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Hope Rising: Stories from the Ranch of Rescued Dreams 43 reviews
Kim Meeder
Multnomah Books, 2003
Tears for the Second Chance
It has been a very long time since I cried all the way through a book. With pleasure. I read half of it in one sitting, unwilling to break the spell of the stories and emotions it contains. For the horses and the children portrayed in the book this remarkable woman's life is a testimony to the value of faith and love. For the rest of us, we can take inspiration and do our best to do what we can ...
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Saving Crystal35 reviews
RC Waggoner
Amazon, 2007
Intriguing Short!
What a well written short by RC Waggoner whose descriptive writing captivates you from the beginning. It's apparent that George Grant's life drastically changed when his wife Martha was killed. What happened between George and his children and who is this young girl that appeared out of nowhere? Why hasn't anyone else seen her except George.... I'm anxious to read the "rest of the story", I know ...
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Book 3)2601 reviews
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic, 1999
The series truly begins.
I love Prisoner of Azkaban. I think that this was the novel that really hooked me into the series. I have a hard time writing a literary review of any of the Rowling novels mainly because I do not feel like I'm reading a novel when I read these books, I feel like I'm on vacation. I'm transported into another world and forget to look at the subtext or deeply analyze anything that the writer is ...
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)5175 reviews
J.K. Rowling
Scholastic Press, 2000
An amazing novel
Without a doubt this is my favorite novel of the series so far. The action in this novel was intense and I finished the novel in a couple of days. JK Rowling always does a great job of mixing foreshadowing and mystery. With each novel, I have begun to realize that nothing is as it seems. I thought I finally figured out the plot, only to be completely surprised in the end.
The novel comes ...
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Life, Love & Loneliness: Revised Edition60 reviews
Crystal Lacey Winslow
Melodrama Publishing, 2007
Life Lessons
What can I say. I absolutely loved this book. I never heard of the author before and was kinda of skeptical in purchasing this book. Boy, am I happy I did!!! Ms. Winslow, you have a new fan here. This book will teach the reader alot of things. You can't take life or people for granted because it can all be taken away from you. I loved this book and can't wait to read the sequel. Keep up ...
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Anne of the Island (Anne of Green Gables, Book 3) (Anne of Green Gables)65 reviews
L.M. Montgomery
Bantam Books, 1983
i read this over and over again.
this book never gets old. i've had it for so long and now i'm off to college and i still enjoy reading it cover to cover. anne is a great character, one who is easy to love and who explains herself well. the other characters are also quirky. something about this book is very universal, which i think explains why even in this century i still find myself being able to relate to Anne. the plot, ...
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Memoirs of an Invisible Man63 reviews
Harry F. Saint
Dell, 1988
The Best Invisible Man Story
Note: I made some immature Mormon angry because of my negative reviews of books out to prove the Book of Mormon, and that person has been slamming my reviews almost as fast as they are posted.
So your "helpful" vote is greatly appreciated. Thanks, and note that a
short review can be a good review if it prompts a person to read a good novel.
This was one of the most enjoyable stories I ...
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Hood Rich69 reviews
Crystal Perkins-stell
Crystell Publications, 2005
Reflecting......
Wow the book had me speechless, it did start a little slow but when it starting going I could not put it down. This told a tale of a young man nicknamed Prince cause that was his last name and he had some kingpins in the family that he looked up to. He was young and ready to live the fast life too soon and with that being said he ended up going to jail for fifteen years at the tender age of ...
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Suddenly You (Indigo Love Stories)30 reviews
Crystal Hubbard
Genesis Press, 2008
Delightful Summer Reading
Suddenly You by Crystal Hubbard is a very good book about a young woman who learns important life lessons in the course of falling in love with a doctor who needs to learn a few things about life and love himself.
This book is beautifully told with humor, warmth and intelligence.
I am looking forward to more books by this talented newcomer.
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Streams in the Desert: 366 Daily Devotional Readings72 reviews
L. B. Cowman, James Reimann
Zondervan, 1984
Awesome books to share
I've ordered multiple copies of this book on three occasions, and will probably reorder more. This is a book with more than the typical daily devotion ... it has meat and it has substance. It is a great light to follow during your day and it contains plenty of 'food for thought'. I received my first copy of this devotional from one of my pastors and have shared 8 copies with other people in my ...
