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The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought ...147 reviews
Andrew Young

Thomas Dunne Books, 2010

Disgust aplenty
As opposed to "Game Change," the "Politician" is an easy and fast read. You won't want to put it down, however you will be so disgusted at the revealed U.S. political scene, you might wish you hadn't read it. And "Saint Elizabeth" definitely falls from grace. Edwards? He falls so far you couldn't locate him with GPS. 		  
  







  
  
On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System56 reviews
Henry M. Paulson

Business Plus, 2010

On The Brink-- Henry Paulson
Great job in explaining the complexities and the crisis nature of the near collapse of the world financial system. Great understanding of Hank Paulson and the near impossible job of working with congress to avert the collapse. Our congressional leaders do not have a clue except for their own personal self serving personal political agendas. One gains a greater respect for the team that Paulson ... 		  
  







  
  
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend26 reviews
James S Hirsch

Scribner, 2010

Wonderful Biography, Recommended
The best ballplayer I ever saw play in person was Willie Mays. Not only was he a consummate athlete and center fielder, but he also took the time before the game to sign autographs for almost two hours. This biography suggests something of that person's essence and character. It is an enjoyable read and worth the time to read and savor, and to reread when the mood strikes. I enjoy ... 		  
  







  
  
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage112 reviews
Elizabeth Gilbert

Viking Adult, 2010

A Thankfully Grown-Up Book for Grown-up Readers
As much as I enjoyed Eat, Pray, Love, I was relieved to read Committed, which (after the first few pages) provides another volume of Elizabeth Gilbert's delightful, humorous and insightful writing by a more grown-up woman. I shared the opening of Eat, Pray, Love with the writing class I'm teaching in Jerusalem, but realized that Committed was too advanced for these young adults. Why should they ... 		  
  







  
  
Son of Hamas: A Gripping Account of Terror, Betrayal, Political Intrigue, and Unthinkable Choices25 reviews
Mosab Hassan Yousef

SaltRiver, 2010

A gripping testament of courage and conversion
Not since I first studied Augustine's Confessions as a doctoral student have I been engrossed by a testament of spiritual upheaval and conversion. As an academic, I don't have much free time for recreational reading, but after reading the opening chapter, I found myself perusing each page until I was finished. The writing demonstrates both a depth of character and a depth of experience of the ... 		  
  







  
  
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks105 reviews
Rebecca Skloot

Crown, 2010

Truth will out!
This book held me spell bound not only while reading it, but since. I feel the urge to get to know the wonderful author who did so much searching and coaxing with the family, overcoming their concerns, to tell us about Henrietta Lacks. I have included a page on Henrietta Lacks under Famous Americans on my website. I want children to learn about the woman who made so many medical advances ... 		  
  







  
  
Courage and Consequence: My Life as a Conservative in the Fight28 reviews
Karl Rove

Threshold Editions, 2010

Down to Earth and Real
This is a really a good book and is down to earth, real and authentic. It's a good read. After reading this book I realized how untrue all the bunk, hype and slander is. Most of what you heard about Bush and Rove was theater and not accurate at best. It looks like the haters have put in a lot of stuff on these reviews reviling Rove, but they probably didn't even read the book. The hate ... 		  
  







  
  
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, ...114 reviews
Gretchen Rubin

Harper, 2010

Very Practical View of Happiness
I loved this book and could not put it down. It offered a lot of insight about the author's personality, struggles and resolve. I share the same personality traits with her, so I can relate to many things she was struggling with. Her insights are also very action oriented, and I was able to take some small steps immediately. I am tracking my happiness activities on my chart and found it to be ... 		  
  







  
  
Not Without Hope6 reviews
Nick Schuyler, Jere Longman

William Morrow, 2010

Sad but TRUE story, told very well
I followed this story on the news as it was happening and live in the same area, but I am one who only heard what was on TV or in the paper and we all know how they easily twist the facts. I wanted to know more and how it really happened. I bought this book and could not put it down. It is so detailed, it makes you/me feel like I really knew him, and the others. Every time I say something ... 		  
  







