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reviewed Gandhi: A March To The Sea by Alice B.... Monday
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I love this book because I learned about Mohandas Gandhi. I am inspired to approach my problems in life in a less aggressive way because of his life. I must confess that I knew nothing about how Gandhi's …
reviewed Modern Vampires of the City by Vampir.... May 14
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The album title is the hook that caused me to buy this CD. I thought this music would be dark and scary, but I found that the majority of the songs on this album to be completely opposite of that. Erza …
reviewed The Vast Unknown: America's First Asc.... May 10
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Broughton Coburn captures the spirit of adventure that mountain climbing creates. He also captures how dangerous mountain climbing can be with this book. I didn't even know that an American climbing …
reviewed Blind Curves: One Woman's Unusual Jou.... May 06
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Blind Curves: One Woman's Unusual Journey To Reinvent Herself and Answer What Now? by Linda Crill
Blind Curves is an excellent travel memoir. It reminds me not to be afraid of the unknown and to attack challenges in life. Motorcycle riders can experience extreme joy and sudden sorrow as well. Linda …
reviewed All sins forgiven poems for my parent.... April 18
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I love the poetry of Charles Coe. Most of these poems reveal a facet of the personality of Edith or Connie Coe. These are the names of his late parents. "Riverside Park" is a poem that stands …
reviewed "Let's Face The Music and Dance" by W.... April 17
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No one can sing about the feeling of being in love like Willie Nelson. There is a honesty and wisdom in his voice. He makes me believe in every word of every song.  His love songs are superb.  …
reviewed Dirt Work: An Education In The Woods .... April 10
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I admire the work that Christine Byl has done. Her efforts makes it possible for tourists like me to enjoy the national parks in the country. Byl writes about her experiences of working as a trail dog …
reviewed The Music Is You: A Tribute to John D.... April 02
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I will always love the music of John Denver. It is so gratifying to hear his music revered on this CD. I love all the tracks, but my favorite is "Sunshine On My Shoulder". This song sounds so …
reviewed A Mechanic and a Gentleman: An Odysse.... April 02
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Learning how to repair a car is a valuable skill. I have more respect for what auto mechanics do after reading this book. This memoir is about a young woman's experiences of spending six months learning …
reviewed "Based On A True Story" by Blake Shelton. March 27
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This is another fine album from Blake Shelton. This album is entitled "Based On True On A True Story". Blake certainly can tell a story with his music. He shares a little bit of his personality …
reviewed Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a S.... March 21
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Peking to Paris: Life and Love on a Short Drive Around The Worl by Dina Bennett
Peking to Paris is a memoir about  the experience of lifetime for a woman named Dina and her husband Bernard.  They participated in a motor rally race from Peking to Paris …
reviewed A Curious Man: The Strange and Brilli.... March 17
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I love this biography of Robert Ripley. I grew up watching Ripley's Believe It Or Not in the eighties, but I knew nothing of the man himself. I thank Neal Thompson for writing such a comprehensive …
reviewed When Can You Start? How to Ace the In.... March 10
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When Can You Start? How to Ace the Interview and Win the Job by Paul Freiberger
What drew me to this book is the title. When Can You Start is a such a positive sounding title. The information in this book will come in handy when I am applying for a new job. Freiberger spends an entire …
reviewed "The Blue Room" by Madeleine Peyroux. March 06
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I love the voice of Madeleine Peyroux.  My favorite track  on this album is"You Don't Know Me".  This is one of four songs by Ray Charles on this album.  He recorded …
reviewed Old Yellow Moon by Emmylou Harris and.... February 28
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Old Yellow Moon by Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell
Emmylou Harris and Rodney Crowell are perfect duet partmers. Each song communicates a different aspect of human emotion. My two favorite songs are "Hanging Up My Heart" and "Open Season …
reviewed Between Man and Beast: A Tale of Expl.... February 19
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Between Man and Beast: A Tale of Exploration and Evolution by Monte Reel
Monte Reel introduces me to the fascinating life and achievements of Paul du Chaillu with this book. Paul du Chaillu was the first white person to explore Africa and write about his experiences in the …
reviewed The Power of Negative Thinking: An Co.... February 05
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 I never thought that negative thinking could lead to postitve results. Bob Knight is a famous college basketball coach.  I have never played basketball, but I love to watch the sport. Bob …
reviewed Pieces of Light: How the New Science .... January 28
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The scientific study of human memory is always evolving and very complicated. Charles Fernyhough provides stories from his own life. He also includes stories from other people. These stories make the …
reviewed BrandingPays: The Five-Step System to.... January 24
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Branding is a life skill according to Karen Kang. I define branding as the skill of presenting of what I have to offer to the public. Karen Kang is a branding strategist. She has helped many individuals …
reviewed 2013 Grammy Nominees. January 22
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2013 Grammy Nominees
The songs on this disc are a true celebration of music.  Yes, there are perennial Grammy nominees on here.  Katy Perry's  song  "Wide Awake" continues her string …
reviewed Louis Agassiz: Creator Of American Sc.... January 12
