Sweet Caroline: Last Child of Camelot16 reviews
Christopher Andersen

Avon, 2004

An intimate portrait of the Kennedy's America's royalty

+ Wow! Tarnished Camelot
+ interesting, new insights

Not only does this book do a fabulos job of detailing the intimate life of Caroline the only remaining survior of Camelot. But it also gives an imtimate look of the lives of her family. Jackie, John and John Jr. And even the before and after family events surrounding the assination of her father ...
  
  











  



  
Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's157 reviews
John Elder Robison

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Entertaining and positive

+ good book
+ Enlightening book!
+ Excellent book for parents of Asperger's children!
  
  











  



  
When Rabbit Howls85 reviews
Truddi Chase

Berkley Trade, 2002

A rare glimpse into the mind of multiple personality disorder.

+ A must read for someone considering a field in Psychology
+ book purchase
+ One of the best MPD auto/biographies
+ It's Rabbit Season
  
  











  



  
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found118 reviews
Jennifer Lauck

Washington Square Press, 2001

Amazing

+ Blackbird Opens Up Closet Doors And Shines A Light Into Dark Corners And Family Secrets
+ Compelling and not an easy-to-read memoir
+ A Child's Story of Survival
  
  











  



  
Gerald's Game245 reviews
Stephen King

Signet, 1993

Ruth Neary is awesome!

+ Geralds Game

I have read several reviews of this book and the one negative statement that keeps popping up is the fact that a good portion of the story takes place with Jessie alone and handcuffed to the bed. In my opinion this is what makes the novel so brilliant. The fact that King can produce a fascinating ...
  
  











  



  
The Color of Love: A Mother's Choice in the Jim Crow South19 reviews
Gene Cheek

The Lyons Press, 2006

Important Lessons to Relive

+ Love conquers All!!!!!
+ Compelling
+ Strength beyond understanding
+ Absolutely the BEST
  
  











  



  
My Lobotomy22 reviews
Howard Dully, Charles Fleming

Three Rivers Press, 2008

Not a Whodunit

+ Interesting book
+ A Human Face to Modern Medical Misfortune
+ an authentic voice
+ Moving, but what's with the penicillin?
  
  











  



  
The Shooting: A Memoir4 reviews
Kemp Powers

Da Capo Press, 2004

Life Altering/Affirming

+ What if one moment defined the rest of your life?
+ A Must Read!!!
+ What is life about?
  
  











  



  
American Experience - Eleanor Roosevelt6 reviews
David McCullough, Alfre Woodard

PBS Paramount, 2006

What a woman she was!

+ An amazing inspiration for all women
+ A Product of Her Times
+ Excellent portrait of a great American
+ "FIRST LADY OF THE 20th CENTURY"
  
  











  



  
There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in The Other America92 reviews
Alex Kotlowitz

Anchor, 1992

There are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in the Other America

+ A World Not Seen By Many
+ Incredible book to read depicting subsidized housing in Chgo
+ Riveting look at poverty
+ The other America indeed
  
  











  



  
A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse46 reviews
Richard B. Pelzer

Wellness Central, 2006

A Brother's Journey

+ A Great Book As Well....
+ book review
+ Great Service!
+ good book!
  
  











  



  
Fourteen13 reviews
Stephen Zanichkowsky

Basic Books, 2008

Searingly honest and poignant

+ Heartbreaking memoir
+ Very well written
+ it's the real story
+ Parents who created an empire but gave their kids nothing
  
  











  



  
The Liars' Club: A Memoir143 reviews
Mary Karr

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2005

This Book is Brilliant

+ Wonderful example of the genre - well written, entertaining, and meaningful
+ Is it any wonder?

Mary Karr's writing is beautifully poetic, simple, yet amazingly eloquent. This book is a treasure. Not only because it's so well-written, but because of the personal nature of it. Karr doesn't allow me to feel like I'm imposing on her private memories. She is only being open and true to those ...
  
  











  



  
The Next Better Place: A Father and Son on the Road7 reviews
Michael C. Keith

Algonquin Books, 2003

the next better place

+ A Fascinating Book
+ Thumps up!
+ A Triumph of Memory, a Tempest of Imagination
  
  











  



  
Like Family: Growing Up in Other People's Houses: A Memoir10 reviews
Paula McLain

Little, Brown, 2003

American foster care nightmare with a bittersweet ending

+ couldn't put it down
+ One of the best books ever written telling the story of a tough childhood
+ Like Family: Growing Up in Other People's Houses
+ Terrible Story Wonderfully Written
  
  











  



  
Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope21 reviews
Tina Zahn, Wanda Dyson

Revell, 2006

What Matters Most is There in Detail

+ honest and insightful
+ terrific read for depression sufferers and those who love them.
+ Yo comprendo!
+ Healing to those of us who have been in traumatic places
  
  











  



  
One Punk Under God: The Prodigal Son Of Jim And Tammy Fae2 reviews
Jay Bakker

Docurama, 2007

A Peace Maker

+ Bakker Speaks Truth

This DVD made me laugh. This DVD made me cry. Jay has a beautiful spirit. He represents some of the true fruits of the Spirit. I believe that all his labor of love is not in vain. He denied true fame to do what he believes is right. He teaches the gospel where many would have turned their backs ...
  
  











  



  
Still Waters43 reviews
Jennifer Lauck

Washington Square Press, 2002

I can't stop thinking about it.

+ Still Waters
+ Highly recommend
+ Gritty and Moving ....
  
  











  



  
Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter346 reviews
Adeline Yen Mah

Broadway, 1999

Excellent Read!

+ Wonderful Book
+ A memorable story that haunts you long after reading.
+ Falling Leaves- FANTASTIC read!
  
  











  



  
Playground: A Childhood Lost Inside the Playboy Mansion33 reviews
Jennifer Saginor

Harper Paperbacks, 2006

Awesome

+ Playground a childhood lost in side the Playboy Mansion
+ VERY INTERESTING BOOK

I really enjoyed this book. I was able to experience each emotion the author was experiencing while she went through it. I enjoyed her style of writing.