My first novel, The Island, was inspired by a chance visit to a tiny island leper colony off the coast of Greece on our summer holiday. It was a...
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I love this book! I read Animal Farm when I was 14 and have wanted to read it again but haven't gotten around to it. Now it's a must after reading 'Snowball's Chance'. John Reed has an imagination like no other and his writing style is incredible. As I was reading, I found myself putting faces to the animals, not thinking of them as animals, and saying "ah-hah....", along with laughing in parts and feeling an incredible sadness in others. I recommend 'Snowball's Chance' to everyone, whether you're a fan of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' or not.
I've ordered this book through Powells.com after learning that the author is donating the royalties of the sale of this book now through December 31, 2008 to Millvina Dean. Millvina is 96 years old and was an infant on the Titanic and was put on a lifeboat. She is the last surviving passenger aboard the Titanic and is selling her Titanic mementos in order to pay for her nursing home care. The author, V. C. King, is sending the money from the sale of this book along with a list of peoples names who want to wish Ms. Dean well. Please order this book online and help Millvina Dean pay for her nursing home stay. The book must be ordered online for the money to go to her.
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Snowball's Chance by John Reed
Karen Iliff, April 24, 2009
I love this book! I read Animal Farm when I was 14 and have wanted to read it again but haven't gotten around to it. Now it's a must after reading 'Snowball's Chance'. John Reed has an imagination like no other and his writing style is incredible. As I was reading, I found myself putting faces to the animals, not thinking of them as animals, and saying "ah-hah....", along with laughing in parts and feeling an incredible sadness in others. I recommend 'Snowball's Chance' to everyone, whether you're a fan of Orwell's 'Animal Farm' or not.Titanic: Relative Fate
Karen Iliff, November 22, 2008
I've ordered this book through Powells.com after learning that the author is donating the royalties of the sale of this book now through December 31, 2008 to Millvina Dean. Millvina is 96 years old and was an infant on the Titanic and was put on a lifeboat. She is the last surviving passenger aboard the Titanic and is selling her Titanic mementos in order to pay for her nursing home care. The author, V. C. King, is sending the money from the sale of this book along with a list of peoples names who want to wish Ms. Dean well. Please order this book online and help Millvina Dean pay for her nursing home stay. The book must be ordered online for the money to go to her.(3 of 5 readers found this comment helpful)
Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics by Joe Biden
Karen Iliff, November 1, 2008
Get to know the man who may be the next vice-president. His life story is fascinating and has lessons for all of us, no matter our political beliefs.(0 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream by Barack Obama
Karen Iliff, November 1, 2008
An insight into what Obama will be if elected President in 2008 and why he's the popular Senator from Illinois.(2 of 4 readers found this comment helpful)
Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance by Barack Obama
Karen Iliff, November 1, 2008
A fascinating read on how Barack Obama came to be the man that he is.(21 of 30 readers found this comment helpful)
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