This memoir narrated by the author is a must for anyone interested in the public school system. Yes Tony Danza is an actor, but he really does try and...moreThis memoir narrated by the author is a must for anyone interested in the public school system. Yes Tony Danza is an actor, but he really does try and become a good English teacher at an inner city school in Philadelphia. This would be a good read for any first year or about to become first year teacher. What he goes through and the issues his students deal with are very touching and sad. (less)
Chef Samuelsson has led an interesting life. Born in Ethiopia during the TB outbreak in the early 1970s he and his sister were adopted by a couple in...moreChef Samuelsson has led an interesting life. Born in Ethiopia during the TB outbreak in the early 1970s he and his sister were adopted by a couple in Sweden. His journey from Swedish footballer (soccer for Americans)to world known chef is a very interesting one filled with lots of stops along the way. Narrated by Chef Samuelsson I found this memoir to be quite humbling and less ego filled than other chef memoirs I could name. (less)
Rob Lowe has led an interesting life. These stories chronicle his life from his early life in Ohio, to growing up in Malibu. His time spent in Malibu...moreRob Lowe has led an interesting life. These stories chronicle his life from his early life in Ohio, to growing up in Malibu. His time spent in Malibu was with the Sheen brothers and Penn brothers. He is honest with himself about his out of control time in the 1980s and his time in rehab. Really enjoyed his frank honesty and as an audiobook he was a superb narrator. (less)
This was very engaging on audio. Tina Fey is very funny and she tries not to be too condescending. I really enjoyed her early comedy experiences. Also...moreThis was very engaging on audio. Tina Fey is very funny and she tries not to be too condescending. I really enjoyed her early comedy experiences. Also her stuff on working motherhood is pretty well right on target. Some parts did drag, but all and all an amusing memoir. (less)
I really enjoyed listening to Claire's story. She made me want to start yoga. Claire's story is a very familiar one. A working mom trying to make her...moreI really enjoyed listening to Claire's story. She made me want to start yoga. Claire's story is a very familiar one. A working mom trying to make her life work. She made me think about things in a whole new light. (less)
This book is a rehash of his other two books, but packaged in such a way to make it accessible to any graduating high school or college student. Micha...moreThis book is a rehash of his other two books, but packaged in such a way to make it accessible to any graduating high school or college student. Michael J Fox has had an extraordinary career as an actor, but an even more extraordinary career as an advocate for Parkinson's Disease. This uplifting book is a great gift for any graduate who is wondering where his or her life will go. (less)
I loved this book. I enjoyed her voice & her experiences. The recipes don't hurt either. I feel I understand the French better after reading this...moreI loved this book. I enjoyed her voice & her experiences. The recipes don't hurt either. I feel I understand the French better after reading this book. (less)
Another winner from Braestrup who discusses love and marriage and what it all means. She applies lessons learned in her 1st marriage about what being...moreAnother winner from Braestrup who discusses love and marriage and what it all means. She applies lessons learned in her 1st marriage about what being loving means. (less)
I really liked this book. Rhoda's husband leaves her for another man. That same week she gets into a bad car accident. She moves back to California to...moreI really liked this book. Rhoda's husband leaves her for another man. That same week she gets into a bad car accident. She moves back to California to stay with her parents while she recuperates. She reconnects with her Mennonite roots that she left when she joined the academic world. This book was very touching in some places and laugh out loud funny in other places. (less)
I enjoyed this book. However, vegetarians and vegans may not find this book as enjoyable as I did. She does talk about the slaughtering & eating o...moreI enjoyed this book. However, vegetarians and vegans may not find this book as enjoyable as I did. She does talk about the slaughtering & eating of the animals she raised. However, one thing I've been frustrated by in this country is our removal of where the food comes from. Novella knows where the majority of her food comes from, she raises it herself. Anyone who is interested in growing stuff in a city environment should read this book. (less)
I like memoirs from people who came from the Middle East. While Iran is not exactly the Middle East, I'll give it to her. This is a laugh aloud funny...moreI like memoirs from people who came from the Middle East. While Iran is not exactly the Middle East, I'll give it to her. This is a laugh aloud funny book. Her family is truly funny. Thank goodness I never had an experience at sleep away camp like she did. This would make a good book club read. (less)
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