This is the first book to defend Capitalism from a moral perspective as well as a practical one; it shows why Laissez Faire Capitalism is the only moral economic system. The young Alan Greenspan wrote some of the articles, including one that opposes the existence of the Federal Reserve Board. If only he had listened to his own advice. In these times where economics are an important subject to understand, this is a great introduction to the subject. I also recommend Economics in One Lesson by Henry Hazlitt.

Well written and surprisingly subtle autobiography of Jerry Lewis's days with Dean Martin. It's the kind of book that takes you back through time. You feel as though you are Jerry, just getting started in the unique New York show business world of the 1940s, desperately trying to get a foothold. Then you suddenly discover magical on-stage chemistry with an older, equally ambitious singer. Both of your lives change overnight from hungry wannabe to wealthy superstar. More than just an autobiography, it's a slice of show business history and an insight into the personality and life story of Dean Martin by his closest friend. Jerry was an only child whose Vaudevillian parents were often absent, and he found the older brother he unknowingly craved, in Dean. It is an emotional, funny and dramatic story, unforgettable. Especially vivid is the one time Dean openly revealed his ambitiousness and drive to succeed, after seeing Frank Sinatra brilliantly perform at the Paramount, to the adulation of his fans. He and Jerry sit at a deli after the show , and the not-so-young, struggling singer Dean bangs on the table, saying "That should be me!"

It's a bit daunting at first trying to remember all the Russian names, never mind all the American names and secret spy code names, and to keep track of all the connections. But once you get used to the rhythm of the book it is a thrilling series of episodes in the recent history of KGB and CIA espionage. I keep thinking about where I was and what I was doing, while all these secret events were taking place far away, since the exact dates and times are provided. An inside look at the last days of the Soviet Union and beyond.