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Ghost Girl: The True Story of a Child in Peril and the Teacher Who Saved Her 70 reviews
Torey Hayden
Avon, 1992
An Unforgettable Read
+ Real life Horror Story
+ Spellbinding
+ Amazing Author!
+ A straightforward account of horrific child abuse...
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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success165 reviews
Andy Andrews
Thomas Nelson, 2005
Finding happiness and a better life by taking responsibilty for it
+ Good read...
+ The Traveler's Gift
+ A gift for the reader...
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Twilight (The Twilight Saga, Book 1)2500 reviews
Stephenie Meyer
Little, Brown Young Readers, 2006
Better then expected!!
+ Completely Unexpected & Fantastic!
+ Meyer's amazing debut
+ Alluring and Captivating
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith 724 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 2004
Meticulously researched and well presented
+ At times it needs a little more focus
+ A
+ Spot on, Krakauer.
+ fascinating story, which raises lots of questions
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Outlander1356 reviews
Diana Gabaldon
Delta, 1998
Surprised to love it
+ 4-1/2 stars for a novel that created its own genre
+ Outlander Book Review
+ Just the beginning of the adventure....
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The Mermaid Chair 566 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2006
Great read that makes you think
+ Beautiful language and emotion even if a bit unbelievable plot
This is a great book. 5 stars. It makes you look inside yourself and think about your life's goals, destiny, the destination where your life's flow is taking you, are you on a right track, are you in charge of your own life, what makes you happy and unhappy, mother-daughter relationship, etc.
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1927 reviews
Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1995
Heartbreaking
+ It
+ "It" review
+ So Incredibly Depressing - The Worst of What A Child Can Endure And Survive
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A Thousand Splendid Suns1295 reviews
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead, 2007
Burqa romance that reminds me why I like America so much
+ Overwhelming
+ Amazingly told...a must read!
+ Great second novel
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The Alchemist - Gift Edition1273 reviews
Paulo Coelho
HarperOne, 2006
Wise
+ A true gem
+ A Transformational Journey
A delightful story, and full of wisdom. Influenced me in pursuing what I dream about, and rediscovering my "personal legend" as he calls it.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time1445 reviews
Mark Haddon
Vintage, 2004
Life through different lenses
+ Groundbreaking Book
+ Charming, in its own way
+ A touching modern novel
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I Know This Much Is True: A Novel (P.S.)1444 reviews
Wally Lamb
Harper Perennial, 2008
Great Book
+ All Time Favorite
+ I miss reading this book :(
+ It will stay with you
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White Oleander (Oprah's Book Club)1014 reviews
Janet Fitch
Back Bay Books, 2000
White Oleander
+ A well-crafter exploration of a girl growing up hard in the system
+ So beautifully written...
+ Fantastic!
+ One of the best books I've ever read!
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A Thousand Splendid Suns1295 reviews
Khaled Hosseini
Riverhead, 2007
Burqa romance that reminds me why I like America so much
+ Overwhelming
+ Amazingly told...a must read!
+ Great second novel
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The Alchemist - Gift Edition1273 reviews
Paulo Coelho
HarperOne, 2006
Wise
+ A true gem
+ A Transformational Journey
A delightful story, and full of wisdom. Influenced me in pursuing what I dream about, and rediscovering my "personal legend" as he calls it.
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The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time1445 reviews
Mark Haddon
Vintage, 2004
Life through different lenses
+ Groundbreaking Book
+ Charming, in its own way
+ A touching modern novel
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Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith724 reviews
Jon Krakauer
Anchor, 2004
Meticulously researched and well presented
+ At times it needs a little more focus
+ A
+ Spot on, Krakauer.
+ fascinating story, which raises lots of questions
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A Child Called "It": One Child's Courage to Survive1927 reviews
Dave Pelzer
HCI, 1995
Heartbreaking
+ It
+ "It" review
+ So Incredibly Depressing - The Worst of What A Child Can Endure And Survive
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Outlander1356 reviews
Diana Gabaldon
Delta, 1998
Surprised to love it
+ 4-1/2 stars for a novel that created its own genre
+ Outlander Book Review
+ Just the beginning of the adventure....
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The Mermaid Chair566 reviews
Sue Monk Kidd
Penguin Group (USA) Inc., 2006
Great read that makes you think
+ Beautiful language and emotion even if a bit unbelievable plot
This is a great book. 5 stars. It makes you look inside yourself and think about your life's goals, destiny, the destination where your life's flow is taking you, are you on a right track, are you in charge of your own life, what makes you happy and unhappy, mother-daughter relationship, etc.
...
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The Traveler's Gift: Seven Decisions that Determine Personal Success165 reviews
Andy Andrews
Thomas Nelson, 2005
Finding happiness and a better life by taking responsibilty for it
+ Good read...
+ The Traveler's Gift
+ A gift for the reader...
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