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I Am Ozzy
Ozzy Osbourne
Grand Central Publishing
, 2010
Awesome book
This book was amazing to me. I've been a fan most of my life, but never heard alot of these stories. The book was interesting and hilarious! It kept me reading and laughing into the night. Ozzy is just getting better with age,just like fine wine:) I highly recommend ...
Just Kids
Patti Smith
Ecco
, 2010
Patti and Robert
I have two books about Robert Maplethorpe and this is by far the best one. Beautiful writing, full of wonderful moments. I was blown away in 1975 when I first heard "Horses" and wondered who took the cover photo. I've been a Maplethorpe (and Patti Smith fan) ever ...
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 Books
, 2007
Three Cups of Tea
The author writes in the third person which I found a little hard getting used to. However, once I did, I found the book to be every interesting. In reading about what the author did to help the children of Pakistan and Afghanistan, one can't help wondering what the ...
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca Skloot
Crown
, 2010
Revolting abuse of a dying woman's body
You know you are dealing with evil money hungry Drs. when the Nazis twin experiments sound in line with the theft of this patient's cells. I disagree with the other reviewers as Lacks was no victim but a fierce mother and brave patient who not only had to find and ...
The Happiness Project: Or, Why I Spent a Year Trying to Sing in the Morning, Clean My Closets, Fight Right, ...
Gretchen Rubin
Harper
, 2010
Excellent!
I think that one of the most useful phenomena that has accompanied the rise of the internet is that normal people increasingly share the little tips, tricks, and nuggets of wisdom they have discovered about how to live right and be happier. I'm the kind of person who ...
Staying True
Jenny Sanford
Ballantine Books
, 2010
Will the Tin Man find his Heart?
I received my book via Amazon and read it in one evening. It seems to me he checked her out for her grit long before the marriage. That grit served her well, as he was absent in presence, spirit, and romantic love...though it was clear he could trust her as a mother ...
Committed: A Skeptic Makes Peace with Marriage
Elizabeth Gilbert
Viking Adult
, 2010
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I will start by saying I never read Eat Pray Love, which may give me a unique perspective on this book as I had no expectations of what I thought it should be or not be. Elizabeth Gilbert was scheduled to come speak at a woman's talk forum that I have tickets to, so I ...
The Politician: An Insider's Account of John Edwards's Pursuit of the Presidency and the Scandal That Brought ...
Andrew Young
Thomas Dunne Books
, 2010
Thank God John Edwards was not elected President!
I have to admit that I was captivated by John Edwards during the 2008 election. He struck me as refreshingly clean cut, a devoted family man and someone who really cared about the poor and less fortunate in our society. I shudder to think about what kind of disaster he ...
On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System
Henry M. Paulson
Business Plus
, 2010
Strange
This book is interesting to read because it gives you a indication of where the taxpayer's money went and a glimpse into the mind of the Objectivist philosophy. I don't know if Mr. Paulson is an Objectivist, he never said so, but taken his actions while CEO of Goldman ...
Going Rogue: An American Life
Sarah Palin
HarperCollins
, 2009
Excellent Read
Enjoyed this book very much and highly recommend it. Sarah is such a fine person with good basic personal values and this book truely reveals that which makes her a beneficial asset and true inspiration for all.
Open: An Autobiography
Andre Agassi
Knopf
, 2009
Misunderstood, profound, and delightful.
Andre's book not only recounts the strategy, grind and battle of the pro tennis tour, his book teaches and shares his startling revelations that occur to him along his amazing journey. As the book reaches the final act of his illustrious career, Andre is experiencing ...
Are You There, Vodka? It's Me, Chelsea
Chelsea Handler
Simon Spotlight Entertainment
, 2009
I laughed so hard I cried
I laughed so hard at this book I cried, and pee'd my pants. Absolutely hilarious!
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World (Random House ...
Tracy Kidder
Random House Trade Paperbacks
, 2009
Dr. Paul Farmer, the Mother Teresa of Medicine
What an excellent reminder that The Only Real Nation is Humanity. Through this writing, author Tracy Kidder introduced me to Dr. Paul Farmer, who co-founded Partners-in-Health ([...]), an organization I now proudly support for their medical/humanitarian work in Haiti ...
Willie Mays: The Life, The Legend
James S Hirsch
Scribner
, 2010
The greatest ballplayer of all time deserves this book!
For those of you who are too young to know what Willie Mays was like, let me just say that he was the greatest baseball player in my lifetime and possibly of all time. This book covers every little facet of his life from the very beginning and through the golden years. ...
The Glass Castle: A Memoir
Jeannette Walls
Scribner
, 2006
A powerful memoir
This memoir is an absolute must read. Devoid of the self pity of other life-stories Walls recounts her life with surprising honesty and lack of judgement. The story is also told with skill, hitting just the right length to keep us interested. Hopefully that doesn't ...
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