Category Archives: Books

A Look at “Stuck” by Yoni Appelbaum

Posted on August 10, 2025 by billmanzi

Stuck: How the Privileged and the Propertied Broke the Engine of American Opportunity by Yoni Appelbaum My rating: 5 of 5 stars The third book in what I would characterize as the “Abundance” trilogy. Author Yoni Appelbaum unlike the other … Continue reading →

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A Look at Apple in China by Patrick McGee

Posted on June 22, 2025 by billmanzi

Apple in China: The Capture of the World’s Greatest Company by Patrick McGee My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fairly timely book as well as a very important one as trade and U.S. manufacturing come front and center with … Continue reading →

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A Look at Presidential Command by Peter Rodman

Posted on May 31, 2025 by billmanzi

Presidential Command: Power, Leadership, and the Making of Foreign Policy from Richard Nixon to George W. Bush by Peter W. Rodman My rating: 4 of 5 stars A bit of an older one but a very good read anyway. Rodman, … Continue reading →

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Tony Blair On Leadership

Posted on May 17, 2025 by billmanzi

On Leadership: Lessons for the 21st Century by Tony Blair My rating: 5 of 5 stars Former British Prime Minister, and now man of the world, through the Blair Institute, Tony Blair, has written a book on leadership that is … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Why Nothing Works” by Marc Dunkelman

Posted on May 5, 2025 by billmanzi

Why Nothing Works: Who Killed Progress―and How to Bring It Back by Marc J. Dunkelman My rating: 5 of 5 stars Having just reviewed the Klein/Thompson ”Abundance” time to look at “Why Nothing Works” by Marc Dunkelman, a book that … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Abundance” by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson

Posted on April 25, 2025 by billmanzi

Abundance by Ezra Klein My rating: 5 of 5 stars Ezra Klein, with Derek Thompson, has written the most important book of the year that is targeted at Democrats but should be read by all. Klein has the most fascinating … Continue reading →

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What Ails the Democrats: A Look at Party of the People by Patrick Ruffini

Posted on February 10, 2025 by billmanzi

Party of the People: Inside the Multiracial Populist Coalition Remaking the GOP by Patrick Ruffini My rating: 5 of 5 stars A book written by a Republican that Democrats should be paying attention to. Patrick Ruffini wrote this book before … Continue reading →

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A Look at Reagan: His Life and Legend

Posted on February 1, 2025 by billmanzi

Reagan: His Life and Legend by Max Boot My rating: 5 of 5 stars Max Boot has produced a biography of the Gipper that he explicitly says is neither hit job or hagiography, and I believe that the book bears … Continue reading →

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A Look at “The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party” by Michael Tackett

Posted on December 21, 2024 by billmanzi

The Price of Power: How Mitch McConnell Mastered the Senate, Changed America, and Lost His Party by Michael Tackett My rating: 5 of 5 stars A fine biography of the longtime Republican Senate leader who has just stepped down from … Continue reading →

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A Look at “War” by Bob Woodward.

Posted on November 2, 2024 by billmanzi

War by Bob Woodward My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another book by Woodward, and like most of the prior Woodward books I could not resist. It was a quick, enjoyable read. As always Woodward managed to extract some information/quotes … Continue reading →

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