books about: autobiography
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Autobiography
The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
Alice Schroeder
Bantam
, 2008
Good introductions.
It is a good book for introductions to life. Read the book as a references, it has good values. Author put his reputation on the line to be tested. Like the book and like the humor inside of it. Recommend it.
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Vicki Myron
Grand Central Publishing
, 2008
RRRROOOOWWW!!!
What a SWEET kitty! What a wonderful story, or should I say, stories. The Mommy-cat (owner), the library, the town, they all come together thanks to this little CAT. Some of the posters did not care for the personal stories, but I think it gives a complete picture ...
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Greg Mortenson
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David Oliver Relin
Penguin (Non-Classics)
, 2007
3 cups = 5 stars
The book three cups of tea, is a story of monumental dedication and superhuman efforts to build schools for people who had no hope of education. An inspiring story for any age.
A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
Bill O'Reilly
Broadway
, 2008
Great Read
Great read. Bill O'Reilly is just a great person and you will enjoy this funny, thought provoking book.
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics)
, 2007
Best Book I've Ever Listened To
I listened to this in traffic for about a week. I actually looked forward to sitting in traffic. Her voice is soothing, the content is inspiring, and I can't imagine why anyone would give it one star. I loved it and was sad when I got to the last cd. Wonderfully ...
Pieces of My Heart: A Life
Robert J. Wagner
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Scott Eyman
HarperEntertainment
, 2008
A Great Read
I read this in one sitting it was so interesting! Very touching, nice and full of wonderful stories of "old" Hollywood. Robert Wagner is a true gentleman but not a prude. I highly recommend this if you love movies. Robert Wagner shares his love of movies and also ...
Letter to My Daughter
Maya Angelou
Random House
, 2008
Absolutely inspiring; I couldn't put it down
"I gave birth to one child, a son, but I have thousands of daughters. You are Black and White, Jewish and Muslim, Asian and Spanish-speaking, Native American and Aleut. You are fat and thin and pretty and plain, gay and straight, educated and unlettered, and I am ...
Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency
Barton Gellman
Penguin Press HC, The
, 2008
Dick Cheney: A Presidential Shield Gone Bad?
Dick Chaney, perhaps the most powerful man ever to hold the office of Vice President, began as President Bush's personal shield, confidant, mentor and ideological soul mate. However, this tidy arrangement, predictably, was to go horribly awry. As this timely book ...
The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul
Grand Central Publishing
, 2008
IMPORTANT American Document!!
REQUIRED READING: This book reveals the lies every American suspects of their government. Other than the Constitution which is being destroyed, this book is an education of protecting our liberties.
The Wordy Shipmates
Sarah Vowell
Riverhead Hardcover
, 2008
Dancing in History
Sarah Vowell is my type of gal: writer extraordinaire, political guru, and complete and total history nerd. Coming off the success of the off-beat and incredibly likeable Assassination Vacation, Vowell brings to us the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is her ...
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
Barack Obama
Three Rivers Press
, 2004
Dreams From My Father
This is the most compelling story that really resonates with me. Barak Obama's life connects with a little bit of everyone no matter your race or background. In his book, Barak Obama articulates the near and distant relationships specifically with his grandparents and ...
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Chelsea Handler
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
, 2008
It's Laugh Out Loud Funny
A really funny, quick read. Some of it was a little over the top, but definitely entertaining and worth it. I listened to it on audio, and Chelsea's voice cracked me up. She sounded just like a good friend of mine, and it was like I was listening to her go through ...
Too Fat to Fish
Artie Lange
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Anthony Bozza
Spiegel & Grau
, 2008
This book is awesome. Johnny G's baby!
I laughed, and I cried. This book is so good that I may actually keep it instead of taking it back for store credit.
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
Stacey O'Brien
Free Press
, 2008
Enlightening read
I was very enthralled with this story. I found it very educational and entertaining. I plan to give it to my 10-year-old granddaughter and, hopefully, this will spark an interest in the sciences. On my daily walks, I now listen and look for owls and hoping I'll see ...
The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality
Jerome R. Corsi
Threshold Editions
, 2008
Great Book Tells The Facts
This is a great book. It is an important book. Except for those actively interested in destroying the United Staes (the left, Moslems and/or fools) no one who reads this book can vote for Obama. He is more than a Manchurian candidate who, in the movie at least, was ...
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