Specific Group Biographies & Memoirs

This book fits many of my qualifications. I enjoy biographies and also books concerning social issues. This book did both. the biographical account was not too heroic or embellished. I appreciate this point. Greg Mortonsen begins his journey as an...
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An interesting personal life, but one of the worst written books I have ever tried to read. I finally gave up about one third of the way through. It so badly needed editing and condensing that it was literally hard work to figure out the basic...
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To give credit, this book has changed my thinking on the US foreign policy and our priorities as a nation. However, the book itself I found difficult to read. The writing was an exercise in adjectives. Details were often included that actually...
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I picked up this book along with Strauss' sequal how to book(s) "The Rules of the Game" with the intention of learning the secrets of the much discussed topic of this book, PUAs (otherwise known as Pickup Artists). What I got was something...
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This book doesn't teach how to be better at picking up girls. What this book does it tell the story of the writer becoming a pick-up artist. In fact, it doesn't even tell you where to go to become a pick-up artist.
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After reading this book, I ultimately found myself in the same position as the author. The one night stands were fun while they lasted, but in the end I wanted something more substantial. It is really not that unusual for not-very-attractive men...
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Cannot speak highly enough of this book. Would put it in the Top Five of my most inspiring reads. The authors are so real with expressing their feelings both positive and negative. Ron Hall has quite the sense of humor in the midst of what...
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The characters seemed flat to me and the protagonist was completely unflawed, which made the book unbelievable to me. I'd rather read a Christian book that that feels more authentic. I'm all for honoring this terrific lady and the work she did for...
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I'm not a big book reader so of course I was the last person in my group of friends to read A Child Called It. Having heard so many good things about the book, I had really high hopes for it and fortunately I found it be so good that I read it...
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I think it is likely that Dave Pelzer was abused as a child. However, my gut feeling is that much of this story is fabricated. By page 56, when "Mother" was forcing Dave to eat poop from his brother's diaper, I was totally disgusted. By page 75,...
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I thought the book was well written, everything the good reviews said, but the nightmarishness just made me physically sick to my stomach. It you are a sensitive person I would not recommend this book. Really. Not inspiring at all. Just horrors.
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What a fantastic graphic novel! If you normally don't read graphic novels (or comic books), don't be afraid, the pictures won't hurt you and the stories are only enhanced by this format. Buy the box set because the first book will only leave you...
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Fantastic book, not only does she give u a real insight into her experiences during a key period in Iranian history but also serves as a quasi course on English literature...yet remains fluid, wholly engaging and easy to read!
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Having traveled in the Middle East this summer I looked forward to reading this book and learning more about Iranian history and society. Unfortunately I gave up about halfway through. My list of complaints is long: Nafisi's writing is terrible...
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Reading Lolita in Tehran is a journey through a warn torn nation, through the eyes of several woman who struggle with who they are in relation to what's going on around them. Their sanity is preserved through their deep exploration of great works...
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If you are a food fanatic you will love this humorous yet informative book. Written with great insight and imagination it is a splendid true story. It is worthy of a Michelin star or two!
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Reichl is a knowledgable food critic and a talented writer, however I was uncomfortable with her use of alter egos to get restaurant reviews. Her disguises went far beyond seeking anonimity; her true personality quirks were allowed out of their...
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"Garlic and Sapphires" is the first book of Reichl's I've read. I knew going in that it is generally considered to be the weakest of her three books, but I was intrigued by the true story of an incognito food critic. I was somewhat disappointed,...
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Excellent story line. Loved the characters. Best story to show young children. Life teaches us so much. Great inspirational story.
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After reading "The Five People You Meet in Heaven," by the same author, and reading/hearing comments about "Tuesdays with Morrie," I really thought this was going to be a great read also-- but it wasn't. Reviewers make it seem as though there are...
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Mitch Albom documents the final days of his favorite college professor, Morrie Schwartz. In Tuesdays With Morrie, Albom discusses the acceptance of dying and appreciating loved ones. Morrie poses as both the model of acceptance and a coach to...
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