Review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) by Barbara O — 07 Sep 2008

Shows how a bleeding heart liberal can defend the indefensible. Excellent job of showing all sides of a twisted tale.

This review of Reversal of Fortune (1990) was written by Barbara O on 07 Sep 2008.

Reversal of Fortune has generally received very positive reviews.

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