Thursday, April 30, 2009

Losing Mum and Pup: A Memoir

Losing Mum and Pup: A MemoirAuthor(s): Christopher Buckley
Label: Twelve

Tags: Memoirs, Parenting & Families, 20th Century, Comic, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Outstanding Audio Book by an Outstanding Author
Most authors cannot, for any length of time, read their own books well. I do not know why they try...
A Warm and Heartening Story
"Losing Mum and Pup" tells of the year in which he lost both his mother and father. They had been...
Warm & Wonderful
This is a wonderful little memoir written by Christopher Buckley as a means of spending a little...
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The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and Friendship

The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women and FriendshipAuthor(s): Jeffrey Zaslow
Label: Gotham

Tags: Memoirs, Midwest, Women, Iowa, Social History, Hardcover, Printed Books

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A Unique Snapshot of Female Friendship
The Girls from Ames: A Story of Women & a Forty-Year Friendship by Wall Street Journal columnist...
Grew on me!
Women and friendships. I was very skeptical at first about reading a book written by a man about...
A wonderful book
This is a wonderful book. A heart warming story of the "bonding" of young girls in a small Iowa...
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Wednesday, April 29, 2009

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life

The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of LifeAuthor(s): Alice Schroeder
Label: Bantam

Tags: Rich & Famous, Memoirs, Buffett, Warren, Business, Finance, Hardcover, Printed Books, Top 100 Editors' Picks, Top 100 Customer Favorites

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Reviews:
The Snowball: by Dean
The book Snowball:Warren Buffett is great to read. I never knew he was as active as he is....
Great Book
I am about halfway through reading the book and I am still enthralled. The book is very well...
Fascinating Book About A Business Legend
I found Snowball totally compelling -- not only a fascinating biography, but one of the best...
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American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White HouseAuthor(s): Jon Meacham
Label: Random House

Tags: Presidents & Heads of State, Jackson, Andrew, Expansionism, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Now I have a much better understanding
I could never understand all the fuss about Andrew Jackson; all I knew was that he fought the Battle...
A president unknown
This book is about a president that we don't often think about and know even less about.It fills in...
Potent and timely
In this time of resurgent populist rage, it's well worth revisiting
King Mob. Meacham's story...
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Tuesday, April 28, 2009

Stories from Candyland

Stories from CandylandAuthor(s): Candy Spelling
Label: St. Martin's Press

Tags: Entertainers, Rich & Famous, Memoirs, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Thanks for the memories and the fun read
Great and fun read! Nice to know that even people in the spotlight have insecurities and problems...
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My Life at Grey Gardens: 13 Months and Beyond

My Life at Grey Gardens: 13 Months and BeyondAuthor(s): Lois Wright
Label: Lois Wright

Tags: Rich & Famous, Memoirs, Women, Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
A look into a different kind of life.

If you have been captured by the lives of Big Edith and Little Edith
Bouvier Beale and...
Staunch Characters!!
Welcome back to Grey Gardens! I just received this from Amazon last night, and I am 1/2 through it...
Life at Grey Gardens
This book was the only follow up I could find about the lives of Big and Little Edie. After viewing...
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Monday, April 27, 2009

Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My Self

Getting a Grip: On My Body, My Mind, My SelfAuthor(s): Monica Seles
Label: Avery

Tags: Memoirs, Women, Eating Disorders, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Finally......an honest sports'biography
I found "Get a Grip" to be a compelling story in a very honest voice,aided by the added...
Absolutely Scintillating and Candid
Monica Seles' autobiography as expected, lives upto the standards of an awesome read. The simplicity...
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Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance

Uncommon: Finding Your Path to SignificanceAuthor(s): Tony Dungy, Nathan Whitaker
Label: Tyndale House Publishers

Tags: Sports, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Uncommon: Finding Your Path to Significance
This is an excellent book for EVERYONE to read, especially all fathers and mothers. The contents of...
Uncommon by Tony Dungy
Excellent reading material. I never knew much about Tony Dungy the man. Just that he was a...
Must Read for men
Ton Dungy's book is a must read for men of all ages and especially for those younger readers sorting...
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Sunday, April 26, 2009

Closing Time: A Memoir

Closing Time: A MemoirAuthor(s): Joe Queenan
Label: Viking Adult

Tags: Memoirs, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Brilliant, funny and moving
This delightful book is a refreshing antidote to the hundreds -- no, thousands -- of self-indulgent...
Best Ever!!
I have many favorite memoirs, The Liar's Club, The Tender Bar, Growing Up and It Never Rains in...
"'Tis" not.
I've always had a love-hate relationship with the work of Joe Queenan. No, that wording's too...
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The 48 Laws of Power

