A Good Man Sam Ervin book review analysis
The piece discusses Dick Dabney’s portrait of Sam J. Ervin Jr in A Good Man. It weighs Ervin’s record on civil rights, privacy, and free speech against Dabney’s critique, noting the irony of the title and questioning whether a political figure can be truly good despite disagreements.
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Four Working Mothers Views on Balancing Career and Family
Capsule reviews explore how working mothers cope and how husbands and schedules must adapt. The books by Curls McBride Baldrige and Bird profile women from diverse backgrounds, stressing self esteem, practical juggling, and the need for positive role models in modern American life.
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Shallow Grave Buries Purdy In A Murky Plot
Book review of James Purdy's In A Shallow Grave from Arbor House notes the author's strong sentence craft but a contrived and murky plot that fails to sustain the novel. The critic questions the book's purpose and pacing, suggesting the narrative lacks clear direction despite its readable prose.
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Astronomy Moves Ahead Quasars Pulsars and Black Holes
Frederic Golden surveys past, present, and future of astronomy in a concise accessible guide. The book blends history and science to chart unresolved mysteries and human curiosity about the heavens. It features insights from Time editor Golden on how the field has evolved and where it may head next.
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