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Worthy Brown's Daughter
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Margolin, Phillip
mgreiner1
, October 23, 2014
When I saw a new book by Philip Margolin, I jumped on it, as I love his mysteries. This volume, however, is not the standard murder, courtroom scenario I have come to expect from Margolin. This is a new genre for him. I love historical fiction as much as I love a good mystery, so I was quite content with this new book. The protagonist is an attorney finding his way in the new State of Oregon. He is a sensitive guy, a man of integrity who would rather take a beating than back down from the right thing to do. The book is full of interesting characters, from all socioeconomic levels, and is loosely based on a true story. Be prepared to go back in time, and enjoy the best and worst of human nature in the wild West.
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In One Person
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John Irving
mgreiner1
, June 02, 2013
Makes me wonder if the author is, you know.... Not your typical coming of age story. Full of humor, pathos, Shakespeare, boys and men, girls and women. Part of the story took me back to a most painful time in our American history, but I willingly went there to learn how everyone was doing, coping, surviving. I recommend this book highly, alone with all others written by John Irving.
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City of Women
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David R Gillham
mgreiner1
, June 02, 2013
A wonderful addition to my long list of WoW! novels that constitute historical fiction, mysteries, stories of realistic, heroic women, and books that grip my attention right to the last page. There is a Reader's Guide included, and I would recommend this book highly for any book group that enjoys the above genre.
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Army at Dawn The War in North Africa 1942 1943
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Rick Atkinson
mgreiner1
, December 16, 2012
An outstanding history book, describing the early years of America's entry into World War II. Atkinson does not spare the icons of our military in describing their early mistakes, including the contempt of more seasoned British commanders. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about the personalities of our early leaders,and was horrified by the tragic loss of so many lives due to ego-driven decisions. In summary, it's refreshing to read a book that sticks to the truth.
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My Name Is Mary Sutter
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Robin Oliveira
mgreiner1
, March 12, 2012
Persistence, passion, and determination are more important than beauty and wealth in this novel of the Civil War, and a woman who will not be stopped in her quest to become a doctor. A great read. Can't wait for more from Robin Oliveira.
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Feast Day of Fools
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James Lee Burke
mgreiner1
, January 29, 2012
Burke is a fabulous author. His latest, Feast Day of Fools, pulls one in to the story, and it's hard to come up for air. The twists and turns leave me guessing, and never quite solving the several mysteries. For me, that adds to the fun!
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Calebs Crossing
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Geraldine Brooks
mgreiner1
, January 29, 2012
After reading Person of the Book, I look for novels authored by Geraldine Brooks. Caleb's Crossing does not disappoint. Ms Brooks tells a great story, with many levels to explore, if one is so inclined. If not, just enjoy the story!
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Vault Inspector Wexford
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Ruth Rendell
mgreiner1
, October 28, 2011
I dearly love Ruth Rendell (and Barbara Vine) novels. Perhaps in honor of Inspector Wexford's retirement, this particular novel seemed slower paced. Quite a cast of characters, few of whom I would want to meet, but who make up a delightful story.
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Things They Carried
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Tim O'Brien
mgreiner1
, October 28, 2011
Although this book is based on the author's Vietnam War experience, it is very relevant to understanding the experience of the military serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. From Stephen Crane's Red Badge of Courage and from this wonderful book, the average citizen can learn about the inner experience of being a military service member. Only 1% of our US population serves, and the rest of us can benefit from learning of their sacrifices from the inside out.
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Clara & Mr Tiffany
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Susan Vreeland
mgreiner1
, October 13, 2011
This is exactly the kind of historical fiction I love to read! A great love story (not a typical romance either), exposure to the culture of an era, and learn about the women artists of an era who don't appear in our art history texts. Wonderful!
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War
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Sebastian Junger
mgreiner1
, September 02, 2011
Junger does a great job of reporting the war experience. He captures the job and the emotions of the men.
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You Know When the Men Are Gone
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Siobhan Fallon
mgreiner1
, September 02, 2011
Fallon really captures the emotional experience of the deployment cycle. Great book!
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The Executor: A Thriller
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Jesse Kellerman
mgreiner1
, July 18, 2011
Jesse, Jesse, you can do better than this Man! Yes, the tying of philosophical questions to a psychological thriller is an interesting concept. But the implausibility of the "thrilling action" makes this book a real bust. How much free will do we really have when the mid-brain takes over? Science has already answered that question. Sorry, JK fans, this one is bleah...
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Unbroken A World War II Story of Survival Resilience & Redemption
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Laura Hillenbrand
mgreiner1
, May 19, 2011
Unbroken reads more like a thriller than nonfiction. If more history was written like Hillenbrand writes, maybe it wouldn't be such a dreaded subject in school.
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Cutting for Stone
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Abraham Verghese
mgreiner1
, May 19, 2011
Humanity may be the same, but culture and experience create the uniqueness of the individual. I enjoyed this story, both for the human touch, and the exposure to a culture of which I have no experience. At times, I couldn't read fast enough, wanting to know what would happen, and at times I moved leisurely, enjoying the lyrical images created by Verghese.
