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Emil Ludwig's, a mid 20th century biographer's book about Simon Bolivar, who wanted to start a League of Nations, just like Woodrow Wilson, only 100 years prior to Wilson.

He is an amazing character! I especially wanted to read Simon Bolivar's biography after visiting Bolivar's museum in Bógata, Columbia. Has anyone recommend another Bolivar book? And has anyone else read Emil Ludwig's other biographies?

[Bryan]

Dayla, don't forget to add the book citation. There are a number of Ludwig books:

Emil Ludwig

Emil Ludwig

[Frank]

Halfway through "destiny of the Republic" it's a fast read with many parallels to the present, a split Republican Party back then they had nicknames stalwarts and half breeds. Insane people with easy access to guns. Political favoritism. It's kind of a combination of James L. Swanson. Doris Kearns Goodwin. And Erik Larson Candice Millard

[Bryan]

Great, Frank

[Jill H.]

I really liked Thunderstruck, Frank but I like most of Larson's books.

by Erik Larson

[Lori]

I'm most of the way through 428 AD: An Ordinary Year at the End of the Roman Empire. It's a nice short book (only 132 pages of text) that gives a good feel for the Roman Empire at almost the last time it was both East and West. If you are at all interested in this time, this is a great book to start.

Giusto Traina (no phote)

[Frank]

Jill wrote: "I really liked Thunderstruck, Frank but I like most of Larson's books.

by Erik Larson"

You may like this book then. Instead of Marconi you have Alexander Grahm Bell. Oh did I mention conspiracy theories .

[Erskine]

Currently reading:



I'm also midway through this one, but it's on the back burner for now:



And I just finished up a long slog through this one:



Edit: Added authors. Thanks for the tip, Bryan.

[Bryan]

Excellent, Erskine. Don't forget the author links/photo:

Mike Rapport

Scott Weidensaul

David G. Chandler

[Frank]

Frank wrote: "Halfway through "destiny of the Republic" it's a fast read with many parallels to the present, a split Republican Party back then they had nicknames stalwarts and half breeds. Insane people with ea..."

Finished Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President now I'm not an attorney , but I was wondering if Guiteau could be convicted of murder today and sentenced to death considering he didn't die from the bullet. Now if we consider the doctors treatment of Garfield as quackery what about the doctors who testified that Guiteau wasn't insane. Could they be quacks to? 100 years from now will chemotherapy and radiation treatment for cancer be considered quackery. Probably. This is really a thought provoking book on many levels. Really glad I read it. Candice Millard

[Bryan]

Awesome, Frank. The Guiteau case is interesting, and if it happened today, he might be in an institution rather than executed. You might like:

Charles E. Rosenberg

[Ann D]

Frank,
I enjoyed Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President as much as you did, although I did wonder if Garfield could have been as completely perfect as Millard described him. In any case, he was a huge loss to the country. I was particularly impressed by his intelligence, dedication to others, and enlightened racial views.

Guiteau was so obviously insane, it seemed almost inhumane to execute him.
Candice Millard

[Frank]

Ann wrote: "Frank,
I enjoyed Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President as much as you did, although I did wonder if Garfield could have been as completely perfect as Mi..."

Hey he was a politician how perfect could he be. I guess all our assassinated presidents seem to achieve sainthood. And our people unite after tragedy. Anyway Candice Millard has another great book, I don't know if you've read it.The River of Doubt: Theodore Roosevelt's Darkest Journey. Hope she's working on another

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Remember the citation rules: bookcover, author's photo and author's link when available

by Candice Millard

Check out the Mechanics of the Board thread for specific help and you can even practice there.

[Samantha]

I am currently reading Traitor's Wife, my first by Susan Higginbotham. It seems similar in style to Sharon Kay Penman, who is one of my favorites.

Susan Higginbotham

[Bryan]

Thanks, Samantha, just turn the author photo/link around:

Susan Higginbotham

[Frank]

I'm reading some historical fiction also about Edward VI
Mark Twain

[Jill H.]

