In 1847 an impoverished displaced group of Choctaw Indians collected from their meager resources the sum of $170 to send toward food relief for the Irish Potato Famine.

Through the memories of Choona, now known as Tom, who is very, very old, we learn of how he, as a young man, at last learned of that part of his family's history about which no one would speak & yet everyone looked so wounded. The Long March, when his people were forced to walk from Florida to Mississippi all through one fearsome, killing winter.

The Long March is rich in American history & memory. The marvelous drawings create a magically real place. This is a must for anyone who loves looking at other ways to live in community; other ways of teaching the spirit to grow & learning about courage, wisdom & respecting the memories.

An amazing book - to be read & read again & again & the pictures to be studied & dreamed over. Beautifully evocative.

(I got this book in Dublin, Ireland, recently.)

This is a truly delightful book. The drawings are lovingly created and the story is both touching and well written. What makes it even more compelling is that it is based on a wonderful true act of human generosity over 150 years ago, from one impoverished people to another, who, although worlds apart in both distance and cultures, had a common enemy, in hunger and oppression.

The author travelled to Oklahoma to research the book and has gone to great lengths to ensure the drawings are authentic as well as inspiring. I particularly like the drawings of the great-grandmother and indeed,the clever shadow of the American eagle when Choona raises his arms in the final drawing as well as the subtle, celtic symbols to be found in this same drawing. "The Long March" is a must for the millions of us with Irish-American heritage - every Irish American child should read this book!

This is an excellent book for a young person because it teaches some great lessons about history, personal responsibility and cause-and-effect. The characters are incredibly life-like and the writing is spell-binding. This book is a "pager-turner". However, don't be shy of picking up this book if you are an adult, either. It's a great read. A belated "Thank You" for this book, Mr. White!

A great tale of the early west. A brave young man goes west with the early fur trappers. The long Rifle saves his bacon many times. He meets and traps with many of the famous old trappers and they share many wonderful adventures. Fiction at its best for youngsters. I read it first in 1953 and I still love it.

Mark Collins has a knack for drawing out of everyday life moments and experiences that are often overlooked, but once studied turn out to be deeply profound and emotional. His stories don't deal with celebrities and shipwrecks, and for that we can be thankful. Rather, they take on life's greatest challenges and dramas--losing sleep to nurse a sick child back to health, making it to work day in and day out when one would rather be irresponsible, dedication to the ones we love. Anyone with a heart will greatly appreciate this writing.

I enjoyed this book immensely. Assuming I am close in age to the author, I found many of the short stories true to life , sometimes too close for comfort! I recommend this to anyone looking for a good weekend or vacation read, you won't put it down.

This interpretation of the life of Mary Jemison as written by
Ranya M. Gangi is wonderful. It is one of the few versions that is actually approved by the Seneca Nation, and also features an epilogue by Pete Jemison, who I met along with Wanda Jemison as a small child. This story of Mary Jemison is focused on the harsh reality that occured when she was captured in Pennsylvania and given as a gift to the Seneca's to replace a fallen brother. Gangi's interpretation of this story teaches us many unknown facts about Jemison as well as the Seneca Indians, which people may be unaware of. After reading this touching story, I went to Letchworth State Park where Ms. Jemison is buried to pay my respect to this local heroine. This book is the best version of Jemison's life that I have read, and I strongly reccomend it for all ages.

Underrated and profound! Much more than a children's book. The story, the spirituality, and the simplicity/truth of style make this book a compelling read for anyone from age 9-100.

This book is for anyone wishing to improve their understanding of life.Writing style is easy to comprehend.

A favorite book to refer to and learn form. It challenges the spirit to grow

In the wake of the Iraq invasion, it is wise to remember an international incident nearly 40 years ago that also involved a third world country with weapons on mass destruction. Professor White shows that both the Kennedy and the Khrushchev adminstrations, after fumbling at the start, were able to balance and sort out a very deadly game of nuclear chess. The recent film Thirteen Days shows the American side, but White expands to show the game being played in the Kremlin as well.

Professor White writes in a very lean manner and his conclusions are well grounded. There is no better introduction to the issues behind and the events unfurling during the missile crisis.

the other missiles of october: eisenhower, kennedy, and the jupiters, 1957-1963

In the author's own words "this is not meant to be light bedtime reading, but an exploration of the more technical issues of Windows 2000 Server." If you already have a good grasp of basic Windows 2000 Server Administration and want to move up to the next level, start here. There are plenty of walkthroughs, best practices, and real world advice that goes far beyond the "marketing hype" that can be found in much of Microsoft's documentation. The author strikes a good balance between providing excellent technical depth without getting bogged down by it.

I really enjoyed reading this book. It covered important details regarding Active Directory Design, Network Infrastructure design, fault tolerance and disaster recovery and user management issues. The book was put together very nicely, and was actually enjoyable to read, which isn't something I had expected from a book of this type.

