Did the book make you interested in learning more about the historical events mentioned?

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Re: Did the book make you interested in learning more about the historical events mentioned?

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Although I probably won’t go searching for books to read about the topic, I am interested in picking up copies of a couple of the books he said he was reading. I always enjoy reading through similar books to try to get into the same mindset as the author.
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In terms of this particular event I feel the author was thorough in his detailing and I don’t believe I would want to learn more about this situation.
However, I am definitely intrigued to learn more about other events that happened in the same historical period.
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The author's footnotes satisfied their historical taste, but the book's premise on their country's history led them to research further, despite some factual disputes, despite the book's content.
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The story, set before my time, intrigued me with its compelling plot about a stolen Romanian/Jewish child and historical events, but didn't spark further interest.
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Actually, while reading Quest: Finding Freddie, I was intrigued to make researches on those historical happenings during that period.
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Post by Loretta Morris 1 »

Hi!

The book, Quest: Finding Freddie is filled with great African history, political history and organizations that I did not know existed. While reading the book, I took the time to google each organization and history that was mentioned. By doing this, it gave me a clear picture of the book. I find the book very enlightening!
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Immediately I saw "Lagos," I said I was going to read the book. I loved every bit of it and it even made me want to know more about the history of my country.
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Most definitely. I felt like I was taking two classes at once: world history and Bible. The number of facts in the book was intriguing. I didn't realize there were so many distinct languages.
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"Quest: Finding Freddie: Reflections from the Other Side" by Thomas Richard Spradlin captivated readers with its detailed portrayal of the 1970s Nigerian political climate and personal challenges. The blend of historical nonfiction and personal adventure drew them into the era, fostering curiosity about Nigeria's history, culture, and political landscape. The book's insights could have been enhanced by more information about the politicians and events mentioned.
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Yes, I agree. "Quest: Finding Freddie: Reflections from the Other Side" by Thomas Richard Spradlin made me interested in learning more about the historical events mentioned. The way the book intertwines personal reflections with historical contexts piqued my curiosity and motivated me to explore the events further to gain a deeper understanding of their impact.
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Yes, I agree. "Quest: Finding Freddie: Reflections from the Other Side" by Thomas Richard Spradlin made me interested in learning more about the historical events mentioned. The way the book intertwines personal reflections with historical contexts piqued my curiosity and motivated me to explore the events further to gain a deeper understanding of their impact.
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Post by FAIZANUL HAQUE »

The book "Quest: Finding Freddie: Reflections from the Other Side" by Thomas Richard Spradlin piqued my interest in the historical events of 1970s Nigeria. Its meticulous depiction of the socio-political landscape and individual tribulations vividly animated the historical narrative.
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Yes, although the events of this book took place long before I was born because it is about my country I would definitely go ahead to research more on this topic.
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Although I was fascinated by the historical insights the book provided, I don't feel compelled to delve deeper into the subject. Nevertheless, I was pleased to have gained a new understanding of a previously unknown aspect of history, and I'm content with the knowledge I acquired.
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Post by Kim Jieun »

Since the story occurred before my time, I had no prior knowledge of it, but I found it fascinating to learn about through the book. While it was engaging to read about, I don't feel a strong desire to explore the topic further or delve deeper into its details.
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