At a time when the hottest issue in US immigration law is the proposed action by President Obama to protect from deportation as many as 5 million illegals in the United States; the 1972 John Lennon deportation case takes on special relevance today; notwithstanding the passage of forty years since he was placed in deportation proceedings.For the first time; noted New York immigration attorney Leon Wildes tells the incredible story of this landmark case – John Lennon vs. The U.S.A. -- that set up a battle of wills between John Lennon; Yoko Ono; and President Richard Nixon. Although Wildes did not even know who John Lennon and Yoko Ono were when he was originally retained by them; he developed a close relationship with them both during the eventual five-year period while he represented them and thereafter. This is their incredible story.
#9417 in Books Henry Holt and Co. 2016-05-24 2016-05-24Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 243.33 x 25.65 x 7.85l; 1.92 #File Name: 1627797890320 pagesMELIA PUBLISHING SERVICES
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186 of 199 people found the following review helpful. This worthwhile book delivers what it promises.By LibrarianThis book will surely be greatly criticized (as; I suspect; will any positive reviews of it) by those who despise Bill O'Reilly. Yes; his name is attached to it and he introduces it; but all the rest is by David Fisher. The book is actually quite engaging and informative (no matter who wrote it); and though I am not an historian; I found nothing in it of a substantive nature to find fault with. It's not a "heavy" or tedious; scholarly tome meant for a select few; rather; it entertainingly informs and enlightens the general reading-public; for whom it was intended; thus proving suitable for youngsters as well as adults. The book will remind some older readers of the type of U.S. history once taught in public schools at a time before it became unfashionable and politically-incorrect to be unabashedly patriotic and not denigrate or vilify historical personages for not embracing "enlightened" 21st century sensibilities. As an honest; objective look at history; this book tells it like it really WAS; not as some today would have us reinterpret and revise the past to suit THEIR present-day social agendas; those so inclined will likely fault it on that basis. The only quibble I personally have with the ebook version is its price; for that amount of money; given its colorful pictorial content and lively formatting; I opted for a hardcovered copy (rather than a BW Kindle Paperwhite ebook edition). I found this worthwhile book delivered what it promised; and because I greatly enjoyed reading it; have rated it accordingly.149 of 162 people found the following review helpful. I Love This Book!By Jean KlettI love this book! Each chapter features a different founding father. With various historical events; the author skillfully weaves a biographical sketch of each founding father. This is not a dry; technical recount. Rather; the author provides interesting anecdotes and clear explanations of why the colonials responded to various British intrusions. Descriptions of battles are thorough and engaging. Also; the author gives a close-up view of the founders' interactions with each other. Until reading this book; I never knew that their signing the Declaration of Independence required bravery because it was essentially equivalent to signing a death warrant!When someone can't put a book down; it's usually a suspense novel or murder mystery. This history book was difficult for me to put down. (Housework be damned! I had to keep reading this book -- ha; ha!)100 of 107 people found the following review helpful. Very worthwhile introduction to the Revolutionary War period. After ...By NYlibrarianVery worthwhile introduction to the Revolutionary War period.After reading this; you may want to pick up some books by Joseph J. Ellis related to the same historical period.
