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Sweet Caroline: Last Child of Camelot 16 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 ...
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Look Me in the Eye: My Life with Asperger's 157 reviews John Elder Robison
Three Rivers Press, 2008
Entertaining and positive
+ good book + Enlightening book! + Excellent book for parents of Asperger's children!
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When Rabbit Howls 85 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
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Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found 118 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
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Gerald's Game 245 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 ...
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The Color of Love: A Mother's Choice in the Jim Crow South 19 reviews Gene Cheek
The Lyons Press, 2006
Important Lessons to Relive
+ Love conquers All!!!!! + Compelling + Strength beyond understanding + Absolutely the BEST
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My Lobotomy 22 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?
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The Shooting: A Memoir 4 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?
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American Experience - Eleanor Roosevelt 6 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"
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There Are No Children Here: The Story of Two Boys Growing Up in The Other America 92 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
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A Brother's Journey: Surviving a Childhood of Abuse 46 reviews Richard B. Pelzer
Wellness Central, 2006
A Brother's Journey
+ A Great Book As Well.... + book review + Great Service! + good book!
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Fourteen 13 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
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The Liars' Club: A Memoir 143 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 ...
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The Next Better Place: A Father and Son on the Road 7 reviews Michael C. Keith
Algonquin Books, 2003
the next better place
+ A Fascinating Book + Thumps up! + A Triumph of Memory, a Tempest of Imagination
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Like Family: Growing Up in Other People's Houses: A Memoir 10 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
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Why I Jumped: My True Story of Postpartum Depression, Dramatic Rescue & Return to Hope 21 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
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One Punk Under God: The Prodigal Son Of Jim And Tammy Fae 2 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 ...
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Still Waters 43 reviews Jennifer Lauck
Washington Square Press, 2002
I can't stop thinking about it.
+ Still Waters + Highly recommend + Gritty and Moving ....
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Falling Leaves: The Memoir of an Unwanted Chinese Daughter 346 reviews Adeline Yen Mah
Broadway, 1999
Excellent Read!
+ Wonderful Book + A memorable story that haunts you long after reading. + Falling Leaves- FANTASTIC read!
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Playground: A Childhood Lost Inside the Playboy Mansion 33 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.
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