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Shattered Sword: The Untold Story of the Battle of Midway

111 reviews
Jonathan Parshall, Anthony Tully

Potomac Books Inc., 2007

A History Book That Delivers What The Movie Couldn't
I was rather surprised that the authors make no mention of the actual prime source for the Battle of Midway that most Americans carry around in their heads: the 1976 film, "Midway." With familiar names like Henry Fonda, Glenn Ford, Robert Mitchum, Hal Holbrook and Charlton Heston, the film reinforces the popular wisdom that an under gunned American Naval task force, on June 5, 1942, surprised the ...

Tryin' to Sleep in the Bed You Made

222 reviews
Virginia DeBerry, Donna Grant

St. Martin's Griffin, 2002

Loved it!!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. If you are looking for an entertaining, suspenseful, drama, this is a book for you. It was a page turner, sometimes hard to put down. Donna and Virginia, keep up the great work, and keep these type of novels coming.

Merle's Door: Lessons from a Freethinking Dog

168 reviews
Ted Kerasote

Harvest Books, 2008

Merle's Door
Great book about the observations and insight of a dogs life. They do live for the moment but more to with unconditional love & a master of a companion. When you love your dog there are no boundary between you and the dog but a good partnership right to the end. You begin to see humans have more rules & limits than dogs, you'll discover dogs don't care how they look or care what day it is. ...

Fields of Fire (Bluejacket Books)

85 reviews
James H. Webb

US Naval Institute Press, 2000

A bare bones look at war in this case Vietnam.
When I finished this book I felt that it was probably the closest I would ever come to know the senselessness and horror of war. It wasn't an easy book for me to read but I feel it's important to bear witness to those horrors that exist in our world if only to validate the sacrifices people make for my benefit.

Fate is the Hunter

94 reviews
Ernest K. Gann

Simon & Schuster, 1986

Read through in few sittings - -
This is one of those books that has a sneak ending - best appreciated by reading through at a steady rate (which only makes sense once the climax of the book is revealed). The stories, anecdotes and tales seem almost trite and mundane - but build to the showdown, for me a life lesson. Flying is revealed for the joy it is, for its wonder, the thrill of a good landing when one has fought the good ...

Searching for David's Heart: A Christmas Story

80 reviews
Cherie Bennett

Scholastic, 1998

The Best Book Ever!!!
This book is about a girl named Darcy, who loves her big brother......until he gets a girlfriend. Darcy doesn't like that David is not spending time with her anymore, so she runs away. David is hit by a car and dies. Darcy knows it's her fault, so she finds a way to apologize....she must find his heart, even though it's beating in someone else's body. The rest of the book is a quest that Darcy ...

Tears of Rage - From Grieving Father to Crusader for Justice: The Untold Story of the Adam Walsh Case

79 reviews
John Walsh

Atria, 1997

The saddest book I have ever read.
I've never read a book so gripping or heart wrenching. My condolences to you and your family Mr. Walsh; my heart breaks for you.

The Cruel Sea (Classics of Naval Literature)

79 reviews
Nicholas Monsarrat

Naval Inst Pr, 1988

Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . . Ping . . . . . .
The unrelenting echo of the sonar punctuates this understated J. Arthur Rank film with a taut atmosphere of suspense. Novelist Eric Ambler's intelligent script remains faithful to Nicholas Monserrat's novel about the last voyage of HMS Compass Rose and all who sailed on her. The splendid performances of Jack Hawkins as her captain and Donald Sinden as his First Mate bring the novel to life, as do ...

From Baghdad, With Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava

114 reviews
Jay Kopelman, Melinda Roth

The Lyons Press, 2006

Love and War
This is not a book I would have ever picked up on my own. Although I love and care about dogs, and all animals, with a passion, I generally don't have any interest in reading true-life "My Dog and Me" stories. However, my mother highly recommended it and now I'm glad I read it, because it made the war more real to me that just about anything else has. The heart of the story is, of course, ...

Oh, the Places You'll Go! (Classic Seuss)

269 reviews
Dr. Seuss

Random House Books for Young Readers, 1990

Excellent, Motivational for all ages
This makes a great book. I gave one to a friend who's daughter is going to Kindergarten, I bought one for my little one and sent one to my brother who needed a little pick me up to get back on the right track. Its very motivational and I recommend it to every one of all ages.

Homer Price

58 reviews
Robert McCloskey

Puffin, 1976

Nostalgic hilarity for young people and adults as well!
You'll roll on the floor holding your splitting sides when you read about Homer Price and the crazy doughnut machine. This is great midwestern 40s stuff, still suitable today for both early teens and self-actualized adults alike. Homer Price is a kid who's oblivious to difficult challenges. His antics causes each of us to mentally return to the days when frutrations were few and obstructions ...

