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The Book Thief 378 reviews
Markus Zusak
Knopf Books for Young Readers, 2007
If I could add a 6th star, I would...
This is the most lyrical, yet sparely written book I've read in years - it's astonishingly powerful, and ought to form part of any intelligent reader's library.
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Strangers in Death (In Death)68 reviews
J.D. Robb
Berkley, 2008
One of her best books
This was one of the best books in the "Death" series. I never get tired of the characters. With each book, we grow closer to significant characters, in this case, Charles and Louise. I also never would have guessed the murderers in a million years. This book was very well written, and enjoyed immensely. I can't wait for the next one.
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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)3194 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Arthur A. Levine Books, 2007
Exceeded my sky-high expectations
The final Harry Potter volume has it all: action, adventure, depth of emotion, and (best of all) a thoroughly satisfying climax to the entire series. Definitely exceeded my high expectations.
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Death Angel: A Novel 66 reviews
Linda Howard
Ballantine Books, 2008
I loved this story
This story is superb! L H steers away from the typical FBI agent and spitfire heroine. Ahh what a sigh of relief. My take on this book was both characters are tortured souls. The hero realizes he loves this woman more than heaven and he would go to hell to protect and have her. He is an assassin without any remorse or regrets. L H does a magnificent job of writing. The reader knows the depth ...
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The Last Lecture482 reviews
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow
Hyperion, 2008
Thank you Jai
Not surprising that there are several hundred reviews from readers here. I can add very little that hasn't been said. Is it me or is the world around me somehow a nicer place? Thanks so much to Jai for allowing Randy to pursue his plan. He probably didn't think he would be such a major influence not only in the US, but around the globe; although he departed knowing his greatest accomplishment. ...
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Tuesdays with Morrie: An Old Man, a Young Man, and Life's Greatest Lesson2110 reviews
Mitch Albom
Broadway, 2002
Tuesdays with Bill
Tuesdays with Morrie is about a professor (Morrie), his former student (Mitch), and their final "class" with one another as the professor is in the final stages of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Mitch taped their discussions together and transcribed them into the book while throwing in slices of college memories of Morrie and other seemingly inconsequential moments that add to the humanity of this ...
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90 Minutes in Heaven: A True Story of Death & Life487 reviews
Don Piper, Cecil Murphey
Revell, 2004
Got Exactly The Book I Wanted
My son recently died and this book gave me comfort. I wanted him to be in peace and have some idea what he went through as he was dying. I liked that I may see him again. I truly needed that for my heath and survival.
I am thankful for the book and where God is in the auther's life.
Susan
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Many Lives, Many Masters: The True Story of a Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, and the Past-Life ...338 reviews
Brian L. Weiss
Fireside, 1988
book review
Excellent book about hypnosis, psychological care and the effect of learning about events in previous lives. Really supports the widely held (in hindu and buddist cultures) belief of reincarnation.
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Death of a Salesman (Penguin Plays)202 reviews
Arthur Miller
Penguin (Non-Classics), 1998
Rat Race Lost, State of Denial
Hopeless fathers & sons were a favorite theme of Miller. The pressure of failing aspirations. The horror of failure. Drawn between overconfidence and self-doubt. Flashbacks on scenes from a dreary life. Lies to others and oneself. Failures in job and family.
The play is one of the quintessential pieces of modern American theater. Its themes are known and have been expounded endlessly. Why is it ...
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World Without End375 reviews
Ken Follett
Dutton Adult, 2007
Excellent - I could hardly put it down
World Without End was extremely engaging. It was entertaining and took me through a wide range of emotions. Ken Follet masterfully takes readers into the psychological make up of his characters. This includes the heros that you love and the trouble makers/villians that frustrate. The book was also historically informative. I loved how the author gave insight and perspective to a very truamatic ...
