General Biographies & Memoirs

Lone Survivor was a "must read" for me after seeing a Marcus Luttrell interview last summer. This young man is a hero in every way. He has succeeded in a rigorous training with Navy SEALS, served in very dangerous situations, and has lost...
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Superman would not survive what this seal did. Difficult to believe this is non fiction and is full of the writers political statements that take away from the story.
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I am an unabashed admirer of Marcus Luttrell's service, his love of country, his physical prowess, his tactical expertise and his incredible story.

Unfortunately, his coauthor, Patrick Robinson, was lazy and did very little fact...
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I just saw this Author at our local library. She was a doll and I wish I could sit down with her and chat all afternoon! The book was from the heart genuine and easy to read. I wish I could click my heals and travel back to life when it was simple...
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Unless you want to read someone else's grandma's diary, pass on this one. It's entertaining if you are interested in the midwest during the depression (from one person's perspective) but I just couldn't finish it.
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Paula Deen, I just love you girl. You are amazing. I love your family too, and I am so glad you found your "neighbor." Thanks for writing your story. You are a living inspiration to anyone down on their luck. Just look how things can turn...
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While I only read aportion of the bookI didn't like whatI read. While onecan appreciate herhonesty about theaffair with a married man, I thnkshe gave way toomuch information.Shouldn't be too hard for a lot ofpeople to figure out who that guywas....
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This is a fun book if you love to read a story about Paula Deen, but I was a little dissappointed there weren't more recipes.
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Submission and degradation of women in the Muslim faith is certainly not a new or unrevealed topic, but this personal account by Hirsi Ali brings insight and understanding that one can not achieve through news articles and other written factual...
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What she describes in her book about whe SHE went through is very horrific. I must say she's a strong lady for going through that. Which is the reason why I gave this book one star. Other than that it seems she cannot divorce religion from...
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This remarkable woman has traveled the world, in time, space, and cultural dimensions in an epic journey worthy of Odysseus. Her memoir sheds much light on some of the central issues of today. Her journey commenced in one of the world's poorest...
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Tucker Max is no Shakespeare (that's why there are 4 stars up there). It should also be noted that this book is not to be taken seriously at any time. There are things that this man has done that are probably illegal in many states. That being...
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The book is a joke. This guy was the "cool kid" in a school full of, lets be nice, not so cool kids and used that to his advantage when building his "reputation". Though slightly entertaining, I feel that the hype of the infamous Tucker Max is...
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Tucker Max is an idiot. He is a very good writer, an educated intellectual, and a complete and utter idiot. I am sure he makes his parents real proud, and the legacy he leaves will one day come to haunt him. But for now his stories are mildly...
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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!
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I am a teacher at a new school, and this was a mandatory read for all faculty and students.
This Tracy Kidder book is about a man who has sacrificed a lot for people who are in desperate need. I applaud Paul Farmer for his work and giving...
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The novel Mountains Beyond Mountains, by Tracy Kidder, is a heart wrenching book that forces one to question they way they live their lives. It takes you on the journey of Paul Farmer, whose life mission is "providing a preferential [health]...
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Bill Buford has written a masterpiece description of two very different environments of food. The first is modern high-end American restaurant food (Babbo) and the second is Italian craft food.

His comparison of the approaches in both...
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Save yourselves (and your money)! This is one of the most boring books I've ever come across. It should be retitled Ode to Mario Batali since that is the only thing the author can write about, wasting line upon line listing stupid quotes from...
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I got this book because my husband heard an interview on the radio and thought I would like it since I love to cook. It was interesting but spent too much time, for me, on the politics of working in a restaurant kitchen and not enough on the...
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I read a few chapters each night.

One night I had tears on my pillow from laughter.

The next night I had tears on my pillow from the inspirational story.

It's likely that many of my friends will get this...
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"Sports fans and regular readers of Sports Illustrated will already know to snap up this book when they see it's a collection of pieces by award-winning SI columnist Rick Reilly. Others should follow their lead..."
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