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Lucky : A Memoir 254 reviews Alice Sebold, 2002
I couldn't put this book down
+ Brave, compelling read + A Must Read + Very Worthwhile
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Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us 110 reviews Robert D. Hare
The Guilford Press, 1999
Highly readable intro to psychopaths by world's leading expert
+ Fascinating and Informative + A Truly Insightful Book + Without Conscience: The Disturbing World of the Psychopaths Among Us + ASSISTANCE IS FUTILE!
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The Glass Castle: A Memoir 1091 reviews Jeannette Walls
Scribner, 2006
Five stars: An inspirational true story
+ Incredible story + The best memoir I've ever written! + -----An Unforgettable and True Story-----
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The Road (Oprah's Book Club) 1511 reviews Cormac McCarthy
Vintage Books, 2007
Depth Expressed through Brevity
+ The Road + Beautiful + "Where men cant live gods fare no better."
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Johnny The Homicidal Maniac: Director's Cut 205 reviews Jhonen Vasquez
SLG Publishing, 1997
Intelligent, thoughtful, and hilarious
+ brain explody + Best ever + NNY + Question (Z) Sleep (?)
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A Piece of Blue Sky: Scientology, Dianetics and L. Ron Hubbard Exposed 118 reviews Jon Atack
Lyle Stuart, 1999
The Never Ending Story
+ Helpful and Informative + EXPOSING SCIENTOLOGY
I became interested in the various books of scientology and unfortunately ordered some from their headquarters, from that moment on I had no peace, phone calls and mail poured in, even after explaining to them I had no interest in being a member of their organization they did not cease. They even ...
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Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005 312 reviews Thomas E. Ricks
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Best Documentation of Iraq War to date
+ INCOMPETENCY AND LEADERSHIP.....WORST IN HISTORY + Not the Left-Wing Hit Piece I Expected + Most extensive information on the down-slope phase of the Iraq war."
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The Girl Next Door 154 reviews Jack Ketchum
Leisure, 2007
Brutal
+ Horrifying + Real life horror + Great book + It wasn't her aunt
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Seaspray and Whisky: Reminiscences of a Tramp Ship Voyage 2 reviews Norman Freeman
Akadine Press, 2001
Discover a Hidden Gem!
+ An armchair voyage on the good ship Allanwell
I was surprised to see that I was the first customer to review this book. Why wasn't this book a big hit? It reminds me of Frank McCourt. Mr. Freeman creates a fascinating and surprisingly sympathetic cast of characters out of the random, ragged, largely alcoholic and thieving crew of a rundown ...
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A Short History of Nearly Everything 618 reviews Bill Bryson
Broadway, 2004
One of the Most Useful and Best Science Books I Own
+ The history of our world for dummies + Almost a great book + Really Insightful
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The Gift of Fear: Survival Signals That Protect Us from Violence 294 reviews Gavin De Becker
Little, Brown and Company, 1997
Read it 10 years ago and am reading it again
+ Gift of Fear + Gavin de Becker does it again... + GOF was his first- His new book is JUST 2 SECONDS. + Great Book, and he has a new one called Just Two Seconds.
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Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.) 565 reviews Anthony Bourdain
Harper Perennial, 2007
Read before you board the pirate ship
+ B+ + Funny and disturbing at the same time + Who doesn't like this guy???
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The Badge: True and Terrifying Crime Stories That Could Not Be Presented on TV, from the Creator and Star of ... 4 reviews Jack Webb
Da Capo Press, 2005
Great True Stories of Crime in Los Angeles and the LAPD
+ Brilliant! Best Cop Book ever! + The Badge, then and now. + GOOD READ FOR CRIME BUFFS
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Shot in the Heart 54 reviews Mikal Gilmore
Anchor, 1995
An Incredible Book...
+ Riveting + One of the finest narratives of growing up in a ASPD Household. + One Of The Greatest Books Ever Written + Shot in the heart
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Escape 290 reviews Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer
Broadway, 2007
Mind blowing!
+ Amazing account of FLDS life. + Couldn't put it down + Very interesting.
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Bear Attacks: Their Causes and Avoidance (revised edition) 26 reviews Stephen Herrero
The Lyons Press, 2002
Great book
+ The best bear book. Period. + Pay attention to this if bears are mauling your garbage bins + The Bear Facts + Bear Attacks
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The Road (Oprah's Book Club) 1511 reviews Cormac McCarthy
Vintage Books, 2007
Depth Expressed through Brevity
+ The Road + Beautiful + "Where men cant live gods fare no better."
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Escape 290 reviews Carolyn Jessop, Laura Palmer
Broadway, 2007
Mind blowing!
+ Amazing account of FLDS life. + Couldn't put it down + Very interesting.
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Fiasco: The American Military Adventure in Iraq, 2003 to 2005 312 reviews Thomas E. Ricks
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
Best Documentation of Iraq War to date
+ INCOMPETENCY AND LEADERSHIP.....WORST IN HISTORY + Not the Left-Wing Hit Piece I Expected + Most extensive information on the down-slope phase of the Iraq war."
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Seaspray and Whisky: Reminiscences of a Tramp Ship Voyage 2 reviews Norman Freeman
Akadine Press, 2001
Discover a Hidden Gem!
+ An armchair voyage on the good ship Allanwell
I was surprised to see that I was the first customer to review this book. Why wasn't this book a big hit? It reminds me of Frank McCourt. Mr. Freeman creates a fascinating and surprisingly sympathetic cast of characters out of the random, ragged, largely alcoholic and thieving crew of a rundown ...
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