Review:In short poignant chapters, Bauby puts out all of his inner feelings without seeking self pity .He is transparent,vulnerable and his mind still shows it is full of life and a greater capacity for love..Truly inspirational Read more

Review:First few chapters are exciting, retelling some of his life challenges/surgery stories.
Later chapters are really his pep-talk on how to live your life according to your principles, and to be courageous. Read more

Review:A serious and in-depth review, from a primary contributor, about the difficult quest searching for cancer cures while the mighty federal government hinders almost everything science comes up with. Spreading the word about this book may cause the bureaucrats to loosen up a little.When, as is often the case, death is looking somebody in the face in the short future it makes little sense to prohibit well-founded experimentation, freely chosen, as an alternative to just marking off days on a calenda... Read more

Review:Reading this book is sometimes like looking at my life from the outside! Alexandra talks about her life experiences in a way that every mom can relate. Her diary-style of writing makes you feel like you are truly getting a inside glimpse into her true everyday life.

I loved getting to see her victories and setbacks along the way of her 9 month experiment. There were so many times that I would read a sentence and think, "Yes! That is so true!"

I can't wait for others in my group to ... Read more

Review:I haven't read this book, only its description. But I feel compelled to weigh in with some comments based on that.
First, I take exception to the statement that animals aren't conscious. What an anthropocentric, ignorant load of bull! Of COURSE they are concsious. Any observant person with a brain can see that. In fact, some of them seem a lot more conscious than a lot of humans!.
Secondly, his views on human instinct have no basis in reality.
And finally, the main hypothesis sounds lik... Read more

Review:I found the subject of late talking children very interesting and intriging. I have a 21 month old grandson who has not begun to talk at all....not even Mama, DaDa, Bye Bye. He constantly babbles. He has been checked for hearing as well as an overall analysis of his motor skills, social interests, etc., and has come out with an above average rate. We are just interested in how he progresses over the next year or so to see if he has above intelligence. He enjoys working on puzzles that are f... Read more

Review:An excellent example by Virginia Axline of how Pay Therapy can successfully be used in children. A book that can be read and enjoyed not only by those in therapeutic profession but also by parents and teachers. Read more

Review:I bought this book after seeing Jenny on Oprah. I have always liked Jenny's humor and this book won't let you down. She is very honest in the trials and tribulations she's had in her life and how she's worked her way through some very akward situations. I did laugh out loud at a few parts and finished the book in two days. Jenny has always been open about her life and this book goes back and tells about her growing up as well. If you are looking for a serious, in depth look at it, this isn't... Read more

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Review:Short thought provoking passages that need to be read mindfully. I find them inspiring even after repeated readings. Pema is my favorite Buddhist writer but her wisdom and kindness will be of benefit to anyone. Read more