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"(an) entertaining and wildly self-indulgent account of his life and career in Russia..."

"Theroux’s experiences in TV makes for a fascinating read...."

"the highs and lows he has experienced en route to stratospheric success..."

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"she recalls her days on the wards in the most moving ways...."

"this sprawling portrait might be as close as anyone gets..."

"Hamilton’s book is a marvel..."

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"For those too young to remember where they were on 9/11, and for all future generations too, it should be required reading..."