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John Bloom

    John Bloom, also known as Joe Bob Briggs, employs a distinctive voice that blends incisive cultural commentary with a sharp, often humorous, perspective. His writing delves into the nuances of popular entertainment, offering unique insights often overlooked by more traditional critics. Bloom's journalistic background, marked by significant accolades, informs his ability to craft compelling narratives and observations that resonate with a broad audience.

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    Evidence of Love
    • 2018

      Evidence of Love

      • 386 pages
      • 14 hours of reading
      4.3(96)Add rating

      Candy Montgomery and Betty Gore had a lot in common: They sang together in the Methodist church choir, their daughters were best friends, and their husbands had good jobs working for technology companies in the north Dallas suburbs known as Silicon Prairie. But beneath the placid surface of their seemingly perfect lives, both women simmered with unspoken frustrations and unanswered desires. On a hot summer day in 1980, the secret passions and jealousies that linked Candy and Betty exploded into murderous rage. What happened next is usually the stuff of fiction. But the bizarre and terrible act of violence that occurred in Betty's utility room that morning was all too real. Based on exclusive interviews with the Montgomery Gore and families, Evidence of Love is the riveting account of a gruesome tragedy and the trial that made national headlines when the defendant entered the most unexpected of pleas: not guilty by reason of self-defense (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

      Evidence of Love
    • 2017

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      The Iridium Story

      • 560 pages
      • 20 hours of reading
      4.2(14)Add rating

      The narrative highlights Dan Colussy's pivotal role in rescuing the Iridium satellite system from impending failure. As the former head of Pan-Am, Colussy navigated complex challenges and leveraged his expertise to ensure the success of this crucial communication network. The story delves into the innovative strategies and leadership qualities that enabled him to turn around a struggling project, showcasing the intersection of aviation and satellite technology.

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