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When this book was chosen for book group discussion and I was skeptical. After I started reading I could hardly put it down. I could relate to it as I am an alumni of a parochial school. I heard that it was banned at one time. Can't imagine why?
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A quick enjoyable read that puts hope back into our hearts when the news we hear every day is so dreary. These men show us the possiblities we all have in our lives.
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This book is not for the local pollyanna. It looks at a different way of life and shows us what enforcing "the right way" can do to a single man and to a tribe of people. Very potent stuff!
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Any one who is even thinking about building a new house should read this book! It opens your eyes to the process plus it is a great story about these particular builders. I got it from a good friend and enjoyed it immensely... and we are not building.
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The Chocolate War by Robert Cormier
Judith Fech, February 4, 2008
When this book was chosen for book group discussion and I was skeptical. After I started reading I could hardly put it down. I could relate to it as I am an alumni of a parochial school. I heard that it was banned at one time. Can't imagine why?(7 of 14 readers found this comment helpful)
The Game of Their Lives: The Untold Story of the World Cup's Biggest Upset by Geoffrey Douglas
Judith Fech, September 27, 2007
A quick enjoyable read that puts hope back into our hearts when the news we hear every day is so dreary. These men show us the possiblities we all have in our lives.(4 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)
Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe
Judith Fech, September 16, 2007
This book is not for the local pollyanna. It looks at a different way of life and shows us what enforcing "the right way" can do to a single man and to a tribe of people. Very potent stuff!(23 of 37 readers found this comment helpful)
House by Tracy Kidder
Judith Fech, January 11, 2007
Any one who is even thinking about building a new house should read this book! It opens your eyes to the process plus it is a great story about these particular builders. I got it from a good friend and enjoyed it immensely... and we are not building.(3 of 6 readers found this comment helpful)