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This Twain story, along with my other favorite childhood classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "Charlotte's Web," and strangely enough, "The Caine Mutiny," is an enduring joyful reading experience. What characters, what eloquent colloqial language; they transport me to Hannibal, the powerful Mississipp, and the adventure of adolescent freedom.
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We found this book when our granddaughter died. It helped us a lot. We liked it because the ideas were simply presented. It's a "How to Grieve" book, but you aren't bogged down by a lot of text. Another advantage is that it appeals to all ages. I can't count the number of copies our family has bought since to give to others who are grieving. It's a great recipe for helping you deal with your grief.
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Just in time for the holiday stress comes The Easy Way to Start Smoking.Give this, along with the DVD "Thank You For Smoking" to all the nicotine addicted friends on your list.Humorous but dead on in it's portrayal of the seduction of tobacco,this hilarious book offers nutty insights that just might make you toss that butt.Or not.
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A book that brings you face to face with the fact that people doing wonderful things can be brought down and ruined by one event.The heroic midwife of the title clings to her belief in her actions while dealing with hostile press and lawyers.The effect on her teenage daughter is surprising and profound.
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Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark (edt) Twain
Mary, January 2, 2007
This Twain story, along with my other favorite childhood classics, "The Adventures of Tom Sawyer," "Charlotte's Web," and strangely enough, "The Caine Mutiny," is an enduring joyful reading experience. What characters, what eloquent colloqial language; they transport me to Hannibal, the powerful Mississipp, and the adventure of adolescent freedom.
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Dr. Perricone's 7 Secrets to Beauty, Health, and Longevity: The Miracle of Cellular Rejuvenation by Nicholas Perricone
Mary, December 16, 2006
A wonderfully easy guide to looking and feeling better, and a great gift for anyone interested in improving one's appearance and general well being!(6 of 9 readers found this comment helpful)
Tear Soup: A Recipe for Healing After Loss by Pat Schwiebert
Mary, November 30, 2006
We found this book when our granddaughter died. It helped us a lot. We liked it because the ideas were simply presented. It's a "How to Grieve" book, but you aren't bogged down by a lot of text. Another advantage is that it appeals to all ages. I can't count the number of copies our family has bought since to give to others who are grieving. It's a great recipe for helping you deal with your grief.(17 of 22 readers found this comment helpful)
The Easy Way to Start Smoking: A Step-By-Step Guide to Smoking Twenty Cigarettes a Day--And Loads More in the Evening by George Cockerill
mary, November 29, 2006
Just in time for the holiday stress comes The Easy Way to Start Smoking.Give this, along with the DVD "Thank You For Smoking" to all the nicotine addicted friends on your list.Humorous but dead on in it's portrayal of the seduction of tobacco,this hilarious book offers nutty insights that just might make you toss that butt.Or not.(3 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)
Midwives by Chris Bohjalian
mary, August 20, 2006
A book that brings you face to face with the fact that people doing wonderful things can be brought down and ruined by one event.The heroic midwife of the title clings to her belief in her actions while dealing with hostile press and lawyers.The effect on her teenage daughter is surprising and profound.(4 of 7 readers found this comment helpful)