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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7) 3196 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
jennya
This was a great ending to a great series. I loved all 7 books in the series and this was an exciting ending to an epic story.
There were tears but also great triumphs that make it worth reading over and over again.
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The Great Gatsby 1124 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 ...
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The Secret 2221 reviews
Rhonda Byrne
Atria Books/Beyond Words, 2006
Are there others out there?
Good book but many others out there that are better... but easy reading. This explains the Law of Attraction through interviews however, I recommend Living The Secret Everyday: My Secret Workbook because it gives examples, in the narrative and exercises to show you how to ask, believe and receive.
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The Time Paradox (Artemis Fowl, Book 6)33 reviews
Eoin Colfer
Hyperion Books for Children, 2008
Artemis Fowl, book 6
I got this book for my son for his 11th birthday. He loved it. He read it so fast.
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The Way of the World: A Story of Truth and Hope in an Age of Extremism15 reviews
Ron Suskind
Harper, 2008
How Do You Spell Impeachable Offense ??
Have mercy!! What to say. Saw the author in an inteview say it's written like a movie. True enough. It's a screenplay, shouldn't be any problem getting it into film. Only thing is, maybe where it belongs is on the committee where Rep. Kucinich's articles of impeachment are twisting in the wind. Now, about the book. It's beautifully written, incredibly finely woven, and perhaps the most ...
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A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life's Purpose (Oprah's Book Club, Selection 61)1196 reviews
Eckhart Tolle
Penguin, 2008
Beyond the words... and into action
Ignore everyone else and read it...
You learn something from every book you read... why not move past the critics and judge the book for yourself. Regardless of your religon or beliefs, the book will open your eyes to another aspect of life that you may not have considered.
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Money, and the Law of Attraction: Learning to Attract Wealth, Health, and Happiness11 reviews
Esther Hicks, Jerry Hicks
Hay House, 2008
LOVE IT and starting to see abundant results in 3 days!
LOVE IT and starting to see abundant results in 3 days!
I totally agree with a previous very helpful review saying that this is the best book by Esther, Jerry Hicks & Abraham, even better than their classic "Ask and It Is Given" book, one of my favorites.
I did read hundreds of prosperity books, plus all The Secret marketing follow-up cash-caws books during the last 3 years, plus I ...
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The Story of Edgar Sawtelle: A Novel220 reviews
David Wroblewski
Ecco, 2008
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle
What a wonderful book - such rich characters - both human and canine - any dog lover would really enjoy the parts about the dogs and any human lover would fall in love with Edgar. I highly recommend it.
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When Markets Collide: Investment Strategies for the Age of Global Economic Change17 reviews
Mohamed El-Erian
McGraw-Hill, 2008
An important weakness
El-Erian's strength is in identifying and explaining the "major fundamental transformation" that is going on. After discussing the transformation and emphasizing the investment needs for internationalization, foreign currencies, and inflation hedges, he discusses asset allocatrion. His asset allocation table and discussion are fine, except for one glaring ommission. He never mentions managed ...
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The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment921 reviews
Eckhart Tolle
New World Library, 2004
The Power of NOW
After I had read the book I thought I understood it. However, a week later I kept thinking about it and got somewhat confused so I read it again. Now my wife is reading it. It really made me think about the wisdom of God.
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The Instruction: Living the Life Your Soul Intended23 reviews
Ainslie MacLeod
Sounds True, 2007
"The Instruction" should really be "The Revelation"
I stumbled upon "The Instruction" as I was browsing in a major bookstore and I immediately snatched it, ran home and devoured it. Perhaps the title should have been "The Revelation" because that's what it felt to me: I was flabbergasted by such a powerful epiphany.
What 'personality theory' did in the psychological field, this book does in the spiritual realm. It's the subtitle, however, that ...
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The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism102 reviews
Timothy Keller
Dutton Adult, 2008
A masterful and clear explanation of Christianity
Not a complete explanation of God, of course. But it must be one of the most clear and comprehensive ones. The author relies heavily on the Christian writers C.S. Lewis and G.K. Chesterton. But he does not ignore the opposition. Timothy Keller also very clearly explains the reasoning of popular atheist writers like Richard Dawkins, Sam Harris and Christopher Hitchins. Also other religions are ...
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To Kill a Mockingbird1751 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.
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The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 4) 69 reviews
Rick Riordan
Hyperion Book CH, 2008
#1 with grandson
One again I haven't read this book but my grandson loves the set. He says that they're really good.
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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 ...
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You Can Heal Your Life (Gift Edition)268 reviews
Louise Hay
Hay House, 1999
You Can Heal Your Life
This is a great book.I read it every spare moment I had.I already believed in the [the law of attraction] and this book made me understand it more.If you are wanting to know about [the law of attraction]this is the perfect book.
Dee
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World Without End382 reviews
Ken Follett
Dutton Adult, 2007
Solid Follett
A grand follow-up to Pillars of the Earth (but a "stand alone" as well). A joy to read, but horribly heavy to hold up in hardback.
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Into the Wild1192 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 2007
Chase von, guess they have this book two places on here....
This is an amazing story that touches on every emotion contained within us all! I'm hard pressed to understand why this is only the second review but this is a story that will go down as one of the most powerful, enlightening, and heart wrenching ever told! Sean Penn has from what I have seen secured his place not only as one of the greatest actors to ever live, but also one of the greatest ...
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The Pillars of the Earth1244 reviews
Ken Follett
NAL Trade, 2002
Good historical fiction
I was not excited at all to read this 970 page tome, but a friend loaned it to me and I have to return it in a couple of weeks.
This is not a fast read for me (too many twists and turns), but it is a great book. The characters are interesting and compelling and the building process is fascinating.
I will say that the writing style took some getting used to, but by page 100, I was good to ...
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First Day Jitters35 reviews
Julie Danneberg
Charlesbridge Publishing, 2000
great job
we got the book in great shape and in great time. Good book for my daughters first day of school.
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