Without knowing it, I'd always had two unspoken arrangements with the world. The first was that I would not trouble it with unpleasant conversation...
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An excellent book to bring to life the real people involved in the American Revolution. The way we learn history in school is such a disservice to us as citizens of our own country and the world. So much more was involved than what we learned. I appreciate authors such as David McCullough who provide this information in an interesting and meaningful manner.
Edith Wharton was an amazing writer. She lived among the high society of her time, yet she is able to poke fun at the seriousness with which they conduct their superficial lives. She obviously experienced heartache of her own to convey the depth of feelings of her characters. This is the third novel I've read by her, and I can't wait to read the rest of her works.
This book features the lives of people struggling to survive along the Chinese/North Korean border. It is a tough life for the native Chinese, and the main character hunts ginseng roots to sell. His life intersects with the lives of North Korean residents attempting to flee their oppressive government. I would have liked some of the characters to have been further developed, but still found the story fascinating.
This book is fascinating from cover to cover. I've been trying to explain it to other people, but it's nearly impossible to convey its depth. The author explains how and why people are successful. There are multiple factors beyond innate talent and hard work. I highly recommend this book.
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Enjoyable and touching memoir. We all have bad days, but Franz Wisner seemed to be living a charmed, high-rolling life. Until his fiancee left him and he was demoted from his high-powered job. He invites his brother to join him on his prepaid "honeymoon." They reclaim the relationship that had faded away since youth and end up extending the honeymoon to traveling around the world. Uplifting!
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1776 by David Mccullough
Lucy Little, August 29, 2009
An excellent book to bring to life the real people involved in the American Revolution. The way we learn history in school is such a disservice to us as citizens of our own country and the world. So much more was involved than what we learned. I appreciate authors such as David McCullough who provide this information in an interesting and meaningful manner.The Glimpses of the Moon by Edith Wharton
Lucy Little, August 29, 2009
Edith Wharton was an amazing writer. She lived among the high society of her time, yet she is able to poke fun at the seriousness with which they conduct their superficial lives. She obviously experienced heartache of her own to convey the depth of feelings of her characters. This is the third novel I've read by her, and I can't wait to read the rest of her works.The Ginseng Hunter by Jeff Talarigo
Lucy Little, May 7, 2009
This book features the lives of people struggling to survive along the Chinese/North Korean border. It is a tough life for the native Chinese, and the main character hunts ginseng roots to sell. His life intersects with the lives of North Korean residents attempting to flee their oppressive government. I would have liked some of the characters to have been further developed, but still found the story fascinating.Lucy Little, May 7, 2009
This book is fascinating from cover to cover. I've been trying to explain it to other people, but it's nearly impossible to convey its depth. The author explains how and why people are successful. There are multiple factors beyond innate talent and hard work. I highly recommend this book.(1 of 1 readers found this comment helpful)
Honeymoon With My Brother: A Memoir by Franz Wisner
Lucy Little, April 8, 2009
Enjoyable and touching memoir. We all have bad days, but Franz Wisner seemed to be living a charmed, high-rolling life. Until his fiancee left him and he was demoted from his high-powered job. He invites his brother to join him on his prepaid "honeymoon." They reclaim the relationship that had faded away since youth and end up extending the honeymoon to traveling around the world. Uplifting!1-5 of 61next