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The Young Lions
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I have never been presented with a better view of World War II. Usually, I get the point of view of a U.S. soldier in France, pushing against the Panzers. Never have I had the opportunity to see the war through Nazi eyes, or even Jewish eyes. Seeing that our enemy was just a kid, concerned with nothing more than his own well-being. Seeing the Germa... »
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Short Stories: Five Decades (Phoenix Fiction)
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A poor man's Cheever, Irwin Shaw was a man of his times, and his writing reflects the issues faced by the "common man" from the 1930s through the 1970s. He reminds us that not everybody in America was rich and ennui-infected. "The Eighty-Yard Run" is his classic study of the effects of the Depression on one man's marriage and his sense of self. "Sail... »
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Rich Man, Poor Man
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About a decade ago, a film called "Beautiful Girls" was released, which made reference to the outstandingly villanous qualities of Irwin Shaw's creation Falconetti in Rich Man, Poor Man. I was younger than 10 when the TV miniseries debuted, but I have vivid memories of my mother watching every episode religiously. The character of Axel Jordache stand... »
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Nightwork
This book was only worthy of one star because I do not wish to glamorize my life.
Basically this novel was an undocumentary documentary of my ... »
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Beggarman Thief
I was happy to find out that Rich Man, Poor Man, which immediately became one of my favorite books after I finished it, had a sequel. Being a sequel, it ... »
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Bread upon the Waters
In the tradition of Agee's [[ASIN:0375701230 A Death in the Family]], or Guest's [[ASIN:0140997180 Ordinary People]], this is a book about a family's whos... »
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The Top of the Hill
this is a perfect pick for u,if u want a complete change from an action/adventure type.a lovely story bundled up with sensitive emotions.the lead role was... »
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Troubled Air
It is amazing that Irwin Shaw decided to write this novel in the era of the red purge, not long after the crazy era ended. I always learn from his book w... »
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