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Jitterbug Perfume 02/02 Amy is currently reading:
Jitterbug Perfume (Paperback)
by Tom Robbins
bookshelves: currently-reading, fiction
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We Wish to Inform Yo... 02/01 Amy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
We Wish to Inform You That Tomorrow We Will Be Killed with Our Families: Stories from Rwanda (Paperback)
by Philip Gourevitch
bookshelves: currently-reading, history
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Amy Amy said: "Okay, my problem is that I love learning about history but I never seem to finish reading historical non-fiction. I do much better in museums." "
Autobiography of a Y... 02/01 Amy gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Autobiography of a Yogi (Paperback)
by Paramahansa Yogananda
bookshelves: currently-reading, spiritual
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June 08
High Fidelity Amy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
High Fidelity (Paperback)
by Nick Hornby
bookshelves: fiction
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recommended for: music lovers
read in April, 2008

Amy Amy said: "Wow, I can really relate to this book. Although I'm not as knowledgeable about music as some people (ie I am not in a band, I don't layer my own songs, I'm not a DJ, etc), I do feel that I have good taste in music. Does this make me a music snob if I...more "
March 15
2623 New comment on Ben's review of Great Expectations
650219 Amy wrote: ""That was a memorable day to me, for it made great changes in me. But it is the same with any l...more "

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17061 New comment on Ben's review of Coraline (P.S.)
650219 Amy wrote: "OOoooh.....I want to read that! Gaiman ROCKS. "

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March 09
Mother Night Amy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Mother Night (Paperback)
by Kurt Vonnegut
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read in March, 2008

Amy Amy said: "I love Vonnegut.

Like all of Vonnegut's books that touch upon religion, free thinking, and the senseless act of war, at the end of the day, he speaks of the common bond that keeps us going -- LOVE. Alternatively, the lack of love provides no hope ...more
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The Dharma Bums Amy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The Dharma Bums (Paperback)
by Jack Kerouac
bookshelves: travel
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recommended for: the lonely wanderer
read in January, 2008

Amy Amy said: "Wow! I LOVE when music or literature speaks to me and connects to my soul. I can't wait to get home to continue reading this book--Kerouac did it before all of us, carrying his home in a duffel bag and meeting colorful strangers along his journeys. T...more "
609337 New comment on Emily's review of The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: An American Nightmare (St. Martin's True Crime Library)
650219 Amy wrote: "Holy shit, this must be a pretty dark read, I imagine. If you're into the dark side of humanity, you...more "

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38210 New comment on Emily's review of The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living
650219 Amy wrote: "I read some of Ethics for the New Millenium! Good stuff in there...and makes sense.

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March 01
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"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."Paulo Coelho
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"People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of."Paulo Coelho
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"When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true."Paulo Coelho




Amy's favorite quotes

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"When you really want something to happen, the whole universe conspires so that your wish comes true."
Paulo Coelho

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"It's the possibility of having a dream come true that makes life interesting"
Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist)

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"Life is too short, or too long, for me to allow myself the luxury of living it so badly."
Paulo Coelho

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"People are capable, at any time in their lives, of doing what they dream of."
Paulo Coelho (The Alchemist)

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"Everyone seems to have a clear idea of how other people should lead their lives, but none about his or her own."
Paulo Coelho




Amy's groups (recent posts)

1016 Dystopias and Social Critiques — 143 members — last activity 6 days ago, 02:23PM
This is a group for all the fans of Dystopias out there. Share your favorite dystopias, get new recommendations, and talk with other fans about this...more
2897 Q&A with Paulo Coelho — 806 members — last activity 8 days ago, 05:18AM
Goodreads Author Paulo Coelho will be available February 15 - 29, 2008 to answer questions.
MESSAGE FROM THE AUTHOR:
Dear readers,
it's a pleasu...more

Groups_nophoto-25x33 Wanderers of Planet Earth — 1 member — last activity 12/27/2007 11:01AM
For backpackers, who at times are only accompanied by their own company, a mind-blowing book or genius music, exploring every peaceful mountain, busy ...more




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