Biographies & Memoirs
Review:Amazing story that gripped me till the very end. Ms. Pat is an inspiration to all women and those who weren’t born with a silver spoon. No matter what, never, ever, ever give up is a great motto for this riveting book! I couldn’t put it down and loved the various characters who influenced Ms. Pat. A true window to poverty on a whole new level. Read more
Review:Katharine Graham's book is a useful study of life in Washington and the Washington Post. This is a very nice audio version of the book. For those who haven't the time to read, or have vision limitations, this is a very good substitute for the book. Read more
Review:Intensely self-engrossed writing, but interesting. If John hadn't given so much credence to the angst-filled workings of his mind, he might have been a happier person. But then he probably would not have been such a an amazing songwriter or performer. It was also enlightening to read about his activist work outside his singing career. Read more
Review:A wonderful account of MLK's life and historic work in the civil rights movement. The eloquence and passion of his speeches and conviction to a non-violent path to freedom will rivet you to each page. History unfolds revealing one of the most influential figure of our lifetime. Impressive and revealing. Read more
Review:Lucy Grealy’s book Autobiography of a Face tells the tale of an average little girl going through the trauma of a discovered cancerous tumor and all her subsequent surgeries. As readers, we are placed directly in the middle of the storm as Lucy, a girl living in New York with her dysfunctional family. From her view we see how her father and mother interact in a unique way that shapes Lucy just as much as the distress that treatment causes. Reading this book was especially interesting because Luc... Read more
Review:This is an amazingly inspirational story. Most men in Rick's position do their time in prison, get out , then continue the same lifestyle within a short time because they don't know what to do. But Rick changed his life and began giving back to the community. Helping youth at risk kids proves one does not have to go down this path. I have a lot of respect for this man. His money may be gone, but who he is inside is one great person and an inspiration. The book was well written by Cathy Scott and... Read more
Review:I love the book everything I expected and more. I ordered a used like new copy and it still had the new book smell which I personally love.
The book also arrived before its scheduled delivery date, which I was happy about because we were very anxious to read it. Read more
Review:This book puts you inside Steven Tyler's head like you wouldn't believe. From early childhood on. I've always loved the musician, now I am totally impressed with the man. What a life he led. What a mind! Read more
Review:After thinking you know a person because of their celebrity,reading this was a eye opening.To read some of the actual things that made Mr.Mandela who he was raised my level of respect for his sacrifice.To see that above all he was still human and not deity(lol)was good.Media can deify people,yet reading this made me appreciate "the long walk". Read more
Review:Written in first person, Anthony shares his life story through colorful antidotes that will have you rolling from laughter and also pain. Drug addition is an ugly journey, and I have a greater appreciation for someone going through it. Anthony is a great writer, easy to read, I'm sad the book is over! Read more