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Nancy J. Martin

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Killers old enough i hadnt heard of them

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Reviewed: 12-26-24

i appreciated hearing tales i hadnt heard before. Otherwise, the narrator was painfully momotone. i don't think the book was particularly well written. But i came for crimes i hadnt yet heard about, and that much was achieved

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It is a different world

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Reviewed: 12-01-24

I appreciated the personal stories of interacting with the Queen, She is a person I can't begin to imagine what her life is like, much less what goes in to dressing the woman.

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Wish it had a PDF

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Reviewed: 10-06-24

Good book. Written without being holier than thou. Good basic info. Really wish there was a pdf of some things, like lists and knots

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Sort of a PBS medical career anecdote book

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Reviewed: 09-26-24

The actual dark humor medical expression is "all bleeding stops eventually." I bought this hoping for the tales of numerous and intense stories of what goes into becoming a trauma surgeon and what it is like to practice. Books of this genre I have listened to so far have been lively with both light hearted and heavy stories. This one is similar, but it adds a much more academic/educational flavor re: statistics on surgeon training, work hours, funding of research, etc. at first I was thinking this book wasn't what I wanted. But by the time it was done, I appreciated that it actually enlightened me about some hidden and not so hidden political and financial issues that significantly impact the care delivered in the US.
It never hurts to learn while being entertained, but if your are strictly seeking entertainment, this may not be the book for you.

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Surgery residency reality

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Reviewed: 07-14-24

I thought it was really well done, narrated, and well written. Learned some things I didn't know, had much of what I know from working in medical centers reinforced. I would recommend.

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Never more relevant than now

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Reviewed: 05-30-24

The concept that there are people whose adjustment is one that will only harm others and that forgiveness does not apply has long been needed, we voted a narcissist into the White House. But so many people on an every day basis deal with this, Our culture supports narcissistic abuse. Great book!

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Almost every non-sociopath should read

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Reviewed: 04-08-24

I would argue to the ends of the earth that my parents were good parents. They were, except now I see how their emotional maturity deficits have been causative to my problems. Things make so much sense! Of course the ball is in my court to improve myself. I'd very much like a good loving relationship but I see how I've managed to avoid them based on my emotional mat/relationship biases.
I definitely have a much better chance if I can internalize and change based on new understanding!

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The real men and boys who fought in the skies

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Reviewed: 03-20-24

Phenomenal perspective from both sides of a war brought about by immoral and power hungry psychopaths. The majority of the people didn't want this. In tragedy there are unwilling victims and unwilling heroes. This book is about them. Hope for humanity.

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A tough topic

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Reviewed: 03-19-24

I'm a true crime listener, and I'm of the position that we have a legal system, not a justice system. It people, evidence and processes are fallible (and they are), then convictions can be fallible.

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Supreme Sadistic narcissist and cop corruption corruption.

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Reviewed: 01-25-24

I am late to this book- by 20 years or so. I understand there are some who argue this author is wrong. I'm not seeing their point. Dr Hodel had all of the necessary components in his life to be and do this, as well as the other numerous crimes described. If you don't really find the detailed background and actual written reports from investigation and legal proceedings, this book will be way too much for you.
The Pathetic behavior of the LAPD and other power people in the area back in the day should be called out. I understand why LAPd doesn't want to acknowledge the dirty past, but perhaps it is too close to the truth of dirty cops and politicians to this day.

I don't need to read or watch anything else about the Black Dahlia, and I can also put a number of other unsolved cases to rest because of this book.

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