Leaders & Notable People

Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans - The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny
Andrew Jackson and the Miracle of New Orleans - The Battle That Shaped America's Destiny

Review:This book made me realize that one man that loved his freedom could turn the tide for saving not only New Orleans, but the whole country,What a great injustice to his legacy it would be to take his statue down, Every person for that should read this book first and the nuns need to pray it will not be allowed,praise be to God that He put the right man in place for such a time as this. Read more

Lincoln the Unknown
Lincoln the Unknown

Review:WOW. I forgot all about this book. My dad cherished both Lincoln + Dale Carnegie. My sweet husband found this, (signed) about 10 yrs before my dad died. At the end, my dad was losing it mentally. My mom thinks he may have given it away. What a shame. Read more

Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box
Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box

Review:My wife enjoyed this book. She loved the fact that Madeleine Albright's sense of humour and sense of occasion was transported through her gorgeous collection of pins and also that Heads of State from around the world could determine how a meeting was going to work out by looking at the pin she was wearing on her lapel. She also shared wonderful memories through her jewellery. Read more

Madam Secretary: A Memoir
Madam Secretary: A Memoir

Review:MEMIORS
Look at the subject then read on. Most of the reviews on Madeleine were negative, but personally think the book is really good. Madeleine's memior is was much more candid then Margaret's memiors which more textbook. Both had twins, Madeleine had 2 girls that look the same, Margaret had boy and girl. Madeleine had a divorce and Margaret didn't. I could go on forever, but I stop here. I hope Madeleine comes to my town's book store to sign her book for the customers. Thank you. Read more

The Incredible Story of Green Beret Sergeant Roy Benavidez's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines
The Incredible Story of Green Beret Sergeant Roy Benavidez's Heroic Mission to Rescue a Special Forces Team Caught Behind Enemy Lines

Review:Eric Blehm does it again! After "The Only Thing Worth Dying For" and "Fearless" one might think Mr. Blehm would miss a beat with his new book "Legend." He doesn't! Another great story, another great book. Real life heroes come alive once again. Couldn't recommend it more! Read more

Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - An American Childhood
Pilgrim at Tinker Creek - An American Childhood

Review:I originally read this book, in the tree flesh about 9 years ago and recently purchased this audio book in search of something nostalgic, familiar that soothe my ire to an from work on the 110 Freeway. The recording itself is not bad, the speaker's voice is what you would want to hear nature narrations told in. Although when going through a mid-youth crisis as I am, I found myself having to skip back tracks often, attempting to find the greater meaning that Dillard has so expertly woven in betw... Read more

My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love
My Story of Heartbreak, Redemption, and True Love

Review:Very interesting to hear her upbringing and while she doesn't ever bash her parents, you can read between the lines and figure out that she wanted their time and attention more than anything. Money couldn't buy those. Emily grew up while raising her daughter and it seems her mom also grew up and matured alongside Emily as well. It was interesting to read how she met Ricky and how she fell head over heels in love with him. One could sense that he was her constant, her steady hand -- she could... Read more

Seven Pillars of Wisdom
Seven Pillars of Wisdom

Review:Most interesting story; actual history; detailed life of the Arabs at war, the manner of their living in the desert & in the oases & a look at how the British officers looked at the war scene & played a part in it. A look into how war was fought 100 years ago. The inclusion of the maps of the various regions where the battles were being fought is very interesting & most important. The story or review is told in a beautiful, easy to read prose & is really, a delight to read. Read more

Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith
Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith

Review:"On my forty-ninth birthday, I decided that all of life was hopeless, and I would eat myself to death." So begins PLAN B: Further Thoughts on Faith, a collection of delightfully honest and gritty essays from Salon.com columnist Anne Lamott.

Lamott, like the best essayists, finds most of her inspiration in the ordinary stuff of living: the exhaustion of parenting, the frustration over a middle-aged body, and despair over the state of the world. In OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, Lamott gave us a w... Read more

Finding God in All the Wrong People - Accidental Saints
Finding God in All the Wrong People - Accidental Saints

Review:I thoroughly enjoy the author's down-to-earth faith, devoid of religious politically correct language, and simultaneously truly compassionate with the "salt of the earth". From my perspective, she "gets it", or should I say, gets who Jesus truly is. Read more

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