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Mr. Nice: An Autobiography

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howard marks takes you into the life of a genius, giving you the opportunity to experience a new way of living. he is able to establish a unique understanding and perception of life through his eyes. this includes the various prisions, smoking rooms, universities, countries, threatening situations, immigration search rooms he has seen as well as the lives of those around and close to him. his skills and use of logic to develop understanding are second to none, allowing the reader to further understand his perspective and way of life. if your not a smoker now, you will be! or atleast you will understand why!

This was not your average drug dealer. Howard Marks details his travels and adventures to exotic locations world wide. After each chapter I would find myself adding another location to my list of destinations I wanted to see. Mix in the travel, adventure and the vivid characters and you have a good read that was hard to put down.

Very timley right now in the US considering what great lengths the DEA went to to destroy Howard's and his family's life back then and how they are extending the same techniques to terminal Medical Marijuana patients in CA right now. Highlights how things have changed very little in almost 20 years and where this backlash against the Drug War is coming from. People are just fed up (no pun intended) with their tax dollars being used to ruin lives over such a harmless substance.

Warning: After reading this book, in addition to wanting to pack up and travel the world you may also want to revisit your youth and take up smoking again (if you ever stopped). Be careful before you head over to 1 Percent ;-)

This book is captivating. I could not put it down. Yes, it is about a criminal (marijuana smuggler), but he is also a great writer, mets some fascinating people and has some absolutely phenomenal experiences. One of the best parts of this book is his vivid, subtle descriptions of the varied people he encounters throughout the world. If you like spy novels, crime novels or autobiographies you will enjoy this true story about a fascinating guy with some unbelievable experiences.

Well, this reader could not put the book down. You'll be treated to a world tour of eclectic characters and places.

In fact, you may find yourself Google-ing the various players.

Type in `Craig Lovato, DEA' and you'll find that he and his wife are/were in Pakistan running the DEA office there.

Try looking up James McCann, IRA. Yikes!

`He lives in occasional cross-dress in San Francisco & the Reno, Nevada area; pretends to be a security specialist; and otherwise remains (oddly) in the USA.'

HM certainly had an odd group of associates and friends which only adds spice to the book.

If you like hearing real tales about drug smuggling, wire tapping, unsavory CIA agents, IRA operatives, and assorted fringe elements, than this book is for you.

Who knows, even YOU could be the next Mr. Nice.

Howard trully hits the target by describing his life with the same feelings we can experience sometimes. This book is something you have to read, you will find yourself laughing and sometimes feeling really sorry about some situations.
You will not be dissapointed. Great book!

One of best books I've read in a long time. I really couldn't put it down. Well written by a facsinating character. Everyone I have loaned it to have raved about it. I would highly recommend.

Mr. Nice is a fabulous book written in all honesty by Howard Marks. Within this classic drug smugglers autobiography,I felt as though Howard took me for a ride around the world introducing me to some of the most interesting (and shady) characters around. After reading this book you will understand why Howard Marks needed all those names and identities. His fast paced life is documented well in this fun to read tale about a lovable dope peddler. If you get excited about the marijuana trade or living the fast life this book will not dissapoint.

Mr. Nice is one book that will leave an image on your heart, which will not fade for years to come. This book is an autobiography of a dope smuggler. Ok so what so great about it? The reason this book is full of interesting real life instance is because that dope smuggler who wrote this book happens to be an Oxford Graduate, had links with MI6, CIA, and DEA. Also, this smuggler happens to be doing drug smuggling and money laundering of more than US$ 30 million in mid seventies.

The one thing that makes this book different from so many autobiographies is that Howard Marks has given very deep details of each and every incident. Mr. Marks tells the story of his life with so many details that it takes you to that era when smuggling and money laundering was done in all the big cities.

This book will be liked by many people and can be used best if you are traveling. However, please beware of some explicit content (not vulgar) as it may not be suitable for readers below 15 ages.

A nice book to buy

once i started reading this book of the great man howard marks i am deeply impressed by him because he struggled for the better comfort and luxiurious of life and because of his strong determination and will power he achieved his goal i salute him ...howard u are the one and its my wish in life that i should have a lunch or dinner with u anywhere in the world if you are willing then ,,and i am deeply impressed by you .....may god help you in everyfield of life ,,,,take care howard ,,sadaf_zahra350@hotmail.com

Well, this reader could not put the book down. You'll be treated to a world tour of eclectic characters and places.

In fact, you may find yourself Google-ing the various players.

Type in `Craig Lovato, DEA' and you'll find that he and his wife are/were in Pakistan running the DEA office there.

Try looking up James McCann, IRA. Yikes!

`He lives in occasional cross-dress in San Francisco & the Reno, Nevada area; pretends to be a security specialist; and otherwise remains (oddly) in the USA.'

HM certainly had an odd group of associates and friends which only adds spice to the book.

If you like hearing real tales about drug smuggling, wire tapping, unsavory CIA agents, IRA operatives, and assorted fringe elements, than this book is for you.

Who knows, even YOU could be the next Mr. Nice.