  
  
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time2280 reviews
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Penguin Books, 2007

Amazing!
Inspiring and beautifully written .... I am blown away by the tenacity, fearlessness, and selflessness exhibited by Mortenson (and everyone who helps him) as he creates opportunities for the poor and neglected to get a chance at a better life through eduction .... Eye-opening crash course in history (and heartbreaking commentary) on past and present U.S. strategies in Pakistan, ... 		  
  







  
  
If You Have to Cry, Go Outside: And Other Things Your Mother Never Told You12 reviews
Kelly Cutrone, Meredith Bryan

HarperOne, 2010

Bold, Memorable, Off-The-Beaten-Track Business and Life Advice for Women
I have to admit that I know barely anything about fashion and had only seen Kelly Cutrone's name mentioned a few times, but I was curious to read this book because I liked the title and it seemed like it could have a promising approach to life and business. And it did! Cutrone's tome is part memoir, part spiritual guide, part you-go-girl empowerment and part business manual, all in her ... 		  
  







  
  
Going Rogue: An American Life1234 reviews
Sarah Palin

HarperCollins, 2009

Well writen and gives you an insight of Goverment and Palin's life
Whether you agree with her or not, this book is a must read for any fair and open minded individual that believes in the U.S. Constitution. 		  
  







  
  
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea433 reviews
Chelsea Handler

Gallery, 2009

good pick me up
Too funny. Laughing out loud, comes easy with this book. It is a great gift for someone that needs to laugh! 		  
  







  
  
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands457 reviews
Chelsea Handler

Bloomsbury USA, 2005

LIGHTEN UP PEOPLE
I laughed out loud, read chapters to my husband who also laughed out loud. I think this book takes a certain mind set to enjoy. I think all the people who wrote negative reviews should have thought before purchasing the book "what type of book they were purchasing?" What did anyone expect from a book by Chelsea Handler titled MY HORIZONTAL LIFE? This book is funny. Don't let anyones opinion stop ... 		  
  







  
  
Just Kids40 reviews
Patti Smith

Ecco, 2010

Patti Smith-Just Kids
LOVED reading about her step into being a young artist and her views and interactions ... 		  
  







  
  
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia2031 reviews
Elizabeth Gilbert

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Sweet and Helpful
I enjoyed this book at the time of reading. I had been going through a similar process myself, and it was wonderful to follow Elizabeth's journey of self-deprecating wit and humor amidst a rather turbulent mental breakdown. 		  
  







  
  
I Am Ozzy72 reviews
Ozzy Osbourne

Grand Central Publishing, 2010

Awesome book
I'm a big Ozzy fan and have seen many articles and documentaries on him. This book was very informative, and honest. Great hearing how things really went down straight from the man. Excellent background on how Black Sabbath's sound evolved. Many of the controversies in Ozzy's life were explained. Very worth reading. 		  
  







  
  
Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ...440 reviews
Ron Hall, Denver Moore

Thomas Nelson, 2008

Sensitive, Powerful, Thought Provoking and a 'Must Read'
On the surface, it is the old South meeting the modern North, the Rich meeting the Poor, but ultimately it is God's creation meeting Him at the Throne of Grace. You will not have a dry eye by the end of the book and it will change your life. 		  
  







  
  
Making Toast46 reviews
Roger Rosenblatt

Ecco, 2010

a grief observed
This is a carefully constructed book, an elegiac, a memoir of grief, and yet, a memoir curiously distanced from emotion. Rosenblatt is a sympathetic figure for an author, a kindly and loving father who has just lost his daughter, but his story about his family after her death did not fully engage me. The author is an accomplished writer, who tells us that he writes for famous magazines, ... 		  
  







  
  
The Glass Castle: A Memoir1420 reviews
Jeannette Walls

Scribner, 2006

The Glass Castle- by Jeannette Walls
This is the best book I've read in a long time- Jeannette Walls has a moving story to tell, which she does with insight and humor. Her most recent book, "Half Broke Horses", the true story of her grandmother, is also a jewel. I saw Walls at the Miami Book Fair in November- she was quite inspiring, (and funny!), and she received a standing ovation after her presentation. 		  
  







  


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