This book is filled with stories that will definitely make you remeber where you were on that fateful day. The emotions expressed are raw, in depth looks into how Americans as individuals felt about and dealt with this tragedy. This is one of the books you should keep on your shelf for years to come.

I had thought I'd heard and seen all I could stand of the 911 terrorist act. My heart could not take anymore, my soul had cried enough....then I read this book. It was then that I realized my heart needed to take it -- all of it. Or how could I go on? I was foolish to think my soul had cried enough, for there never will be enough tears shed for those who were lost on that day, or for those who had their families brutally ripped apart by senseless acts of hostility. I urge you to read this book and never forget that fateful day, because those who were lost deserve at least that much from us.

This beautiful book clearly defines the reasons why September 11 will never be forgotten as it pays a memorial tribute to the victims and families who lost loved ones that day. "Voices of America's Children" is a chapter in the book that shows even the children of America were deeply affected and felt the need to write out their feelings about the heartbreaking event. Executive Director of the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, Doug MacMillan, said, "Although each story is unique, you will be especially touched by the short stories written by the children. Their unique perspective on the events of September 11 reminds us that today's children are tomorrow's heroes, capable of positively impacting our world for the good of others." American will never get over September 11, but this book clearly shows that the victims who died that day did not die in vain, and they will never be forgotten. As editor Tina L. Miller said, "This book was born of a tregedy, but it is offered in the spirit of hope." Victoria Walker, who complied the book, said, "To all the young writers who contributed to this book--Your forthright honesty and emotion is priceless. Never stop reaching for your dreams, never give up hope in America or in your fellow Americans." There are seven chapters and 243 pages of inspiring contributions from the contributors who as Victoria Walker said, "You are the heart of this book." This is not counting the biographical information that is interesting in itself. The stories will awaken saddness, but they will also inspire, encourage, and motivate us all to stand united for the sake of our country, America, the land of the free and the home of the brave! Old Glory yet waves! From children's inspiring, encouraging words to those of adults, let freedom continue to ring with their lasting words of encouragement. As President George Bush said, "Freedom itself was attacked this morning, and I assure you Freedome will be defended." "The Heroes of Flight 93: Interviews with Family and Friends Detail the Courage of Everyday People" begins the book and is one of the most interesting parts of the book written by Kim Barker, Louise Kierman, and Steve Mills with the Chicago Tribune. Proceeds from the sale of the book will benefit the Todd M. Beamer Foundation, and contributing authors unanimously decided to donate any royalities from the sale of this book to the Todd M. Beamer Foundation. My contribution is "911: A Cry for Tolerance," and my website is http://pages.prodigy.net/bud25. My students and I are proud to be part of such a worthwhile cause, and it is a great feeling to know that our writing could contribute to such a great cause.

As he promises Miller delivers an "articulation of craft that is simple, direct, immediate and broadly applicable." What he doesn't state is just how refreshing and relieving it is to finally have a clear and practical textbook on acting. Miller punctures the mystique surrounding actors and what they do and how they do it. He reaffirms that acting is indeed a craft with a learnable set of skills. Acting then becomes possible for anyone willing to devote the time and effort into mastering its skills. Good acting is no longer the domain of an elite few who magically possess talent. The biggest obstacle I find facing my students is not a lack of talent but a confusion about and an unwillingness to pursue mastery of the skills of craft. I find most textbooks on acting either too theoretical or confusing in their attempts to articulate craft. By clearly defining the skills and suggesting practical exercises to master them, Miller has given the student some solid footing for their journey toward mastery. Another strength of Miller's book is its enpowerment of the actor. Too often the model I see in production is the actor who comes to rehearsal and waits for the director to tell her what to do and how to do it. This totally undermines the potential strength of the collaborative process. Miller's dictum that it is the actor's responsibility to help tell the story in the most potent way possible re-establishes the potential strength of the collaborative relationship. Actors can then offer the director several choices for a moment or a scene. This enriches the production and makes the actor's job much more exciting and creative. Students will appreciate Miller's detailed guidance on audtioning and rehearsing.Again he offers very clear and practical models for these processes. His closing chapters on the "business" are honest and wise. I am using THE ACTOR AS STORYTELLER as a required text in all my acting classes. It combines good solid acting values and techniques and presents them with a simplicity and clarity that will heighten the skill of any actor who practices them. I highly recommend this text.

This book is a "must read" for working actors, drama teachers and students. This book explains acting's essence; all else is mere technique!

This is a quite marvelous new acting text that provides a wealth of exercises meant to focus the acting task squarely on the actor's intellect. Miller defines good acting as being believable and telling the best possible story (hence the title). His focus is on the actor taking circumstances and situations into account and then rendering acting choices that will be interesting and compelling. This is a liberating approach, in that it gives beginning students a bench mark from which to evaluate thier work. As a devotee of Robert Cohen's Acting One for many years, I am impressed how this book takes that bare bones approach (Goal, Obstacle, Tactic, Expectation) and really expands upon it. Students are not just responsible for determining goal, but they must tell a story as well. This places an enormous responsiblity on the actor (some HS teachers might think too much), but it is eminantly workable and pragmatic within the context of scene and character work. To his credit, Miller is taking his technique on the road. He is currently holding workshops, sponsored by the Educational Theater Association, where he spends a weekend with interested High School acting teachers actually working on the exercises in the book. Having just attended the one in Atlanta this past September, I can say that what may seem too simple on the page, comes to vibrant life in the workshop. I highly recommend it to HS teachers. Since the workshop I have been able to meld the best of Cohen, with many of the exercises that Miller provides. My students have never been more engaged and challenged with the acting process. Even if you don't adopt the book for your classroom, this is a must read for every HS acting teacher (and college profs would do well by it, as well). It also includes valuable information about the audition process and how to succeed as a professional actor.

