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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Animal Farm']]>
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    			  Good book overall since this was required reading for my sophomore English class in high school.  At first I couldn't understand the philosophy behind the story, but it paints a very vivid description of Socialist Communism from an animals perspective.  I am glad that as an adult I have a better understanding of what the animals were trying to achieve, only to have it backfire terribly.  
    			
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    			  Very well-written, especially the descriptions of the setting (in central California).  However, even I did find the language somewhat graphic (and what's surprising was that this book was published in 1937!) but with that aside, the story is moving and poignant.  The only thing I find confusing was that there was no mention of the verse that the title was excerpted from (it was shown at the beginning of the movie, though).  And the ending didn't provide any resolution like the movie did.  Still, I plan to read more of Steinbeck's works just to understand his unique writing style.  The book really makes you think. :)
    			
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Everything (almost) in Its Place: Control Chaos, Conquer Clutter, and Get Organized the Buttoned Up Way']]>
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    			  A lot of what's in this book makes sense!  Hoping to finish it by the end of this week! :)
    			
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Finding the Angel Within:  Spirituality, Body Image and Self-Worth']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Deal with Your Debt: The Right Way to Manage Your Bills and Pay Off What You Owe']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Your Credit Score, Your Money &amp; What's at Stake (Updated Edition): How to Improve the 3-Digit Number that Shapes Your Financial Future']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'The Road to Wealth: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Money']]>
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    		<![CDATA[Wendy added 'Suze Orman's 2009 Action Plan: Keeping Your Money Safe &amp; Sound']]>
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