books by Doubleday

books by Doubleday

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Liberal Fascism: The Secret History of the American Left, From Mussolini to the Politics of Meaning

Jonah Goldberg

Doubleday, 2008

Two Sides Of The Same Coin
The truth of the matter is that in terms of ideology the differences between Communism and Fascism are very, very small. Fascists are often mislabeled as "right-wing" because during the rise of Stalin all ideology that deviated from the Moscow approved line of ...

The Nine: Inside the Secret World of the Supreme Court

Jeffrey Toobin

Doubleday, 2007

Why Presidential Elections Matter
Jeffrey Toobin makes a strong case in "The Nine" that the 2008 election is indeed a change election if only because another Republican president will doom Roe v. Wade and other constitutional protections hanging by the thread of a moderate Justice (Stevens, Souter or ...

Snuff

Chuck Palahniuk

Doubleday, 2008

Fascinating
I've never read any of Chuck's books before, but a friend of mine is always talking about his novels, so I took her advice and bought Snuff. I thought the idea of an ageing porn star going out with a bang, or six hundred of them, quite intriguing. A bit of a surprise ...

Just Too Good to Be True: A Novel
E. Lynn Harris

Doubleday, 2008

Harris serves up a treat that will capture and enchant audiences everywhere—a big, bold, and irresistible novel about football, family, and secrets. Brady Bledsoe and his mother, Carmyn, have a strong relationship. A single mother, faithful churchgoer, and the owner of several successful Atlanta beauty salons, Carmyn has devoted herself to ...

The Appeal

John Grisham

Doubleday, 2008

Excellent and interesting story, but shotty ending
I've been a Grisham fan for years, but I must admit I was a bit disappointed in his ending here. He left to many ends untied in the end; however, the rest of the book was an excellent critique of the election system in general.

Slavery by Another Name: The Re-Enslavement of Black Americans from the Civil War to World War II

Douglas A. Blackmon

Doubleday, 2008

PROUD OF AMERICA?
I haven't read this book yet, but was introduced to it on Bill Moyers Journal this week. I know it's a 5-Star book already. It occurred to me that with this book, and the publications and documentaries on the destruction of the American Indian, slavery, our ...

Physics of the Impossible: A Scientific Exploration into the World of Phasers, Force Fields, Teleportation, ...

Michio Kaku

Doubleday, 2008

Impossible is relative
As he did in "Visions," "Hyperspace," and "Beyond Einstein," Professor Michio Kaku has again penned a gem. Eminently readable, and as always packed full of related facts, this logically guided but wide-eyed romp across the terrain of the impossible, near-impossible and ...

Grand New Party: How Republicans Can Win the Working Class and Save the American Dream

Ross Douthat, Reihan Salam

Doubleday, 2008

The Grand Coalition
The authors have a simple thesis that political success means advocating for the working class sector. They maintain that the working class are independent voters that swing elections. Their first chapter is a history from the days of the early republic to the present ...

Devil May Care (James Bond)

Sebastian Faulks

Doubleday, 2008

The style is there, but there's no substance
Devil May Care is a lightweight, enjoyable pot boiler that is highly reminiscent of the Ian Fleming novels and also the Sean Connery 007 movies. I definitely felt that Sebastian Faulks nailed Fleming's writing style. Unfortunately he has been less successful in ...

To Bless the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings

John O'Donohue

Doubleday, 2008

A Blessing of a book
John O'Donahue's last book is a blessing indeed with inspirational blessings for all occasions.In the last week, I've read his blessings at birthdays,friendship gatherings and a memorial service. Deeply appreciated by all.

Killing Rommel: A Novel

Steven Pressfield

Doubleday, 2008

`Like many of my generation I did not go to war gravely and soberly ...'
By the autumn of 1942, France has fallen to Hitler's legions, the Soviet Union is reeling on the eastern front, and Britain is beleaguered. In North Africa, Field Marshal Erwin Rommel (`The Desert Fox') and his Panzers have routed the Eighth Army and, seemingly ...

The Mysterious Montague: A True Tale of Hollywood, Golf, and Armed Robbery

Leigh Montville

Doubleday, 2008

The Mysterious Montague - An Enjoyable Book
The title of Leigh Montville's new book tells you a lot about the story without ever having to read a page. John Montague played golf and schmoozed with some of the most famous of the 1930's Hollywood celebrities. However, something in his personal life would ...

Makers and Takers: Why conservatives work harder, feel happier, have closer families, take fewer drugs, give ...

Peter Schweizer

Doubleday, 2008

Impressive research proving conservatives better people
If you are conservative, you have to read this! "Makers and Takers" is chock full of solid research proving conservatives love more, give more, and generally are happier and better people. When asked "Would you endure all things for the one you love? More than ...

The Strong Man: John Mitchell and the Secrets of Watergate

James Rosen

Doubleday, 2008

Review by one of Mitchell's lawyers
The author, James Rosen, has written a painstaking reproduction of the events that occurred during the Watergate hearings and trial. This book is a meticulous and detailed recitation that Mr. Rosen has set forth in this very well-written book. Mr. Mitchell is ...

Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light

Mother Teresa, Brian Kolodiejchuk

Doubleday, 2007

Inspiring
I was inspired, not scandalized, that Mother Teresa underwent a protracted dark night of the soul. The book may not have the impact it now has on those who knew her media image in another decade or so; one reason the book surprised me so much was that it presented a ...