A Widow for One Year (Modern Library of the World's Best Books)580 reviews
John Irving

Modern Library, 2003

A Widow for One Year

+ More genius at work
+ One of Irving's Best

An absorbing and quite a disturbing novel on so many levels. Vintage Irving at his best. Loved it as I do all of this great writer's books. Five stars at the very least.
  
  











  



  
The Pain Relief Breakthrough8 reviews
Julian Whitaker, Brenda Adderly

Amazon Remainders Account, 1998

By far the most informative book on Magnet Therapy!

+ The Pain Relief Breakthrough: The Power of Magnets
+ Helped me start a retailing business
+ Best book I've read on the subject.
  
  











  



  
The Essential Charles Eastman (Ohiyesa), Revised and Updated Edition: Light on the Indian World (Sacred ...2 reviews
Charles Eastman

World Wisdom, 2007

Amazing work from Charles Eastman

+ An essential addition to any Native American or spirituality holding.

The author has changed my ideas of who the American Indians are. I was swept away by the descriptions and mesmerized by the spiritual life of a people who were closer to God than I ever imagined. This book should be read at schools and universities. Their history is vital to understand who all ...
  
  











  



  
I'm a Stranger Here Myself: Notes on Returning to America After 20 Years Away220 reviews
Bill Bryson

Broadway, 2000

a hilarious account on coming back to the native land

+ Laugh out loud on almost every page
+ Bryson v. U.S. government
+ Thoroughly enjoyable read.
+ Absolutely hilarious.
  
  











  



  
Stirring It Up: How to Make Money and Save the World6 reviews
Gary Hirshberg

Hyperion, 2008

True Business Success Stories

+ Highley Recommended
+ A practical zealot gives good business advice
+ here's proof that we have to live in harmony with nature.........
+ Eco-friendly is pocket-friendly
  
  











  



  
Starbucked: A Double Tall Tale of Caffeine, Commerce, and Culture20 reviews
Taylor Clark

Little, Brown and Company, 2007

Even-handed, well-researched, a great read!

+ Is Starbucks really the bad guy?
+ Over caffeinated
+ Well Balanced and Fascinating Read
+ Excellent Objective View of the Starbucks Empire
  
  











  



  
Confessions of an Economic Hit Man607 reviews
John Perkins

Berrett-Koehler Publishers, 2004

The dark side of our contemporary empire

+ A good read despite the author's ego
+ I'm surprised John Perkins is still alive

The British wore their empire proudly, we as Americans try to deny our dark side. Whether you finally choose to play down this dark side or come to the conclusion that things must change, you should at least read this insider's story and weigh his conclusions. What this story reveals is ...
  
  











  



  
Iron in Her Soul: Elizabeth Gurley Flynn and the American Left
Helen C. Camp

Washington State University, 1995
  
  











  



  
Cradle to Cradle: Remaking the Way We Make Things138 reviews
William McDonough, Michael Braungart

North Point Press, 2002

solutions for a future

+ Should be required reading in schools
+ Very informative book from two professionals seeking to discover , portray and resolve the perils of industrialism
+ It's a good book in Amazon.
+ Innovative thinking
  
  











  



  
Dr. Whitaker's Guide to Natural Healing : America's Leading Wellness Doctor Shares His Secrets for Lifelong ...6 reviews
Julian Whitaker, Michael T. Murray

Three Rivers Press, 1996

How to get and stay healthy and live longer.

+ Graet Health iInformation
+ buy from me

The view of orthodox medicine is that one is well if one is not overtly sick. However, in truth, most Americans who are not overtly sick are not really healthy -- they're just not overtly sick for the time being. Over the past few decades a new paradigm has developed whose goal is the prevention ...
  
  











  



  
Reason: Why Liberals Will Win the Battle for America53 reviews
Robert B. Reich

Vintage, 2005

Forcefully written, methodically argued

+ A must read! Fantastic Book!
+ One of the best political books of the past decade
+ Buy it. You'll like it.
  
  











  



  
The Secret History of the American Empire: Economic Hit Men, Jackals, and the Truth about Global Corruption53 reviews
John Perkins

Dutton Adult, 2007

Time to Take the Red Pill....!

+ Read this book!
+ Great Book ... A Must Read
+ A MUST READ by every American. Learn the truth about our Empire.
+ A good primer
  
  











  



  
Grown Up All Wrong: 75 Great Rock and Pop Artists from Vaudeville to Techno2 reviews
Robert Christgau

Harvard University Press, 2000

the best popular music critic currently writing

+ Grown Up All Wrong--And Proud of It

I've been following Christgau's work in the Village Voice for almost twenty-five years now. Though he can be a bit prolix, if there exists a more astute observer of pop culture, I've failed to find him/her. Chief among his many strengths as a critic is the fact that he (like the sorely missed ...
  
  











  



  
I'll Be Short: Essentials for a Decent Working Society11 reviews
Robert B. Reich

Beacon Press, 2003

Needed to counteract the dry treatment of economic texts

I teach economics, and even I find it techie, dry and obtuse. My biggest concern is how do I keep the students awake. Economics needs a more human face than the abstact and disinteresting material we push at students using traditional text books. So I require a book report. This book should be a ...
  
  











  



  
Quick & Healthy: Recipes for Vibrant Living3 reviews
Julian Whitaker, Whitaker Wellness Institute Nutrition Team

Silverback Books, 2003

Finally, sound information on good nutrition

+ "O" Oprah magazine gives it a great revieww

If you are one of the many people looking for sound nutritional information amidst the sea of confusion, I recommend this cookbook. The recipes are simple, easy to follow and very tasty. You will never think about vegetables the same way again! Even more importantly, the last section features a ...
  
  











  



  
The Sarah Silverman Program - Season One28 reviews

Paramount Home Video, 2007

Hilarious!

+ Quirky and smart

My only complaint about this dvd is that I liked it so much that I watched it several times and now I'm tired of it. Sarah made me both laugh my keister off and want to do her at the same time. One day . . .
  
  











  



  
Horace Greeley: Champion of American Freedom2 reviews
Robert C. Williams

NYU Press, 2006

Outstanding Book On A Forgotten Man

+ Enjoyable

Robert C. Williams' "Horace Greeley" is an engaging and very readable historical narrative that is as much about the times and tribulations of mid-nineteenth century America as it is about its underappreciated subject, Horace Greeley. This book will appeal to anyone interested in pre-Civil War ...
  
  











  



  
The Soul of the Indian1 review
Charles Alexander (Ohiyesa) Eastman

Dover Publications, 2003

MUST READ!!

This book outlines the Lakota spirituality before the "white man" came. Excellent read although it puts some of it in a rose-colored light.
  
  











  



  
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail56 reviews
Bill Bryson

Anchor, 2006

A MUST for any past, present or future hiker

+ One of the Best Books I ever Read

Heard A WALK IN THE WOODS, written and read by Bill Bryson It is the true tale of the author's attempt to walk the 2,100 Appalachian Trail, which stretches from Georgia to Maine . . . although he ultimately was not successful in completing the entire AT (as it is called), it wasn't for lack ...
  
  











  



  
Mother Jones28 reviews

Foundation for National Progress, 2001

Good left leaning muckraking magazine

+ Interesting read
+ should be free--get ready to receive LOTS of junk mail
+ Not afraid to tackle the controversal issues!
+ Great Magazine