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This book is great - I love a book that gives biographical information in the context of culture and politics. It never claims to be a full biography of James Brown - just a glimpse of the man and his music in relation to a specific time period (after the assassination of MLK). THe book explores a historic performance in Boston, and discusses the impact James Brown had on the Civil Rights movement before and after Dr. King's death. Excellent read.
The perfect mystery for the book lover. Creepy, with great twists and turns, and a main character that any book nerd will love. Especially great for lovers of classic British fictiona ala the Bronte sisters. Highly recommended.
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A very good popular history of Tibet. It blends Laird's frame story of interviewing the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, his historical research, and the Dalai Lama's unique personal perspective on Tibetan history. Excellent, and very readable.
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1Q84 by Haruki Murakami
Amanda Schaefer, April 11, 2012
Don't let the size of this book scare you off. It is brilliant. Mysterious, creepy, sci-fi, romantic, and always exciting. Highly, highly recommend.The Hardest Working Man: How James Brown Saved the Soul of America by James Sullivan
Amanda Schaefer, February 10, 2011
This book is great - I love a book that gives biographical information in the context of culture and politics. It never claims to be a full biography of James Brown - just a glimpse of the man and his music in relation to a specific time period (after the assassination of MLK). THe book explores a historic performance in Boston, and discusses the impact James Brown had on the Civil Rights movement before and after Dr. King's death. Excellent read.The Thirteenth Tale: A Novel by Diane Setterfield
Amanda Schaefer, October 13, 2009
The perfect mystery for the book lover. Creepy, with great twists and turns, and a main character that any book nerd will love. Especially great for lovers of classic British fictiona ala the Bronte sisters. Highly recommended.(4 of 8 readers found this comment helpful)
The Story of Tibet: Conversations with the Dalai Lama by Thomas Laird
Amanda Schaefer, August 4, 2009
A very good popular history of Tibet. It blends Laird's frame story of interviewing the Dalai Lama in Dharamsala, his historical research, and the Dalai Lama's unique personal perspective on Tibetan history. Excellent, and very readable.(5 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England by Brock Clarke
Amanda Schaefer, January 31, 2009
A darkly funny and touching novel about literature and the trials of family, with a great mystery novel feeling.(7 of 12 readers found this comment helpful)
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