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Red Badge of Courage
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Stephen Crane
mgreiner1
, May 19, 2011
As a mental health professional working with the military, I affirm that Crane did a wonderful job of capturing the thoughts and feelings of warriors. The book is pretty dense, as it condenses what would be years of experience into a period of less than two days. I would strongly disagree with anyone who categorizes this book as children's literature, as there are some passages that would have given me nightmares as a child. The book would be valuable reading for people considering enlisting to be a warrior (combat designation), for those who care about or for members of the military, and certainly for mental health providers serving the military.
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Paradise General Riding the Surge at a Combat Hospital in Iraq
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Dave Hnida
mgreiner1
, January 29, 2011
Dr. Hnida manages to bring great humor to the often tragic circumstances of serving as a trauma doctor in a war zone. This book is right up there with Catch-22 in describing what it is like to serve. It captures the absurdity, the adrenaline, and the profound human connection that arises when people are in danger together. I have recommended this book to service members, their families, and medical personnel more times than I can count.
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Paradise General Riding the Surge at a Combat Hospital in Iraq
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Dave Hnida
mgreiner1
, July 27, 2010
This book takes us from the M*A*S*H of Korea to the trauma hospitals of Iraq. Because Dave Hnida mixes a lot of humor (some is the "black humor" professionals use to stay sane) in with the tragedy, the book moves quickly and enjoyably. We never forget the humanity of the wounded while learning of the struggles of the caregivers who work to keep their patients alive.
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Let The Northern Lights Erase Your Name
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Vendela Vida
mgreiner1
, July 20, 2010
I loved this book, as I greatly enjoy learning about new cultures. Reading the book often felt like slogging through deep snow, a metaphor for depression, but isn't that part of the Scandinavian mindset?
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Warrior Elite The Forging of SEAL Class 228
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Dick Couch
mgreiner1
, July 20, 2010
A powerful description of only part of the training SEALS go through. Couch brought the material alive with personal references and examples. I wish he had included a glossary to explain more about the acronyms (eg, what does SEAL stand for?), weapons, and procedures.
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Think Twice
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Lisa Scottoline
mgreiner1
, July 05, 2010
Sorry, fellow Scottoline fans. This one disappoints. To make the story line work, the personalities of characters we know and love, Mary and Bennie, are modified in ways that simply don't make sense. This would be a perfectly great thriller for a new reader of Scottoline, but not for us long-time followers.
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Burning Wire
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Jeffery Deaver
mgreiner1
, July 05, 2010
Lincoln Rhyme is back! Another thrilling book by Jeffery Deaver. This one is particularly scary, since we are all surrounded by metal objects....
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206 Bones Temperance Brennan
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Kathy Reichs
mgreiner1
, June 25, 2010
Kathy Reichs is still at the top of her game. An engaging story, and good summer reading.
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On Chesil Beach
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Ian McEwan
mgreiner1
, June 25, 2010
McEwan's writing is exquisite. In this case, exquisitely painful, as we wait page after page for the consummation of this marriage. Memories of one's personal awkwardness when entering the sexual realm are inevitable. This book might serve as a call for abstinence with our teenagers, just so they don't have to go through what these people endured.
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Matterhorn A Novel of the Vietnam War
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Karl Marlantes
mgreiner1
, May 13, 2010
This book took me back to that era, and memories of stories told by friends who served in Vietnam. The story made me glad for my warm, dry, comfortable bed, and enhanced my appreciation of what service members do despite the obstacles, geographic, human, and circumstantial.
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Rain Before It Falls
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Jonathan Coe
mgreiner1
, April 07, 2008
Wow! What an enchanting, yet difficult story. Coe's device, of telling the story by describing the background of 20 pictures, was a new one for me, and kept me wondering, "What will the next picture reveal about Rosamund and the people in her life?" This is my first Coe novel, and I plan to read another one soon. Hard to put down, and definitely worth reading!
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Skeleton Man
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Jim Kelly
mgreiner1
, February 23, 2008
A fabulous mystery! I was sceptical about a journalist as the protagonist, but Dryden is a fully-developed sleuth. There was some English terminology new to me, but did not interfere with the flow of the story. Hard to put down!
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Seventh Well
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Fred Wander
mgreiner1
, February 23, 2008
Most books about the Holocaust are one person's story, or an academic study. In this book, Wander reports on the experiences of many of his fellow internees. The memories can be painful to read, but the strength of human purpose, whether to live another day, or stay alive long enough to kill one's torturer, is profound. The most captivating Holocaust story since Man's Search for Meaning.
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Zookeepers Wife A War Story
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Ackerman, Diane
mgreiner1
, February 13, 2008
What a delight to read of the rescue of Jews in Warsaw by people who could have turned their backs on the unpleaantness. Antonina and Jan had an incredible affinity for animals, and used their studies of animal behavior to defuse some dangerous situations with Nazis. The story is written in a way which pulls one into the tension, fear, joy, and success. I recommend it highly for students of the Holocaust, animal behavior, and human behavior in extraordinary times.
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