The Wild Blue : The Men and Boys Who Flew the B-24s Over Germany 1944-45161 reviews Stephen E. Ambrose Simon & Schuster, 2002 The Wild Blue + The Heroic Tales The Wild Blue is about the young men who flew the B-24 over Germany in World War 2 against all odds. Mr. Ambrose describes the heroism, courage, and skill with a lot of detail. He successfully makes you feel like you are in the great lumbering bomber in the hostile skies over Germany. He also ...             The Purpose-Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For?1090 reviews Rick Warren Zondervan, 2002 The Purpose Drive Life by Rick Warren + Finally + Live with a purpose + Just wonderful + Great study book for a group             African Nights: True Stories from the Author of I Dreamed of Africa17 reviews Kuki Gallmann Harper Paperbacks, 2000 An Attentiveness That's Admirable + I Dreamed of Kuki's Africa-so I went + An Admirable Woman + A collection of anecdotes that depict a true reality, beautifully             Ghost Soldiers: The Epic Account of World War II's Greatest Rescue Mission137 reviews Hampton Sides Anchor, 2002 excellent read + Incredible WWII saga, amazingly well-written! + Accurate, compelling account of a true, combat event of WWII + Just Right + Awesome!             Loved by God: Trusting His Promises & Experiencing His Blessings Liz Curtis Higgs Sampson Resources, 2004 From the bestselling author of Bad Girls of the Bible and Thorn In My Heart comes a new and exciting Bible study for women. Loved By God is a verse by verse Bible study exporing the lives of Jacob and Easu, Leah and Rachel. Every woman will treasure the Loved By God workbook and accompanying bookmark. Each weekly lesson contains five Bible studies that challenge participants to answer ...             Nine Hills to Nambonkaha: Two Years in the Heart of an African Village34 reviews Sarah Erdman Picador, 2004 6 stars for this engaging trip to a challenging place for us armchair travelers + Warm, Honest, Skillful, Beautiful and Moving + A Culture of Service + Interesting but a little slow + Romantic Portrait of African Village             Band of Brothers : E Company, 506th Regiment, 101st Airborne from Normandy to Hitler's Eagle's Nest423 reviews Stephen E. Ambrose Simon & Schuster, 2001 It's been said already, but I'll say it again + Bravery and Determination was Unsurpassed + WWII classic from Ambrose + Good book for Veterans!             Black Hawk Down: A Story of Modern War670 reviews Mark Bowden Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 Bowden Demonstrates Masterful Writing + Horrifically good book + Amazing, Simply Amazing + Not Too Late to Read This Important Work + Well done             The Poisonwood Bible: A Novel1411 reviews Barbara Kingsolver HarperTorch, 2003 I can't say enough good things about this novel + Merits multiple readings I love the Poisonwood Bible. It's easily on my list of favorite books. It's a heartwrenching story of the disintegration and survival of a family. Kingsolver rotates the pov through the four daughters and you learn to love them all, even the shallow Rachel. And that takes a great deal of skill to ...             Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit Of The Spirit16 reviews Beth Moore Lifeway Christian Resources, 2004 Blessings Received + Living Beyond Yourself + EVERYONE SHOULD WORK THROUGH THIS STUDY + Very pleased + The absolute BEST study!             The Ponds of Kalambayi10 reviews Mike Tidwell The Lyons Press, 1996 The truth about Africa + AFRICA + Great Book + Great Memoir for Any Westerner Going to Live in Africa! + Surprisingly Good             Dear Exile : The True Story of Two Friends Separated (for a Year) by an Ocean55 reviews Hilary Liftin, Kate Montgomery Vintage, 1999 Compelling, insightful, and funny. + Great Book + I laughed, I cried (well, almost)! + Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful + Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful             Do You Think I'm Beautiful? : The Question Every Woman Asks25 reviews Angela Thomas Thomas Nelson, 2003 A tender and honest book of encouragement + A Must for Christian Women + Incredible!!!! + Universal must read for everyone woman + encouraging             A Simple Path21 reviews Mother Teresa Ballantine Books, 1995 To understand, rather than be understood. + Simple Path + A simple path anyone can travel + Dave from Carlsbad + Inspiring             Flyboys: A True Story of Courage78 reviews James Bradley Back Bay Books, 2004 Exploring the moral complexity of war with a rousing good story + A truly interesting book that reveals the truth of what happened + An intense and necessary look into the horrors of war + Interesting Slice of History             No One Left Behind: The Lt. Comdr. Michael Scott Speicher Story14 reviews Amy Waters Yarsinske Dutton Adult, 2002 Where is Michael Scott Speicher + Story needs to be told & what are we going to do about it? + Where is the accountability? + Thought provoking             My Kind of Place: Travel Stories from a Woman Who's Been Everywhere1 review Susan Orlean Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005 Not what I was expecting I normally love travel essays, but this one was unexpectedly boring. The cover made me think it was going to be thrilling and exciting, but it was just a bunch of articles the author had published elsewhere and lumped into this book. I only got through the first two articles before putting the ...             I Dreamed of Africa (tie-in edition)63 reviews Kuki Gallmann Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000 I Dreamed of Kuki's Africa-so I went + A captivating story of Africa, personal courage and love + OUTRAGOUS! I did volunteer work at Kuki's Ol Ari Nyrio in 11/07 and it was the most amazing experience of my life. I also had dinner with Kuki and she is an artist- attentive, creative, intelligent, and misses nothing. Africa is a place like no other-you cannot expect the norm - truth is always more ...             In the Company of Soldiers: A Chronicle of Combat80 reviews Rick Atkinson Henry Holt and Co., 2004 War + "Tell me how this ends!" + A Great Account of Contemporary Battle Command! An excellent book. Rick Atkinson really knows how to research a subject. To read his books is like being there             African Nights: True Stories from the Author of I Dreamed of Africa17 reviews Kuki Gallmann Harper Paperbacks, 2000 An Attentiveness That's Admirable + I Dreamed of Kuki's Africa-so I went + An Admirable Woman + A collection of anecdotes that depict a true reality, beautifully