A great book by a great man
930198
'Nuff said. My only complaint is inattentive editing in the Kindle edition. There are a number of OCR errors and the subtitle on the ebook cover actually misspells Hitler as "Hilter."
358277
Ralph Braun is an inspiration to all of us. This is a great book about a great person.
2145927
Certainly a great book about a great man. The author shows the many aspects that set apart Grant from other Generals and from other Presidents. The narrative is never boring. If only the author would go a bit deeper in the defects that Grant (as any human been) had, giving a perfectly balanced image of him, then I would without question give the fifth star
2025504
This is a very good book about a very smart man. I recommend anyone read it who likes the stories he wrote.
3606774
Terrific book,  the more I learn of His greatness the greater He is!  Very thought provoking.
3773583
This is a wonderful book that tells the life and legal career of a great lawyer. I had the privilege of working in his office when he was U.S. Attorney in the SDNY. While I never worked directly  with him I did watch him argue in court. His demeanor, intelligent articulation, and poise before the Court always stayed with me. In the more than 35 years since then I have held the  mental image of this as the attorney I should aspire to be---and the family man I hope I have been. At yearly reunions when I see him now he is as personable and friendly as if I had worked directly with him on a case. The time in that Office was all too short, and as Bob indicates in his book, public service is the apogee of a legal career. I have watched all the important events he describes in the book in admiration of the integrity and ability of this man---many when I was in D.C. All aspiring attorneys should read this book.
987755
A wonderful, wonderful book.  My only disappointment was that he hasn't written another one.  He's clearly very smart, very capable and handy, a fellow of wide acquaintance and knowledge, and a terrific writer.  The tone of the book reminded me a bit of DEAR COMMITTEE MEMBERS, an academic novel (i.e., in the form of letters by a professor to various students and colleagues) by Julie Schumacher.  Shaun Bythell demonstrates both well-earned impatience with (often willful) human ignorance or pride, and an equal capacity for warmth and compassion.  I'm already looking forward to re-reading it, any number of times in the coming years.
3941270
His Maxims are perfect in describing human nature in only a few sentences. Even though that he wrote these maxims a long time ago they are still relevant today because human nature, love and other things that he talks about hasn't changed from when he wrote these maxims to today. There is a lot that people can learn by reading this book. I would recommend anyone to buy this book because it is a great book.
2527645
This is a great story of life by a man who has a great life of his own.  Gil is my father-in-law  and has been a part of my life for 42 years.  Over those years I have heard many of his stories and this great book opens those stories up for the whole world.  I hope that many will read this book, learn from this story and benefit from the lessons to be learned.  Read this story with an open mind and an open heart - feel the love of life in this woman.  May Gil keep up the work and give us more lessons from his own life.
3360644
A great man who has excellent ideas for this country
2904223
This is a great book by the man who truly was the creative genius of Conservative Judaism.  The book is informative, prescient  and not at all out of date.  If you want to know how Conservative Jews think read this volume.
3853348
Great Book in great condition. I personally know the gentleman that is why I bought the book. He really is a remarkable and pleasant man.
3096175
I love this book, he was such an insightful man, I only wish it has been longer..
2099992
Very well written by the master himself. Get to know his experiences from his point of view. He is a great sportsman and humble person. Enjoyed each and every word of it
3199431
A great book. I highly recommend this book. An inside look at a bold, spiritual journey of a man I greatly admire.
2893490
This is a wonderful book about a man few people understand or really appreciate.
4354664
This is a great book, by a brave admirable man who did the right thing. Amazingly written. A must.