More Interesting than I Knew
938327
I was familiar with Baldwin as a gay novelist, but he was also a passionate civil rights activist.  Lots of specific factual material here, about a complex and well-known person in his time.
4096201
It held my interest and was different than I expected.
4249046
There were so many historical events that I didn't know about before reading this book. Apparently most people didn't know. It kept my attention throughout.
4803134
Normally I'm not that intrigued by non-fiction books that are outside of my normal interests. This book, however, grasped my attention and held it firmly. Prior to reading this book, I had not even considered the history of females in the music world as composers, I never questioned why all those held up as examples were male. This book opened my eyes to the fact that, despite the societal pressure not to compose, or frankly have any achievements, there were, in fact, several wonderful composers from 1000 AD on. The author took 20 female composers throughout the ages, and led us through their lives, their challenges and their triumphs, as well as what became of them. I would highly suggest giving the book a try, it is a more fascinating topic than I would have thought.
1403094
I was at first, put off by the length. However Team of Rivals kept my interest. It was Intriguing and informative.
1449686
I enjoyed this true story and learned something new.
3147408
History is not my strong suit.  I bought this and "Closing of the Western Mind" at the same time.  I found that book to read like a college text book, but this book is very interesting.  It is a bit long winded and the subject matter is not my absolute favorite, but it held my interest and told me things I would not have known had I not read it.  I foind its perspective intriguing and I sudgest it to others who are interested in the relationship of faith to science.  It points out misconceptions we have been given about the development of the two and their relationship to one another.
2658585
very interesting; I recommended it to my friends
600658
I found the book interesting, and informative. I was already familiar with many of the people and events,but it did have much new information.
2186404
I got to learn about more of the characters that I didn't really know,but others there was not mention of. I understand that it is actually part of a whole which the next book addresses. I can't wait to read it.
2362712
It was interesting, not my usual fare, but I have enjoyed it.
3542148
It is very dense with information that I was not aware of although I read a lot of history books.  I will probably read it twice.
2729135
I found this book interesting, but not I can't put it down great.
1477826
A very interesting read with lots of trivia that matters and you may not have known! A lot of learning for me.
3700796
I'm not actually a fan of puns, but I was curious about this book. I'm glad I picked it up because I learned a lot more than facts about the "lowest form of comedy."
3611619
This was an interesting read about a part of our history that I did not know about. I'm glad that I purchased this title and read it. It was not the kind of book that I just had to read from start to finish in one sitting. But it was definitely a worthwhile undertaking.
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Nice.  I learned a lot about the structure and about that interesting guy, Nero.