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Too Fat to Fish 58 reviews
Artie Lange, Anthony Bozza
Spiegel & Grau, 2008
A must buy for the super fan
It didn't take long for me to listen to this book (on 7 CDs), but I was sold when some of Rev Bob Levy's outtakes were played elsewhere. That being the case, I was actually looking forward to the chapter in the book where the Rev Bob Levy was putting his 2nd Grade education to good use (and killing a serious moment in Artie's life) by describing in detail all that Artie went through during his ...
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Team of Rivals: The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln 377 reviews
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Simon & Schuster, 2006
Thank you for adding the voices of women to this book
The thing I appreciated most about this book is that Goodwin allows us to experience the voices of women and the importance of the women around Lincoln, Chase, Seward, and Bates. Although it is changing, so much American history is delivered to us through the voices of men. Not only is this a great book about Lincoln's political genius, some that was new to me, but she highlights the role of ...
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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life95 reviews
Alice Schroeder
Bantam, 2008
Feet of Clay
Alice Schroeder has accomplished an impressive feat. The poor lady must have spent many hours at Gorat's watching Buffett devour his strict Colon Cancer diet. This beautifully written 940 page biography reveals aspects of the Buffett personality which alternately shocked and repelled me. For example, I had no idea that Buffett the teenager was an habitual shoplifter. If I had known this many ...
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A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity73 reviews
Bill O'Reilly
Broadway, 2008
A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
O'Reilly's a hoot! Good reading, and it's fun and interesting and fun to know his background. It can bring us all back to our roots.
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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World162 reviews
Vicki Myron
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
I am touched
I bought this book and read it within three nights including one night I have to prepare my midterm exam. I am touched. This is an excellent book. I hope to contact with author and hope to translate it into other language. I do hope most of people get to know how wonderful an animal could be and how peaceful we can be if we can share the world with them. I know Dewey was famous but I do hope to ...
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Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time 1461 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Mandatory reading for today's world
Three Cups of Tea is a must read for individuals interested in issues surrounding the modern world's quest for peace while accepting ethnic and religious differences. In the end, hopefully, peace will come upon us, embracing the entire world for in this book the reader will find there is more common amongst us than different. It is my hope that terrorism will tire and eventually fade for the ...
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Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance332 reviews
Barack Obama
Three Rivers Press, 2004
Everyone should read this book
During the 2004 Democratic Convention Barack Obama burst onto the US national political scene with a speech that included this line: "I stand here knowing that my story is part of the larger American story, that I owe a debt to all of those who came before me, and that in no other country on Earth is my story even possible." Reading "Dreams from My Father" gives readers an important glimpse of ...
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The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)640 reviews
Barack Obama
Vintage, 2008
Clearly Sees the Whole Picture
A close friend gave me this book last week as an early holiday gift and I
can say now after reading it, it truly is a gift. I confess I did vote for Mr Obama because I felt he was the man to lead this country. After reading this book I am more convinced then ever. He paints his vsion beautifully on these pages and best of all clearly sees the whole picture. So inspiring...I am now hopeful and ...
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American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House9 reviews
Jon Meacham
Random House, 2008
Andrew Jackson was an orphan who fought his way to the apex of power
I would highly recommend this book to everyone. I looked forward to the release of this book with great anticipation and began reading it as soon as I received my copy. This book gives great detail about Jackson's ancestry and early life of hardship; including the loss of everyone close to him. Meacham does a wonderful job telling the story of how Jackson improved himself by studying law, his ...
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The Last Lecture812 reviews
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Hyperion, 2008
very emotional book
had watched Randy's story on tv and the net - wanted the book and got it at a great price plus no s/h - have yet to read it - but know that it will be a very emotional experience
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Time President Obama: The Path to The White House
Time, 2008
Barack Obama's path from Hawaii to Indonesia to the White House represents one of the most unlikely and fascinating journeys in U.S. political history. With this special publication that is sure to become an instant collector's item, TIME will mark Obama's rise with an illustrated 96-page book. TIME Obama will contain original TIME magazine reporting and analysis from the magazine's political experts. The book will showcase the unrivaled, ...
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The American Journey of Barack Obama11 reviews
The Editors of Life Magazine
Little, Brown and Company, 2008
Beautiful book, great for gift or coffee table/office regardless of political views
Perfect for : Personal reading, Gift book, Great coffee table/office book
This is an absolutely beautiful book. The pictures are wonderfully candid and bright, and the information contained within the book gives us some wonderful information on the life of our soon-to-be 44th President of the United States. With an inspirational foreword by Senator Edward M. Kennedy, the book starts by ...
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Tried by War: Abraham Lincoln as Commander in Chief25 reviews
James M. McPherson
Penguin Press HC, The, 2008
Superb but short work on the greatness of Lincoln's role as commander in chief
A wonderful, brief look at how our nation's greatest President led the North's armed forces during the Civil War. Though it may cover territory other historians have mined in longer efforts, James M. McPherson's "Tried by War" is essential reading for those not extremely well versed in matters concerning the War Between the States.
Having not read any Civil War history in a number of years, ...
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Burning Up: On Tour with the Jonas Brothers3 reviews
Kevin, Joe, And Nick Jonas
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
Gorgeous Book for a Gift!
This is a gorgeous book, FULL of photos and inside scoops about the Jonas Brothers. It is a large hardbound book, like a coffee table book, and can be displayed with your Jonas Brothers collection of memorabilia.
Terrific gift for a birthday, Christmas, or other holiday. Fun for girls to read together at a slumber party too. Highly recommended for fans! Written for preteens and teens. ...
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My Stroke of Insight: A Brain Scientist's Personal Journey142 reviews
Jill Bolte Taylor
Viking Adult, 2008
I bought this for my Dad, a stoke victim
Everyone with a stoke victim in their family should read this book. I think every Doctor who comes in contact with stroke victims shoud have to read this book. Much of what they have learned in Medical School is incorrect.
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Letter to My Daughter31 reviews
Maya Angelou
Random House, 2008
Angelou wisdom
Maya Angelou has written with warmth and wisdom in "Letter to my Daughter" Her works are always a welcome addition in our home.
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The Revolution: A Manifesto721 reviews
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing, 2008
A book for everyone
This book will need no greater knowledge, about the subjects discussed, from the reader. Gives a great explantion to the reasons for the current mess in US politics, and uses history to explain why and what to do to stay out of the current trouble the US is in.
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Why We Suck: A Feel Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid 19 reviews
Dr. Denis Leary
Viking Adult, 2008
A real gem!
This book is hilarious. Denis showcases his usual biting humor and of course tackles those taboo subjects that most of us would never dare discuss. If your offended by every little utterance that may not be PC, then don't read this book. If you have a normal and maybe even cynical view of the world, its a definite read.
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia1735 reviews
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Delightful
I loved this book. In part, I am sure, because it reminds me of Italy's sights, smells and sounds. Also, as a woman I related to her experiences. Sometimes she made me howl with laughter, and other times I winced at her honest rendition of life's pains. This was as enjoyable as a bon bon. Most of my reading is research or other non-fiction. This departure was delightful for me, and I am so glad ...
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Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets73 reviews
Jon Gosselin, Kate Gosselin, ...
Zondervan, 2008
wonderful book
I have watched jon and kate ever since there first hour show. Me and my daughter fell in love with this family so i just had to have the book. It was a great to read the more detailed situations that jon and kate have had through the years with there children and family.. i recommend this book it was not just enjoyable to read but it had fav verses from the Bible which was inspiring also..... ...
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