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I didn't know much, if anything, about Soutine, so I found the book interesting. I just don't understand the title. Is "shocking" a verb or an adjective?

Always wanted to know more about the peace corps and this book gave me those key insights.

Always wanted to know more about the peace corps and this book gave me those key insights.

Paris from the mid of the 19th century to ww 2 was the center of the art world. this is the history Russian jews that came to Paris to be part of the art world. the book covers there impact on the art world. it also tells the story of how the outside world impacted them. they were the outsiders not only because of where they came from but also because of their style.

I give up -- who is Soutine?

Very impressive, story/period-based history of the Peace Corps. Instructive and explains the history and purpose of the organization very clearly, and how it still serves as an impressive force for good.

Kofi Annan is an often overlooked world leaders. Stanley Meisler followed the United Nations politics and people as an LA Times reporter. In his book he writes about Annan's rise to Secretary General, including his early years and his various posts in the United Nations and his personal sacrifices and downfalls giving readers a real view of Annan. If you like biographies, world politics, or non-fiction-- this is one to read.