So when I discovered a novel centering around the historic exploits of one of Japan's most famous samurai, I naturally had to buy it. It's a personal hobby of mine to learn about the culture, history, and language of the Japanese people. If you have the opportunity to buy this book I highly recommend it! Read full review Loving him and hating him and when he is fighting you are pinned to your seat with anticipation and awe. As you read the book and drift along with him you will find yourself laughing with him and crying with him. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat with a roll er coaster ride of emotions you will find it hard to put down. Musashi’s story is not just about the life of a swordsman but also a life of honor and code, mentor and disciple relationships, love, betrayal and yes even humor. I found this a challenging book to read trying to pronounce all the Japanese names and places mentioned throughout this story, but do not let this stop you from reading it, it is well worth the effort…and the price tag!įilled with history and culture this book has something for everyone, but readers be warned there is a lot of blood and guts in this story so if you have a weak stomach watch out. A swordsman onto himself challenging anyone who stands in his way of becoming the best. Musashi is a story of a rogue samurai finding his place in early Japan.
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THE QUIET AMERICANS chronicles the exploits of the CIA's four original spies: Michael Burke, a charming former football star fallen on hard times, Frank Wisner, the scion of a wealthy Southern family, Peter Sichel, a sophisticated German Jew who escaped the Nazis, and Edward Lansdale, a brilliant ad executive. Kevin Peraino, The New York Times Book Review A gripping account of four American spies at the dawn of the Cold War and the CIA's covert battles against communism, from the bestselling author of Lawrence in Arabia.ĮNTHRALING.CAPTIVATING READING, especially in the hands of a storyteller as skilled as Anderson.the climate of fear and intolerance that it describes in Washington also feels uncomfortably timely. When the major Chicago daily where she works insists she write an expose about her roguish father, Sophie refuses, quits her job, and goes to work at a small newspaper. 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