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Gerald grew up north of San Francisco, California, but now lives in Phoenix, Arizona with his wife, Julia. His writing has been seen in Phoenix New Times and Stage Directions. He and Julia also published a theater newsletter. Gerald holds a Bachler’s degree in Accounting/Management, from Sonoma State University.
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Gerald Thomson rated a book liked it Encountering Ellis Island: How European Immigrants Entered America (How Things Worked) by Ronald H. Bayor	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Very interesting facts about Ellis and Angel Island during the great immigration period of 1892-1924. Though the emphasis is on the hard parts of the Islands that did not work well, as well as the prejudice that hindered many immigrants, especially f ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book liked it The Beast in the Clouds: The Roosevelt Brothers' Deadly Quest to Find the Mythical Giant Panda by Nathalia Holt (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fascinating story of the Roosevelt brother’s adventures to find the Panda Bear in China. The hardships they survive are almost unbelievable for men exposed to more refined ways of living. These men, and the rest of their team, are cut from differen ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book really liked it Theo of Golden by Allen Levi (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A bit of a “Chicken Soup for the Soul” type book, this is still a great read. Many times Levi is able to describe art in such a way that evokes shared feelings that are drawn to the surface of our memories. He also reminds us of the value of each hum ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book really liked it The Law by Frédéric Bastiat	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
For a political/economic book written in 1850, it is amazing that the principles still hold today. It is this type of longevity that gives weight to the ideas of freedom and personal property that Bastiat presents. Don’t let the date of writing or th ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book it was amazing The Jesus I Never Knew by Philip Yancey (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
Did a reread of Yancy’s classic, remembering the impact it had on me as a younger man. This book is still very powerful, getting us to try and see Jesus more like His contemporaries would have viewed Him. This helps greatly going through the Gospels ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book really liked it Practicing the Way: Be with Jesus, Become Like Him, Do As He Did by John Mark Comer (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Gerald Thomson rated a book liked it The Double Adventure of John Singleton Copley, First Major Painter of the New World by James Thomas Flexner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fun trip through time to see what the life of one of America’s earliest great painters was like. Copley was an odd character in many ways, but he played a part in the American Revolution before making a name for himself in the world of art. That na ...more
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Gerald Thomson rated a book liked it The Double Adventure of John Singleton Copley, First Major Painter of the New World by James Thomas Flexner	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
A fun trip through time to see what the life of one of America’s earliest great painters was like. Copley was an odd character in many ways, but he played a part in the American Revolution before making a name for himself in the world of art. That na ...more
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