I purchased this to study for the AANP exam and was very well prepared. The questions were very close to the exam ones. Definitely buy this book and you will be well prepared for your adult certification exam.

I bought this book and also attended a review course taught by Sally Miller. She focuses on what you really need to know to do well on the Adult NP exam. Many of the questions in this book were similar to those in the test. By purchasing this book and borrowing another prep book (FNP based) from a friend, I was well prepared for the exam and did quite well. Best of luck!

This is an excellent review and study guide for the ANCC family nurse practitioner examination. I recommend it to all new graduates and others that are preparing for the certification exam.

After Death is a book that can offer not only solace but meaning to anyone facing death, their own or that of a loved one. We are used to thinking of dying as an unalterably lonely experience, but with this book as a companion it need not be. There is great comfort in discovering the depth and range of how our fellow humans imagine, understand, and, in some cultures, even know the after-death.

As important as the content, to me, is the author's voice-a voice of great warmth, compassion, and intelligence. As one reads this book, one feels more and more deeply the sense of human kinship in this journey-a profound antidote to loneliness and fear. I found this to be a truly transformative work.

Original breakthrough research that crosses the barriers of anthropology, theology, psychology and cross-cultural views of the dying process and beyond. Dr. Miller is a gifter writer and researcher who provides the entree for both the skeptic and the inquisitive to explore the most profound issues that we will all eventually confront. She accomplishes accomplishes her goal while providing the reader with extraordinary insights into alternative perceptions of life and after death. I could not put this inspirational book down until I read the final words, "we can only imagine."

This readable, page turner engages the reader from the start in asking the fundamental question of life, what begins after death? The author is widely traveled and well-versed in comparative religions and belief systems. Written in an anecdotal and open style, the author states no positions but offers different views from Native American philosophies to Brazilian religious beliefs. A must read for anyone with the smallest sense of curiosity about how our global neighbors wrestle with the place/voyage after death. Great gift for New Agers to seniors to skeptics and saints

An excellent book that allows herbal medicine to be seen with clear eyes.

Ancient Herbs, Modern Medicine should be read not only by lay people who are interested in alternative methods of treatment but also by professionals in the field of medicine. It explains very clearly the theories of traditional Chineese medicine and also gives examples of how this ancient system can be succesfully used in combination with alopathic-so called "modern medicine".

Nancy Deville has a rare quality to explain very clearly even the very difficult questions. Therefore also the non-native English reader will definitely not only understand but also enjoy and profit from the book.

What a fantastic book! Extremely informative, very well written and very comprehensive on the fascinating subject of combining Chinese & Western medicine. This book has revolutionized how I take care of my body, mind and overall health. It is a MUST READ for anyone even remotely interested in health and well-being. Such an easy read that I didn't realize I was learning along the way. Ten thumbs up.

Fun to read and great pics. Too bad there was whining about the home run record for one season...face it Maris beat the Babe

This is a wonberful book for all who are nostolgic for the time when there were genuine, larger than lfe sports heroes. This wonderful reflection on Babe Ruth includes numerous photyographs. It is not an in depth biography. Rather, it is an evocative collection of pictures and anecdotes that he;p us feel as though we were there when the Babe was in his prime. Great book!!!

Baseball fans with an affection for the sports history will relish the renewed examination of Babe Ruth's life and career, which packs in almost a hundred photos to supplement anecdotes from those who knew him. Readers will find here an affectionate examination of Babe Ruth's life and times along with a fine visual coverage of baseball history.

SEE BOOK, BUY BOOK, READ BOOK, GREAT BOOK.-AND MAY GOD BLESS YOU JASON MILLER FOR WE ALL LOVE YOU AND WILL MISS YOUR GREAT WORKS. BUY THIS BOOK. DADAMAN-KING OF SPACE.

I've had the oppertunity to see the work performed on stage by the author. Both the script and the performance were memorable and enticing. Miller peels back the Hollywood persona and reveals a man with such depth of feeling that it is no wonder Barrymore was such a fine performer.

The script consists of a monologue which is warm and funny while the tragic moments are heart felt.

Jason Miller passed away yesterday, May 13, 2001. His talent will be missed.

Jason Miller is a brilliant writer. His Pulitzer Prize winning drama 'That Championship Season' is proof enough of that. Yet 'That Championship Season' was to Miller in many ways what 'Hamlet' was to Barrymore....that is, a success so terrifying that it seemingly immobilized him. As Barrymore escaped to the fantasy world of Hollywood, with it's faceless women and big paychecks, leaving much of his theatrical gift behind, Miller did exactly the same thing.

