Mr Nice: An Autobiography

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Summary: looking for a good read?
Review: howard marks takes you into the life of a genius, giving you the opportunity to experience a new way of living. he is able to establish a unique understanding and perception of life through his eyes. this includes the various prisions, smoking rooms, universities, countries, threatening situations, immigration search rooms he has seen as well as the lives of those around and close to him. his skills and use of logic to develop understanding are second to none, allowing the reader to further understand his perspective and way of life. if your not a smoker now, you will be! or atleast you will understand why!

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Summary: An Honest way to describe life
Review: Howard trully hits the target by describing his life with the same feelings we can experience sometimes. This book is something you have to read, you will find yourself laughing and sometimes feeling really sorry about some situations.
You will not be dissapointed. Great book!

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Summary: UK Bestseller - Life and times of Mr. Nice
Review: Mr. Nice is a fabulous book written in all honesty by Howard Marks. Within this classic drug smugglers autobiography,I felt as though Howard took me for a ride around the world introducing me to some of the most interesting (and shady) characters around. After reading this book you will understand why Howard Marks needed all those names and identities. His fast paced life is documented well in this fun to read tale about a lovable dope peddler. If you get excited about the marijuana trade or living the fast life this book will not dissapoint.

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Summary: mr nice is the one
Review: once i started reading this book of the great man howard marks i am deeply impressed by him because he struggled for the better comfort and luxiurious of life and because of his strong determination and will power he achieved his goal i salute him ...howard u are the one and its my wish in life that i should have a lunch or dinner with u anywhere in the world if you are willing then ,,and i am deeply impressed by you .....may god help you in everyfield of life ,,,,take care howard ,,[e-mail]

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Summary: mr nice is the one
Review: once i started reading this book of the great man howard marks i am deeply impressed by him because he struggled for the better comfort and luxiurious of life and because of his strong determination and will power he achieved his goal i salute him ...howard u are the one and its my wish in life that i should have a lunch or dinner with u anywhere in the world if you are willing then ,,and i am deeply impressed by you .....may god help you in everyfield of life ,,,,take care howard ,,[e-mail]

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Summary: Phenomenal
Review: This book is captivating. I could not put it down. Yes, it is about a criminal (marijuana smuggler), but he is also a great writer, mets some fascinating people and has some absolutely phenomenal experiences. One of the best parts of this book is his vivid, subtle descriptions of the varied people he encounters throughout the world. If you like spy novels, crime novels or autobiographies you will enjoy this true story about a fascinating guy with some unbelievable experiences.

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Summary: This book is Pathetic !
Review: This book is pathetic! Do not waste your money on this literary abortion! Howard Marks does not know the difference between reality and fanasty. He calls it an auto-biography! Marks makes the reference "I smoked a lot of grass" about 300 times, on every page, it gets old. I have no doubt the drugs have caught up to this man. The book could not prove it more! He has below average writing skills, and brags about being an "Oxford Grad" that is so intelligent. I do not want to waste any more time on this review. Advice- Save your money, period!

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Summary: Great travel book which just happens to involve drugs
Review: This was not your average drug dealer. Howard Marks details his travels and adventures to exotic locations world wide. After each chapter I would find myself adding another location to my list of destinations I wanted to see. Mix in the travel, adventure and the vivid characters and you have a good read that was hard to put down.

Very timley right now in the US considering what great lengths the DEA went to to destroy Howard's and his family's life back then and how they are extending the same techniques to terminal Medical Marijuana patients in CA right now. Highlights how things have changed very little in almost 20 years and where this backlash against the Drug War is coming from. People are just fed up (no pun intended) with their tax dollars being used to ruin lives over such a harmless substance.

Warning: After reading this book, in addition to wanting to pack up and travel the world you may also want to revisit your youth and take up smoking again (if you ever stopped). Be careful before you head over to 1 Percent ;-)

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Summary: Great travel book which just happens to involve drugs
Review: Well, this reader could not put the book down. You'll be treated to a world tour of eclectic characters and places.

In fact, you may find yourself Google-ing the various players.

Type in `Craig Lovato, DEA' and you'll find that he and his wife are/were in Pakistan running the DEA office there.

Try looking up James McCann, IRA. Yikes!

`He lives in occasional cross-dress in San Francisco & the Reno, Nevada area; pretends to be a security specialist; and otherwise remains (oddly) in the USA.'

HM certainly had an odd group of associates and friends which only adds spice to the book.

If you like hearing real tales about drug smuggling, wire tapping, unsavory CIA agents, IRA operatives, and assorted fringe elements, than this book is for you.

Who knows, even YOU could be the next Mr. Nice.

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Summary: It's just like glue.
Review: Well, this reader could not put the book down. You'll be treated to a world tour of eclectic characters and places.

In fact, you may find yourself Google-ing the various players.

Type in 'Craig Lovato, DEA' and you'll find that he and his wife are/were in Pakistan running the DEA office there.

Try looking up James McCann, IRA. Yikes!

'He lives in occasional cross-dress in San Francisco & the Reno, Nevada area; pretends to be a security specialist; and otherwise remains (oddly) in the USA.'

HM certainly had an odd group of associates and friends which only adds spice to the book.

If you like hearing real tales about drug smuggling, wire tapping, unsavory CIA agents, IRA operatives, and assorted fringe elements, than this book is for you.

Who knows, even YOU could be the next Mr. Nice.