Review of The Intrepid Brotherhood

[Sarah Kate Smith]

[Following is an official OnlineBookClub.org review of "The Intrepid Brotherhood" by Gordon Graham.]

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5 out of 5 stars

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Gordon Graham, with John Desimone, delves into topics about leadership, corruption, business ethics, and public affairs in the book, The Intrepid Brotherhood: Public Power, Corruption, and Whistleblowing in the Pacific Northwest. In 1981, Gordon returned to Wenatchee, where he applied for a position with the Chelan County PUD. After working for the company for some years, in 1997, Sony Smart, the general manager for over four years, decided to step down, which left the company with no choice but to search for another GM. Over the years, as Charlie Hosken was elected a new general manager, Gordon's oppression and discomfort in Chelan (PUD) started. He talked about his encounter with Charlie Hosken and the kind of leader he was in the organization. What did Gordon experience at the hands of Charlie Hosken? Grab a readable copy to find out.

This book shows what power can make someone do, just as in the case of Charlie and how he treated his subordinates. The book touched on areas such as mismanagement of funds, misuse of power, poor management, and failed planning and implementation of projects. This book gave me a great level of understanding of why a position or task should not be assigned to someone with little to no knowledge of the given task or position, as was the case in Chelan County PUD.

I loved how courageous Mark Bolz and the other trustworthy Information Technology (IT) staff were, as they espoused the right cause and were not bought with a reward to sell their conscience. The inclusion of cartoon-like pictures for illustration was one thing I appreciated, as this gave me a sense of humor and also helped me understand the message being delivered. I also loved how Gordon could confide in his wife and family during his struggles and their unending love and support for him.

I didn't see anything to dislike or hate about this book, but I was concerned about the fact that the commissioners did not bother to investigate the amount of money they were giving out for the project. Apart from my little concerns, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, and I appreciated the author for it. While reading, I came across a few errors that implied that this book was professionally edited. Because of how intriguing and enlightening this book was, I give it a rating of 5 out of 5 stars.

I recommend this book to those who are in the business sector and to those who are experiencing working under an iniquitous boss, as they will learn from it.

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[Muhammad Asad 14]

A unique peek into the world of military special operations personnel is provided in Gordon Graham's book The Intrepid Brotherhood, which is exceptionally well-written and informative. Graham gives readers a firsthand picture of the struggles, victories, and tragedies that these highly talented and trained soldiers experienced by drawing on his own experiences as a former member of the elite British SAS and interviews with other members of other elite forces from across the world.


The Intrepid Brotherhood differs from other novels on special operations units in part because of Graham's emphasis on the human element. While he certainly doesn't hesitate to detail the numerous tasks and operations that these forces carry out, he also goes extensively into the characters, motivations, and tactics of these forces.

[Chris Agbara]

I commend the reviewer for providing a thorough and thoughtful analysis of Gordon Graham's book. The reviewer did an excellent job of summarizing the main themes of the book and highlighting what they appreciated about it. I particularly liked how the reviewer mentioned the importance of not assigning tasks or positions to those with little to no knowledge, which is a significant issue in many organizations.

[Chee Amaka]

The Intrepid Brotherhood" by Gordon Graham sounds interesting. Kudos to the author who deserves an accolade for properly summarizing this book. Great job.

[Chee Amaka]

The Intrepid Brotherhood" by Gordon Graham sounds interesting. Kudos to the author who deserves an accolade for properly summarizing this book. Great job.

[holywriter]

Thank you for this insightful review! I appreciate how you highlighted the topics of leadership, corruption, business ethics, and public affairs that the book delves into, showcasing its depth and relevance.

Your review sparked my interest in the book, especially as you mentioned the mismanagement of funds, misuse of power, and poor management, which are important issues to explore in today's world.Thanks.

[Blessing Chi Peculiar]

Your review is well-detailed and shows how much attention you paid to the book. Your commentary on the characters' bravery and integrity reflects the book's content and theme accurately. It's inspiring to read about people standing up for what is right, and it's great that you highlighted this aspect of the book.

[Temi Book]

I love how detailed your review is. I’m sure people working in enterprises will find this educative. Making someone who doesn’t know anything about the business the position of authority is planning to fail. Well-written review!

[Anabel Mack]

This book is a great one. It is thought-provoking and its speaking directly to its readers in a clam way. Nice review.

[Sarah Kate Smith]

I commend the reviewer for providing a thorough and thoughtful analysis of Gordon Graham's book. The reviewer did an excellent job of summarizing the main themes of the book and highlighting what they appreciated about it. I particularly liked how the reviewer mentioned the importance of not assigning tasks or positions to those with little to no knowledge, which is a significant issue in many organizations.

Thank you for reading my review

[Unique Mary Iloakasia]

I enjoyed reading this review. The positive and negative aspects were properly outlined. It highlights the good job the reviewer did. I recommend this book to all.

[Favour Chiedozie]

From this review, I learnt that power can make someone misuse a lot of things. As in the review, there was misuse of power, mismanagement of funds, poor management, failed planning and implementation of projects. This isn't supposed to be, because it's very bad and destructive.

[Goodness Azuka]

Thanks for a detailed review. You highlighted what you appreciated about the book. I particularly liked how you mentioned the importance of not assigning tasks or positions to those with little to no knowledge, which is a significant issue in many organizations. Nice review.

[Boluwatife Ade Aderogbin]

This review is very detailed. The part that got my attention is the part that said a position should not be given to some that have little to no experience about it. I agree with this. Sometimes this is why many businesses surfer. Well done.

[Victory Ositaorah]

I always believed in honesty and I like that Mark Bolz and his team did not sell their conscience for financial benefits. I would like to read and find out what Gordon experienced in the hands of Charlie Hosken.