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Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel

587 reviews
Lisa See

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2006

It is as beautifull as it can be sad, sometimes even funny.
I have some facination for diferent cultures and lately I have beeing facinated with oriental culture and traditions. Lisa See has opened my eyes to study farther the Chinesse culture. Americans love beauty and fiction, its easier to read than history. This has help me to understand the beauty of woman sufering and how, even in a culture so diferent friendship can be everything for two woman. ...

The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book for Girls (American Girl Library)

261 reviews
Valorie Schaefer

American Girl, 1998

great book
This is a great book for a young girl. I purchased the book with the intention of having a "talk" with my 9 yr old. This book explains so much without showing too much. I wanted to talk to her about her period but was not ready to talk to her about sex. This book gave so much more than what I had in mind. It talks about proper hygiene and eating habits. All around great book. I'm considering ...

The Secret Life of Bees

1383 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003

Bees AIN'T a Bust!
I surveyed my class and 80% gave it two thumbs up: 5 stars. That's 28 out of 35 students. The rest of the class gave it an OK: 3 or 4 stars. So my giving it 5 stars has been backed by research into the general public's taste. ;=) Now, I'm not much for spending time on fiction. I don't need entertainment, I need information. But as a story teller, occasional writing class instructor, I like to ...

The Great Gatsby

1125 reviews
F. Scott Fitzgerald

Scribner, 1999

Breathtaking
It has been a while since I read a book in one sitting. It has also been a while since I first read "The Great Gatsby". Since then, I read articles and saw movies about F. Scott Fotzgerald and his wife Zelda. It is hard not to draw some similarities between Fitzgerald's best work and the way his own life ended. Without going thru the plot, this is all american story about difference between ...

The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom, A Toltec Wisdom Book

653 reviews
Don Miguel Ruiz

Amber-Allen Publishing, 2001

a lovely little book
A friend recommended this book to me and I'm grateful that he did. This is a short, but very profound little book and came to me at just the right time in my journey. If you are not ready to accept and assimilate the information provided, it will be hard to appreciate this book fully. I know that I wouldn't have been ready until now. I have the four agreements posted on my fridge and am ...

The Catcher in the Rye

2761 reviews
J.D. Salinger

Back Bay Books, 2001

Where do the Ducks Go?
In the beginning, I admit I did not like Holden Caulfield. I felt I couldn't relate to him. After the first 15 chapters that changed. I realized that, boy oh boy, I am way too much like Holden Caulfield. So much that I almost want to post a list of how we are alike, but that is not the point of reviews and I doubt it would be interesting reading. There are few eye-opening moments in Catcher in ...

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

84 reviews
Sherman Alexie

Little, Brown Young Readers, 2007

the many disadvantages
How many disadvantages can one person overcome? Junior, the narrator of this book, overcomes several disabilities at birth, and then must overcome the physical manifestations of those disabilities (oversize head, lisp, stutter, etc.) for the rest of his life. On top of that he faces the disadvantages that come with being a member of the Spokane Indian tribe: poverty, endemic alcoholism, and ...

To Kill a Mockingbird

1752 reviews
Harper Lee

Grand Central Publishing, 1988

Harper Lee's one and only
This book has to be among the best in human history. Flawlessly written from the perspective of a child and full of wisdom. Everyone should read this book.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel

228 reviews
David Wroblewski

Ecco, 2008

A Favorite of 2008
Edgar Sawtelle is born mute, speaking only in sign. He lives with his parents on their remote farm in Wisconsin, raising a special breed of dogs. Edgar's idyllic life is disturbed with the unexpected return of his paternal uncle Claude. When Edgar's father dies suddenly, Claude insinuates himself into the life of the farm and Edgar's mothers affection. This is when Edgar's life is turned upside ...

A Separate Peace

766 reviews
John Knowles

Scribner, 2003

Great Buy
I'm usually concerned about purchasing items on line, especially books. I can honestly say that this experience was worth it. I would recommend this seller to anyone interested in purchasing good quality books at extremely reasonable prices. Buy with confidence, I did!

