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October 10, 2008

“The Forever War” Book Review

Filed under: Book Review — Tags: , , , , , — Max @ 1:59 PM

I first heard about this book when flipping through GQ and read a blurb suggesting it. I’d been looking to get a new book so I picked it up a few days later. Dexter Filkins, a New York Times writer, has been in the Middle East for almost 10 years and recounts his travels in the pre-US invasion times from 1998 Afghanistan, all the way up to Iraq in 2007. Essentially a large collection of anecdotes from his time there, they’re categorized into different sections that focus on an aspect or two of the region. (more…)

September 11, 2008

Book Review: Secrets And Lies: Digital Security in a Networked World by Bruce Schneier

This book is a non-fiction book all about computer security. (more…)

August 14, 2008

BOOK REVIEW: The Case Against Barack Obama: The Unlikely Rise and Unexamined Agenda of the Media’s Favorite Candidate, by David Freddoso

Search inside the man, not only the book.

This one is for you guys, all of the open minded Barack Obama supporters, swing Clinton supporters, moderate Democrats, Independents, Conservatives not interested in John McCain, and above all undecided voters. This book review is for you. (more…)

August 13, 2008

Book Review: America Alone: The End of the World As We Know It, by Mark Steyn

Overall, this book was pretty good. The whole premise of the book is about the dramatic rise in radical Islam and its impact on multiculturalism and social policies in Western nations. (more…)

August 11, 2008

Book Review: Blackwater: The Rise of the Worlds Most Powerful Mercenary Army, by Jeremy Scahill

This book is a tough one to review. While I did learn many things I hadn’t known about the company before it didn’t come without spin. This book is probably the most liberally biased book I have ever read. Unlike many other books with a left leaning slant this one doesn’t provide even the slightest bit of balance. The video below is but a spoonful of book. (more…)

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