Between the Raindrops

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Summary: Presents an autobiographically oriented history
Review: David Pecora's Between The Raindrops blends his keen insights and cogent observations to present an autobiographically oriented history of the twentieth century including key personalities and events in a sweeping survey of war and peace, politics and science, philosophy and economics. Through his own personal experiences, Pecora reveals the impact of love and hate, success and failure, which shaped the panorama of a century on a broader stage, -- and what we might expect in the opening decades of the new millennium. Between The Raindrops is offers engaging, well written, descriptive commentary that is enhanced with a section of period photography and highly recommended reading for the non-specialist general reader with an interest in World War II and twentieth century studies through the perspective of one who lived through "interesting times".

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Summary: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY SET AGAINST WORLDWIDE EVENTS
Review: I am really enjoying dipping into the book. I like the way the autobiography is set against events which are going on worldwide; this format is particularly effective during the second world war. Then when the author gets to Ireland romance is brought into the story.

I like the title of the book, "Between the Raindrops", and to sum up, I am finding it interesting reading, though as a layman, I am more taken with the account of the writer's war service than his description of surgical procedures. I hope the book sells well enough to warrant a second edition.

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Summary: It is facinating.
Review: I treasure this book and intend to circulate it among my friends with my heartfelt endorsement. I was first impressed by the the unique style of rapid fire delivery. The author gets more mileage per page of clear succinct coverage of a variety of items than I have ever witnessed. He is a student of history and can convey medical research in a way to capture my attention though I know nothing about medicine beyond a head cold and aspirin. Psychologically the author's own obserbvations and feelings are clear and organized.

The writer holds to high moral values and ethical standards. His impressions reflected some of my own recollections. I am 84 years old and have warm reflections of the 20's and 40's from the depression through WWII. These reflections are more positive than negative and are that way to this day. Hard times seemed to end in positive results.

My wife and I found difficulty putting the book down. It is facinating.