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Suite Francaise (Large Print Press) 3 reviews
Irene Nemirovsky
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Two Unfinished Facets of a Gorgeous Diamond in the Rough Set in World War II Tragedy
Suite Française contains two unfinished sections, Storm in June and Dolce, of a planned five-part work about the invasion and occupation of France in World War II. The appendices contain the author's notes for what the other three sections would contain, her correspondence and correspondence about her (especially after she was sent to Auschwitz where she died), and preface to the French edition ...
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2) 2653 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Distribution, 2003
The series is getting good!
This, the second book in the Harry Potter series, is better than the first, but not as good as the others. But that is just my opinion. In this book, Harry is beginning to wonder if he belongs at Hogwarts after a series of unfortunate events. I won't say anything else, exept that the series is a must read.
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A Fine Night for Dying (Large Print Press)1 review
Jack Higgins
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Great for an older friend /relative
I ordered this book for my father who is in his 80's and finds it hard to read "normal sized" print in books. He loved this book and plans to order more large print books in the near future.
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Angela's Ashes1831 reviews
Frank McCourt
Large Print Distribution, 1999
ANGELA'S ASHES By Frank McCourt
July 1999.
That summer was blistering hot and full of anticipation. Waiting for my beautiful son to arrive into our arms from Korea.
I had just finished up working full time in a children's Day Treatment program. I wanted the summer to "nest"...
to prepare for my son's arrival.
I spent the past two years of my social work career, day after day, listening to the stories of children.
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone5430 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Distribution, 2003
Anniversary Ed
I am a huge fan of Harry Potter, but I must say I did delay ordering this book. I just didnt think a new cover and a few extras was worth the price. Now, having seen the pictures put up by others, I am so glad I did order it! I think the new cover looks gorgeous and cant wait for Amazon to ship my order! (I am in NZ and so have selected for all my books to arrive in 1 shipment to save on postage. ...
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Cancervive: The Challenge of Life After Cancer2 reviews
Susan Nessim, Judith Ellis
Large Print Distribution, 1993
Celebrate life!
This book was a Godsend to me as I completed chemotherapy for breast cancer 4 years ago.This book touches on all the issues faced by cancer survivors on several levels - emotional, social, legal, etc. Only a cancer survivor knows what it is like to be a member of this special club of ours - a club whose members share the same renewed vision of life. The road to that renewed vision is not an ...
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Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire5175 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Distribution, 2003
A little darker...
This is when the Harry Potter series starts to get a bit "darker". The ending will make you buy the next book. You will want to know what happends.
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Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memories of Major Dick Winters (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers)1 review
Richard D. Winters, Cole C. Kingseed
Large Print Distribution, 2008
Beyond Band of Brothers: The War Memories of Major Dick Winters
This informative book gives first hand information of a great American, who served his country extremely well during WWII.!!! It gives additional clarification to the historical experiences that Major Winters had during and after the war. If you enjoyed the Band of Brothers book, you will greatly enjoy Dick Winters' recollections!
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter)2596 reviews
J. K. Rowling
Large Print Distribution, 2003
Dive deeper into Harry's personal life
Harry does have family! A "crazy" god-father that he is completely unaware of having until this book. A great mystery book in the series. It will have you wanting more!
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Rome 1960: The Olympics That Changed the World (Large Print Press)15 reviews
David Maraniss
Large Print Distribution, 2009
Five-Star History
The strong response of Amazon reviewers is definitely justified and cheers are in order for both the author and Simon and Schuster for bringing this book out just in time to coincide with the 2008 games. This is five-star historiography, with the perfect blend of biographical, cultural, political and athletic fact. Maraniss showcases the experience of a number of individuals (for American ...
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The Watchman (Joe Pike Novels)143 reviews
Robert Crais
Large Print Distribution, 2008
Dramatic, sucks you right in
This is a great book! Totally entertaining.
I picked it up yesterday afternoon and finished it several hours later. Great diversion.
