The Blood Covenant4 reviews
Rena Chynoweth

Diamond Books (NY), 1990

Touching story

+ You Go Girl!!
+ Teen plural bride of notorious group speaks out...

Touching story., August 28, 2007 By ErinTickle I found this book to be very informative and touching. The author was willing to talk about very painful things from her past with the hope that doing so would help others trapped in a mind controlling cult. Those of us who have been fortunate ...
  
  











  



  
Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed (Berkley True Crime)601 reviews
Patricia Cornwell

Berkley, 2003

An intriguing book

+ The Ripper unveiled, circumstantially

I had a hard time putting this book down. I found it entertaining. I did not see all the connections between Sickert and Jack the Ripper, but there are many. I do not know all the facts, but she certainly did alot of research. This case will never be fully closed until DNA testing gets better ...
  
  











  



  
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions425 reviews
Ben Mezrich

Free Press, 2003

Interesting and Amazing

+ Liked the book, but not the crude language.
+ Quick and Entertaining Read

In Bringing Down The House, Ben Mezrich tells the true story of a group of MIT students who count cards in blackjack. The story focuses on Kevin Lewis, and how he came to be an expert card counter. At no time is this story dull or boring. It will keep you into it until the very end. The story ...
  
  











  



  
Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries ...287 reviews
Robert Kurson

Random House, 2004

Shadow Divers

+ Shadow Divers
+ Fascinating and well-written
+ Underwater Journey
+ Amazing Book, Slow Start
  
  











  



  
The Boston Stranglers8 reviews
Susan Kelly

Pinnacle, 2002

Terrific book considering the subject matter!

+ DeSalvo-Green Man or Strangler?
+ A Gripping Read
+ Susan Kelly's "The Boston Stranglers"
  
  











  



  
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival155 reviews
Joe Simpson

Harper Paperbacks, 2004

Exciting read

+ Outstanding book - you won't be able to put it down

After watching the movie version of this book I wanted to read Touching the Void. I usually like to read the book first but in this case I am glad that I did it in reverse. I am not a mountain climber and do not know the terms used in the sport. So watching the movie helped set up the book to ...
  
  











  



  
The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks107 reviews
Susan Casey

Henry Holt & Co, 2005

GREAT BOOK!!

+ Unforgettable sea story
+ Amazing read
+ awesome
  
  











  



  
No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks45 reviews
Ed Viesturs, David Roberts

Broadway, 2006

Great Read!!!

+ Great story with interesting behind-the-scenes details
+ No shortcuts to the top
+ With everyone their own summit...
+ No shortcuts to the top
  
  











  



  
Into the Wild1219 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 1997

I went to the woods ..

+ Poorly Equipped Dreamer
+ Beauty, goodness and hope. . .

That the force that is nature will ultimately change those of us who are enthralled by it. Its not surprising tht the protagnist in "Into the Wild" gives up so much to live primtively in the northern climes of Alaska .. its Thoreau revisited. The author never fails to please those who understand ...
  
  











  



  
A Death in Belmont120 reviews
Sebastian Junger

W. W. Norton, 2006

Could not put it down.

+ Interesting yet too long
+ Very Interesting Read

I could not put the book down, I was mesmerized from start to finish. How this man who wrote a famous and great tragic story was himself a part of such a larger-than-life infamous time frame and proximity. I highly recommend this story.
  
  











  



  
Shadow Divers: The True Adventure of Two Americans Who Risked Everything to Solve One of the Last Mysteries ...287 reviews
Robert Kurson

Random House, 2004

Shadow Divers

+ Shadow Divers
+ Fascinating and well-written
+ Underwater Journey
+ Amazing Book, Slow Start
  
  











  



  
Bringing Down the House: The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions425 reviews
Ben Mezrich

Free Press, 2003

Interesting and Amazing

+ Liked the book, but not the crude language.
+ Quick and Entertaining Read

In Bringing Down The House, Ben Mezrich tells the true story of a group of MIT students who count cards in blackjack. The story focuses on Kevin Lewis, and how he came to be an expert card counter. At no time is this story dull or boring. It will keep you into it until the very end. The story ...
  
  











  



  
Into the Wild1219 reviews
Jon Krakauer

Anchor, 1997

I went to the woods ..

+ Poorly Equipped Dreamer
+ Beauty, goodness and hope. . .

That the force that is nature will ultimately change those of us who are enthralled by it. Its not surprising tht the protagnist in "Into the Wild" gives up so much to live primtively in the northern climes of Alaska .. its Thoreau revisited. The author never fails to please those who understand ...
  
  











  



  
The Blood Covenant4 reviews
Rena Chynoweth

Diamond Books (NY), 1990

Touching story

+ You Go Girl!!
+ Teen plural bride of notorious group speaks out...

Touching story., August 28, 2007 By ErinTickle I found this book to be very informative and touching. The author was willing to talk about very painful things from her past with the hope that doing so would help others trapped in a mind controlling cult. Those of us who have been fortunate ...
  
  











  



  
The Devil's Teeth : A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's Great White Sharks107 reviews
Susan Casey

Henry Holt & Co, 2005

GREAT BOOK!!

+ Unforgettable sea story
+ Amazing read
+ awesome
  
  











  



  
A Death in Belmont120 reviews
Sebastian Junger

W. W. Norton, 2006

Could not put it down.

+ Interesting yet too long
+ Very Interesting Read

I could not put the book down, I was mesmerized from start to finish. How this man who wrote a famous and great tragic story was himself a part of such a larger-than-life infamous time frame and proximity. I highly recommend this story.
  
  











  



  
No Shortcuts to the Top: Climbing the World's 14 Highest Peaks45 reviews
Ed Viesturs, David Roberts

Broadway, 2006

Great Read!!!

+ Great story with interesting behind-the-scenes details
+ No shortcuts to the top
+ With everyone their own summit...
+ No shortcuts to the top
  
  











  



  
Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper -- Case Closed (Berkley True Crime)601 reviews
Patricia Cornwell

Berkley, 2003

An intriguing book

+ The Ripper unveiled, circumstantially

I had a hard time putting this book down. I found it entertaining. I did not see all the connections between Sickert and Jack the Ripper, but there are many. I do not know all the facts, but she certainly did alot of research. This case will never be fully closed until DNA testing gets better ...
  
  











  



  
The Boston Stranglers8 reviews
Susan Kelly

Pinnacle, 2002

Terrific book considering the subject matter!

+ DeSalvo-Green Man or Strangler?
+ A Gripping Read
+ Susan Kelly's "The Boston Stranglers"
  
  











  



  
Touching the Void: The True Story of One Man's Miraculous Survival155 reviews
Joe Simpson

Harper Paperbacks, 2004

Exciting read

+ Outstanding book - you won't be able to put it down

After watching the movie version of this book I wanted to read Touching the Void. I usually like to read the book first but in this case I am glad that I did it in reverse. I am not a mountain climber and do not know the terms used in the sport. So watching the movie helped set up the book to ...