The 48 Laws of PowerAuthor(s): Robert Greene
Label: Penguin (Non-Classics)

Tags: Social Psychology & Interactions, Success, Ethics & Morality, Political, Social Philosophy, History & Theory, Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Not to be treated like a manual
Are there really 48 established laws of power? That depends on which of the book's many tyrants or...
Wonderful
A very special book... that should not be available for everyone. It's very dangerous in the right...
This book is full of knowledge!
I bought "48 laws of Power" about five years ago and until this very day this book is truly one of...
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Saturday, April 25, 2009

Crazy Love

Crazy LoveAuthor(s): Leslie Morgan Steiner
Label: St. Martin's Press

Tags: Memoirs, Women, Hardcover, Printed Books

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excellent - a must read for all college women!
this is an excellent book that shows how ANY woman can fall prey to the masterful ways of an abuser...
Courageous--this book will save lives
I am pretty puzzled by the negative reviews here. "Crazy Love" is a courageous, unflinching look...
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Growing Up Again: Life, Loves, and Oh Yeah, Diabetes

Growing Up Again: Life, Loves, and Oh Yeah, DiabetesAuthor(s): Mary Tyler Moore
Label: St. Martin's Press

Tags: Actors & Actresses, Entertainers, Medical, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Like Talking to a Friend
You know how you talk when you are around another Type I diabetic? You tell silly stories...
Mer! We Loved YOU in Mary Tyler Moore Show Every Saturday Night, on Oprah Show Recently, and My Book, Diabetes or not!
Layoffs & Hope: Advice & Inspiration for Better Work Life

Mary Tyler Moore,
She is...
Terrific Book
Mary Tyler Moore's Growing Up Again is an honest account of the ups and downs of living with...
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Friday, April 24, 2009

A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table

A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen TableAuthor(s): Molly Wizenberg
Label: Simon & Schuster

Tags: Memoirs, Women, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Great read, excellent recipes
Molly's book is a lovely, entertaining story and it is accompanied by delicious and very do-able...
A life in small (scrumptious) plates!
I love restaurants that serve small plates - tapas, meats & cheeses, a full range of appetizers, you...
Home cooking
I was satisfied with the book. It's practical and healthy. A must-buy if you're an Eat Clean fan or...
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The Middle Place

The Middle PlaceAuthor(s): Kelly Corrigan
Label: Voice

Tags: Memoirs, Women, Breast Cancer, Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Wow a complete masterpiece
This is a great book, I asked my husband to buy it for me after a girlfriend sent me the You Tube...
Living Life to its Ordinary Fullness
Drawn into the pages of a family we all wished we had, Kelly Corrigan knows what it is to be...
The Middle Place
I am a recent breast cancer survivor. I originally bought this book for myself after seeing...
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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Priceless Memories

Priceless MemoriesAuthor(s): Bob Barker, Digby Diehl
Label: Center Street

Tags: Entertainers, Television Performers, Memoirs, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Priceless, indeed!
I grew up w/Bob Barker and TPiR, so this memoir has been long awaited by fans like me. Many...
The Price Is Right Fan from 1972 to Bob's retirement
I have been a fan of The Price is Right from day one in 1972 (day one in 1972, meaning the Bob...
Bob Barker, Come Back On Down!!!
There is no question about game show hosts right now. While there are fewer and far between from the...
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (P.S.)

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (P.S.)Author(s): Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, Steven L. Hopp
Label: Harper Perennial

Tags: Formats, Authors, Memoirs, Rural Life, Organic, Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Fall in love with five colored swiss chard
This book if full of information. There is a lot to learn and I gleaned insights and new ideas to...
Enjoyable, Engaging, and Educational!
This is one of my favorite books of the year! It reads like a novel, and I didn't want to put it...
An eye opening book
I found this to be an extremely informative and eye opening book, one that I had a hard time putting...
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Wednesday, April 22, 2009

In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the Rules

In-N-Out Burger: A Behind-the-Counter Look at the Fast-Food Chain That Breaks All the RulesAuthor(s): Stacy Perman
Label: Collins Business

Tags: Business, Company Profiles, Hospitality, Travel & Tourism, History, Professional, California, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Terrific reading
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It has great insight into the Snyder family and the beginnings of...
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The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano

The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah EquianoLabel: Coffeetown Press

