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Reviews of the books I have read

The Last Gasp by Trevor Hoyle

Posted on September 22, 2017 by Kirk

This is probably the longest book I’ve ever read at over 700 pages, each one had me gripped with intrigue and a real feeling of despair for the human race. Starting in 2016, it spans about three decades. There are … Continue reading →

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Freakonomics by Steven D. Levitt

Posted on August 7, 2017 by Kirk

This is an extremely interesting book. Unfortunately it has taken me far longer to read it than it should have. I think part of the reason is that at times it feels a bit like reading a text book. Even … Continue reading →

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King Solomon’s Mines by H. Rider Haggard

Posted on July 3, 2017 by Kirk

A true classic, King Solomon’s Mines, originally published in 1885 gives an insight into the true adventurous spirit of the people living in that time. Written from the point of view of the fictitious Allan Quartermain about his adventures with … Continue reading →

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What Not To Spend by Alvin Hall

Posted on July 1, 2017 by Kirk

I like to think of myself as pretty good with money but lately I’ve been struggling to keep on top of my finances. When I picked this book up a few months ago in a bar I found it really … Continue reading →

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Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard

Posted on June 4, 2017 by Kirk

This book only took me a couple of hours to read and was something that the company I work for handed to all people in managerial positions a few years back. It is written in the format of a short … Continue reading →

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