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Title: Did we read the same book?
Review: First, immense gratitude to Simon Winchester for the great effort it took to research this subject and present it so ably. Second, great appreciation for the irresistable narrative (easily as smooth as his voice) and his choices of inter-related issues. Third, kudos for managing -- much like John McPhee -- to weave the story into so many contexts so seamlessly. It seems some have forgotten that it is possible to disagree with an author's conclusions without disrespecting the author. In this case, I can do neither. I stubbornly waited years to read this book in order to gauge its reception among weird readers like me. I am sorry now that I waited so long. Thanks!!
