RaveBooklistBrooks revisits shocking historical events such as this to explore how they shape the questions we ask and impact us on both personal and collective levels. Her careful handling of details thrusts readers into the past ... Brooks ruminates upon the past while reframing events to challenge our present perceptions of what matters most when we look back and formulate life lessons. Brooks asserts that the human story should never be overlooked. This is a sophisticated, thoughtful collection that should be read with the kind of care that Brooks instilled into each provocative essay.
Seth Wickersham
RaveBooklistThis enthralling behind-the-scenes tale of the New England Patriots is a piece of journalistic excellence ... Wickersham describes abundant, often surprising incidents ... Patriots fans will revel in all the little-known backstories, while all football fans and readers seeking astonishing success stories will relish this, too.
Dan Jones
PositiveBooklistDespite the immensity of the task, renowned historian Jones makes the 1,000-year history of the Middle Ages accessible and utterly fascinating. He does so by consistently applying two techniques, strategic use of primary source material and relatable comparisons to modern times. The first approach creates narrative authenticity...The latter technique makes history especially relevant to today’s readers ... The book’s subtitle includes the word new, and deservedly so. This is a refreshing take on a long, complex period in the human story.