Story has a fast moving plotline with lots of twists and turns. But it works. And feels 'real' - meaning it doesn't rely on completely outlandish, unbelievable events to keep the pace up (um, well, maybe there are a few that stretch credulity, but all in ...
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In an Instant: A Family's Journey of Love and Healing (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers)112 reviews
Lee Woodruff, Bob Woodruff
Large Print Distribution, 2008
How One Minute Can Change Lives!
This is a love story. One might question this when a journalist has to fight for his life after being wounded while covering the Iraqi war, but not once you read Lee and Bob Woodruff's amazingly poignant story. This is their love story-the story of Bob and Lee, and how their love came to be and sustained them through a year of pain, hope, fear, recovery, and dedication.
Told in alternating time ...
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1776652 reviews
David McCullough
Large Print Distribution, 2006
The Struggle of an Infant Nation
David McCullough takes the reader back to the very first year of our Republic in 1776 which indeed is the seminal year of the existence of the United States.
Not only did America sever its relations with England, it went to war with that Nation. In essence this is a story of George Washington's struggles and it tells of the making of his leadership skills. It also tells of a man who learns ...
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Chasing Destiny (Large Print Press)152 reviews
Eric Jerome Dickey
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Another great book!
I really enjoyed this book! I didn't want it to end. Thanks EJD for another great book.
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The Two Towers (The Lord of the Rings, Part 2)370 reviews
J. R. R. Tolkien
Large Print Distribution, 2003
The series continues
I recently reviewed Recorded Books Incorporated's unabridged rendition of Fellowship of the Ring. I return now to review the second installment of the trilogy, The Two Towers. The Two Towers pics up right where Fellowship left off. Frodo and Sam have left to find a way into Mordor, while Merri and Pippin have gone in search of them. Aragorn, drawn away from his search for Frodo by the urgent call ...
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A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier (Large Print Press)413 reviews
Ishmael Beah
Large Print Distribution, 2008
Courtesy of Teens Read Too
Imagine, you live in a village; you know, the ones without electricity and plumbing? You get water from the river for your mother so she can cook dinner but, when you come back, the village is ablaze and everyone is running. Not just running in one direction but everywhere; screaming, yelling, falling down dead.
This is what causes Ishmael Beah's childhood to be lost.
Beah starts out as a ...
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The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals (Large Print Press)460 reviews
Michael Pollan
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Eye-opener/mouth-closer
A very engaging look at the food industry. Mainly answers the questions: "What it is we're eating? Where it came from? How it found its way to our table?" But: "What should you eat?" is in the end left to you and a zillion diet books. How about just fish and vegetables? That apparently is what some Japanese mountaineers in their seventies are eating in preparation for an attempt to become the ...
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Water for Elephants (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers)1482 reviews
Sara Gruen
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Really Worth The Effort...
Ok, well after reading the other reviews published mere hours ago i just couldn't help but put in my two cents worth! Firstly i would like to recommend this book, because i really enjoyed it! It has been a little while since i have read it, but it is a favourite of mine (and i would like to add that it is now ranked 62 in the top 100 list of my local bookshop! so hah!) and i thought it was ...
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The Messenger (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers)118 reviews
Daniel Silva
Large Print Distribution, 2007
Silva's Best
I have enjoyed all six of the Silva books I have read--especially the Gabriel Allon stories. "The Messenger," however, is the best of an excellent lot!! It is fast paced and tightly written. Not a word is wasted. The action and the characters are believable, and the concept (Saudi financing of Islamic terrorism) is most timely. Silva does a very good job of reminding the veteran reader of ...
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Einstein: His Life and Universe (Thorndike Paperback Bestsellers)215 reviews
Walter Isaacson
Large Print Distribution, 2008
Einstein's Life
This is an outstanding life of Einstein; it portrays his genius at every stage of life, and leads to understanding his positions on issues both scientific and political.
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