The book is written about the very traumatic and interesting life of Mackenzie Phillips. She was the daughter of a Rock icon. She was introduced to drugs and an extremely dangerous lifestyle as a small child. Ms. Phillips is very honest and open about her difficult life. It makes for good reading!
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Friday, July 29, 2011
The Freedom Writers Diary: How a Teacher and 150 Teens Used Writing to Change Themselves and the World Around Them. Authors: The Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell
An ordinary teacher did extraordinary things with a class no other teachers wanted. Mrs. Gruwell during her challenges lost her marriage, had to get two jobs to supply books and adventures to this class. The class even traveled to Washington, met Holocaust survivors. Through it all the class gained a new outlook on life and achieved higher goals with better grades and love in the end instead of the anger they started out with.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Lydia C. Phillips.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Lydia C. Phillips.
Thursday, July 28, 2011
Dear to Me. Author: Wanda E. Brunstetter
A story of a young Amish widow who struggles over the choice of her desire to become a veterinarian and leave her Amish life or the love of her Amish suitor and finding a way to integrate her love of helping animals into her traditions. Always enjoy this author and the peek into the Amish way of life.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
The Bride Collector. Author: Ted Dekker
Murder mystery involving a serial killer whose signature is a bridal veil on his victims. The hero needs to overcome his prejudice against the mentally ill to solve this puzzle. Enjoyed the insights into the talents and skills of the mentally ill. Too often we first look at the diagnoses, not the person.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Anonymous.
Emily, Alone. Author: Stewart O'Nan
Story about a middle-aged widow and her daily struggles. Very depressing. Kept waiting for it to get better but it never did.
Fiction; rated 1 out of 5.
Reviewed by C. Tamburino.
Fiction; rated 1 out of 5.
Reviewed by C. Tamburino.
Lafayette: Hero of the American Revolution. Author: Gonzague Saint Bris
It identified Lafayette within his international context.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Walter Price.
Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5.
Reviewed by Walter Price.
A Secret Kept. Author: Tatiana de Rosnay
A story about a family unable to communicate because of past secrets and unresolved grief.
I liked that it was the author's second book-- really liked her first novel Sarah's Key!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.
I liked that it was the author's second book-- really liked her first novel Sarah's Key!
Fiction; rated 4 out of 5.
Reviewed by Rosalie Capobianco.
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