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It took Christoph Irmscher ten years to write this biography of Louis Agassiz. I found this to be a fascinating biography of a nineteenth century scientist. I knew nothing about the man before. I read …
reviewed Lincoln (2012 film). January 07
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Lincoln (2012 film)
Lincoln is my favorite film of 2012.  It shows the determination of an American president to pass the thirteenth amendment.  This is the amendment that outlaws slavery.  Steven Spielberg …
reviewed Crisis Of Faith by Eliza Wood. January 07
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Crisis Of Faith by Eliza Wood
Crisis Of Faith is a book that has two very different plot lines. The first plot line involves a group of academic people trying to remove all examples of slavery, sex and violence in the Bible. The second …
reviewed Your Magnetic Mind: Putting The Law O.... January 02
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Your Magnetic Mind: Putting The Law Of Attraction To Work In Your Life by Aan D. Frazier
I have never heard of the law of attraction before reading this book. I really believe in the power of positive thinking and self actualization. I also believe in putting positive energy into everything …
reviewed Michelangelo's Last Painting:Its Chil.... December 28, 2012
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Michelangelo's Last Painting is entitled Christ On The Cross. The painting is lost according to the British Museum What remains is a black chalk drawing of Christ On The Cross. This painting is the …
reviewed Perdu: Vampyrus #1 (Redire de Vampyru.... December 22, 2012
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Perdu: Vampyrus #1 (Redire de Vampyrus by Raeden Zen
The title of this novel is the only hook I needed to pick it up and read it. Perdu is a French word for a soldier on a dangerous mission that results in tragedy. I thank Raeden Zen for teaching me a new …
reviewed Single Effort: How To Live Smarter, D.... December 16, 2012
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I will use some of the tips in Single Effort to improve my chances of finding a date. I admire Joe Keller for sharing his experiences with other people. Raising two children alone while trying to meet …
reviewed Fresh Off The Boat by Eddie Huang. December 09, 2012
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Fresh Off The Boat is a memoir about the life of Eddie Huang. He has a passion for food that I admire. I am half Taiwanese, so I understand the Chinese food references that he makes. He describes a dish …
reviewed Keep It Real Tel Aviv 2.0 by Ariel We.... December 07, 2012
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Keep It Real Tel Aviv 2.0 is a book about the relationship between a nameless young man and the woman he loves. This book is set is Tel Aviv in the near future. I would visit Tel Aviv just to see the …
reviewed The Kindle Publishing Bible- How To S.... December 04, 2012
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The Kindle Publishing Bible inspires me to publish my own book. Tom Corson-Knowles explains how to do this. He has written books on how to make money on Twitter. He has also written a book that teaches …
reviewed "Girl On Fire" by Alicia Keys. November 27, 2012
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"Girl On Fire" is an excellent new album from Alicia Keys. The piano instrumental "De Novo Adagio" is so smooth and enchanting."Girl On Fire" is the title track. It reminds …
reviewed Death My Own Way by Michael S.A. Graz.... November 26, 2012
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The main character in this book is a man who is dying of cancer. The premise may sound depressing, but the book is not. Death My Own Way is a good reminder. It reminds me that a person can choose to …
reviewed Child Made Of Sand: Poems by Thomas Lux. November 21, 2012
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Child Made Of Sand: Poems by Thomas Lux
I love the poetry of Thomas Lux. I like the themes of his poems very much. There is no poem entitled "Child Made Of Sand", but it is an excellent hook that caused me to buy this book. My favorite …
reviewed Greatest Hits-Chapter One By Kelly Cl.... November 20, 2012
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It is hard to believe that Kelly has been around for ten years. Her music moves me. "Miss Independent" is my favorite song. This song may be intended for a woman, but the funky groovy tone appeals …
reviewed Green Beans & Ice Cream by Bill Sims Jr.. November 17, 2012
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Green Beans & Ice Cream by Bill Sims Jr.
Green Beans and Ice Cream provides insightful information on the subject of positive reinforcement. Using ice cream as a positive reinforcer to get someone to eat their green beans is a clever thing to …
reviewed Standing Ovation:The Greatest Songs F.... November 13, 2012
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Susan Boyle is one of the best singers performing today. I would give Susan Boyle a standing ovation for every song on this disc. She sparks my interest in watching all these classic productions on stage …
reviewed Picasso: I The King You El Rey by Car.... November 03, 2012
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Picasso: I The King You El Rey by Carmen T. Bernier-Grand and Illustrated By David Diaz
The target audience for this book seems to be for children, but I enjoyed it too. It makes want me to explore Pablo Picasso's art work more. I love the paintings in this book. His paintings challenge …
reviewed "Dancing at the Gold Monkey" by Allen.... October 24, 2012
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I enjoyed this collection of short stories by Allen Learst. Learst reminds me about the sacrifices soldiers make and the problems they encounter. Some Vietnam veterans suffer from post traumatic stress …
reviewed "The Immanence of God in the Tropics".... October 15, 2012
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"The Immanence of God in the Tropics" is an excellent collection of short stories. George Rosen served in Kenya as a Peace Corps volunteer. I really get a sense of what life in Kenya is like …
reviewed Fujisan by Randy Taguchi. October 09, 2012
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Fujisan is the best collection of short stories I have read in a long time. It is the first in which a mountain is the common thread in all stories. Mount Fuji is a symbol of the natural beauty of Japan. …
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