Me Talk Pretty One Day735 reviews
David Sedaris

Back Bay Books, 2001

Do Not Read While Eating Because It's So Funny You Might Choke

+ David Sedaris does it again!
+ Not heartwarming... in a good way.

When I opened this book I had limited time so I decided to look for the shortest essay in the book so I could sneak in a quick read. I selected "Big Boy" which started on page 97 and ended before the next essay that started on page 100. By the end of the first paragraph I was already laughing and ...
  
  











  



  
Black Boy: A Record of Childhood and Youth156 reviews
Richard Wright

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2007

Very good insight into that time period, early 1900's

+ Come check out this FANTASTIC Event for BLACK BOY!
+ Fantastic
+ Surprisingly good
+ incredible intelligence that can't be stopped.
  
  











  



  
When the Worst That Can Happen Already Has: Conquering Life's Most Difficult Times
Dennis Wholey

Hyperion Books, 1992

A guide to coping with the worst that life has to offer combines advice from such survivors as Jim Brady, Betty Ford, and Larry King with a down-to-earth philosophy of enduring life's hardships. By the author of The Courage to Change. Tour.
  
  











  



  
A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1929 reviews
Dave Pelzer

HCI, 1995

ABUSED CHILDREN

+ One of the best books!!
+ Heartbreaking

I can tell you that from personal experience with my own son due to his father: That both Fireman's and Law Enforcement Families are some of the worst out there. The legal system allows them to get away with this kind of behavior by siding with them. Protective services fails these children most of ...
  
  











  



  
Running with Scissors: A Memoir821 reviews
Augusten Burroughs

Picador, 2006

Wonderful read for good laughs

+ A Childhood Undesired: A Review of Running with Scissors
+ A humorous romp through an unusual childhood
+ Liked the Movie Better
  
  











  



  
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings307 reviews
Maya Angelou

Bantam, 1983

The time of book that moves you

+ Quick Read
+ Well Written Account
+ South Mill Young Readers Book Club Review (Jr. High Readers)
  
  











  



  
The Color of Water 10th Anniversary Edition28 reviews
James McBride

Riverhead Trade, 2006

Inspiring, powerful stuff ... and a must read.

+ Good Book
+ First rate memoir
+ Better than expected
  
  











  



  
A Cure for Gravity: A Musical Pilgrimage20 reviews
Joe Jackson

Da Capo Press, 2000

One of the better written musician biographies

+ Splendid Memoir of a Music Icon!
+ If you're obsessed with music
+ A look into creative genius
  
  











  



  
The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness100 reviews
Karen Armstrong

Anchor, 2005

Empathy

+ Strong Both Intellectually and Spiritually
+ An Extraordinary Collection of Compared and Clearly Expressed Thoughts
+ Finding God
+ Sadly misunderstood by some - author and book. Try again.
  
  











  



  
Me Talk Pretty One Day735 reviews
David Sedaris

Back Bay Books, 2001

Do Not Read While Eating Because It's So Funny You Might Choke

+ David Sedaris does it again!
+ Not heartwarming... in a good way.

When I opened this book I had limited time so I decided to look for the shortest essay in the book so I could sneak in a quick read. I selected "Big Boy" which started on page 97 and ended before the next essay that started on page 100. By the end of the first paragraph I was already laughing and ...
  
  











  



  
The Color of Water 10th Anniversary Edition28 reviews
James McBride

Riverhead Trade, 2006

Inspiring, powerful stuff ... and a must read.

+ Good Book
+ First rate memoir
+ Better than expected
  
  











  



  
Black Boy: A Record of Childhood and Youth156 reviews
Richard Wright

Harper Perennial Modern Classics, 2007

Very good insight into that time period, early 1900's

+ Come check out this FANTASTIC Event for BLACK BOY!
+ Fantastic
+ Surprisingly good
+ incredible intelligence that can't be stopped.
  
  











  



  
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings307 reviews
Maya Angelou

Bantam, 1983

The time of book that moves you

+ Quick Read
+ Well Written Account
+ South Mill Young Readers Book Club Review (Jr. High Readers)
  
  











  



  
A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1929 reviews
Dave Pelzer

HCI, 1995

ABUSED CHILDREN

+ One of the best books!!
+ Heartbreaking

I can tell you that from personal experience with my own son due to his father: That both Fireman's and Law Enforcement Families are some of the worst out there. The legal system allows them to get away with this kind of behavior by siding with them. Protective services fails these children most of ...
  
  











  



  
The Spiral Staircase: My Climb Out of Darkness100 reviews
Karen Armstrong

Anchor, 2005

Empathy

+ Strong Both Intellectually and Spiritually
+ An Extraordinary Collection of Compared and Clearly Expressed Thoughts
+ Finding God
+ Sadly misunderstood by some - author and book. Try again.
  
  











  



  
A Cure for Gravity: A Musical Pilgrimage20 reviews
Joe Jackson

Da Capo Press, 2000

One of the better written musician biographies

+ Splendid Memoir of a Music Icon!
+ If you're obsessed with music
+ A look into creative genius
  
  











  



  
Running with Scissors: A Memoir821 reviews
Augusten Burroughs

Picador, 2006

Wonderful read for good laughs

+ A Childhood Undesired: A Review of Running with Scissors
+ A humorous romp through an unusual childhood
+ Liked the Movie Better
  
  











  



  
When the Worst That Can Happen Already Has: Conquering Life's Most Difficult Times
Dennis Wholey

Hyperion Books, 1992

A guide to coping with the worst that life has to offer combines advice from such survivors as Jim Brady, Betty Ford, and Larry King with a down-to-earth philosophy of enduring life's hardships. By the author of The Courage to Change. Tour.