I am trying to start a biography of Nicholas Tesla....has anyone else read it? I just can't seem to get started on it.....it did get mixed reviews on GR but that doesn't usually affect my decision to read a book. Maybe I'm just not in the mood but I don't even like the cover art!!!!

by Margaret Cheney

[Frank]

Jill wrote: "I am trying to start a biography of Nicholas Tesla....has anyone else read it? I just can't seem to get started on it.....it did get mixed reviews on GR but that doesn't usually affect my decision ..."

I have that book one to read list. Looking forward to your update.

[Jill H.]

I will read it and may even start next week. Will let you know my thoughts. Did you ever have a book that you just couldn't kick into gear.....this is one of them.

[Frank]

Jill wrote: "I will read it so keep an eye on my "50 Books" topic for my thoughts. Did you ever have a book that you just couldn't kick into gear.....this is one of them."

I know what yo mean, sometimes I speed read to the interesting parts. On the subject of inventors have you read Wheels for the World: Henry Ford, His Company, and a Century of Progress, 1903-2003 Douglas Brinkley I really liked this book. It covers a huge part of the American experience of the 20th century. I'm really surprised it doesn't get a lot of play. Maybe people don't like car books. It's about much more than that.

[Tomerobber]

Jill wrote: "I am trying to start a biography of Nicholas Tesla....has anyone else read it? I just can't seem to get started on it.....it did get mixed reviews on GR but that doesn't usually affect my decision ..."

Jill wrote: "I will read it so keep an eye on my "50 Books" topic for my thoughts. Did you ever have a book that you just couldn't kick into gear.....this is one of them."

Hi Jill,
I bought this through Tantor audio on CD . . . but haven't started listening to it yet. I figured that as long as it was . . . the audio version might go faster than the print book.


by Marc J. Seifer

[Tomerobber]

Frank wrote: "Frank wrote: "Halfway through "destiny of the Republic" it's a fast read with many parallels to the present, a split Republican Party back then they had nicknames stalwarts and half breeds. Insane ..."

Hi Frank,
I just finished reading this as well . . . my primary thought after reading was what a lost opportunity . . . I wonder what would have changed if Garfield had lived? He never sought the presidency . . . but was swept into it instead. Since I finished the book . . . I've been trying to find more info on him.

[Tomerobber]

Well I'm back in Roman times again . . . reading THE OCTOBER HORSE in discussion - book six in the series of seven . . . so I'm also reading additional material as well. Looks as though I'll be in my toga for awhile here ;-)

and by Adrian Goldsworthy
by Colleen McCullough

[Frank]

Frank wrote: "I'm reading some historical fiction also about Edward VI
Mark Twain"

It's a shame some people think of this as a children's book. “Classic' - a book which people praise and don't read.”
― Mark Twain

[Tracey]

I am reading "Jefferson's Sons"
by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

So, far, I am impressed.

[James]

How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politiciansby Quintus Tullius Cicero

[Tracey]

Ann wrote: "Tracey,
I loved THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN. The making of the dictionary itself was very interesting. The contribution to it of the criminally insane Dr. Minor was touching and downright inspiri..."

I was quite impressed!

[Tracey]

Frank wrote: "I'm reading some historical fiction also about Edward VI
Mark Twain"

Added this to my read list, or should it be re-read list!

[Frank]

Tomerobber wrote: "Frank wrote: "Frank wrote: "Halfway through "destiny of the Republic" it's a fast read with many parallels to the present, a split Republican Party back then they had nicknames stalwarts and half b..."

Jill and I were having this conversation also. I was saying all our assassinated presidents are always remembered as great. Nobody wants to speak poorly of the dead or be accused of being unpatriotic. As far as Garfield, maybe he wasn't in office long enough. Raises some good questions though. Candice Millard

[Frank]

Tracey wrote: "Ann wrote: "Tracey,
I loved THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN. The making of the dictionary itself was very interesting. The contribution to it of the criminally insane Dr. Minor was touching and downr..."

That was a great book. It was interesting how anyone could add words and then they had to be proved. I kept thinking about Wikipedia.
Simon Winchester

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Hello Tracey, please repost but do not add any links to your reviews - no self promotion allowed.

[Tracey]

oh, I never thought of providing links to one's review as self promotion. I just thought it was more of 'using something that was already created'. Sorry.

