Review of The Glass Castle by Jeannette WallsRating ***** One of my favorite books is Angela's Ashesby Frank McCourt. The paperback version of that book was released eleven years ago and still ranks 1,500 or so on Amazon. This book tells a similar story of poverty and alcoholism. And it … [Read more...] about Review of The Glass Castle
Review of Game Change
Review of Game Change by John Heilemann and Mark HalperinRating *** 1/2 When I was in the sixth grade, my favorite teacher pulled me aside and told me that he saw a future for me in politics. I'm not sure where he got that idea. Maybe it was my constant jabbering. The truth is I've … [Read more...] about Review of Game Change
Review of Murder In Baker Company
Review of Murder In Baker Company by Cilla McCainRating ***** This is a story that has followed an unconventional path. It was first brought to light by author Mark Boal, who wrote an article for Playboy magazine (Mark is also up for best screenplay for The Hurt Locker). … [Read more...] about Review of Murder In Baker Company
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I recently got a Kindle and find that I'm reading more now than before. I'm definitely buying more books. Note to publishers: I don't think twice about buying an eBook at $9.99. As soon as I see a price above that level, I usually look elsewhere. I'll even order a competitor's … [Read more...] about Everything Google
Review of the Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Review of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerRating ***** This is the second memoir I've read from someone dealing with the hardships of growing up in Africa. The first one was A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. Ishmael grew up in the war-torn Congo area and … [Read more...] about Review of the Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Review of Hearts of Courage
Review of hearts of Courage by John M. TippetsRating *** This book tells the story of a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness and the subsequent month-long survival of four of the plane's six occupants. The story is told by the son of one of the survivors. It's a compelling story but one … [Read more...] about Review of Hearts of Courage