Kate’s 2¢: “Deep water: the world in the ocean” by James Bradley

“Deep water: the world in the ocean” by James Bradley

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Stephen James King Did a good job of narrating this book. It was one of seven books sent to me by NLS on one cartridge.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

James Bradley (born May 4, 1954) is an American author from Antigo, Wisconsin,[1] specializing in historical nonfiction chronicling the Pacific theatre of World War II. His father, John Bradley, was involved in the first raising of the American flag on Mount Suribachi during the Battle of Iwo Jima in 1945.[2]

Biography[edit]

James Bradley was raised in Wisconsin and earned a degree in East Asian History from the University of Wisconsin.[3]

In 2000, Bradley published Flags of Our Fathers, written with the author Ron Powers, which tells the story of five US Marines and a US Navy corpsman attached to the Marines Corps (his father, John Bradley, who did not raise the second, larger flag), raising the American flag during the Battle of Iwo Jima and the Seventh War Loan Drive after the battle. In that book, which spent 46 weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and was made into a film directed by Clint Eastwood, Bradley took great care to locate and speak with family and friends who actually knew the men depicted. In doing so, he received praise for his realistic portrayals and bringing the men involved to life.

The book and the film are in-depth looks at those involved and their war-time service. Of the six men who raised the second and larger replacement flag on Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945, PhM2c. John Bradley, although he had been involved in only the first raising of a smaller flag hours before, was not involved in the second flag raising,[2] Pfc. Ira Hayes, and Pfc. Rene Gagnon were the only survivors of the battle. Sgt. Michael Strank, Cpl. Harlon Block, and Pfc. Franklin Sousley were killed in action later on in the battle. The book and film tell the story in a before, during, and after format, and both were well received upon their release. An impromptu speech Bradley, who did not raise the flag, gave at the Marine Corps War Memorial (sometimes called the Iwo Jima memorial) was transcribed by Michael T. Powers in October 2000, and widely circulated on the Internet.[4] On June 23, 2016, the United States Marine Corps identified Cpl. Harold Schultz as the sixth flag raiser for the second flag.[2]

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Deep water: the world in the ocean DB122858

Bradley, James Reading time: 14 hours, 13 minutes.

Stephen James King

Animals and Wildlife

Nature and the Environment

“In this thrilling work–a blend of history, science, nature writing, and environmentalism–acclaimed writer James Bradley plunges into the unknown to explore the deepest recesses of the natural world.Seventy-one percent of the earth’s surface is ocean. These waters created, shaped, and continue to sustain not just human life, but all life on Planet Earth, and perhaps beyond it. They serve as the stage for our cultural history–driving human development from evolution through exploration, colonialism, and the modern era of global leisure and trade. They are also the harbingers of the future–much of life on Earth cannot survive if sea levels are too low or too high, temperatures too cold or too warm. Our oceans are vast spaces of immense wonder and beauty, and our relationship to them is innate and awe inspired.Deep Water is both a lyrically written personal meditation and an intriguing wide-ranging reported epic that reckons with our complex connection to the seas. It is a story shaped by tidal movements and deep currents, lit by the insights of philosophers, scientists, artists and other great minds. Bradley takes readers from the atomic creation of the oceans, to the wonders within, such as fish migrations guided by electromagnetic sensing. He describes the impacts of human population shifts by boat and speaks directly and uncompromisingly to the environmental catastrophe that is already impacting our lives. It is also a celebration of the ocean’s glories and the extraordinary efforts of the scientists and researchers who are unlocking its secrets. These myriad strands are woven together into a tapestry of life that captures not only our relationship with the planet, but our past, and perhaps most importantly, what lies ahead for us.”– From publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Kate’s 2¢: “Junk science and the American criminal justice system” by M. Chris Fabricant

“Junk science and the American criminal justice system” by M. Chris Fabricant

NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Chris Henry Coffey Did a good job of reading this book. It was one of seven books sent to me by NLS on one cartridge.

   We’re only human and use the most modern tools at our disposal at the time. Yet, it is amazing and frightening to look back at our history of errors.

From the WEB:

Chris Fabricant is a criminal defense attorney in New York City. He lives in Brooklyn with his wife, Tonya, and their two children, Oscar and Francesca.

Chris is one of the United States’s leading experts on forensic sciences and scientific litigation. Prior to joining the Innocence Project, he was a longtime …

A former public defender and clinical law professor, Fabricant brings to his writing over two decades of experience.

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

Junk science and the American criminal justice system DB122870

Fabricant, M. Chris Reading time: 10 hours, 53 minutes.

Chris Henry Coffey

Science and Technology

True Crime

Social Sciences

“From CSI to Forensic Files to the celebrated reputation of the FBI crime lab, forensic scientists have long been mythologized in American popular culture as infallible crime solvers. Juries put their faith in “expert witnesses” and innocent people have been executed as a result. Innocent people are still on death row today, condemned by junk science. In 2012, the Innocence Project began searching for prisoners convicted by junk science, and three men, each convicted of capital murder, became M. Chris Fabricant’s clients. Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System chronicles the fights to overturn their wrongful convictions and to end the use of the “science” that destroyed their lives. Weaving together courtroom battles from Mississippi to Texas to New York City and beyond, Fabricant takes the reader on a journey into the heart of a broken, racist system of justice and the role forensic science plays in maintaining the status quo. At turns gripping, enraging, illuminating, and moving, Junk Science is a meticulously researched insider’s perspective of the American criminal justice system. Previously untold stories of wrongful executions, corrupt prosecutors, and quackery masquerading as science animate Fabricant’s true crime narrative.” — Provided by publisher. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.

Kate’s 2¢: “The man in the corduroy suit” by   James Wolff

“The man in the corduroy suit” by   James Wolff

 NOTE: There is a plethora of in-depth biographies of authors and reviews of their books, that state the title, author, published date, and genre; as well as, describing what the book is about, setting, and character(s), so, Kate’s 2¢ shares her thoughts about what she’s read. In her opinion…

   Guy Mott Did a good job narrating this book. It was one of seven books sent to me by NLS on one cartridge.

   I enjoyed the intrigue of it all…and I liked the ending.

From the WEB:

James Wolff is a former British intelligence officer. His first novel, Beside the Syrian Sea, was a Times Crime Book of the Month and an Evening Standard Book …

Wolff grew up in the Middle East and now lives in London. After working as a British intelligence officer for over ten years, he left government .

From NLS/BARD/LOC:

The man in the corduroy suit DB122872

Wolff, James Reading time: 8 hours, 6 minutes.

Guy Mott

Suspense Fiction

Spy Stories

“British intelligence is in a state of panic. Cracks are appearing, or so a run of disciplinary cases would suggest. To cap it all, a retired MI5 officer collapses, the victim of what looks like a Russian poisoning. Leonard Flood is ordered to investigate–and quickly. Notorious for his sharp elbows and blunt manner, Leonard’s only objective is to get the job done, whatever the cost. But when the trail leads him from the suburbs of London to a remote country hotel, he makes a startling discovery that will change his life forever.”–Back cover. Unrated. Commercial audiobook.