Lake Pylant Monhollon's Eagle Rock: The Memoirs Of A Little Girl 1941-45 is a nostalgic memoir of a simpler life and time. Quaint black-and-white silhouette-drawings by George Ann Brock nicely embellish this warmhearted remembrance of a wonderful childhood and an era when possessions were not necessarily seen as the key to all happiness. Eagle Rock is commended as an especially well written and refreshing read.

I was blessed to have received this book as a birthday present after seeing some of the recipes in The Washington Post prior to Clinton's first inaguration. The recipes are grouped according the governors of Arkansas and their favorite dishes. There are pictures and a brief narrative about each of the governors whom Ms. Ashley served. The recipes are priceless for me and remind me so much of my grandmother's cooking. All of the recipes are easy to follow and simply written. Ms. Ashley's recipe for Hot Rolls has certainly been a hit for me. My neighbors, friends, and relatives rave about my light, feathery rolls. The recipes covers a wide range of foods, from chowders to casseroles to desserts. The cover features The Clintons.

In the novel, Warriors Don't Cry written by Melba Pattillo Beals, the plot is set out in an easy to understand format. There were nine black, Little Rock students that had integrated into Central High School, an all white high school, during the civil rights movement. Of course, since most of the population in Arkansas were white racists, the black students were not welcome at the school. The black students endured a lot of physical and mental abuse from white students, teachers, and parents. They had to find a way to fight back without actually fighting. The novel flows together in a medium pace. It challenges the reader, but is also easily understood. The author makes you think about how the Little Rock nine were treated even after you have completed the book. It makes you rethink the way that you treat people. The story takes place in Little Rock, Arkansas, during the Civil Rights Movement. Most of the story surrounds Melba's home and school life. There is a kind of depressing and saddening atmosphere when you read about the Little Rock nine being abused. It makes me upset to think about how badly they were treated. I get sick to my stomach when I think about they had to endure all the pain without fighting back, for fear that they would have been kicked out of the school. I get depressed when I think about how things like this still occur today because some people are too little to get past the color of a person. The Little Rock nine were very brave teenagers. Their names are Ernest Green, Thelma Mothershed Wair, Elizabeth Eckford, Terrance Roberts, Carlotta Walls LaNier, Gloria Ray Karlmark, Jefferson Thomas, Minnijean Brown Trickey, and Melba Pattillo Beals. They all were beaten, chased and verbally abused by white people and even some black people who were afraid of integration. Minnijean Brown had hot chili dumped on her, others were beaten, and Melba Pattillo Beals had acid,among other things, theown in her face. Even though a lot of horrible things happened to the Little Rock nine, they went back to school the next day, and the next, and so on. We know the pain they endured as it was shown through the eyes of the author, Melba Pattillo Beals. The author keeps you in anticipation to find out what will happen to the Little Rock nine the next time they go to school or leave their houses. You want to know who will harass the black students, who will be nice to them, or what will happen when the guards leave. You understand what it was like for the black community, during the civil rights movement. You can picture what happened to the Little Rock nine when they integrated into Central High School and their families while they were at Central. In the end Ernest Green, the only black senior at Central, graduated from Central High School. Melba leaves to go to California to go to another high school. She moves in with a white family by the names of Dr. George McCabe, Carol McCabe, and their four children. In my opinion, this book is a wonderful look back to history. It takes you back to the civil rights movement, when the blacks were still fighting for the freedom they deserved. In our constitution it says that all men are created equal, but we weren't always all equal, and this book is a perfect example of that.

