by Snow Wildsmith (Goodreads Author)

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This volume is intended as a handbook for young men and women who are considering becoming a part of the United States Army. It is divided into sections for the individual, their family and their spouse. I doubt if the author intended it to be read f...more This volume is intended as a handbook for young men and women who are considering becoming a part of the United States Army. It is divided into sections for the individual, their family and their spouse. I doubt if the author intended it to be read from cover to cover. The author states that this feature will result in some redundancy and it, of course, does.
However, I did read the entire book both because I feel that responsibility in reviewing a volume and because of my own interest in what the book had to say. My service in the US Army was in the middle to late 1960’s. A period that my grandchildren seem to think involved either the first or second world war. The Army is a very different place since I cleared post for the last time.
But many things remain the same. The Army exists, as they were fond of reminding us, to kill people and break things. The average person passing through their period of service will not encounter this experience. Most military service is a steady job with very well defined job descriptions, consequences, and rewards. I came away from the Army with skills and insight that has served me well throughout my life. I was a medic during my active duty and with my benefits and experience have had a fulfilling, rewarding career as a Registered Nurse.
As the book points out that experience and those rewards are there for anyone who enters service today. Being involved with the VA system I often meet young men and women who have found this to be true in today’s Army.
However, I have also spoken with people who had horrible experiences during their attempt to become part of the military. It is my considered opinion that this volume would have helped prevent many of those bad outcomes.
The author very clearly outlines just what the Army is all about and just what they will and will not do for an individual who enters its fold. The information given matches up with both my memory and with the stories I hear from young troops. This is a very useful book. I have no hesitation in recommending it wholeheartedly.(less)

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Erotique 1: The Wapshott Journal of Erotica
by Wapshott Press

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We have here another delightful read from Wapshott press. This is a regretfully slim collection of nicely done short stories. All are quite erotic. They are also quite explicit as one would really expect. But I suppose I should note that in case you...more

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Soundings: The Story of the Remarkable Woman Who Mapped the Ocean Floor
by Hali Felt (Goodreads Author)

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This is the latest in a number of long overdue books that recognize the women who, assisted in, shared in, or in many cases made, fundamental scientific discoveries.

Marie Tharp devoted her life to the study of the ocean floor. A region that was less...more

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Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Liberator: One World War II Soldier's 500-Day Odyssey from the Beaches of Sicily to the Gates of Dachau by Alex Kershaw (Goodreads Author) read in November, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Felix Sparks was a son of the great depression. He spent several years on the road with millions of other young men. Looking for work to do and trying to find a place in life. In 1937 he found a place in the US Army. He entered the military as a priv...more
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Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars The Hopkins Touch: Harry Hopkins and the Forging of the Alliance to Defeat Hitler by David Roll read in November, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
On the morning of January 29, 1946, Harry Hopkins died. In his fifty-five years he had held only one major political office. He was the eighth Secretory of Commerce. In the fine book by David Roll, The Hopkins Touch, his true stature is described in...more
Nov 09, 2012 07:25am · see review
Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars Dr. Hackenbush Gains Perspective: AIDS and Class Warfare by Ginger Mayerson (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Ginger Mayerson has once again produced an epic little jewel of a novel. She continues to chronicle the live of Mabel Hackenbush part time temp and full time leader of Dr. Hackenbush and her Orchestra. This is the second book in this series and it is...more
Oct 08, 2012 06:12am · see review
Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars Ho! for the Black Hills: Captain Jack Crawford Reports the Black Hills Gold Rush and Great Sioux War by Paul L. Hedren read in October, 2012	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
The South Dakota State Historical Society Press has done another fine job in its release of Paul L. Hedren’s Book “Ho! For the Black Hills.” This book is constructed around a number of reports that Captain Jack Crawford seen to the “Omaha Daily Bee “i...more
Oct 08, 2012 05:59am · see review
Paul Mcfarland wants to read Fate of Worlds: Return from the Ringworld by Larry Niven	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars Joining the United States Army: A Handbook (Joining the Military, #2) by Snow Wildsmith (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This volume is intended as a handbook for young men and women who are considering becoming a part of the United States Army. It is divided into sections for the individual, their family and their spouse. I doubt if the author intended it to be read f...more
Aug 15, 2012 09:12am · see review
Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars Erotique 1: The Wapshott Journal of Erotica by Wapshott Press	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
We have here another delightful read from Wapshott press. This is a regretfully slim collection of nicely done short stories. All are quite erotic. They are also quite explicit as one would really expect. But I suppose I should note that in case you...more
Jul 18, 2012 10:37am · see review
Paul Mcfarland rated a book 5 of 5 stars Soundings: The Story of the Remarkable Woman Who Mapped the Ocean Floor by Hali Felt (Goodreads Author)	Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This is the latest in a number of long overdue books that recognize the women who, assisted in, shared in, or in many cases made, fundamental scientific discoveries. Marie Tharp devoted her life to the study of the ocean floor. A region that was less...more
Jul 18, 2012 10:00am · see review

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