They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky: The Story of Three Lost Boys from Sudan

61 reviews
Benson Deng, Alephonsian Deng, ...

PublicAffairs, 2006

Written from the heart.
My favorite little independent bookshop, Latitude 33, recommended I read this when they found out I was interested in African Affairs. Melanie, the manager, said that she and several of her book club customers read the book and loved it. That was encourgement enough for me. I was completely caught off guard. "They Poured Fire on us From the Sky" changed my life in a profound way. After ...

The Gulf Between Us : A Story of Love and Survival in Desert Storm

45 reviews
Cynthia B. Acree, Cliff Acree

Potomac Books Inc., 2001

A Love Story of Miracles. Faith, Honor and War!
I truly believe that there are never any random accidents of fate at work in our lives--everything happens to us for a reason, even if we do not understand why! Reading the inspiring memoir "The Gulf Between Us: A Story of love and Survival in Desert Storm" you cannot help but believe that prayers are truly answered; and that there must be a divine purpose to our lives even if it is not ...

The Greatest Game Ever Played: A True Story

71 reviews
Mark Frost

Hyperion, 2005

If you liked this book, you MUST read this interview
I found this incredible interview regarding how the game of Golf has changed over the years. You wouldn't believe the evolution! If you have any interest in the history of Golf, this is a must read. If you want to become even more knowledgeable on the subject, scroll to the bottom of the interview and get in touch with the author. After reading, I guarantee you will be able to lead the most ...

Jane-Emily: And Witches' Children

45 reviews
Patricia Clapp

Harper Paperbacks, 2007

childhood classic
read this when I was preteen, it's great and it bears re-reading as an adult. Scary, psychological drama. Lots of stuff for adults to chew on as well as kids, because of the dual (even triple) heroine structure: a child, a young woman, and a mature woman. Each character is fascinating, and so is the situation, the setting, the writing... what a great book. Now I want to read everything by ...

Divorce Lessons: Real Life Stories and What You Can Learn From Them

44 reviews
Alison Clarke-Stewart, Cornelia Brentano

BookSurge Publishing, 2005

real life stories
this book is very interesting and impressive, because it is out of real life stories. Due to that, I could read it more seriously, and the stories made me think. At the same time, I could learn more about reality of marriage. this book is very helpful to understand all the theories and myth about marriage, and gives very thoughful ideas about how to construct marital relationship in the future.

Misterio En El Castillo Del Terror/the Secret of Terror Castle

58 reviews
Robert Arthur

Molino, 1985

A Great Introduction
Quite a few children's mystery book series have become classics. Most people are familiar with Nancy Drew, the Hardy Boys, and Tom Swift. Even the Boxcar Children are relatively well-known. However, Alfred Hitchcock and the Three Investigators were well-written books that offered an intelligent, interesting and more contemporary alternative to many of the earlier classic series. Many people ...

Brothers in Battle, Best of Friends: Two WWII Paratroopers from the Original Band of Brothers Tell Their Story

58 reviews
William Guarnere, Edward Heffron

Tantor Media, 2007

Another piece of "Band of Brothers" puzzle
The biography of Babe and Wild Bill fills in the picture of the heroes shown in the "Band of Brothers". Having read Malarkey's, Compton's, and Winter's, I find it fascinating how each remembers the popular events differently. Their life stories just add to the whole picture. They help to fill in the picture from the enlisted man's view. The more you read about these ordinary men doing ...

5 Novels: Alan Mendelsohn, the Boy from Mars; Slaves of Spiegel; The Last Guru; Young Adult Novel; The ...

60 reviews
Daniel Pinkwater

Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 1997

A great read. Again, again, again, and again.
The five novels in this book are genius. Alan Mendelson, boy from mars, takes youn through a boy going through being the new kid, goofing off with another weirdo, the wacky Klugarsh Mind Control, and... well I just can't give away the rest! I have to say i have a soft spot for The Last Guru, its so just... cool what happens to the boy :). This is an EXELLENT book for anyone to buy, I've read it ...

Over My Head : A Doctor's Own Story of Head Injury from the Inside Looking Out

59 reviews
Claudia L. Osborn

Andrews Mcmeel Pub, 1998

Brain Fog Unfogged -- A Feat in Communication
Osborn does what is virtually impossible. She translates the fog of a damaged brain's function into vignettes that an undamaged brain can comprehend. In her case, this translation is from experiences which were by definition wordless, disorganized, incomprehensible, frightening and often completely mindless to their opposites. The level of Dr. Osborn's skill in doing this may be best ...

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