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DrumNFeather · 05-18-2006, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by RockyBalboa

I've read 1776 & John Adams. I loved John Adams, whereas 1776 while well written felt like I was reading a book report. I've been recommended Undaunted Courage and am thinking of picking that up.

If you are into history, then I would suggest Undaunted Courage...it is a very interesting book...one I hope to read again some day...if I could just get through Rough Stone Rolling.

bluegoose · 05-18-2006, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

Ever read Chasing Cacciato? A good Nam era novel.

I am also going through Foote's Civil War trilogy, which I think is pretty good.

I am alos working on a rather interesting book about Captain Cook and the import of his voyages, although it's name escapes me. Post if you are intereested and I will get the specifics tonight.

I'll have to check out Following Cacciato. Sounds interesting.

The book on Captain Cook also sounds good. If you can think of the name. I'd appreciate you posting it. I love his cereal, expecially the one with berries.

Colly Wolly · 05-18-2006, 08:26 PM

I recently finished the new Mao Ze Dong biography - Mao: The Unknown Story. The book is incredible. It helps you see why Mao was seriously the biggest f--- up to ever walk this planet.

creekster · 05-18-2006, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bluegoose

I'll have to check out Following Cacciato. Sounds interesting.

The book on Captain Cook also sounds good. If you can think of the name. I'd appreciate you posting it. I love his cereal, expecially the one with berries.

WHether you follow, chase or simply amble after him, Cacciato is worth it.

The Cook book is called Blue Lattitudes and is by Tony Horwitz. A very interesting read. Not really groundbreaking, especially if you have read much about Cook before, but it is a sort of amusing combination of biography and Bryson-esque travel-writing that makes it go very easily.

As for his cereal, I preferred the original yellow crunchy things.

bluegoose · 05-18-2006, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by creekster

The Cook book is called Blue Lattitudes and is by Tony Horwitz. A very interesting read. Not really groundbreaking, especially if you have read much about Cook before, but it is a sort of amusing combination of biography and Bryson-esque travel-writing that makes it go very easily.

As for his cereal, I preferred the original yellow crunchy things.

The Cook Book?

I believe you have mistaken this forum for the food section, friend.

Cali Coug · 05-18-2006, 09:57 PM

Check out "Ghost Soldiers" by Hampton Sides. It is the true story of the rescue of Americans who participated in the Bataan death march.

The book is fairly short, but is an incredible read.

Jeff Lebowski · 05-18-2006, 10:01 PM

You obviously skimmed the thread. See above.

il Padrino Ute · 05-19-2006, 01:20 AM

If you like to read books about WWII, then a must read is "War As I Knew It" by General George S. Patton. It's a compilation of letters that Patton wrote as well as his memories of the various battles he was in during WWII. It gives insight into his superior strategic thinking during war and how he applied his strategy onto the battlefield.

IMO, it is the best book about that war.

RockyBalboa · 05-19-2006, 04:17 AM

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Originally Posted by hoyacoug

Check out "Ghost Soldiers" by Hampton Sides. It is the true story of the rescue of Americans who participated in the Bataan death march.

The book is fairly short, but is an incredible read.

Already read it and agreed. It's a great book.

OhioBlue · 05-19-2006, 12:50 PM

You guys and all your fancy shmancy books.

Here's a suggestion: Velocity, by Dean Koontz. Just finished it, great book, would probably also make a good flick.

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il Padrino Ute Board Pinhead Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the basement of my house, Murray, Utah. Posts: 15,941	If you like to read books about WWII, then a must read is "War As I Knew It" by General George S. Patton. It's a compilation of letters that Patton wrote as well as his memories of the various battles he was in during WWII. It gives insight into his superior strategic thinking during war and how he applied his strategy onto the battlefield. IMO, it is the best book about that war. __________________ "The beauty of baseball is not having to explain it." - Chuck Shriver "This is now the joke that stupid people laugh at." - Christopher Hitchens on IQ jokes about GWB.

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OhioBlue Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Ames, IA Posts: 469	You guys and all your fancy shmancy books. Here's a suggestion: Velocity, by Dean Koontz. Just finished it, great book, would probably also make a good flick. __________________ On the other hand, you have different fingers. -- Steven Wright

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Colly Wolly Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 1,281	I recently finished the new Mao Ze Dong biography - Mao: The Unknown Story. The book is incredible. It helps you see why Mao was seriously the biggest f--- up to ever walk this planet.

05-18-2006, 09:57 PM	#26
Cali Coug Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 5,996	Check out "Ghost Soldiers" by Hampton Sides. It is the true story of the rescue of Americans who participated in the Bataan death march. The book is fairly short, but is an incredible read.