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Kristy
39 ratings | 22 reviews
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Democracy in America 05/23 Kristy is currently reading:
Democracy in America (Penguin Classics)
by Alexis de Tocqueville
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Kristy Kristy said: "this one will take awhile. Not what you would call easy reading! "
Teach Them to Love O... 02/18 Kristy is currently reading:
Teach Them to Love One Another (Hardcover)
by Terry W. Treseder
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July 16
41865 Kristy made a comment on Twilight (Twilight Series, Book 1):
918092 Kristy wrote: "I would like to know exactly what a "whinger" is. Jeanne uses it about 4 times. At first...more "
June 09
Revolutionary Charac... Kristy gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Revolutionary Characters: What Made the Founders Different (Hardcover)
by Gordon S. Wood
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read in March, 2008, has a copy to sell/swap

Kristy Kristy said: "Some of the founders this book included are Washington, Franklin, Jefferson, Hamilton, Madison, John Adams, and Paine. The tendancy of some today is to try and paint these men as villains, as evil men. This book was refreshing because it didnt try ...more "
Left to Tell: Discov... Kristy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust (Paperback)
by Immaculee Ilibagiza
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read in June, 2008

Kristy Kristy said: "It is amazing to think that this happened recently! I dont remember ever hearing about this, but then I was only 17 or so not really paying much attention to world events. It is heartbreaking and inspiring. Reading her experience is overwhelming a...more "
May 23
The BFG Kristy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
The BFG (Puffin Fiction)
by Roald Dahl
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Democracy in America Kristy is currently reading:
Democracy in America (Penguin Classics)
by Alexis de Tocqueville
bookshelves: currently-reading
my rating:
didn't like itit was okliked itreally liked itit was amazing
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Kristy Kristy said: "this one will take awhile. Not what you would call easy reading! "
Snow Flower and the ... Kristy gave 3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars3 of 5 stars to:
Snow Flower and the Secret Fan: A Novel (Paperback)
by Lisa See
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read in December, 2007

Kristy Kristy said: "It's difficult to even imagining life like this. Their customs are/were so different;. It was very interesting. It was hard to read at times, the misunderstanding between the two friends that causes the one to be so unforgiving and to not even lis...more "
Little Britches: Fat... Kristy gave 4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars4 of 5 stars to:
Little Britches: Father and I Were Ranchers (Paperback)
by Ralph Moody
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Kristy Kristy said: "Family book. One of my favorite quotes the father teaches his son is, "...the best boss is the one who bosses the least. Whether it's cattle, or horses, or men; the least government is the best government." It is a true story set in 190...more "
April 29
New Moon Kristy gave 5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars5 of 5 stars to:
New Moon (Twilight Series, Book 2)
by Stephenie Meyer
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read in April, 2008

Kristy Kristy said: "I think I enjoyed this book more than the first. Or at least could relate to some of the feelings. Still a fun read. Just heard a movie is being made and there is a 4th book coming out this year. I like this series better than the Harry Potter bo...more "
38709 New comment on Isabell's review of Holes
918092 Kristy wrote: "Isabell,

I am so glad you enjoy reading! I think it is one of the best activities anyone could ...more "

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April 27
41865 New comment on Kristy's review of Twilight (Twilight Series, Book 1)
918092 Kristy wrote: "Funny:) I know about the withdrawls! I went to get New Moon and both libraries had a waiting list!...more "

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Kristy's favorite quotes

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"A room without books is like a body without a soul."
— Marcus Tullius Cicero

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"Nobody can make you feel inferior without your consent."
— Eleanor Roosevelt

"Never judge a book by its movie."
— J.W. Eagan

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"It is better to remain silent and be thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt."
— Abraham Lincoln

"Vini,vidi,vici."
— Gaius Julius Caesar




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