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Summary: Blow
Review: This was one of the best books I've read - it's like reading about a trainwreck. The author does a wonderful job describing the events like a reporter would. I almost wish there was a sequel...
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Summary: Jailing Jung (Blow) and Killing Pablo
Review: Those interested in learning about the disparate personalities largely responsible for the cocaine avalanche that washed over America need only read this excellent book and Mark Bowden's equally fascinating work of non-fiction titled "Killing Pablo."In "Blow", we laugh at the ordeals of George Jung and company as they grow rich exploiting America's burgeoning drug market while being chased, indicted, and jailed by inept and unsophisticated law enforcement agencies and prosecutors. In "Killing Pablo", we shudder over the actions of the world's (formerly) most ruthless drug lord who held Colombia hostage through rewards and ruthless punishment aptly termed "plata o plomo" (silver or lead). Porter and Bowden performed exhaustive research on their respective protagonists and produced rousing narratives. Two of the finest works of non-fiction - of any topic - I've ever read.
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Summary: AN INSIDE VIEW OF LIFE IN THE FACT LANE!
Review: While it may be difficult to empathize with the downfall of one of the biggest drug cartels in history, the story of George Jung will certainly amaze, capture and hold your attention from start to finish. Anyone who grew up in the sixties, an era of "flower children, hippies,love-ins, sit-ins," Vietnam protests and communal living, will recall the introduction into our society of "pot" and LSD. George Jung became one of the largest importers of marijuana, which eventually led to his connection with Carlos Lehder and the Meddellin Cocaine Cartel. From opulant living, a home literally lined with money, fast women, fast cars and fast-paced lifestyle to the downward spiral of drugs, paranoia, health problems and arrest, this is the actual account of George Jung's life. This is the amazing journey of a man who had it all, to a defeated man who lost everything in the process. It is an inside look at life in the fast lane from the glorious moments in the sun to absolute terror, corruption and destruction. Now a major motion picture, you will not want to miss either the book or the movie - both are excellent.
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