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MonicaMonica West reviews books for InDepthNH.org. Monica is known for her love of history and her lifelong love for reading. She has a bachelor’s degree in History, with a minor in English. “My years of reading for leisure and pleasure have given me the insight to read a book and analyze the author’s baggage, cargo and ability to write the language of his/her mind and utilize the gift of prose to educate and entertain the reader. Go get a book, read it and enjoy the adventure.” Contact Monica at mawest@tds.net

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Must Read: ‘The Woman Who Smashed Codes’

Secret oaths were demanded by officials of our government to make sure security of our code-breaking secrets were not breached.

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Addiction Nation: Manchester Writer Shares Hope Amid the Opioid Crisis

“Addiction, both personal and communal, can be transformed into a learning that makes us stronger than before.”

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‘That Churchill Woman’ is Masterfully Written

Winston Churchill is the pawn who becomes the king and keeps his mother’s secrets.

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Monica Reads Loves ‘The Concord Theatre’ And You Will, Too

Paul Brogan’s review of the movie business is in-depth and mind-boggling.

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All About Soldiers and Loyalty and Anger and Love

It is a story of the last six years of Bonaparte’s life. The world was at war.

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A Trip Worth Taking in The Little Shop of Found Things

Monica finds almost all of the books she reviews in her local library.

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Notes from The Last Breath Farm: A Music Junkie’s Quest to be Heard

Rob Azevedo had me at the very beginning when he dedicates his book to “MOM.”

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‘The Seamstress’ Brings the French Revolution to Life

You will probably change sides a few times as I did.

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Ken Starr’s ‘Contempt’ Details a Past Divide Over a Different President

Contempt is a must-read if you are a Protrumper, a Nevertrumper or someone who is just interested in the course of politics in our time.

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Don’t Miss a Great Read: ‘The Rooster Bar’

This book made me think about this country and how we push kids today to get their educations.   

Enjoy ‘A Long Time Coming’ and Don’t Forget the Wine

I decided that I needed a trip out of the country.

Education

Monica Loves ‘The Lost Equation of Isaac Severy’

Go to the library and get it.  You will like it. 

Monica Reads: Make Sure You and Your Family Read ‘Wonder’

Why is this children’s book such a hit?  Kindness is the reason.

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Don’t Miss the Important Lessons Reported in ‘Fractured Lands’

The author includes interviews with six individuals from Kurdistan, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Jordan, Yemen and Egypt.

Fiona Davis Weaves a Fascinating Tale About NYC’s Dakota in ‘The Address’

Who betrays who and who wins in the end kept me reading every page, turning them as fast as I could.

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