What a fun novel to listen to. It took a few chapters for things to get situated but then, I really enjoyed the history, the relationships and the idea behind this book. I liked that the female relationships inside the book took more precedence than the male/female relationships, which was what I was hoping would happen. I didn’t want a romance to spoil this drama. This was a great package: a historical fiction story, centered around a cooking competition consisting of diverse characters with an uplifting ending.

It’s the popular BBC broadcasting of the British Show, The Kitchen Front with Ambrose as the show’s host. The show has decided that they need a female co-host and has launched a cooking competition to find her. Located in Finley Village, England, are four women who are supposedly using their war rations to make the winning entries and to prove to Ambrose that they should be his co-host. Here are four women who desperately need this position. These four women come from such different situations and circumstances in their lives. These four women give this competition everything that they have. And who do I think should win it? Nell? The kitchen maid at Finley Hall who started the competition so timid that she can hardly talk but she can cook. Lady Gwendoline? She married into money but does money buy happiness? Audrey? Lady Gwendoline sister, a war widow with 3 children who is trying to keep her head above water. Zelda? A previous London chef who is now pregnant (and unmarried).

I enjoyed listening to these ladies’ stories. How their lives were before the war and how their lives have changed since the war began. It was fascinating how they created their recipes using their war rations and how some of them used nature to help them spread their rations even further. Their resourcefulness really shined. What started out as a competition for these ladies, as they lifted up their dome lids and everyone marveled at their creation hidden underneath, ends in another type of celebration as the winner is selected. I highly recommend this novel.

Though the title is taken from Donald Trump’s 2017 inaugural address, this book is about more than just the 45^th president of the United States and his impact on the Republican Party. Instead what Tim Alberta provides is a Washington-eye view of the evolution of the national GOP from the 2008 election to the midway point of Trump’s presidency. A longtime political reporter, Alberta draws upon a wealth of interviews with many of the key Republicans in Congress, featuring them as they key figures in their party’s evolution from the pro-immigration supporters of free trade and fiscal restraint into the more nativist, protectionist, and xenophobic party they have become since 2016.

As Alberta demonstrates, the factors that led to this transformation were present well before Trump announced his candidacy for the presidency. By the end of George W. Bush’s presidency Congressional Republicans faced a lot of internal discontent with their deficit spending habits and the costs of two interminable wars in the Middle East, to which was added the onset of a severe recession. With Barack Obama’s victory over John McCain in 2008, Republican leaders feared they might be politically marginalized for the next generation. Even in the afterglow of Obama’s victory, though, his team recognized that they would likely face a backlash because of the dismal economic conditions and the hard choices before them.

That backlash was the Tea Party movement. Its energy translated into Republican victories up and down the ballot in the midterm election. Yet even as Republicans benefited electorally from public dissatisfaction with Obama’s administration, Alberta notes the emerging tension between the party leadership and the new members of the caucus, many of whom rode to victory on the basis of this dissatisfaction. The new House Speaker, John Boehner, bore the brunt of this conflict, as the more radicalized members of his majority often pressed for actions that Boehner (who at one time was considered on the extreme wing of the House Republican caucus) resisted as pointless. Such extremism proved counter-productive in the Senate races that year, as Alberta notes how the selection of the more radical candidates cost the Republicans winnable races that would have given them unified control of Congress.

This tension only grew over the next six years, inspiring ambitious Republicans and frustrating legislative achievements. With Obama’s reelection victory in 2012, many within the party worried that they were on an electorally unsustainable course that would prove disastrous. Three years later the Republicans had a primary field notable for its considerable diversity, yet in the end what the base desired most was not ideological extremism or detailed conservative proposals, but someone who tapped into their cultural anxieties. Enter Donald Trump, whose often outrageous rhetoric and media savvy combined to win the nomination over a number of prominent party figures. Though many Republican officeholders blanched at his statements, his unexpected victory cuffed them to a mercurial figure who demanded total loyalty and who was even willing to sacrifice political power to get it.

