false 6 13 12 true 6107477 read 0 true 1049291 currently-reading 1 true 1049290 to-read http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7716855 A Thousand Splendid Suns (Hardcover) by Khaled Hosseini
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]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7715421 to: Barrel Fever: Stories and Essays (Paperback) by David Sedaris
OK -- I have read ALL of his books. I had to stop reading them in public because I would laugh out loud in crowed places or in the gym, and I would get funny looks. Not ha ha funny but more like crazy funny.

The author is fantastic and it is no wonder he has a following. I have too much pride to follow someone across the country, however not enough to spend 300 dollars to see him live. I had to fly from the big island to Oahu and buy a ticket and met with my friend Katerine. We both were crying in the audience with laughter.

If you like his books, to acutally hear him read out loud and speak is 10x's better.

I chose this book because I read the Mike Tyson story over and over. If you need a good laugh, check it out. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7716277 to: The Alienist (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #1) by Caleb Carr
Very suspensful, page turner, fast read, fun characters.

The second book The angel of darkness is very different but just as good. I will put it in my review separately.

This book is based in New York City at the turn of the centuary. Six main characters try to capture the first known serial killer. It is fast pace, and makes you wonder what parts are real or fictonal. (real names are used in the book).

The author has created two books with these six characters and wrote in a way I have never experienced before. Each book is interpreted a different character. The first book the character John Moore, a journalist. The second book is interpreted by a young apprentice of Dr.Kreizler named Stevie. Another fast pace thriller.

When different characters interpret the story, you get a different perspective of the characters in each book,, it is genius. For example Mr. Moore in the firt book interprets, you get to read his mind and thought about the other characters. The second book Stevie gets to interpret and you learn his perspective on Mr. Moore that is never revealed in the first book.

Just read them you will see what I mean.

]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7715645 to: Stop Walking on Eggshells: Taking Your Life Back When Someone You Care about Has Borderline Personality Disorder (Paperback) by Paul T. Mason
If you care about someone that has an extreme and powerful tendacy to control and manipulate, then this book is a great start. If you choose to maintain a relationship with this person this book may help you learn their perspective (which most likely will always differ from your own).

It will validate your own thoughts and help you realize you are not alone. This book not only helps a person understand people that tend to control and manipulate, but also provides great insight for those of us that need to establish boudaries with these personality types.


Very empowering. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7716668 to: The Angel of Darkness (Dr. Laszlo Kreizler, #2) by Caleb Carr
Fast pace, thrilling, page turner. Very different than the first book The Alienist where you don't know whoe the killer is. In this book the killer is revealed in the very beginning. Even though the team of detectives knows who she is, they still can't catch her. Great for those that are having a difficult time getting back to reading.





The author has created two books with these six characters and wrote in a way I have never experienced before. Each book is interpreted by a different character. The first book the character John Moore, a journalist. The second book is interpreted by a young apprentice of Dr.Kreizler named Stevie. Another fast pace thriller.

When different characters interpret the story, you get a different perspective of the characters in each book,, it is genius. For example Mr. Moore in the firt book interprets, you get to read his mind and thought about the other characters. The second book Stevie gets to interpret and you learn his perspective on Mr. Moore that is never revealed in the first book.

Just read them you will see what I mean.

]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7717952 to: Marley & Me Illustrated Edition: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog (Hardcover) by John Grogan
Not just another Dog Lovers book.

The author writes very well, and creates excellent images through his writing. This book is about unconditional love, and relationships. Not just with the dog, but between the husband and wife as well. Funny, sad, real.

I strongly recommend you don't read this on vacation. I very STRONGLY recommend you don't read this on a place. After a few glasses of wine on a 5 hours flight, I found myself crying uncontrollably. The steward kept asking me if I was ok, and I would look at her and say "Yessssssss, (sniff) Im great!!" When you get towards the end of the book read it in private.

]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7710166 Jill's review of Crazies to the Left of Me, Wimps to the Right: How One Side Lost Its Mind and the Other Lost Its Nerve
by Bernard Goldberg

I don't think my politics are much different than yours? I just choose not to discuss politics because I feel like the topic is a buzz kill - and there will be at least someone in the room that will want to argue,,, yawwwnnnn.

Remember our trip in the 77 VW bus from Hilo to Puako Bay (Colleen's wedding?) I remember we did talk (very loudly over the engine) about politics and surprisingly had very similar thoughts.

I just don't like to talk about it, thats all.

Im glad you posted this book I will read it. I have seen this guy talk before and I liked what he was saying. ]]> http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/7715991 to: The Poisonwood Bible (Paperback) by Barbara Kingsolver
Excellent book. Great characters. Tear jerker. Fun.

Although I am not a big fan of this author I also enjoyed the prodigal summer very much.

Shoot me, I just think her latest books are written better. I tried to read Animal dreams, and pigs in heaven. I kept putting both books down and turned on the TV or ran to the computer (my worst vice). ]]>