I hope you find these reviews helpful. I read a lot of books and am happy to tell you what I think. Most reviews will be short and to the point, but if I feel passionate about a book, I may write more.
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TYRANTS AND ROGUES by Robert G. Parkinson
In Tyrants and Rogues, Professor Parkinson argues that to understand the Declaration of Independence, we must look at the people (the tyrants and rogues) and events that led the drafters to list 27 grievances against Great Britain, and the King in particular. He reminds us that combat had been underway for over 14 months before… Continue Reading
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The Search For Justice by Robert Shapiro.
In 1994 and 1995, Bob Shapiro set the tone for O.J. Simpson’s defense team. His unwavering position was that O.J. did not commit the murders and would not accept any plea bargain. Mr. Shapiro put together teams of lawyers, investigators, and experts to mount an all-out defense of OJ. He adds many comments on the… Continue Reading
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Gay Berlin by Robert Beachy
Before the Nazis rose to power, Berlin was the undisputed gay capital of the world. It was not just the wild nightlife of gay bars, sex shows, transvestite shows, and prostitutes. Serious doctors were performing sex change operations and exploring the use of hormones. Publishers were printing thousands of books and magazines. In the 1930s,… Continue Reading