This is a well researched, exceptionally written book in terms I can understand. I do believe most readers will also find it fascinating and mind opening. To me, this book validates my belief that no one knows who will or will not "succ...

Very good lecture. I highly recommend it. I thought there would be discussion of the peoples in Eastern Europe's past, but there was not - if I'd only read the course outline: https://www.thegreatcourses.com/courses/a-history-of-eastern-...

Good book. If you want to learn about the relatively current status of jazz and the people making the music, this is a good book.

Another good book from Mr. Beck. If you read his previous book, this one has a different focus so it's not like reading the same theme again. Basically, the music and life of Johnny Cash teaches us to be in solidarity with the down and ...