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14 reviews
Martin Booth

St. Martin's Griffin, 1999

Excellent history
This book gives an interesting history of opium and its effects both emotionally and economically on the regions of the world where it grows and is processed. A trip to Laos got me interested in the subject matter. The book is very good at giving an historical perspective on the scourage of the region.

Cannabis: A History

5 reviews
Martin Booth

Bantam, 2004

A very necessary book
By helping us see how we got to where we are today concerning cannabis, Martin Booth enables us to question the government propaganda about this plant, and the unconstitutional and oppressive methods employed to discourage its use, both as a medicine and a recreational drug. This is important, because the War on Drugs has done more to destroy our individual liberties than almost anything else ...

Soul Stealer: The Alchemist's Son Part II (The Alchemist's Son)

5 reviews
Martin Booth

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006

Soul Stealer: The Alchemist's Son Part II
My granddaughter introduced me to this book and its predecessor. The story is creative and captivating while still delivering positive messages. I highly recommend it for the 11-13 year old group.

Golden Boy: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood

16 reviews
Martin Booth

Thomas Dunne Books, 2005

Golden Throughout
I read this book because I love Hong Kong and its history. I was totally unprepared for Booth's parents and adored Joyce. How cannot you not like someone so lively, loving, accepting (except of Ken) and adventuresome? While the family (Ken, Joyce and Martin) are exploring Algiers, Joyce buys some dates from a market stall, and Ken pitches a fit because they are probably unsanitary. He asks, ...

Doctor Illuminatus (The Alchemist's Son)
Booth Martin

Little, Brown & Co., 2004

Dangerous Magic-Ancient Enemies "A homunculus is more than just an artificial creature," Sebastian told Tim and Pip. "It is a living human, yet one that has no soul." He fell silent. "What you're saying," Pip said, after a pause, "is that this thing, if it has no soul, has no mind of it's own." "Exactly so!" Sebastian came back. "This creature must be commanded by its maker." "I don't see the problem," Tim declared. "It might be unnatural, ...

Gweilo: Memories of a Hong Kong Childhood

11 reviews
Martin Booth

Bantam Press, 2005

Thumbs up from a "local"
Although I've been living in the States for years now, I am a Hong Kong "local" who grew up not too far away from the Fourseas Hotel where young Booth began his adventures in Hong Kong. Booth's memoir brought me right back to Hong Kong, as if I could see the foggy harbor, smell the joss sticks burning in a temple and hear the chatter from busy dai-pai-dongs. Booth's description of Hong Kong is so ...

The Dragon Syndicates: The Global Phenomenon of the Triads

14 reviews
Martin Booth

Basic Books, 2001

Martin Booth- The Dragon Syndicates: The Global Phenomenon o
Martin Booths "The Dragon Syndicates: The Global Phenomenon of the Triads" is a very comphrensive account of the Triads which starts with study of chinese history, and works its way all the way up to modern day Triad activity. This is a very informative type of read, at times may find it lengthy, but the author provides a very detailed account of the history of the Triads. The numerous accounts ...

The Industry of Souls

22 reviews
Martin Booth

St Martins Pr, 1999

A book to remember
I was loaned this book by a friend who bought it at a dollar store, and it sat on the shelf for a long time before I finally had enough time (between other books and general workload) to read it. I wish I had read it sooner. I honestly can say that this book touched me in a way that few books do. Not only did it inspire me to contemplation, it also touched me on an emotional level. The story ...

The Alchemist Son Doctor Illuminatus
Martin Booth

Recorded Books, 2005

Doctor Illuminatus: The Alchemist's Son Part I (The Alchemist's Son)

10 reviews
Martin Booth

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006

Enjoyable, quick read!
I really enjoyed the start to this new series. I am an adult and I did not feel like I was reading a children's book. In fact I learned a lot of information, like what a ha-ha is (it's not a laugh by the way :) Pip, Tim and Sebastian are bright kids (even though technically Sebastian is not a kid). My only complaint is that is was too short for me. While for a children's book it might be ...

A Very Private Gentleman: A Novel

10 reviews
Martin Booth

Picador, 2005

Captivation
As a writer I have a intense love for books. I picked this book up at the library. The title interest me only because it contrasted the illustration of the book. When viewing the title I thought it immediately would be a love story. However, I immediately realize that a man was holding a gun and only part of his face could be shown. I begin reading the book. I came to love Mr. Butterfly. He ...

The Doctor and the Detective: A Biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

6 reviews
Martin Booth

St. Martin's Minotaur, 2000

"He could be more humble, but there's no police like Holmes"
This biography of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle tells that he was far more than the creator of "Sherlock Holmes". He was trained as an MD, and started writing to supplement his income. His literary skills brought him great wealth and fame. He had enormous self-confidence, the courage of his convictions, and was never afraid of controversy. He vigorously campaigned on behalf of prisoners wrongly ...

Soul Stealer
Martin Booth

Recorded Books, 2005

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