Read it - Well researched and written
341012
I liked this book for many reasons, but the main one is this: the author traveled to Indonesia and interviewed people who remembered the Americans from their short time as car aways. Being able to relate what the American's thought and compare it to what the natives thought was excellent.
3677640
I highly recommend this book. It was extremely well researched, scientifically backed and explained in concrete, easy to understand language. The author is able to make sense of complex information. I am looking forward to a sequel.
4702085
A well-researched and gripping account. A difficult book to read and to put down.
3691643
I was really impressed with this book, it's well researched and well written. Further for people who don't normally read books like this will find it just as captivating. A comprehensive study of things any technology enabled business should be thinking about.
334196
This is a really in-depth , well-researched book. I was not expecting such a large volume, but I really appreciated the depth given to the subject and it was really interesting to read. I thought it was really well written and it really helps you understand the time better.
1332733
I found the book very interesting and insightful. Clearly well researched and well written.
Note that this is not a "how to book", it is a book on the art and science of predictions.
If you have an interest on the subject, I highly recommend it.
3518625
Well written and researched, and I learned a lot about some of the wherefore as well as got some of my "whys" answered.  Many Biblical references.  I look forward to reading more from this author.
3686998
Excellent novel - very well researched, this man understands the geology of the area.  Pick this one up its worth the money.
23216
This book was well researched.  The author really delved into the character and motives of the people involved in this case.  There were many photos of the characters in the book which helped them come alive for me.  I normally do not read this kind of book but I found it to be gripping.  The author allowed you to draw your own conclusions based upon the evidence presented in the book.  A good read!
4604542
Much more information than I expected, and it seemed to be a very accurate and well researched book.  It is also a well written, interesting, and enjoyable read.
1459207
It's a good book* very well written and researched.

*if you're interested in the topic.
2140254
it is well written, well researched and worth re reading.  there are wonderful anecdotal segments which give you a feel for the times.
3696511
I liked the book. It was well written, and told a good story. Sue Monk Kidd's research was extensive and she managed to turn the facts into an interesting and compelling read,
2645193
I found Susan's book via Adam Grant's Give and Take. It is substantially researched, well written and easy to read. As a parent it's made me rethink how to engage with my wife (who is truly introverted) and our kids. As a manager the book has provided a prism that lets me see our work environment differently; hopefully in a manner that makes it more balanced and conducive to all the members of our team.
640138
This is an outstanding history book on the German resistance. It is detailed, well researched and written, and reads quite well.

I had known of various attempts on the life of Hitler, but the details in this book really flesh out everything. The author explains why he wrote the book in the forward. There have been many books on the subject, but they did not all look at the primary sources. Mr Orbach has, and the result is a book that really puts out the information. I knew about the bomb that almost got Hitler, but not the specific details I learned here. Neither did I realize just how high in the German General staff the resistance got. It is all here. All the main facts are well documented at the end of the book. The author also is careful to list more than just one possible understanding of the situation - where appropriate, he gives various theories.

Although this is a literary work, and highly detailed, the author does a good job of making it presentable to the reader. I found myself going on and on into the night reading. It is all so fascinating to anyone interested in the subject, and it is all well written. It is not nearly as dry as many history books, although it can be down into the details at times. However, in general it is not tedious at all - which is an accomplishment in a book with this much research behind it, and this many facts in the story.

The thing that struck me was how in the midst of the craziness of Nazi Germany, there were still folks who longed for freedom. Also, this book is about the "other" Germany - those who were horrified at the tales of the massacres going on in the eastern territories. It brings up questions for each of us as to just how far we would go if our society went awry. Thoughtful stuff, and good reading in these troubled times.

Summary: A great story that really keeps your attention. Highly recommended.
1579324
Extremely well written and well researched.  I am enjoying it immensely and will look for other books by this author.
2270045
I'll be honest: I wouldn't have given this book a look based on the cover and title (needs an upgrade on both, IMO). I bought it after listening the author on the "Baseball by the Book" podcast. It was a good decision.

As the other reviews have noted, it's very well-written and researched. There's plenty of statistical nuggets throughout, but the book doesn't get bogged down in the data (WAR is the benchmark metric -- I don't personally have much use for it, but I bought the author's explanation as to why it make sense as a way to compare players). It's never dry or academic -- just the opposite: It's smart and insightful and does a wonderful job of making connections across different eras. Other reviewers have used the word "sharp" to describe the book, and I agree. About halfway through the book I realized I looked forward more to the detours and connections between players/personalities than the actual MVP arguments. One chapter begins with an analysis of the 1952 Hank Sauer NL MVP vote, moves into the award's worst "random first-place votes," and somehow winds up giving the reader a wonderful profile of Richards Vidmer, the most interesting sportswriter who ever lived.

The old cliche "Don't judge a book by its cover" really applies here.