Such a fun book. It takes an ordinary action we all take for granted and explains, in an entertaining way, the ways we are our true selves in traffic....moreSuch a fun book. It takes an ordinary action we all take for granted and explains, in an entertaining way, the ways we are our true selves in traffic. (less)
Without crossing the "too saccharine" line, Munroe gives women a method of action for dealing with, and winning against, a culture in love with the B....moreWithout crossing the "too saccharine" line, Munroe gives women a method of action for dealing with, and winning against, a culture in love with the B. Her funny-yet-real voice keeps the pace moving and makes it a good book to dip into when you've got a few minutes. (less)
Sarah Vowell makes history fun and entertaining. I laughed - and learned - about the US, our Presidents and the fun of looking into our history. I now...moreSarah Vowell makes history fun and entertaining. I laughed - and learned - about the US, our Presidents and the fun of looking into our history. I now also think of Todd Lincoln as the most unlucky-lucky person, ever. Such a great book and author. (less)
This is such a fun, funny and interesting memoir. Jacobs is determined to read the entire encyclopedia. The phrase knowing what you don't know and not...moreThis is such a fun, funny and interesting memoir. Jacobs is determined to read the entire encyclopedia. The phrase knowing what you don't know and not knowing what you don't know is applicable to his endeavor, which proves more arduous than anticipated. Also, it looks at a young man's life as he matures and gains responsibilities (which reading the encyclopedia may or may not help him avoid). (less)
Beah's story of becoming a soldier as a child gave me insight into the high-risk children in America's social service system. This is a humbling book...moreBeah's story of becoming a soldier as a child gave me insight into the high-risk children in America's social service system. This is a humbling book I carried with me everywhere so I could read whenever I got the chance, because i could only read this is short bursts. (less)
oh, I wanted to love this book. I liked it, but the writing was too dry. I think this is an important book and an enlightening book, but I felt like t...moreoh, I wanted to love this book. I liked it, but the writing was too dry. I think this is an important book and an enlightening book, but I felt like the author kept too much personality hidden in this book. (less)
I really liked this story about Martin Kihn's journey through finding himself by helping his dog Hola become a Canine Good Citizen. Everyone can get s...moreI really liked this story about Martin Kihn's journey through finding himself by helping his dog Hola become a Canine Good Citizen. Everyone can get something from this book; there are great insights in to the alcoholic's mind as well as an amazing behind-the-scenes look at the joys and pain of properly training an older dog. A good read. (less)
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