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The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster, 2005
I dedicate this review to my dear friend...
+ My FAVORITE book ever!!
+ I heart this author and this book!
+ The Know It All
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Yes Man
Danny Wallace
Simon Spotlight Entertainment, 2006
very enjoyable read
+ Scary, Inspiring and Downright Funny!
+ Really Funny!
+ funniest book I've ever read
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Gutted: Down to the Studs in My House, My Marriage, My Entire Life
Lawrence LaRose
Bloomsbury USA, 2004
Rings true
+ Can you afford this house?
+ An Easy, Helpful Read
My wife and I were in the process of renovating the 100 year-old fixer-upper that we'd recently purchased. I was looking for a how-to book at my local Border's bookstore and I found this novel shelved with the home-improvement books. I'm not sure if it was a mistake or if there's a marketing genius ...
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The Size of the World
Jeff Greenwald
Ballantine Books, 1997
A great travelogue!
+ Around the world with out a plane
+ Great book !!
+ A Humorous Voyage Beyond Self-Importance
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The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster, 2007
Fun and Informative
+ Funny, but kinda like reading a book with commercials
+ Both Humorous and Heartbreaking
+ fascinating look at the Bible
+ Fast and interesting read
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The Sex Lives of Cannibals: Adrift in the Equatorial Pacific
J. Maarten Troost
Broadway, 2004
Fantastic read
+ If you have ever traveled abroad or graduated with an MA in something unuseable
+ great travel story
+ Don't Let The Title Mislead You
+ Hilarious & Brilliant!
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Julie and Julia : 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment Kitchen
Julie Powell, 2005
A good summer book. Entertaining, easy, funny.
I loved this book. It is funny, easy to read, well written, and entertaining. No, I did no "learn" anything about cooking but it was engaging, laugh-out-loud funny in spots, and just a good summer read. I recommend this book for someone looking for a light, easy, book for reading at the beach, or ...
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Not Buying It: My Year Without Shopping
Judith Levine
Free Press, 2007
Thought-provoking, entertaining read
I was surprised to see the number of negative reviews that people have given this book. Expecting to read a book of what it's like to resist the urge to spend frivolously, I was pleasantly surprised to find an entertaining, deeper reflection on culture that surrounds consumerism and buying. I ...
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Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned On Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses!)
Douglas Brown
Crown, 2008
SEX back
+ Enjoyable read.
This is a look into Doug and Annie's marriage and commitment to each other much more than a look into their bedroom.
I recommend this to anyone looking to get the passion and intimacy .
Other recommendation is: I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't
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One Red Paperclip: How a Small Piece of Stationery Turned into a Great Big Adventure
Kyle MacDonald
Ebury Press, 2007
Had to read the book to find out how Kyle did it...
As soon as I saw this book, I had to read it to understand how a guy could trade a paperclip up for bigger and better things till he got a house. What I read was amazing! Not only did Kyle have an amazing outlook on life but 2 other things in his favour are his support system ie. his family and ...
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
A real life fairy tale!
+ I want to go to the Ashram in India too!
+ eat..pray
+ Eat, Pray, Love
+ Julie buys
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The Year of Living Biblically: One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bible as Literally as Possible
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster, 2007
Fun and Informative
+ Funny, but kinda like reading a book with commercials
+ Both Humorous and Heartbreaking
+ fascinating look at the Bible
+ Fast and interesting read
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The Know-It-All: One Man's Humble Quest to Become the Smartest Person in the World
A. J. Jacobs
Simon & Schuster, 2005
I dedicate this review to my dear friend...
+ My FAVORITE book ever!!
+ I heart this author and this book!
+ The Know It All
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Just Do It: How One Couple Turned Off the TV and Turned On Their Sex Lives for 101 Days (No Excuses!)
Douglas Brown
Crown, 2008
SEX back
+ Enjoyable read.
This is a look into Doug and Annie's marriage and commitment to each other much more than a look into their bedroom.
I recommend this to anyone looking to get the passion and intimacy .
Other recommendation is: I Love You. Now What?: Falling in Love is a Mystery, Keeping It Isn't
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Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007
A real life fairy tale!
+ I want to go to the Ashram in India too!
+ eat..pray
+ Eat, Pray, Love
+ Julie buys
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