I was assigned to read Warriors Don't Cry for a college history course. I assumed from the start that it was going to be an absolutely crummy book and that I should start reading it early or I would never finish it. I did start reading early, but it only took me 2 days to read Warriors Don't Cry. The book is a beautifully told story of the author's (Melba Pattillo Beals)own trying experience as one of the nine brave teens who saught to end segregation in public schools. Warriors Don't Cry is a tremendous example of a young African-American girl coming of age under some of the most horrible circumstances any American has ever had to face. Yet Beals does not leave the reader feeling a sense of hopless desperation despite the situation she herself faced. Beals guides the reader through her experience, often leaving subtle reminders through the eyes of a teenager that all people are equal, that there will always be hope for our nation and for all people who seek to do what is right. I would recommend this bood to anyone. It is a beautifully told story that is easy to read. If anyone should find this on a reading list, I promise that it is definately every bit worth your time and that this book is a shining example of a teacher's excellent choice! (I never knew that it was possible for a teacher to assign a good book!)

This work is perfectly sequenced and thoroughly documented, mainly because the author kept a detailed diary during this period. Years later, her diary, plus archived news reports and a great writing style combined to produce this searing expose. It is the story of the 1957-1958 integration attempt at Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, as seen through the eyes of a participant, one of the Little Rock Nine, Melba Patttilo Beals.

In WARRIORS DON'T CRY, it's heartwrenching to read of the actual daily brutality and torture of kicks, slaps , spitting, sprays and verbal abuse that these children suffered. The events that occurred at this timne made an unerasable mark of violent racist psyche on the multi-colored design that composes America's people. This book is also emotional because it is easy to see that those in power could have made the transition to integration a much smoother and less painful step into an inevitably better social structure.

This was a hard read. I had to put it down several times because the visualization was just too intense, the bigotry and viciousness too unadulterated. Yet, I think it's something every American needs to read so that the actions contained in this book will never be repeated.

A life-long fan of Brenda Lee, I bought this book the day that it hit first hit the bookstore ... I have always felt that Brenda's story should be told and have known it was in the works ... Written in a style that was highly "conversational," the book makes the reader feel that they are sitting at a table in an informal chat with the author. Having followed her career for at least 35 years, I found the book fascinating. I had my nose in it for three straight days, every time that I had a free minute, until it was finished. The stories that dealt with Dub Albritton, her manager, who used every piece of energy he had to promote her and then, was found to have mismanaged her funds; her statements about extreme poverty as a child, even when her early image screamed "success"; and the telling of how her marriage to Ronnie Shacklett has stayed strong from her late teens until present day all were total highlights of an excellent read. I plan to read it again within the month. The true and avid fan of Brenda Lee can't afford to miss this one!

Finally, Brenda Lee has written her autobiography. It has been a long wait for her fans but well worth the wait. As Brenda points out, this book "isn't a sensational, sexy 'tell-all'." How refreshing! This is a book that tells about the many ups and downs in Brenda's life and career. It is full of wonderful stories about her career and about the people and stars that are such an integral part of her life. Some stories are funny, some are very sad and emotional. As I read the book, it hit every emotion that I have and then some. I would laugh at one story and then cry during another.

Learning about Brenda's family and more about her background was truly interesting. Learning more about her late manager, Dub Albritten was enlightening. I came away with a love-hate feeling for this man. On one hand, he seemed to worship Brenda by working tirelessly on making her a "star" but tragically was unable to show this feeling to Brenda. The truly negative part of Dub Albritten is how he took the money that Brenda worked so hard to earn (and trusted him with) and then left her almost bankrupt when he died in the early 70s.

As a fan for over 40 years and a close friend for over 20 years, I learned details about Brenda's life that I did not know before. If it is possible, I have even more respect and love for this lady then I did before. Brenda has a sense of humor that is unmatched and it is very evident as you read the book. Brenda states "I still don't think of myself as a 'star'". As a friend, I can say that it is a very true statement.

This is a book for anyone who wants to read about a true legend in the music industry. Brenda is a member of the Georgia Hall of Fame, Rockabilly Hall of Fame, Country Music Hall of Fame, Grammy Hall of Fame, British Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and FINALLY a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Can you really think of anybody else (except maybe Elvis) who can boost being in 6 Halls of Fame. It is a book you will not be able to put down!

