Review:"The rain begins with a single drop."

When Manal al-Sharif got behind the wheel of the car she'd spent years making payments on and rode onto the city streets of Saudi Arabia, she was sure she had the law behind her. After all, a woman driving a car is not illegal so much as it is against tradition. Manal quickly learned how very little the legality of it all mattered to the Saudi secret police. She was arrested and thrown into a women's prison with appalling conditions. Like many of her ... Read more

Review:I read "Reading Lolita in Tehran" when it first came out and have purchased many copies as gifts for my friends. Ms. Nafisi is an incredible story teller with intresting observations about personal qualities of the people she comes in contact with. She describes the events that have influenced her life with such honesty and clarity that it is hard to put the book down. I strongly recommend this book to everyone as a pleasant experience in discovering a new world observed through the author's per... Read more

Review:Always interested in the spiritual side of life, I was really intrigued with Black Elk's aspect as a medicine man. Having read other historical books about the American Indian, I enjoyed reading their perspective of the white man's march across their land. Actually a short book, half of it is very interesting analysis of the author, Black Elk,and the circumstances of how the book was written. I b hope y our enjoy it as much as I did. Stop reading here, Amazon says I need 20 more words for my rev... Read more

Review:Authenticity is becoming scarcer in American society. Not so within the pages of this book. I've been to and worked along the Arizona border where the author spent part of his Border Patrol time. I've seen and lived some of what he did--as a civilian by foot, horseback, and automobile--from the mid-1970s, up to today. So, I could not be tricked by a manufactured narrative. It's more than a read, it's an experience. But what kind is up to the reader. Read more

Review:Well written and comprehensive account of events that we thought we were familiar with, but offered greater depth and insight giving the reader a refreshed and new perspective on events that shaped the Bay Area. It unfornately stopped short of the development of China Basin, building of AT&T park and teh Giants winning 3 championships. Just the history of the changes that occured in that area south of Market would make fascinating reading. Read more

Review:Paul Mooney is one of my favorite comedians...so this book was a must read. I did not know what to expect, but I should have known that Paul Mooney would absolutely keep it real, keep it truthful and keep it funny. The man is awesome and the book reveals the layer below the surface. I have seen Mooney live before and witnessed his realness make a few audience members walk out. After reading the book, I now know why he does that. Not saying that I agree, but I do understand.

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Review:This book was INCREDIBLE I had to read Chinese Cinderella for school and decided to read this book after and I am very glad I did. This book tugs at all your heart strings and really makes you think. I highly recommend reading this book. Read more

Review:Love Ginger even more for showing the world that she is human and has flaws, just like the rest of us, however she was brave enough to tell the world, unlike most of us. More importantly she shows it is ok, we all struggle, and we can all overcome. Read more

Review:I absolutely loved "What Is the What" by Dave Eggers. It only took me a good 3 years to get around to finally reading it but I'm so glad that I did! I have always been interested on the topic of the Lost Boys of Sudan and have heard lots about them. The writing style of this book is one of the numerous things that makes it outstanding. It is written from Achek's point of view from America but looks back on his past and how he got there. While reading about his journey and all of the hardships he... Read more

Review:The book is written just the same as McCain spoke. I could hear him speaking as I read. An admittedly imperfect man, he speaks with the freedom of a terminally ill human being, reminding us that while our differences may define us, our similarities bind us. Read more