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Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation
Joseph J. Ellis

Vintage, 2002

I learned something new about a familiar subject
Even though I'd seen and heard multiple items about the founding generation, I was pleasantly surprised that I learned something new from this work...namely that the discussion of the location of the new capital was seriously sidetracked by an abolitionist delegation's ...
  
  











  



  
The Field Updated Ed: The Quest for the Secret Force of the Universe
Lynne McTaggart

Harper Paperbacks, 2008

Beyond expectations
It isn't very often a book or an author has an opportunity to change lives and yet Lynne has provoked her readers to embrace a new way of living in this world. It is beyond The Secret, it is about being aware of your thoughts and taking the positive action to correct ...
  
  











  



  
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World
Tracy Kidder

Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2004

Very Inspiring!
I found this story very inspiring. Few can do as Dr. Farmer has done--he is amazing. This should be required reading for every high school student, in fact, for everyone!
  
  











  



  
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
J.K. Rowling

Listening Library (Audio), 2007

The terrifying, yet satisfying conclusion...
"Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows" is the utterly terrifying, mystifying, captivating, and satisfying conclusion to JK Rowling's Harry Potter series. This story brings together all the threads, and brings them all to satisfying, and in some cases surprising, ...
  
  











  



  
The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
A. J. Jacobs

Simon & Schuster, 2007

I loved it!
I loved AJ Jacobs' book The Know It All, so I was excited to see a new book by him. We chose it for our book club for July, at my suggestion. We haven't met yet, so I don't know what others thought, but I thought it was fantastic. Everytime I set it down, I was ...
  
  











  



  
Change Your Brain, Change Your Life: The Breakthrough Program for Conquering Anxiety, Depression, ...
Daniel G. Amen

Three Rivers Press, 1999

Incredible bbok!
I initially saw Dr. Amen on PBS television show. Something about him made me watch. I became very interested in what he was discussing and as a result purchased the book and CDs. The book was very interesting and well written. Very easy to understand, especially ...
  
  











  



  
A Romance on Three Legs: Glenn Gould's Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Piano
Katie Hafner

Bloomsbury USA, 2008

Way more than it could have been
Although it is almost 26 years ago that the oracle of Toronto met his untimely end, the market for his recordings and new biographies remains alive and kicking. After having read myself through many of the earlier biographies devoted to history's greatest recording ...
  
  











  



  
The Prize : The Epic Quest for Oil, Money & Power
Daniel Yergin

Free Press, 1993

The Prize: A terrific read on the history of Oil and how it effects us today.
One of the few books that I enthusiastically have recommended. Great historical information for history buffs. Great economic information and how it effects us even today. It will truely help you understand the dynamics of war, politics, oil.
  
  











  



  
Wuthering Heights (Bantam Classics)
Emily Brontė

Bantam Classics, 1983

Love doesn't always make us happy.
Told in alternating flashbacks from the perspectives of two narrators, Wuthering Heights is the gothic love story of Catherine and Heathcliff. Their doomed love has tragic repercussions for them and both of their families. I absolutely loved this when I first read ...
  
  











  



  
Such a Pretty Fat: One Narcissist's Quest To Discover if Her Life Makes Her Ass LookBig, Or Why Pie is Not ...
Jen Lancaster

NAL Trade, 2008

Such a Pretty Fat is Hilarious + Fun
In the book Jen Lancaster writes about her experience dieting and working out with a trainer... (this is oh so famililar huh) I had to put the book down because I found myself laughing hysterically out loud at the coffee shop and people were staring at me. I can't ...
  
  











  



  
The Quest Begins (Seekers, Book 1)
Erin Hunter

HarperCollins, 2008

Erin Hunter is the Best
Erin Hunter has stolen my heart. I can't wait for her to put another book out. I love the Warrior Cats Series, all of them, and now she has me hooked on The Bears in Quest. Being a cat owner I can really get into the Cat books, and being a lover of all animals the ...
  
  











  



  
The Elegant Universe: Superstrings, Hidden Dimensions, and the Quest for the Ultimate Theory
Brian Greene

Vintage, 2000

Elegant Theory for an Inelegant Universe
Brian Greene provides an excellent introduction to the topic of superstring theory, its history and evolution; its current status, achievements and obstacles; and its areas of focus for future study. The book is written for the layman, in a style that is honest, clear ...
  
  











  



  
Darkness Everlasting (Guardians of Eternity, Book 3)
Alexandra Ivy

Zebra, 2008

The Best!
Last year I stumbled across this author by a friend loaning me her book. Wow. I've loved the two first books in this series. Ivy can actually combine humor (I actually laugh out loud once in awhile) with suspense. This book did not disappoint. I hope she continues this ...
  
  











  



  
A History of God: The 4,000-Year Quest of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Karen Armstrong

Ballantine Books, 1994

A must own for any serious historian
What I love and respect about the author, is how she is open minded and honest enough to challenge the reader to think outside their comfort zone and all they have been taught to believe based on faith and not a serious study of history and how religion whatever the ...
  
  











  



  
Acupressure's Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments
Michael Reed Gach

Bantam, 1990

Want Relief? Get To The Point!
In a nutshell, Acupressure's Potent Points: a Guide to Self-Care for Common Ailments shows the reader how they can use acupressure on themselves to relieve stress related problems. So what exactly is acupressure? Well, its an ancient healing art that uses the ...
  
  











  



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