Biography

The Unknown Night: The Genius and Madness of R.A. Blakelock, an American Painter (Paperback)

By Glyn Vincent

$15.00

ISBN: 9780802140647

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Published: Grove Press - December 3rd, 2003

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If you do not recognize R.A. Blakelock's name (or even if you do), you must read this extraordinary book. Not only is this the biography of an important figure in American art history, it is also a compelling tale of a life lived at the extreme limits of creative obsession. ~ Reviewed by Bob Gray

China's Son: Growing Up in the Cultural Revolution (Mass Market)

By Da Chen

$6.99

ISBN: 9780440229261

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Published: Laurel Leaf - July 13th, 2004

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A thoughtful and honest look at how Da Chen grew up during the Cultural Revolution of China. While this is a non-fiction book, it reads as smoothly as a novel. ~ Reviewed by Jeanette

Alexander Hamilton (Paperback)

By Ron Chernow

$22.00

ISBN: 9780143034759

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Published: Penguin Books - March 29th, 2005

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The BEST biography ever of an extraordinary fellow...Ron Chernow keeps getting better. ~ Reviewed by Bill Lewis

Benjamin Franklin: An American Life (Paperback)

By Walter Isaacson

$22.00

ISBN: 9780743258074

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Published: Simon & Schuster - June 1st, 2004

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Combination of deep research, smooth writing and an irresistible subject. Will remind readers of David McCullough's John Adams. If you only plan to read one book about this fabulous fellow this is it! ~ Reviewed by Bill Lewis

An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917 - 1963 (Paperback)

By Robert Dallek

$24.99

ISBN: 9780316907927

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Published: Back Bay Books - May 4th, 2004

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The best biography to date. Carefully researched, incisive, balanced and comprehensive. Beautifully written. P.S. - Damn his assassin!! ~ Reviewed by Bill Lewis

Grant (Paperback)

By Jean Edward Smith

$22.00

ISBN: 9780684849270

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Published: Simon & Schuster - April 9th, 2002

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"General Grant is a great general. I know him well. He stood by me when I was crazy and I stood by him when he was drunk." - Sherman.
"I can't spare this man. He fights." - Lincoln. ~ Recommended by Bill Lewis