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‘Mistress of the Revolution’ by Catherine Delors (opens the original)
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Here is a masterful (mistressful?), serious literary work about the widely ignored--and unlearned--lessons of history.As the very best historical novels do, it reflects and highlights the political and social dramas of the present day. At its core, it's a story of class struggle and sexual politics.Main character and first-person narrator Gabrielle de Montserrat is a gorgeous young aristocrat who lacks a respectable dowry. She is high-born but from a family that has seen its wealth dissipate. If
‘Next’ by Michael Crichton (opens the original)
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Big Pharma Might Have It, But They’re Not TellingI'm giving five stars not because of how it is written, but what it's about.Crichton was trained as a medical doctor before he was a novelist. And he died of cancer recently at a relatively young age. I am supposing he wrote this book after he was diagnosed. He knew there could be all kinds of ways of treating his disease that have not yet emerged from clinical trials. He was certainly angry at the medical establishment, at the research community,
‘Neurology Rounds with the Maverick’ by Bernard Patten (opens the original)
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Lift the Lid, Dare to Look InsideClinical neurologist Dr. Bernard M. Patten recounts his most profound, entertaining, and uncommon experiences with patients throughout his 34-year medical career.Learn about the strange case of the teenage girl who got pulled out of class for medical treatment because she couldn’t stop laughing.Then consider the 14-year-old who faked grand mal seizures for more than a year to get away from her sexually abusive father.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" h
‘Genes, Giants, Monsters, and Men’ by Joseph F. Farrell (opens the original)
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Call This “Speculative Nonfiction”It’s a fascinating read with clear explanations.Fortunately for his credibility, Farrell is up-front about stating he’s not out to prove anything. But as with other quasi-scientific musings I’ve read, if only ten percent of his wild theories prove to be true, the consequences will be world-shaking.A basic premise is tha… Read more
‘The Goldfinch’ by Donna Tartt (opens the original)
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Just a Little Painting of a Tiny BirdThis is a story about art theft and romantic obsession.Main character Theodore Decker is very much the boychik – a young man with more ambition than brains. So it’s a coming-of-age story, as well, full of his personal introspection and psychological turmoil.<a class="image-link image2 is-viewable-img" href="https://www.amazon.com/Goldfinch-Novel-Pulitzer-Prize-Fiction-ebook/dp/B00BAXFECK/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1T644HKAOL5OQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.S3Qk6fxUq4aJ6ZPOuKjpILG4l
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