I read this book back in 2003. By collecting the first-hand accounts of travellers and shaping their experiences into a richly detailed narrative, F. E.…
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Month: October 2019
Excellent biography — Deng Xiaoping and the Transformation of China
Deng was a giant of a man. Not in size but in stature. He was the man who ensured China grew to be an economic…
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Excellent — The Lotus Quest: In Search of the Sacred Flower
This is a wonderful book on the lotus. The author explored the lotus’s significance in ancient Egypt, India and feudal Japan with visits to shrines,…
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Excellent books — The famous Soong Sisters
One loved money, one loved her country and one loved power. These are the three famous Soong Sisters. There are 2 excellent books on them.…
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Excellent – Americans in Paris: Life and Death under Nazi Occupation 1940–44
A wonderful atmospheric story of the 5000 Americans who chose to remain in Paris under Nazi occupation. There is such a vast literature on World…
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Comprehensive – And the Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-occupied Paris
There are 3 recent excellent books on life in occupied Paris- 1. And the Show Went On: Cultural Life in Nazi-Occupied Paris (Vintage) by Alan…
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Interesting book – Bobby Fischer Goes to War
This is the story of the epic 1972 World Chess Championship between Bobby Fischer (the chess genius and challenger) and Boris Spassky (the Champion). The…
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Interesting narrative – Jerusalem: One City, Three Faiths
Karen Armstrong writes very well. Her Jerusalem One City, Three Faiths trace the history of Jerusalem through its early Jewish rulers and then its Christian…
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Interesting read – Mourinho: Further Anatomy of a Winner
This book (25 Aug 2011) is an update on an earlier book by Barclay titled Mourinho: Anatomy of A Winner published in 2005. The story…
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Wonderful book – Penang Postcard Collection: 1899-1930s
Penang Postcard Collection 1899 – 1930s is an excellent book. The pictures of the postcards are clear. The text font is big. The text by…
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