Book Reviews
“It is a good thing that war is so horrible, or we might grow to like it.” –Robert E. Lee (1807-1870) The above quote is from another time, and yet it is very pertinent NOW. Dictatorships in Russia, China, and Iran see a closing window of “opportunity” because with fair, honest, and legal elections America’s…
Read MoreMy source for Mr. Modi was a book by Andy Marino, “Narendra Modi, a Political Biography,” published by Harper Collins, India copyright 2014. My sources for Mr. Trump include “The Art of the Deal” reviewed on this website as well as my own readings/television news throughout the last two years. As I read Mr.…
Read MoreByDinesh D’SouzaReview of the book and the MovieByJohn E. Wade II Summary We owe a debt of gratitude to Dinesh D’Sousa for this insightful and revealing examination of the sordid history of both Hillary Clinton and the Democratic Party. As to government policy, D’Souza writes, “She is ruthless.” This is also the case as she…
Read MoreByDolly KyleReviewByJohn E. Wade II Summary This is a shocking account exposing Bill Clinton as a rapist, sexual harasser and sex addict and Hillary Clinton as an assessor to his actions as well as an enabler. Now or later go online to “Juanita Broaddrick,” and her graphic account of Bill’s rape of her when he…
Read MoreByDonald J. Trump with Tony SchwartzReview byJohn E. Wade II Art of the Deal: Book Summary This book demonstrates numerous brilliant accomplishments of Mr. Trump, many of which were done at quite an early age. It also shows how he is very well suited as our president in this Innovation Age—one who can not only think…
Read MoreA First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links between Leadership and Mental Illness By Nasir Ghaemi, M. D. Review by John E. Wade II REVIEW Part III President Franklin Roosevelt was described by a famous judge as having “… a first rate temperament.” Psychologically the author described FDR’s personality as hyperthymic—high in energy, very talkative, outgoing, and…
Read MoreA First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links between Leadership and Mental Illness By Nasir Ghaemi, M. D. Review by John E. Wade II REVIEW Part II One of my personal heroes is Winston Churchill, who stood staunchly during World War II, inspiring Britain and the Allies to achieve their ultimate victory over Adolf Hitler, another figure…
Read MoreA First-Rate Madness: Uncovering the Links between Leadership and Mental Illness By Nasir Ghaemi, M. D. Review by John E. Wade II REVIEW Part I This is a fascinating book, explaining in a compelling manner how some of the greatest leaders of the past two centuries—Abraham Lincoln, Gen. William T. Sherman, Winston Churchill, Mohandas Gandhi,…
Read MoreThe Business Solution to Poverty: Designing Products and Services for Three Billion Customers By Paul Polak and Mal Walwick Review By John E. Wade II Part IV The chapter, “Why Business is Best Equipped to Fight Global Poverty,” starts with a statement that I heartedly endorse, “It’s not just that traditional methods have failed. Businesses…
Read MoreThe Business Solution to Poverty: Designing Products and Services for Three Billion Customers By Paul Polak and Mal Walwick Review By John E. Wade II Part III Part One Only Business Can End Poverty I agree quite fervently that only business can end poverty, not only in the Global South, which is the subject of…
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