Category Archives: Books

A Review of “The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America”

Posted on June 9, 2019 by billmanzi

The Hill to Die On: The Battle for Congress and the Future of Trump’s America by Jake Sherman My rating: 4 of 5 stars Another look at the first half of the Trump Administration, but this time from the perspective … Continue reading →

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A Look at “Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century” by John Farrell.

Posted on May 12, 2019 by billmanzi

Tip O’Neill and the Democratic Century by John A. Farrell My rating: 5 of 5 stars Bumped into this book in my library, so I read it the old fashioned way, and I am very happy I did. Thomas P. … Continue reading →

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A look at “The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour” by Andrew Rawnsley

Posted on April 6, 2019 by billmanzi

The End of the Party: The Rise and Fall of New Labour by Andrew Rawnsley My rating: 5 of 5 stars A terrific, and detailed book, about the second and third terms of “New Labour” led by Tony Blair, and … Continue reading →

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Happy St. Patricks Day. A Review of “Big Fellow-Long Fellow a Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera” by T Ryle Dwyer

Posted on March 17, 2019 by billmanzi

Big Fellow, Long Fellow. A Joint Biography of Collins and De Valera: A Joint Biography of Irish politicians Michael Collins and Eamon De Valera by T. Ryle Dwyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars A great bargain on Kindle this … Continue reading →

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A look at Doris Kearns Goodwin’s “Leadership: In Turbulent Times”

Posted on March 9, 2019 by billmanzi

Leadership: In Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin My rating: 5 of 5 stars Doris Kearns Goodwin looks at four American Presidents that she has written about in past works: Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson. She … Continue reading →

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A Review of “Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy 1945-1975” by Max Hastings

Posted on January 26, 2019 by billmanzi

Vietnam: An Epic Tragedy, 1945-1975 by Max Hastings My rating: 5 of 5 stars A detailed look at the Vietnam tragedy by author Max Hastings. Hastings effort is not simply a rehash of the American war effort but an attempt … Continue reading →

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A Review of The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark

Posted on December 31, 2018 by billmanzi

The Poisoned City: Flint’s Water and the American Urban Tragedy by Anna Clark My rating: 5 of 5 stars A very good book that takes us through the failures exhibited by all levels of government in Flint, Michigan that led … Continue reading →

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A Look at “The Boys on the Bus” by Timothy Crouse

Posted on October 28, 2018 by billmanzi

The Boys on the Bus by Timothy Crouse My rating: 4 of 5 stars A gift from my daughter which hung around a bit before I got to it and I am glad I did. As I was picking through … Continue reading →

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Mayor Dennis DiZoglio Authors New Book “The Value of Political Capital”

Posted on October 9, 2018 by billmanzi

Former Methuen Mayor Dennis DiZoglio has authored a new book “The Value of Political Capital” which is now for sale at Amazon and bookstores everywhere. Mayor DiZoglio had a book signing event at the Nevins Library, where I got my … Continue reading →

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A look at Bob Woodward’s “Fear: Trump in the White House”

Posted on October 8, 2018 by billmanzi

Fear: Trump in the White House by Bob Woodward My rating: 4 of 5 stars I am a veteran of the many Woodward books on Washington politics, and generally I have enjoyed them all. I enjoyed this one as well, … Continue reading →

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