This book is a definite 5 and should help you in your network roll-outs and for your Win2k Design electives as well.

This book is right from the heart of Susan White-Bowden. Each chapter is another snippet of her life from former news anchor to stay-at-home grandma. I love her sections throughout the book called "Out of the Mouths of Grandchildren." But, my absolute favorite chapter (and it is hard to choose just one) is called, "Summer Camp." Susan was able to do "MeMe's Camp" for all six of her grandkids since they all lived close by. It was a wonderful experience for all, and a very special time for her. She also reminds us that grandmothers can be youthful and productive at home as well as in the community...and sexy, too. Good for anyone turning 50 and facing the second half of their life. This book is full of fun and inspiration. Make a cup of tea, put your feet up, and enjoy a really good book!

I never met Susan in the years I've been here in Baltimore, but her books have been a wonderful find. I have all three of her books, and have enjoyed reading each and everyone of them. I first read "Everything to Live For" which was the tragic account of her son's suicide. She did not know her son was at greater risk of suicide since his Dad had committed suicide. With three teenage boys of my own, I read with interest her story and felt her grief at the loss of her only son.

I loved "Moonbeams Come At Dark Times" turning 50 in the 90s. This book is full of wonderful stories about growing older, but staying young-at-heart. Susan is indeed a remarkable woman who has at last found happiness with Jack Bowden. I remember seeing them on TV, and missed them when they were no longer there. I felt I had once again found a long lost friend when I discovered Susan's books. I love the chapter on "MeMe's Summer Camp" where she plans a camp on her farm for her grandchildren one summer. It is inspiring and shows her love for her grandchildren. The giving of time (her own camp) rather than money to send them to an organized camp somewhere. I can't help but think that her grandchildren will remember this always. I sure will. Easy to read and re-read, even of you aren't turning 50!

"From a Healing Heart" (and I am sorry to see it is out of print, are you sure?) is a lovely book with pictures by Susan's daughter, Margorie White. It takes you through the stages of grief, and is an excellent book for anyone who has lost a child, lover, friend, or anyone dear to you. I highly recommend these books and hope that Susan writes more in the future. As I said her writing speaks to me: she feels like a friend I never met!

I read this book slowly, for I'm 80 years old. The plight of the young boy raised by relatives and mistreated is a heartbreaking fact of life. I felt his rejection, for the author has a way with words, creating such a connection to her characters, I could not put it down. The end was amazing and rewarding, confirming that with God, all things are possible. I would recommend this book, for it is inspiring, touching. The beautiful poems only added to my enjoyment, for I could plainly see what it cost the author emotionally to write such words. Only someone who had been there could possibly describe such feelings of pain as Mrs. Lewis has done. I loved it! Wish she would write a sequel!

Although newly published, the author exhibits amazing skill in her ability to involve the reader in the passions and pain of her characters. The young boy, Matthew Carlisle, portrayed as a victim of his environment, seems unable to understand his own anger and hatred. Does a child necessarily exhibit such ingrained hostilities as an adult due to influences from childhood? Is it possible for the dark side of a personality to be affected by prayer and faith in God? The reader must decide this for himself, for the theme of this book points to that conclusion. As a man, I enjoyed the smooth, flowing, poetry of this book. Possibly considered a woman's preferred reading, based on the author's personal experiences as the wife of the character of Matthew Carlisle, I nevertheless was caught up in the struggle between the dark side of his character and the light. This is a book of fiction, but the events are true to life. There is a message of determined comittment to marriage, which is not too popular today. Also, the character of Amelia, the long suffering wife, could be labeled a fool by feminists. Its all in the perspective of the reader's view of God, faith, prayer, and real, tough, love. I rated this book five stars because I thoroughly enjoyed reading it. Whether as fiction or fact, it is deeply moving, invoking sympathy and empathy.All in all, a good read.

Whimsical drawings and short phrases dot the pages of this little treasure. Modern motherhood is viewed by defining the various roles mothers perform. Some roles are entertainer, role model, juggler, nurturer, and even lover, the author defines who a mother is to the various loved ones in her family. Cute little drawings illustrate the humorous and serious aspects of each role.

This book contains references more toward the mother of school-aged children and teenagers. There are no references to mothering babies, such as breastfeeding or diaper changing. (As the mother of young children I wish there was a volume for just mothering babies and toddlers! I am sure it would be wonderful.) There are references to listening to your child's problems and sitting down to discuss things over tea and Kleenex. Some of the pages would be lovely framed.

A lovely little book that is appropriate for a gift.

I found this gem in a bookstore in Tokyo. The thoughtful situations, so relevant to a mother's life, are portrayed mostly by lovely drawings and a few carefully selected words. As an at-home mom, I often feel misunderstood. But Ms. White understands....perfectly. I bought this book for my mom for Mother's Day.