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Rich Dad, Poor Dad: What the Rich Teach Their Kids About Money--That the Poor and Middle Class Do Not! 2145 reviews
Robert T. Kiyosaki, Sharon L. Lechter
Business Plus, 2000
Excellent Book.
I enjoyed reading this book. It was very interesting and at times funny. I did not want to put it down. However, if you are looking for a get rich quick idea or scheme, it is not in this book. Also, if you are not interested in real estate, you may not like this book, because that is most of the author's story. When I heard about this book, I thought it would show me how to get rich. The ...
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A Lifetime of Secrets: A PostSecret Book 69 reviews
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2007
inspiring
I've been reading the Post Secret website for well over a year, but the title of this one is what made me decide to purchase it. The book itself was inspiring in that the secrets were so personal, heart-wrenching in some cases. They inspired me to look at my life differently, to be more appreciative for what I have. It also inspired me to send in my own secret.
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The Tenth Circle: A Novel 220 reviews
Jodi Picoult
Washington Square Press, 2006
well-crafted book
This is already a well reviewed book but the overall slant of the reviews does not match my own so I thought I'd put in my 2 cents.
Firstly this is so far the only book that I have read by Jodi Picoult though it won't be the last. I was attracted by the idea of including comic-book exerpts in a novel which did not disappoint; the images are powerful and add new material instead of rehashing ...
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The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel (P.S.)1403 reviews
Barbara Kingsolver
Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2005
Loved it!
I just finished The Poisonwood Bible, and LOVED it. Each character has a distinct voice (My favorite was Adah) and the progression from the very events that shaped them in Africa to their life outside the village to the full-circle ending made this a great summer read! I'm excited to read other Kingsolver novels!
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The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference920 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Back Bay Books, 2002
"THINK OF THEM AS EPIDEMICS"
This book asserts that the best way to understand popularity and social behavior, such as the rise in popularity of a book, teen behaviors, or word of mouth phenomena, is to model them as epidemics. The author suggests that ideas, behaviors, and the popularity of products spread like viruses, and that changes often occur quickly and unexpectedly. Small changes often result in larger changes and ...
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PostSecret: Extraordinary Confessions from Ordinary Lives238 reviews
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2005
This is really SOMETHING!
I was not aware of the website until I got this book as a birthday gift. It was one of the best birthday gifts I have ever received. The book is amazing. The boldness of some of the messages is astonishing. You can learn here what the REAL world is all about. Some of the messages are funny, some sad, but most of them will make you stop and think about the way we interact with others, what are ...
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The Definitive Book of Body Language81 reviews
Barbara Pease, Allan Pease
Bantam, 2006
A must Have book
This is a must have book. it teaches you the basis of communication and how read people not only with words but with words and body language. each chapter reveals something remarkable. if your a salesperson are some one who wants to communicate effectively with others, get this book!
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The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (Penderwicks ...85 reviews
Jeanne Birdsall
Yearling, 2007
Terrific for anyone!
I agree with those who found this book absolutely charming. I read to my girls (ages 10 & 13) every night and am always on the look out for a book we would all enjoy. We loved every minute of this one and the girls begged me for "just one more chapter" every night. Its a great read aloud as it has great dialouge and characters. If you have a beloved family dog who is a good friend to your ...
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How to be a Super Hot Woman: 339 Tips to Make Every Man Fall in Love with You and Every Woman Envy You 6 reviews
Mandy Simons, Emily J. Terry
Outskirts Press, 2007
Be Unique and Unpredictable
I've bought two copies of this book. One for my best friend and one for me. She was in love with one very good looking guy from the company where she works but he never paid attention to her so I thought this book might be helpful for her.
Now I can say that I am very proud of myself, because I really helped my friend to become more confident and the results are amazing. I hoped that this ...
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A Million Little Pieces 1820 reviews
James Frey
Anchor, 2005
saved my life
I wrote a review years ago after I read this book.
Still today, regardless of all the notoriety, I give thanks to James for writing this book. Unless someone has walked in the shoes of very early sobriety and recovery from drug addiction as well as alcohol abuse there can be no understanding of how powerful this book is.
