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Book Review of Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

Review of Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America by Michael Harriot As Thanksgiving approaches, a holiday laden with myth and tradition, I found myself reflecting on the narratives that shape our understanding of American history. In a nation that often spins fairy tales about its beginnings, Michael Harriot’s Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed […]

The Lone Writer 2 weeks ago

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Book Review of Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America

Book Review: Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America by Robert Reich Of all the books on my ever-growing reading list, Coming Up Short by Robert Reich had a particular draw for me. Perhaps it’s his reputation as a staunch advocate for the working class that caught my eye, or maybe it was the […]

The Lone Writer 1 month ago

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Book Review of Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed Ameri…

Buckley: The Life and Revolution That Changed America – A Journey Through Complexity William F. Buckley, Jr. is a figure that has long intrigued me, so when I learned that Sam Tanenhaus was finally releasing Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed America, I was eager to dive into this much-anticipated biography. Initially announced […]

The Lone Writer 2 months ago

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Book Review of Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America

A Review of Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America by Christopher Leonard When I first picked up Plunder: Private Equity’s Plan to Pillage America by Christopher Leonard, I didn’t quite realize the profound impact it would have on my understanding of modern capitalism and the murky waters of private equity. Leonard crafts a narrative […]

The Lone Writer 2 months ago

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Book Review of The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America

Book Review: The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America by Jessica Schuettpelz When a book like The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America by Jessica Schuettpelz crosses my path, it feels like an invitation to dive into a complex and often misunderstood topic. As a book lover and someone […]

The Lone Writer 2 months ago

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Book Review of How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps

Book Review: How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps by Ben Shapiro When I first picked up Ben Shapiro’s How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps, I expected to grapple with a paradox: an intricate blend of well-researched arguments embedded in a polemic that would challenge my views on American exceptionalism. As a […]

The Lone Writer 2 months ago

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Book Review of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in Ameri…

Review of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America by Brian Goldstone When I first stumbled upon There Is No Place for Us by Brian Goldstone, I was immediately drawn in by its haunting title. I sensed a story that intertwined the complexities of work and homelessness in a way that […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of 1861: The Lost Peace

A Journey Through Tensions: My Thoughts on 1861: The Lost Peace by Jay Winik As a history buff with a particular interest in the Civil War era, I found myself drawn to Jay Winik’s 1861: The Lost Peace. The title sparked curiosity, inviting reflection on that elusive state of harmony before the storm—was it truly […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Co…

Review of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Conned by Sarah Kendzior When I first picked up They Knew by Sarah Kendzior, I was intrigued not just by the title but by Kendzior’s reputation for cutting through the noise with sharp precision. As I delved into the book, I was struck by […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonder…

Unveiling History: My Reflections on The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga There’s something about delving into the pages of history that feels like traveling back in time. When I first picked up Rick Atkinson’s The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonderoga, I was immediately drawn in […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety …

Review of Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net by Jessica Calarco From the moment I stumbled upon Holding It Together: How Women Became America’s Safety Net, I knew I was about to embark on a reading journey that would change my perspective on societal structures and gender dynamics. Jessica Calarco’s insightful exploration […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of America, América: A New History of the New World

Book Review: America, América: A New History of the New World by Greg Grandin There are books that feel like they arrive at just the right moment in your life, and America, América: A New History of the New World by Greg Grandin is one of those rare gems for me. For years, I’ve been […]

The Lone Writer 3 months ago

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Book Review of Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America

Book Review of Coming Up Short: A Memoir of My America

Book Review of Buckley: The Life and the Revolution That Changed Ameri…

Book Review of Plunder: Private Equity's Plan to Pillage America

Book Review of The Indian Card: Who Gets to Be Native in America

Book Review of How to Destroy America in Three Easy Steps

Book Review of 1861: The Lost Peace

Book Review of They Knew: How a Culture of Conspiracy Keeps America Co…

Book Review of The Fate of the Day: The War for America, Fort Ticonder…

Book Review of Holding It Together: How Women Became America's Safety …

Book Review of America, América: A New History of the New World

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