Yet Miller was much too smart to stay there forever, so he came home to Northeastern Pa, haunting the local bars much like Barrymore haunts the theater in Miller's brilliant one man play. Searching for something that he is smart enough to know he can never find. Some type of closure perhaps, although the familiar faces on the streets would never allow him that. In short, both Barrymore AND Miller stopped trying very hard. And lets face it, when it comes to the theater, say what you will, but not trying very hard is the root of all evil. I don't care who you are. So for years there was nothing.

...and then came 'Barrymore's Ghost', a haunting and beautiful play that is as much about the author as it is about Barrymore himself. And after a few riveting performances (with Miller himself starring as Barrymore), it seems to have sunk without a trace. Too bad, as the writing here is more poignant and biting than any he's ever done. This is a much better play than 'That Championship Season',and deserves an audience. When he tries, Miller is as good a dramatist as the theater possesses. Let's hope that from now on he manages to avoid the pitfalls that entangled his theatrical ghost. There is much we can learn from this man.

If you have a cat and a toddler you have experienced this book! It is so cute! My daughter is almost 2 and we have 2 cats that she loves but who tolerate her.

"Be Gentle!" is the perfect book for toddlers learning the intricacies of proper social behavior. This book is my two year old's favorite because he knows many of the words. He has heard the phrase "be gentle" many times since the birth of his little sister, and this book helps him to truly understand what that means. He also gets excited because the book uses familiar objects such as a swing, a red wagon, and a drum in the storyline so he can sympathize with the characters. A great book for new, young siblings.

Our son loves this book and it has been an excellent tool in teaching him to be gentle. It is one of our favorites!

This is the first work of literary criticism that I read like a novel; I simply couldn't put it down. By combining literary criticism and autobiography, Miller pushes the boundaries of literary criticism in productive ways and forces us to rethink the field. Finally a book I can recommend and give to all my friends, regardless of whether they are academics.

Nancy K. Miller is one of my favorite contemporary feminist theorists. This study of several "Memoirs" written by adult children of deceased parents kept me interested in ways that scholarship often does not (I usually read it for work, not pleasure-- this book combined the two). With this book, you should also read Maus : A Survivor's Tale by Art Spiegelman, because one of the most fascinating chapters is a study of Spiegelman's gripping Holocaust narratives. Autobiography shapes all writing in ways that critics are really just beginning to explore-- Dr. Miller is at the forefront of this field and deservedly so.

The opening line of Bequest & Betrayal came as a shock of recognition: "When my mother died, I thought my real life would begin." I read avidly the beginning pages, and then, suddenly, got frightened and stopped. What did it mean for me, a 28-year-old, to identify so strongly with a woman writing about her mother's death? Between the resentment and forgiveness that connect parents and children, Miller shows us, is the possibility of realization. We can realize that there is a separation between our parents' lives and our own, their stories about parents and children and our own stories. The succession of generations-dying parents and newly born children-does not necessarily resolve conflict, nor is it the only way toward realization. The chain of generations can be broken: the absence of reconciliation can be lived with. Can I begin to live my real life now?

For me, a first generation immigrant, family has been a source of both identity and difference, something essential but secret, unknown to others, and incompatible with public American life. In reading Bequest & Betrayal, the memoir of a woman who is not like me at all, according to the conventional terms we use to think of identity, I found that it was nevertheless family that linked us, the simple fact that we are all entangled in family plots of some kind. Families not only give us our unique differences and tribal markers but can become the foundation of non-familial communities. Differences between people are complicated, not always predictable; they don't always fall along party lines.

I often tend to read "too autobiographically" but had never encountered an author who freely confessed to the same extravagance. I thought that I read for what I needed because that was the only way I would find myself in stories about Americans not quite like me. Now I suddenly discovered that someone else, maybe everyone, reads this way. The cross-generational and cross-cultural identification that was the basis of my private reading experience became part of a publicly shared experience. If we are allowed to take seriously, as Miller encourages us to do, the "bonds of paper" that connect generations who don't share bonds of blood, then communal life need not depend solely on our parents or the body of the family.

This is an excellent and invaluable resource for World War II historians. Nevertheless, as another reviewer mentioned, there are some noticable ommissions which make it frustrating to use. I agree that a revised edition, or a supplementary edition should be printed to make up for those mistakes. Nevertheless, this is a volume that every World War II historian should have on his shelf!

Good thumbnail sketches of those included, but many names ommited, enough (over 100) to warrant a supplemtary volume. Just a few of the flag Officers not included are Vice Admirals Charles Seymour Freeman, Marc Andrew Mitscher, William Robert Munroe, and George Dominic Murray. I would value highly a revised edition.

It may come as a surprise, that with the millions of words written about World War Two, there has not heretofore been a biographical dictionary of American generals and flag officers. This work admirably fills that gap, giving for each officer date and place of birth, education, date and type or branch of commission, early assignments, schools attended, career details, commands, decorations, and date of death, all in a highly convenient and compact form. An essential book for World War Two buffs, military history readers and writers, wargamers, students, and researchers.