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Liz wrote: "69. Skipping Christmas by John Grisham
"I see you are into some seasonal reading, Liz. Good for you! I usually am about a season behind . . .
Liz wrote: "Hi Kay,
I think this one was too technical. It talked about his life, but it also talked about his work, which lost me some. So I cannot recommend this as a first Einstein read. There is another..."
Liz, thanks! I'll take your recommendation and see if I can find the book by Ronald Clark.
thanks for the review Liz! I'm glad I didn't buy this one in hardcover. I do love Sparks, but I'm on a book diet!
59. The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
OK...I've read a few Sparks books now, mainly the new releases. This read like a Young Adult novel, and it was not classified as one, so I was confused. I have to admit, if I had known that, I would have not read it. I have to be in the mood to read about 18 year olds in love. The relationships the children had with the adults was not enough to hold my interest. Not one of my favorite books by him, but it was a decent read.
Hi Kay,
I think this one was too technical. It talked about his life, but it also talked about his work, which lost me some. So I cannot recommend this as a first Einstein read. There is another book I would recommend. I have to admit I did not finish this one, but from what I read, it is mainly about his life and just that.
Einstein The Life and Times by Ronald W. Clark
This is a much better biography and if you're going to read something meaty about him, this one would be best.
Liz wrote: "57. Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson
"Liz, I was woefully unaware if this biography. Looks like it's a meaty read - would you recommend it? Did you find it highly technical?
I actually liked it. I havent read anything by him since the early 90s. There was nothing new here, however, it was a nice refresher, and I liked the way he talked about his personal life & his divorce.
Liz wrote: "48. Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Brandbury
"Oooo . . . I remember reading this one quite a few years ago. One of my favorites.
30. Shade's Children by Garth Nix
31. A Capitalist Romance: Singer and the Sewing Machine - by Ruth Brandon
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