Bottom line: it saved my life and my MIND. Without this book God only ...
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Specials (Uglies)85 reviews
Scott Westerfeld
Simon Pulse, 2007
This is an absoloute must-have
I will begin by saying simply: this book took me by surprise, and I mean that in a very good way. The two books before it had been very good, yes, and I was expecting relatively the same quality out of this one. However, after I had finished the first few chapters, I knew that this book was (and ths might sound cheesy) different; and I'm quite serious about that. It literally took me by ...
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Face to Face With God19 reviews
Bill Johnson
Charisma House, 2007
Humble man of God
First of all i thank Bill Johnson being obediant to the word of his Father. The Gifts of the Father are being used thru you in a wonderful way. If there were more Humble loving gentle souls like Bill Johnson on this earth. We would be living in paradise. I have been cured of cancer and only Gods grace and healing power of the holy spirit.
May the Lord continue to use you for all his glory. God ...
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The Fat Smash Diet: The Last Diet You'll Ever Need202 reviews
Ian K. Smith
St. Martin's Griffin, 2006
Is working
It is a good book, it specifies everything you need to do, everything you need to eat, and what NOT to eat.
Is working, I lost 8 pounds in two weeks. I have not followed it this past weekend because I had some events, but Im sticking to it as much as possible, I also dont exercise often, in the two weeks I only went to the gym 3 times, so if you do stick to the program, you will probably loose ...
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Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything1538 reviews
Stephen J. Dubner
William Morrow, 2005
Let's get Freaky!!!!
I enjoyed this book. It blows your mind when you take everyday scenarios and throw in economics. This book is entertaining all the way through and you learn things you didn't know. For instance, Why did Murder rates drop in New York City....was it the police - NO....You must buy the book to find out.
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Blink: The Power of Thinking Without Thinking927 reviews
Malcolm Gladwell
Little, Brown and Company, 2005
Our Hidden Programming
Malcolm Gladwell is a "gatekeeper." In his book, Blink, he opens the gate to a room of self-discovery - a room that allows the reader, perhaps for the first time, to realize that our actions and judgments often are not as "objective" as we might think. Mr. Gladwell, through a series of examples and stories, explains that we each have our own "programming" - dare I say "prejudices" - about how we ...
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The South Beach Diet: The Delicious, Doctor-Designed, Foolproof Plan for Fast and Healthy Weight Loss719 reviews
Arthur Agatston
Rodale Books, 2003
South Beach Diet works miracles!
I went on the South Beach Diet in November 2005. In one year I went from weighing 280 lbs to weighing 215! My cholesterol went from 221 to 141,and my blood pressure went from 150/100 to 117/77 (with NO drugs). Also I lost 6 inches around my waist. It went from 42 inches to 36.As of May 2008, I currently weigh 212 (at 5' 11') and am trying to work my way to 195 now.I own all of the books and am ...
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Salt: A World History99 reviews
Mark Kurlansky
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003
Salt Crystal Lamps from The Black Tai Salt Company
Salt Crystal Lamps from The Black Tai Salt Company
Black Tai Salt Crystal Lamps have a similar effect to the ionizer. However, the natural ionization of a crystal lamp cannot be compared to an ionizer. A salt crystal lamp can only have an ionization effect. However, salt crystal lamps have many advantages in many aspects and improve the general atmosphere of a room. If the lamp is next to a ...
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Reading Lolita in Tehran: A Memoir in Books346 reviews
Azar Nafisi
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003
Reading Lolita in Tehran...
This is a great read, all women (and men) should read this and find out what really exists in the mid-east. This is written by a woman that lived there before and after the revolution.
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When Heaven Invades Earth48 reviews
Bill Johnson
Destiny Image Publishers, 2005
Inspiring
This book caused a major change in the way I viewed myself and relationship to God. Before I was always trying to "make" it into Heaven. Now I realize that the victory is won and that my life is based on living in that victory and living in the power given.
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My Secret: A PostSecret Book (Postsecret)86 reviews
Frank Warren
William Morrow, 2006
Post secret rocks!
If you are reading this review and havent bout the book yet , please do! this is an interesting study in human behavior... love sadness ... the entire gammet of human emotion
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