B. A. Whitehouse II

Outstanding story, sobering, and motivational.

Reviewed: 12-05-24

What a great tribute to the men and women Dr. Jadick led and worked during time spent in and with the U.S. Marines. Before reading this book, I didn’t know that Dr. Jadick and I crossed paths twice. Once when we were both Marines at Camp Lejeune preparing for and during desert storm. Then again at Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center in LaGrange, Georgia, just before I retired.
Dr. Jadick captures what it means to be a Marine and a battalion surgeon in combat. He’s documented great lessons learned and opportunities for improvement in US Navy medicine.
I learned of his book by happenstance when there was an advertisement for a talk he was giving at the local library. I wasn’t able to make the talk, but it prompted me to download the book. I am so glad I did and I know anyone the least bit interested in reading it or hearing it, will think so also.
I don’t know how Dr. Jadick would read it or if he coached the narrator, but Thomas Hayden did a great job.

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A phenomenal history lesson

Reviewed: 11-11-24

The author covers some significant ground from George Washington to the middle for the most recent Biden administration. Although Mead keeps coming back to Israel, he never overlooks what is going on in the rest of the world as it relates to the United States and other major nation states. highly recommended.

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Great, remarkable history lesson, should you think we haven’t been through this thing before…in one form or another.

Reviewed: 08-04-24

An exceptional read or listen, depending on how you prefer. It goes into a long history of human thought, speech, and how being able to express ourselves is an intrinsic part of being human.
The audio book is read by the author, which is always how I prefer, when consuming a book in the medium. There are a number of different theories presented, regarding how free speech is considered either dangerous to or required in a free society. I wholeheartedly recommend the book.
There is a lot covered, requiring considerable review and reflection, on my part. It may be one of those books, I need to hold in my hand and read myself, with highlighter and pen in hand.

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Reviewed: 03-27-24

I enjoyed the information and the performance of the reader. Definitely something to put the use. Should be something everyone would appreciate.

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Don’t know why…

Reviewed: 10-05-23

…it took me so long to get to this. Great imaginative story that was fun! Great performance.

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Deep, rich, & dense

Reviewed: 07-09-23

An I absolutely wonderful, well thought out, well researched, and performed. I can see why it might’ve taken N. T. Wright so long to complete his biography of Paul.
As good as it is just to listen and read this book on a own, I do recommend a study group to accompany the feet. Ultimately, I downloaded the audio version and then purchased the book to read it, we’re highlighting, underlining a note set margins were allowed.

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Phenomenal

Reviewed: 11-20-22

I have found every book by the author worth reading. Why this one escaped my focus is not known but I am really glad I got to it. There is no doubt anyone reading or listening to David and Goliath will find it fascinating and worthwhile.

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Well worth the time

Reviewed: 08-08-22

Recommended to me by my good friend and fellow Marine, I decided to push it to the top of my reading list which is not always easy to do. I didn’t have any specific expectation as the book began except that it was recommended to me by this individual and so it must be good. I was riveted by Mr. Brooks’s story and research. I suppose research should come first and then the story. If you are like me approaching Retirement, or closer to 50, or even over the age of 35 and want a glimpse of what is approaching, read this book. Even more important if you are a striver and extremely successful.
Mr. Brooks and I are probably closer in our beliefs and in alignment to life which made it easy for me to grasp what he was saying. It may be a bit more dramatic for those who are not in such an alignment but still worth it.

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Data Rich, dance thoughts

Reviewed: 06-24-22

The opening the book begins with significant amounts of data and interpretation of that data. Comparisons to other studies is frequent.
Lots of comparative analysis with other trends, pro and con, to other industries and movements through it our history. The summary gives a stiff warning and appears to truly support the advancement of education of our children.
Very well read performance and it must’ve been a challenge to do so.

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Balanced historical review of the long peace

Reviewed: 02-18-22

Before this book, I read Kissinger’s On China, Webb’s The Big Nine, Pillsbury’s The 100 Year Marathon, and Gingrich’s Trump vs China. In The Blue Age Easterbrook give a balanced and historical account of what has taken place on the three quarters of our planet not observable from where we humans spend the majority of our life. The majority of his telling and asking questions is focused on what he refers to as the long war (made up of five world wars) and the present long peace. It is very much present day. He is optimistic but not without some warning of what could be.
I wholeheartedly recommend it’s reading/listening.

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