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“Harvey Pekar understood he was part of an imperfect world, and his writing reflects this knowledge.”

“. . . crimes against humanity are not aberrant events . . .”

“. . . a readable and fascinating exploration of the mind of an artist who still manages, after four centuries, to surprise, inspire, and enlighten us.”

“. . . a valuable study [but] Professor Sax misinterprets the value the majority of British people place on the Tower Raven myth . . .”

“. . . from the ashes of WWII, this story rises like a phoenix of love, dedication, and courage.”

“. . . informative and insightful.”

“. . . an informative, entertaining chronicle not only about Hollywood and its famous sign but also about what makes a place.”

“John Kelly conveys an impressive study of the firsthand accounts, the government reports, and the secondary scholarship within a well-paced, judicious presentation of what too often has be

“Ms. Reading’s telling of this story, enmeshed in the history of American identity formation, is a tale for children of all ages.”

“. . . a real contribution to the copious Holocaust literature. The Lady in Gold will make a great movie.”

“. . . despite protections given through checks and balances in the Constitution and the Bill of Rights . . .

“[certain characterizations in the book ought not] preclude serious consideration of Dr.