Where the Sidewalk Ends 30th Anniversary Edition: Poems and Drawings

69 reviews

HarperCollins, 2004

Sure to make ANYONE SMILE !
I bought Where the Sidewalk Ends for my boys when they were little.We had so much fun reading,laughing and talking about all the fabulous poems and drawings.My boys have passed Shel's books on to their children.I have bought so many copies of Where the Sidewalk Ends,as a gift for a new baby.I always get lots of smiles from the new parents.It's a great way to start baby's library.Little kids and ...

Caring for Your Baby and Young Child, Revised Edition: Birth to Age 5 (Shelov, Caring for your Baby and Young ...

158 reviews
American Academy Of Pediatrics

Bantam, 2004

The Only Baby Care Book You Need
This book was recommended by our pediatrician and also by our hospital. It truly is the only baby care book you need. Great format, clean, simple reading that is easy to digest...especially important in those first few weeks as a new parent. It will be the only childcare book still sitting on my bookshelf when we're ready for baby #2.

Dark Mission: The Secret History of NASA

98 reviews
Richard C. Hoagland, Mike Bara

Feral House, 2007

Dark mission
One very impressive and dense book, that makes you think. I am going to look for other Hoagland works. Future will say if he is right or wrong.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

605 reviews
Scott O'Dell

Yearling, 1987

Very Eccentric! Great Read!
Alone, on a deserted island. No weapons. Animal predators lurking where you can't see. A need for food. A drive for survival. That pretty much covers Karana's life, when her tribe sails away, and leaves her in the remains of living by herself, for years to come. There's numerous things she has to teach herself how to do--and many things that she'll discover that she will not do again. She has to ...

City of Thieves: A Novel

39 reviews
David Benioff

Viking Adult, 2008

An Amazing Story
This book was amazing. The siege of Leningrad took over 900 days before it was finally broken. The war in the east is much neglected here in the USA, but as desperate as it was, the war in the west was nothing as brutal or costly as the war in Russia. The numbers speak for themselves. In the west, there is a dearth of lore about the eastern front. This book provides a day to day account of ...

The Feelings Book: The Care & Keeping of Your Emotions (American Girl)

37 reviews
Lynda Madison

American Girl, 2002

The feelings book brought me a tear..of satisfaction!
This was quite helpful and informative for a book aimed at preteens, yet highly accessible and understandful. It offers great tips and advice, especially on dealing with feelings and seeing them in a healthy, real perspective. I even used this for an essay I had to write! J'adore! ^_^ (p.s. everyone should real Twilight.)

The Age of American Unreason

86 reviews
Susan Jacoby

Pantheon, 2008

Tracing the Decline of American Culture and the American Intellect
Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly. Jay-Z, J. Lo, O.J., Jon Benet, and Jolie. America's Got Talent, Baby Borrowers, Wife Swap, Wipeout, Greatest American Dog, American Gladiators, and I Survived a Japanese Game Show. Creationism, Biblical literalism, open disdain for the "reality-based world," dying newspapers, aliteracy, innumeracy, and anti-intellectualism. Video game addiction, ...

Middlesex: A Novel (Oprah's Book Club)

838 reviews
Jeffrey Eugenides

Picador, 2002

An astonishing novel.
This is not a novel of perversion, but one of explanation, family devotion, ethnic description, historical perspective, and truly BREATHTAKING writing. It will be difficult to find a book to read after finishing this astonishing novel. My other favorite book about sex, love and self help is:I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't

The Seeker's Guide (previously published as The New American Spirituality)

18 reviews
Elizabeth Lesser

Villard, 2000

Loved this book
Nicely written, personal and relevant for anyone "seeking" information on spirituality. It doesn't promise anything but makes a compelling case for meditation. Several tips for meditating are offered throughout the book and a variety of specific meditation practices are available to integrate into your life. I liked that the author understands that changing your daily routine to include ...

The Perks of Being a Wallflower

1262 reviews
Stephen Chbosky

MTV, 1999

One of my favorite books to re-read
The honesty of the character in this story is what makes it one of my favorites. He has a wonderful personality and it's always fun to hear what he had to say about his high school experience. I'd recommend this to anyone from 14-20 years old.

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