Drawing as he does from conversations with many of the key individuals involved, Alberta offers an insider’s account of a decade’s worth of American politics. As perceptive of much of his analysis is, though, Alberta’s book suffers from some unfortunate limitations. These are a consequence of his “inside the Beltway” focus, with little consideration of developments at the state and the local level. With only a marginal effort made to unpack the dynamics that often drove many of the events he describes, the Congressional maneuvering and political infighting he describes can assume a greater importance than it might otherwise possess. A more expansive coverage might have made for a stronger book, albeit perhaps a less readable one. For with its mixture of reporting and retrospective commentary, Alberta’s book serves as a compulsively readable record of an important moment in the history of the Republican Party, one the consequences of which continue to ripple outward.

Reread of my favourite nerdy wizard.

Your car is one of the most important ways to take you from one place to another. Nothing can be compared to the luxury of having personal transportation. So in the event of any accidental harm, you want to make sure that it is in tip-top shape at all times by repairing it. Each of these damages may occur against a window or a windshield. In the event of cuts, cracks or glass chips occurring, the San Jose windshield repair services must be carried out without delay.

Your line of vision can be disrupted because of these cracks

Driving is a work that requires attention and consideration. In the event that the cracks on the windshield get into the mix, the situation can become serious. Cracks can get into your line of vision that could cause road accidents. You may not be able to see the road properly and navigate it correctly, so that you may miscalculate the area in such a way that it can cause damage. It could result in full-blown crashes or bumps while driving, which would cost you extra repairs. And if you get your auto glass repair San Jose as soon as cracks occur, you can save additional costs, effort, and risk, or a cracked windshield. You can also get the San Jose service window replacement for a temporary fix.

Added pressure on the window can make it break if it is chipped or broken

You can get in trouble because of a broken windshield

Imagine a scenario where you're in a rush to get to your destination with little time to spare. However, because your windshield was smashed, the police lighted you on your side to park, and a note was written on your plate for driving around a disabled vehicle. Not only will you be late to your destination, but you must still pay for your fare at the end of your repairs. Can you just think about the annoyance? The San Jose windshield repair service is specifically designed to avoid such a situation so that you don't have to go through such an uncomfortable experience if you have your windshield fixed on time.

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Your car deserves the best service you can find. It requires the finest windshield glass and support. In getting the LG Auto Glass San Jose window repair service and facilities, you'll be removing the difficulties in coping with cracked or damaged windshields. They have the best car detailers and mechanics to do the job quickly and safely. So if you need some kind of window repair, replacement, and installation services in California, go to LG Auto Glass.

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When you're going to get a car, you're going to work hard to achieve your goals. Once you've accomplished your goals, you will take your time to learn how to keep your car working. A well-maintained vehicle can last for an extended period of time and will represent you well throughout that time. You'll put your safety and the safety of your passengers first when driving.  In case you notice a little rock chip in the windshield, you should be looking for San Jose window repair services. Bear in mind that cracks and rock chips are likely to spread. That's why you need to fix it right away. By hiring a front windshield replacement in California operation, here are the benefits to be obtained.

Ensure your safety through immediate windshield replacement in California services

If your San Jose window repair is not done on time, you could put your life on the road in jeopardy. And while this might sound odd, there are cases where minor cracks have done serious damage along the way. For example, if you're driving and your window is broken in front of you, that means you're not going to continue driving on the road. When you've replaced your broken auto window, that means you're more than free to drive in the streets. That's why it is recommended that you immediately have a front windshield replacement in California service for your car in case of damage to the windshield.

They replace it with high quality auto glass

Certified and competent San Jose window repair and front windshield replacement in California offer excellent and high quality glasses to various car owners. If you find a crack on your windshield, do not buy any things to stop a break. They've got badly made products out there that can cause harm later. Instead, hire a professional window repair company from San Jose to provide your car with a high-quality windshield. To stop cracking again, make sure you select a qualified company.

It works for all vehicles

It is important to note that the San Jose window repair service is available for all vehicles. This service will be given for your car, irrespective of the type of vehicle you have. By improving our new technologies, you can now get front windshield replacement in California for your vehicle at any time. Most businesses share their links with their clients, making it easier to connect to them when you need their services. Finally, make sure that you deal with a qualified and certified windshield repair company.

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Reference:

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