Response to review called "Little Miss Ego". You obviously have no knowledge of what Brenda Lee is like to make such ridiculous comments. Brenda does not have an ego problem! Brenda was giving information about her life and career which is what an autobiography is supposed to do. The articles and statements from others are their opinion of Brenda, those are not Brenda's words. Those articles and statements simply clarify what was happening in Brenda's career at the time.

I dont think you have to be a fan to really enjoy this book. Any one who grew up during the great era of rock n roll knows Brenda Lee and appreciates her music. ...The book will hold your interest from beginning to end. Give it a read, you will be pleasantly surprised.

This book takes the six guitar strings that travel the length of your torso. Then it alternately plays on the fretboard of your intellect, strums your heart, and grabs your whammy bar.

Buy a copy for yourself. Then buy one for everyone you know who doesn't believe in the transformative powers of fiction; everyone you know who believes the novel is dead; and anyone who needs to have the focus of their worldview adjusted to sharpen the magic and blur the ordinary.

The other reviews on this page are well-put, but this novel is much more than regional work or a humorous look at the early 80s. What's it about? Everything. Mysticism, sex, and death. And it's hilarious. Because things are funny in direct proportion to their gravity. I can never teach a class on the American Novel again without somehow dealing with this book, and the sooner it's back in print, the better.

LLR (to use the author's own shorthand) is a book to be reread. It bursts with linguistic and literary trickery: a Finnegan's Wake for this generation. It swoops between characters and narrative devices with virtuousity, and leaves memory trails long after you have finished. Make no mistake, this is a difficult book to read. However since when does difficulty have anything to do with artistic merit, and this is a work of art. It evokes a now distant past of unforgotten history, though we may not wish to recall some of it. The Morrisons' are upwardly mobile, enlightened liberals (a dirty word now) who are targetted by all manner of evils. You should discover the plot yourself and in doing so discover perhaps the most talented of current writers: a Burgess like love of language; A Joycean eye for invention. Each character is complete, believable, and has their own voice: Lianne's stilted thought process; Laugh's self awareness; even the dog. Embedded in this murderous plot are sacred homilies: "...he could have touched if touch was touch was all...", touching personlities and a sense of conteporaneity. This is perhaps the great American novel, something which none of the great American novellists has yet produced. And it took a poet to do it.

There are two books in gay romance fiction that I consider to be the Holy Grails of that genre: E.M. Forster's "Maurice" and Patricia Nell Warren's "The Front Runner." All other gay romance novels, whether they are "coming out" stories or not, must be weighed against those two stupendous novels.

Cody is not either, but it is certainly a worthy, well-written, and believable romance. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters and found them real and believable. Oddly, I found myself recapturing my own youth while reading the book, because so much of the story rang true to my own experiences. This is not one of the most multi-layered character driven novels I've ever read, no. It's a very good quick read though and one I do recommend. The ending is definitely not predictable and THAT alone is worth spending a couple of hours getting to know these engaging characters.

This is the most down-to-earth novel involving gay characters that I've ever read. I loved it, and fell in love with both Trotsky and Cody, as well as a couple of the minor characters. I couldn't stop reading and didn't want it to end.

A very recommendable book about two young boys falling in love. This book left a big impression to me after reading it. It's one of the best Gay novels I ever read

Bob Feller, one of the premier pitchers in the history of baseball, has never been one to sugarcoat his opinions. He is old-school: the good old days were the best. Today's players (and young people in general) don't appreciate how good they have it, or the sacrifices made by previous generations.

Such is the essence of his "Little Black Book of Baseball Wisdom," in which he opines on the trouble with today's kids (too much TV, not enough physical exertion, among other complaints). The wisdom does not come in the form of advice, but rather what he has learned as a baseball legend.

