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Another interesting post, Kathleen. The video was surprising and a good reminder of how bad things were in Russia. I looked at the readers' comments about the book on Amazon and was amazed at the anger about the book and about Hoover's efforts. Everything written about Soviet history seems to arouse strong emotions even after 100 years. I'm planning to read the book as soon my library's copy is available.

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I tried to watch the video ... it was too horrifyingly heartbreaking. I couldn't stand it and had to turn it off halfway...which is around the place your marker started the video.

Thank God for merciful men like Herbert Hoover.

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