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Surprised by Hope: Rethinking Heaven, the Resurrection, and the Mission of the Church28 reviews
N. T. Wright
HarperOne, 2008
Good job on Darwin
N.T. Wright is a professor at Oxford and Cambridge and a highly respected New Testament scholar. This is one reason I picked up this book. Another reason is I wanted to read his views on Darwin. I was pleasantly surprised to find his coverage excellent. Wright notes that Darwin was not a so much a great new thinker but "rather the exact product of his times" (p. 83). He adds that evolution was in ...
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Foreign Body 3 reviews
Robin Cook
Putnam Adult, 2008
fast-paced medical thriller
At the Queen Victoria Hospital in New Delhi, India, nurse Veena Chandra enters the room of sixty-four year old American medical tourist Maria Hernandez, who came here for a hip replacement as the costs are much less than in New York including travel expense. Veena injects a poison killing the woman as part of a deal she made to keep her mom and sisters safe from her abusive father. Afterward, ...
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Heaven143 reviews
Randy Alcorn
Tyndale House Publishers, 2004
Heaven is truly out of this world.
"Heaven" was very informative; an easy and enjoyable read. I already had an idea from previous Bible study that we'd be more than disembodied spirits floating around on clouds for all eternity, but Randy Alcorn covered a number of issues that I had never even thought about. Like, will there be sports in Heaven, or animals, such as previous, long lost pets.
Randy also gave detailed answers to ...
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A Lesson Before Dying (Oprah's Book Club)491 reviews
Ernest J. Gaines
Vintage, 1997
Mockingbird II
Strong, powerful read...
So strong and so powerful that you may almost put it down in the first chapter, the language used to described a black man, a fellow human, so strong and offensive that you just want to close the book, slam it to the ground, and have nothing to do with it.
BUT, almost immediately it grows into a strong, heartwarming and ultimately inspiring story.
In the end, it ...
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The Memory Keeper's Daughter 847 reviews
Kim Edwards
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
Tedious Disappointing Read
Many reviews here mimic my own feelings for this book. I thought the summary of the book was very appealing, but the actual story was a disappointment. It started of well enough and drew me in, but after the first 20 pages or so the details became overwhelming and unnecessary. The novel dragged on like an exhausting soap opera where the characters get ever so close to resolving their problems, ...
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Salvation in Death (In Death)
J.D. Robb
Putnam Adult, 2008
Ancient church rituals meet cutting- edge crime solving in the latest novel in the #1 New York Times –bestselling series that’s “ Law & Order: SVU —in the future” ( Entertainment Weekly ) . In the year 2060, sophisticated investigative tools can help catch a killer. But there are some questions even the most advanced technologies cannot answer. Ridley Pearson has praised J. D. Robb’s suspense as “taut” and “nerve-jangling.” Her latest ...
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The Five People You Meet in Heaven1595 reviews
Mitch Albom
Hyperion, 2003
beautifully written and developed
"the five people" is an outstanding book. about 200 pages, it's very easy reading. it tells the story of a man who goes to heaven and meets various people who share with him secrets that had affected him at various times throughout his life. this book is brilliantly developed. it is highly recommended!!!
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The Innocent Man80 reviews
John Grisham
Dell, 2007
Amazing read!
I could not put this book down, it was an amazing read. I'm not usually a John Grishsm fan but this one kept me on the edge of my seat all the way until the end.
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Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers352 reviews
Mary Roach
W. W. Norton & Company, 2004
Don't judge a book by its cover, or its title . . .
Had I done so, I would have missed out on one of the funniest books I've read in a very, very long time. When I first saw this book I asked myself, "who in the right mind would write a book about dead bodies?" Even more disturbing to me was, "why would anyone want to read such a book?" Just the same, I thought I'd pick it up and glance through it (maybe that could be called the "National Enquirer ...
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Change of Heart: A Novel170 reviews
Jodi Picoult
Atria, 2008
A page turner.
I enjoyed this book. It brings up the issue of the death penalty with a twist or two. I loved the character of Maggie. She seemed to develop most in the story. I loved the way it all played out. I didn't give it 5 stars because of the VERY obvious elements taken (stolen?) from Stephen Kings Green Mile. I mean common. A convicted child murderer performing miricles and making the ultimate ...
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