Feller also writes about several of his contemporaries. To read his comments, one would think him a Will Rogers in knickers; he never met a player during his career that he didn't think was a "great" guy.

"Little Black Book" IS refreshing, however, given the concentration on the current game, with its quest to entertain its fans with more than just the game on the field.

This is the greatest book ever! I got mine on New Year's Eve and was addicted to it from the first page. It is the type of book that has everything that you want to know about him (Bob Feller) from growing up in Van Meter, Iwoa to WWII and what he learned in war . Everything like secrets to succes, pitching, life, it's even got humor in it! I met BOB FELLER at a baseball card show and he was pretty funny, friendly and very willing to talk about his incredible career. I recommend this book not only to Feller fans but baseball fans and those who just want a great book too. He tought me so much by reading his book, facts on him and alot of other player's too. This is the best book I ever read! Bob Feller is rated the greatest pitcher ever and if he didn't go in to serve his country during WWII, he could have won some 300+ games and struck out about 3,000+ batters! Thats what many people predicted he would have accomplished. He will surprize you and amaze you and you will never be bored again once you have the Bob Feller "Little Black Book" of Wisdom.

If you have a sports fan in your family this is a book they would enjoy having in their collection. Small, but packed!

This book of SHEET MUSIC from Alanis' first album, Jagged Little Pill, offers stirring renditions of the fabulous songs included on her CD. Or, they would be stirring if they weren't all so bad.

While classic soft-rock songs like "Perfect," "Forgiven," "Mary Jane" and "You Learn" are relatively good, the harder songs like You Oughta Know, Not the Doctor and even Ironic aren't very good copies of Alanis's songs.

Sadly, this is the only sheet music to Jagged Little Pill, so even while lacking in some places, I suppose it's better than trying to figure the songs out for yourself.

Amazing. that's all i can say about this book. A must for all alanis fans.

Wonderful book! It provides correct information for the songs. Great for any musician/singer.

It is true that this book is chock full of Beatles' trivia. I still think it is a fun book. As the proud owner of the Beatles version of trivial pursuit, the folks I (sometimes convince into) play (ing) with, wish they had this book at their side! All it is is pure, clean fun (like the movie, "A Hard Day's Night." That was pure clean fun too).

This book has all of the little facts that every true Beatles fan must wonder about. It explains things that if you have not read this book, you will probably never find out. To every Beatles fan, this is a great book to own.

I absolutely love the beatles and this book had lots of information about them that even my not-so-nearly-as-obsessed friends found interesting and impressive! This book was great!

For fans of pop music history, and especially for those interested in recording science, this book is a must read. George Martin, the Beatles' producer, tells the detailed account of how the group's most famous album was created, from the beginning creative germs to the cover art.

For those in the recording industry, Martin's detailed explanations of how he created some of the now-famous effects on that album, at a time when recording science was still somewhat primitive, is quite interesting.

If you don't like the Beatles' music, you probably won't be able to sit through the sometimes technical recording talk, but anyone for whom the Beatles marked the culture of their youth should find it fascinating.

An excellent account of the making of the greatest rock'n'roll album ever produced: Sgt Pepper, written by the man who put it together. There's been a lot of claptrap about who, if anyone, could be considered "the fifth Beatle". I say it's George Martin. Why? The Beatles are about music, and outside of the four, no one had a hand with their material as Martin did. If you loved the Sgt Pepper album, you'll like this book.

It is a well accepted fact that two of the best produced pop/rock albums to date are Sgt. Peppers and Pet Shop. The reason for owning this album is to gain an inside look into the master mind of one of these most important albums. It may be true that our recording equipment has improved our flexability but nothing can replace a truly great producer and great musicianship. George Martin is one of the truly great hero's of our ART and this book gives us a wonderful look into one of his master pieces. I am a big Beatles fan but this book is really directed to producers rather than The Beatles fan base...and I love it. This book has become very hard to get a hold of but it is a MUST HAVE for the library of every producer.