Tags: Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Historical Document about Slavery
In the later parts of 1700s some opposition of slavery was developed due to horrendous accounts...
Equiano's Life...
"The Interesting Narrative of Olaudah Equiano" has always been spoken of in literature courses but...
fantastic
I enjoy the classics. This is a great read and a must for any classical reader. I sometimes wonder...
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Tuesday, April 21, 2009

A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages

A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in StagesAuthor(s): Kristin Chenoweth
Label: Touchstone

Tags: Actors & Actresses, Entertainers, Memoirs, Women, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
A Wicked Book
In her newest memoir, "A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages", Kristin Chenoweth...
A Lot Of Fun, Just Like Kristin
Those who are a fan of Kristin Chenoweth are sure to love A LITTLE BIT WICKED. Much like Kristin...
Wonderfully Wicked
Bright Bubbly and Bold. Just like the lady herself. Wonderful reading and obviously from Cheno...
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Mommywood

MommywoodAuthor(s): Tori Spelling
Label: Simon Spotlight Entertainment

Tags: Actors & Actresses, Entertainers, Memoirs, Motherhood, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Great book, had me laughing out loud in the office!
I am a newer fan of Tori's. I was younger when 90210 was at it's peak, so I fell in love with her...
Down to Earth
Tori is very down to earth and honest. Every thoughts, worries, happiness, are written down very...
Great insight into the real Tori Spelling
I loved this book...it's an easy read and will give you an insight into the real Tori Spelling --...
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The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists

The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup ArtistsAuthor(s): Neil Strauss
Label: William Morrow

Tags: Memoirs, Women, Love & Romance, Men, Printed Books

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Reviews:
The Game
possibly the best book I have ever read.
Really its a psychological review but you get lost in...
not just a pick up manual, but also a great book
This is a fascinating book. I had read the Mystery Method so I thought i would read this one too....
as a guy you MUST read this book.
This is the book that changed my life. Im 40 something. Ive been OK with women, but found myself...
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Monday, April 20, 2009

Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood

Joker One: A Marine Platoon's Story of Courage, Leadership, and BrotherhoodAuthor(s): Donovan Campbell
Label: Random House

Tags: Military & Spies, Veterans, Iraq War, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Joker One by Donovan Campbell
A well-written account of military brotherhood during one of the bloodiest periods of the conflict...
A Marine's story of the day to day life of war in Ramadi
I first heard about this book during an NPR broadcast interview of the author. I had no idea just...
JOKER ONE
IF YOU WANT A DIRECT , PERSONAL , HANDS ON VIEW OF LEADING A MARINE PLATOON IN IRAQ BUY JOKER ONE....
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Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism (American Intellectual Culture)

Woodrow Wilson and the Roots of Modern Liberalism (American Intellectual Culture)Author(s): Ronald J. Pestritto
Label: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc.

Tags: History & Theory, Political Parties, U.S., Liberalism, Paperback, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Costs way too much, so...............
beg, borrow, but don't steal a copy. Sooner or later there will be enough used copies to bring the...
More of What I Didn't Learn in History
This is a well-documented and eye-opening examination of a forgotten (suppressed?) period in...
The Liberal Rationale
I have never understood the rationale used by liberals to justify their preference for bigger...
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Sunday, April 19, 2009

Might As Well Laugh About It Now

Might As Well Laugh About It NowAuthor(s): Marie Osmond, Marcia Wilkie
Label: NAL Hardcover

Tags: Actors & Actresses, Memoirs, Hardcover, Printed Books

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Reviews:
Clever, smart and oh so witty!
Marie Osmond proves here that she still is a strong and inspirational person, not matter what comes...
Marie at her Best and Everything in Between
I could not put this book down until I finished reading it in one night. Marie's life is as busy and...
Good read
In full disclosure mode, I have to say that I have been a fan of Marie Omsond since I was 12. That...
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The Revolution: A Manifesto

The Revolution: A ManifestoAuthor(s): Ron Paul
Label: Grand Central Publishing

Tags: Purple Politics, Political, Hardcover, Printed Books, Top 100 Customer Favorites

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Reviews:
The way to Change The World with A Champion of Constitution
This is straight from the author. Unless we address the issue of
MONETARY POLICY, FOREIGN...
Viva La Ron Paul Revolution!!
This book in wonderfully written. Ron Paul really knows his history and better than almost any...
Simple, yet profound...
Why is the brilliance and simplicity of what Dr. Paul is saying so revolutionary? Because we live in...
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