Review of The Intrepid Brotherhood

[Hira Imtiaz]

The inclusion of humor and discomfort in the story makes the book a more interesting one. I like the story though. Thanks for the amazing review.

[Nimish Gadgil]

[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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[Nimish Gadgil]

This book looks interesting, and it explores how power in the wrong hands can result in disaster. It sounds like an intriguing read.

[Smrithi Arun]

I believe this book is best suited for those already in the business profession and those looking to enter the field. Congrats on the BOTD!

[Chimdik Chimezi]

This book about corporate leadership seems to be an interesting one. I will read "The Intrepid Brotherhood" by Gordon Graham just to learn how Gordon managed to work with Charlie Hosken.

[Nerea]

I agree with the reviewer, when someone is given power, they change to be something else that would cause a negative impact on people under the one in power. That's where abuse of power, mismanagement of funds, and other terrible ideologies come in. The story seem to touch on some serious themes that are common today in society. I would like to read the book to find out what happened to Gordon? And did Charlie change? Or was he demoted from GM position due to abuse of power?

[Dhananjay Patil 1]

"I found the review of 'The Intrepid Brotherhood: Public Power, Corruption, and Whistleblowing in the Pacific Northwest' to be insightful and in line with my own experience reading the book. The reviewer's emphasis on the importance of qualified leadership and the consequences of corruption resonated with me. Their appreciation for the courage shown by characters like Mark Bolz and the IT staff highlights the book's valuable themes. Overall, this review reaffirms my positive view of the book and encourages others to explore it for its enlightening content."

[Nicole Naicker]

This isn't the usual type of book I would read, but this review does have me intrigued. In the working world we tend to have to put up with so much so it would be interesting to gain some deeper insights.

[Hasani Piyumika Perera]

Mac's journey to find his mother promises endless surprises! He is hoping for the best as he embarks on this adventure. I can't wait to dive into the book and experience the unexpected twists.