Category Archives: Book Reviews

Two (!) book reviews: The Olympian Affair & Dragon Hunter: Roy Chapman Andrews

On New Years Day, I set myself a modest goal of reading 24 books in the upcoming year. Man, I have been on a tear lately. I have already finished 17 books this winter. I can usually read much faster … Continue reading

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Book review: Masters of the Air

In January, Apple Tv released the first episode “Masters of the Air”, a mini-series based on Donald L. Miller’s same titled book. The mini-series was created by the same people who produced the “Band of Brothers” mini-series 20 years ago. … Continue reading

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Book review: A Great Improvisation

Far back in my distant past, when public schools still used to teach American history, I have a vague recollection of being taught by my teachers that Benjamin Franklin and John Adams were sent to France to enlist their aid … Continue reading

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