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Review Date: 8/2/2009
This was my first Mary Higgins Clark book and I am disappointed that I did not find it to be suspensefull at all for someone labeled as the "Queen of Suspense". There were no big plot twists or surprises of the 'keep you guessing until the end of the book' variety. It came across as a very straight forward read. To a point, I have to wonder if my own life experiences, that allowed me to read the book from the same perspective as the person telling the story - first person from the little sister of a murder victim, played a part in that. I can state that her research was accurate and allowed her to write a completely credible story. Everything contained within the covers is accurate and reinforces the validity of the story. I did nearly find me forcing myself to finish the story and hope that if I find myself reading another of her stories, I hope will not be disappointed in the future.
Review Date: 8/2/2009
If you pick up this book thinking that you'll find Denise Jackson talking about a 'token' relationship with Jesus, you will be disappointed. Denise Jackson's relationship with God is at the very core of her being. A fact that was driven home when she got 'too busy' with her marriage and kids and let her relationship with God suffer. On the verge of divorce with Alan, she threw herself into her relationship with God and placed her future back in his hands and that is when everything came together. Denise and Alan Jackson were then able to rebuild their marriage and do what very few people do after a long separation - they came back together and made their marriage stronger. Denise includes many of the resources - Bible passages and books - that she uses in her daily life in order to help others improve, or begin, a relationship with God.
Review Date: 8/2/2009
This is an emotional journey of a man trying to find his place and find what drives him. Tim Green grew up with a drive to overachieve and be the best. He long since knew he had been adopted and, as with other adopted children, wondered where he came from and why he was given up. All during his NFL career, he searched out those who could help and came within a week of losing the abiity to find the information he desperately needed. Tim also talks about his brother Kyle, who was also adopted, however leaves out his sister, whom I'm guessing was not adopted. In an indirect way, Tim addresses the nature vs. nuture arguement. He and his brother were each adopted into the same family and couldn't be more different. Tim is driven to achieve while Kyle spends his life searching for direction and someplace to fit in.
A Personal Stand: Observations and Opinions from a Freethinking Roughneck
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 1/3/2012
Loved it. Trace is not a complicated man and it comes through in his book. A very easy read. The chapters are short, sweet, and to the point - nothing intense. Trace and I grew up in very different places but share a lot of the same opinions on virtually every topic. Well written.
Review Date: 8/2/2009
This is the first book of George's I have read and I wasn't sure what to expect from a 90yo. Most if it is just ramblings from an old man. He doesn't get to the 'wisdom' until the last few chapters - he says why himself. I like it because no one tells a story like George Burns - in person or in print and the interludes (short sections between chapters) are good and some address of those things that you never though about before. Very amusing book by a much loved man. A short, quick read of a book. A good 'take along' for times when you know you will be waiting for short periods of time and will need to stop and not feel that you will lose your place and forget what came before. I hope his other books contain a little more substance. I miss you, George.
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