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The World of Dark Crystal26 reviews
Brian Froud
Knopf, 1982
Froud's Majestic Vision
Combining the talents of Jim Henson's storytelling with Brian Froud's exquisite art, The Dark Crystal is an amazing film. The World of the Dark Crystal is a must-have companion piece to the film. On its pages are inscribed in detail the epic story's conceptualization and the process of designing its beautifully imagined characters and creatures. The book contains rare artwork by the ingenious ...
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The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language17 reviews
David Crystal
Cambridge University Press, 1997
A brief comment
This book is a linguaphile and language lover's delight, to read or just to browse like a coffee table book. It covers just about every major topic in the study of language you can think of, from traditional classical and comparative philology and linguistics to modern developmental and neurological studies of language.
The book is comprised of 11 major sections and 65 smaller sections, with ...
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Dynamic Art Projects for Children: Includes Step-By-Step Instructions and Photographs19 reviews
Denise M. Logan
Crystal Productions, 2005
Fabulous
LOVE the illustrations. This book is vibrant with color. I am most impressed with the fact that they included work from children. However, as a first grade teacher, I will only be able teach a few lessons. The projects are intricate and would probably require more than one session. Nonetheless, I'm still very happy with this purchase.
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The Complete Guide to the Tarot28 reviews
Eden Gray
Bantam, 1982
A Must Buy
I had this book for many many years.
Very practical small book but accurate.
they changed the cover picture now i think i have the older version.
Eden Gray is great!
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Swami Kriyananda: As We Have Known Him21 reviews
Asha Praver
Crystal Clarity Publishers, 2007
Time flew by
I received my book Swami Kriyananda: As We Have Known Him through a book club. I picked the book up at home just to glance at the beautiful cover and skim what was inside. Time just flew by. One hour later I was still reading and feeling very inspired. The stories shared about Kriyananda's life not only uplift and inspire but make you feel you have been touched by the life of a saint.
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The Essence of the Bhagavad Gita: Explained by Paramhansa Yogananda, As Remembered by His Disciple, Swami ...24 reviews
Crystal Clarity Publishers, 2006
Swami Kriyananda shows his deep spiritual understanding
This book is a must read for all sincere spiritual aspirants, no matter what his/her religion is. This is truly a cosmic text which reaches deep into one's soul. It is a perfect introduction for newcomers to the power and depth of the Bhagavad Gita and for those who seek inspiration daily upon its deep wisdom. The author clearly shows that the Bhagavad Gita is actually deeply allegorical in ...
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Theatre Shoes20 reviews
Noel Streatfeild
Yearling, 1983
Simply charming and delightful!
This book is about three children named Sorrel, Mark and Holly. When their grandfather dies and they are sent to live with their maternal grandmother, and former famous actress. They are sent to the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training so that they can carry the family's stage tradition. Holly is very good at dancing, Mark at singing and Sorrel at acting. The grandmother is very ...
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Glass23 reviews
Ellen Hopkins
Margaret K. McElderry, 2007
LOVE IT
I know at first the writing style of the text in the book may throw some people off... but it is what gives the story the actual feel of being there and exploring the crazy chaotic world of meth... great book, wish it was a bit longer, i read it in 6hrs
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Biblical Parenting21 reviews
Crystal Lutton
American Book Publishing Group, 2002
My mom doesn't spank me anymore
My mom would spank me and my younger sisters whenever we did something wrong. Dad hated it as much as we did. Dad found this book and gave it to Mom and now she doesn't spank anymore. I still can't get away with stuff and that stinks but at least I'm not getting spanked anymore. Thank you Mrs. Lutton for writing this book. I'm glad my Dad found it and gave it to Mom. We threw away the books that ...
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The Me I Knew I Could Be: 1 Woman's Journey from 292 Pounds to Peace, Happiness, and Healthy Living24 reviews
Crystal Philips
St. Martin's Press, 2000
The Best Motivational and Instructional Weight loss book Ever!
I bought this book in 2001 after hearing Crystal's story on Oprah. Oh how she inspired me. I too struggle with weight loss issues. My personal life has also had its challenges. Crystal is someone everyone can relate to. She is witty and funny and smart. She wrote about experiences that all overweight people can experience (shopping and being told we don't carry your size). She made me believe ...
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