Do people get paid for their reviews if others read them?

I have so few good reads friends and followers, I wouldn't know of any benefits of posting reviews only to help me remember what I read.

[Frank]

Tracey wrote: "oh, I never thought of providing links to one's review as self promotion. I just thought it was more of 'using something that was already created'. Sorry.

Do people get paid for their reviews if ..."
Many times I would like to read a posters review also. I believe you can follow that person, but what if you just want to see their review of only the one book.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

Tracey wrote: "oh, I never thought of providing links to one's review as self promotion. I just thought it was more of 'using something that was already created'. Sorry.

Do people get paid for their reviews if ..."

Tracey, it is just one of the group's rules because some others abused it. We do not allow self promotion of any kind.

Frank we allow no self promotion; but just click on the book cover (that is why we ask folks to add them) and that will take you to the book itself and you can read to your hearts content (smile).

[Frank]

Bentley wrote: "Tracey wrote: "oh, I never thought of providing links to one's review as self promotion. I just thought it was more of 'using something that was already created'. Sorry.

Do people get paid for th..."

Thanks Bentley , that's what I do but suppose I wanted to just see Tracy's review how would I find it?

[Alisa]

Frank in that case you would go to that persons goodreads profile page and to the extent they share it you can navigate to it there.

[Frank]

Thanks Alisa, I'm starting Charles Frazieranother snow day so I guess the title is appropriate. Got an introductory offer for Kim Ghattas should be coming in the mail

[Samantha]

Just started this yesterday.
Reay Tannahill

[James]

James wrote: "
How to Win an Election: An Ancient Guide for Modern Politiciansby Quintus Tullius Cicero"

I finished it in a day. Great book.

I replied to myself to update since I'm no longer "currently reading" that book.

[Ann D]

Frank,
Cold Mountain is a wonderful book, and the movie isn't bad either.
Charles Frazier

[Frank]

Ann wrote: "Frank,
Cold Mountain is a wonderful book, and the movie isn't bad either.
Charles Frazier"

I noticed on liftopia it was on the best nonfiction list and the worst book ever list. I definitely had to read it then. :)

[Teri]

I am reading Bonhoeffer. Eric Metaxas
I am thoroughly engrossed.

[Bentley, Group Founder, Leader, Chief]

That looks like an interesting book Teri, thank you for adding it; as well as the adds of Frank, Ann, James, Samantha etc.

[Frank]

Frank wrote: "Ann wrote: "Frank,
Cold Mountain is a wonderful book, and the movie isn't bad either.
Charles Frazier"

I noticed on liftopia it was on t..."

I understand why it was on both lists . I enjoyed most of it and it was really thought provoking untill the ending. The ending was pure Hollywood and I didn't think that was were it was going, it's almost like the ending was by a different writer. Never saw the movie but it looks like it would be good.

[Jill H.]

I have no idea why I have never read this book "The Long Weekend"......or maybe I have but it was so long ago that I have forgotten (I doubt it, though). His "Goodbye To All That" is one of my favorite books, so I'm sure this one will be equally as interesting.

and by Robert Graves

[Jill H.]

Frank wrote: "Jill wrote: "I am trying to start a biography of Nicholas Tesla....has anyone else read it? I just can't seem to get started on it.....it did get mixed reviews on GR but that doesn't usually affect..."


I put the Tesla book aside for another time. I just could not seem to get started on it.



by Margaret Cheney

[Jerome, Assisting Moderator - Upcoming Books and Releases]

Just started by Anne Applebaum.

Finally!

[Frank]

Jill wrote: "Frank wrote: "Jill wrote: "I am trying to start a biography of Nicholas Tesla....has anyone else read it? I just can't seem to get started on it.....it did get mixed reviews on GR but that doesn't ..."

That's good, I hate wasting valuable reading time. I used to struggle through a book and spend a couple of weeks on a book when I could have read three that I enjoyed. I started Kim Ghattas

[Henri]

I have just finished reading this, found it to be fantastic.

Peter Meyer - Defiant Patriot: The Life and Exploits of Lt. Colonel Oliver L. North (non-fiction: my review)