Engaged Getty Images/Flickr RFBooksMaclean’s book reviews and bestsellersA biography of Allan Sherman and a sure seller for beach readingBy BookmarkedShareCopy LinkEmailFacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppRedditBlueskyThreadsJuly 12, 2013 Our latest book reviews: Overweight Sensation: The Life And Comedy Of Allan Sherman, reviewed by Jaime J. Weinman The Silence Of Animals: On Progress And Other Modern Myths, reviewed by Brian Bethune The Engagements, reviewed by Sarah Weinman Austerity: The History Of A Dangerous Idea, reviewed by Andrew Stobo Sniderman Above The Din Of War: Afghans Speak About Their Lives, Their Country, And Their Future—And Why America Should Listen, reviewed by Michael Petrou Cairo To Constantinople: Francis Bedford’s Photographs Of The Middle East, reviewed by Patricia Treble Tags:book review