Long Day's Journey into Night64 reviews
Eugene O'Neill

Yale University Press, 2002

Great play, not for light reading

+ Living death in the middle class
+ NO EXIT
+ The Great American Drama of the 20th Century
+ American literature at its best
  
  











  



  
East of Eden213 reviews
John Steinbeck

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2003

Steinbeck meets Dostoevsky in "East of Eden"

+ One of the best books I've ever read
+ Amazing
+ An all time favorite
  
  











  



  
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most126 reviews
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, ...

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000

Amazing insight into Human Communications

+ Dragged a little, but overall good content!
+ read it
+ Difficult to tell . . .
+ Amazing book
  
  











  



  
Heaven and Hell: My Life in the Eagles (1974-2001)42 reviews
Don Felder

Wiley, 2008

Eagles dirty laundry

+ Much better than expected...
+ Sympathy for the Doormat
+ The Money Was Heaven; Henley and Frey Were Hell
+ This could be heaven, or this could be hell....
  
  











  



  
When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life24 reviews
Victoria Secunda

Delta, 1991

When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life

+ Great Book for Learning about our Mothers!
+ "Why can't she accept me the way I am?"

I found this book invaluable. I read this book as if it were fiction. Each night I couldn't wait to read it. I was so relieved to hear about real life stories of other women with awful relationships with their mothers. I found this book to be very helpful for sorting out disfunctional ...
  
  











  



  
The Joy Luck Club435 reviews
Amy Tan

Putnam Adult, 1989

A Book Remembered After 13 Years

+ Amy Tan has a gift with words.
+ Good novels bring inspirations to readers

The Joy Luck Club had stayed with me all these years even when I examine my own personal life in the current time. I had read the book when I was in the seventh grade and had a remarkable teacher. She was Mrs. Lattimer (and yes, she was white), a Harvard graduate teaching at an impoverished ...
  
  











  



  
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life18 reviews
Linda Martinez-Lewi

Tarcher, 2008

a helpful book

+ This Book Goes to the Narcissist's Core--A Great Help
+ Great Insights into the Narcissist: Getting Beyond Heartbreak
+ A Must for Dealing with Narcissists and Moving Forward
+ Some Help At Last
  
  











  



  
The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond218 reviews
Patricia Evans

Adams Media, 2003

Instrumental in My Recovery

+ Life-changing book
+ Doesn't address alcoholism
+ Verbal Abuse and Alcoholism
+ Review: "The Verbally Abusive Relationship"
  
  











  



  
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child : Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and ...97 reviews
Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D.

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Great book

+ Easy Read
+ "Very Helpful
+ Great practical advice!
+ Indispensable
  
  











  



  
Divorce Poison: Protecting the Parent-Child Bond from a Vindictive Ex56 reviews
Richard A. Warshak

Harper Paperbacks, 2003

Finally, some actionable advice

+ A very thankful mother.....
+ Superbly written, informative and very useful
+ Excellent content, much- needed help for parents
+ Excellent read.
  
  











  



  
The Memory of Water13 reviews
Karen White

NAL Trade, 2008

The Memory of Water

+ Gripping novel...
+ A beautifully written story!

I was entranced with this story. A family with a history of bipolarism, secrets and tragedies. Mystery and supsense will keep you turning the pages. I found it disturbing but insightful. A mothers love with a fine line of insanity.
  
  











  



  
The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job43 reviews
Gary Namie

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2000

Terrific overview on harrassment behavior

+ A life-saver. Really.
+ Publishers' Weekly Heartless Review
+ Bullies among us.
+ The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job
  
  











  



  
When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life24 reviews
Victoria Secunda

Delta, 1991

When You and Your Mother Can't Be Friends: Resolving the Most Complicated Relationship of Your Life

+ Great Book for Learning about our Mothers!
+ "Why can't she accept me the way I am?"

I found this book invaluable. I read this book as if it were fiction. Each night I couldn't wait to read it. I was so relieved to hear about real life stories of other women with awful relationships with their mothers. I found this book to be very helpful for sorting out disfunctional ...
  
  











  



  
Long Day's Journey into Night64 reviews
Eugene O'Neill

Yale University Press, 2002

Great play, not for light reading

+ Living death in the middle class
+ NO EXIT
+ The Great American Drama of the 20th Century
+ American literature at its best
  
  











  



  
Setting Limits with Your Strong-Willed Child : Eliminating Conflict by Establishing Clear, Firm, and ...97 reviews
Robert J. MacKenzie Ed.D.

Three Rivers Press, 2001

Great book

+ Easy Read
+ "Very Helpful
+ Great practical advice!
+ Indispensable
  
  











  



  
The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job43 reviews
Gary Namie

Sourcebooks, Inc., 2000

Terrific overview on harrassment behavior

+ A life-saver. Really.
+ Publishers' Weekly Heartless Review
+ Bullies among us.
+ The Bully at Work: What You Can Do to Stop the Hurt and Reclaim Your Dignity on the Job
  
  











  



  
The Joy Luck Club435 reviews
Amy Tan

Putnam Adult, 1989

A Book Remembered After 13 Years

+ Amy Tan has a gift with words.
+ Good novels bring inspirations to readers

The Joy Luck Club had stayed with me all these years even when I examine my own personal life in the current time. I had read the book when I was in the seventh grade and had a remarkable teacher. She was Mrs. Lattimer (and yes, she was white), a Harvard graduate teaching at an impoverished ...
  
  











  



  
Difficult Conversations: How to Discuss what Matters Most126 reviews
Douglas Stone, Bruce Patton, ...

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2000

Amazing insight into Human Communications

+ Dragged a little, but overall good content!
+ read it
+ Difficult to tell . . .
+ Amazing book
  
  











  



  
Freeing Yourself from the Narcissist in Your Life18 reviews
Linda Martinez-Lewi

Tarcher, 2008

a helpful book

+ This Book Goes to the Narcissist's Core--A Great Help
+ Great Insights into the Narcissist: Getting Beyond Heartbreak
+ A Must for Dealing with Narcissists and Moving Forward
+ Some Help At Last
  
  











  



  
The Verbally Abusive Relationship: How to Recognize it and How to Respond218 reviews
Patricia Evans

Adams Media, 2003

Instrumental in My Recovery

+ Life-changing book
+ Doesn't address alcoholism
+ Verbal Abuse and Alcoholism
+ Review: "The Verbally Abusive Relationship"