This work goes into detail about the lives and dealings (literally) of slaves. Several anecdotal instances are given for just about every aspect of slave life. Texas slavery also reflects the slavery practices of other southern US states, so this is handy to have for a study of American slavery in general.

Professor Campbell's book is indeed steeped in historical scholarship, but it is nevertheless pleasant to read and easily understood. I highly recommend this book for students(or those interested in) Texas history, the American Antebellum South, or slavery in 19th century America.

P.S. -- the no-sex scene in the motel room is one of the hottest I've ever read!

Now Detective Ryder, J.D. immerses himself in his work, living his life through his job. He doesn't believe he has the skill or the knowledge to be a father or a husband, despite his feelings for Kirsten. She deserves a man like Brad, even if the marriage didn't last, rather a man like himself. Brad gave her the kind of life she always wanted with "kids, a heritage of comfort, a refrigerator door full of photos showing traditions she probably took for granted." J.D. doesn't believe himself capable of such a feat.

As a child, J.D. once overheard his parents expressing regret, believing they would do better yet failing so miserably. J.D. believes that "willpower could sometimes make a difference, and when that failed there was always detachment, but nothing could change the blood you were born with." And he was born with tainted blood that could never be a father or husband. Years of secrecy, protecting himself from Child Protective Custody had taught J.D. to keep silence, and even years later, he finds it impossible to share his growing up years with the woman he loves.

Kirsten believes that if J.D. truly doesn't want to be a part of her children's lives, then there's no use second-guessing the decisions they've both made. No use in regretting that he determined what was best for her without ever discussing it with her. She'd only accepted Brad's proposal as an alternative to the endless pain of J.D.'s absence. It took Kristen years to take control of her life, rather than allow her parents and then Brad to dictate her path. She's become fiercely independent, and she finds it impossible to yield control of her search for her children, so J.D. must take her with him, even if her own secret threatens to be exposed.

As a mother who's endured a scenario similar to that described in HOME AT LAST, I have to praise the author's approach and handling of such a challenging plot. A mother's heart is on the line every time children visit a distant parent, especially when a parent shows up at the terminal gate only to learn the children are not aboard the plane. Laurie Campbell's portrayal of the panic, self-recrimination and fear is right on target. Further, Campbell's approach to J.D.'s character is equally extraordinary, vividly creating this wounded and distant man. Very highly recommended.

A super read if you are in the market for a good story about one aspect of the human spirit.

How To Lose A Black Woman is filled with advice on relationships, losing them, and how to hold on to them. Written in a unique style, offering the reader some insight, through orginal poetry and a good story on the subject of relationships.

Indologist Heinrich Zimmer provides an easy to comprehend text taking four time-out-of-mind-myths and relating them to the esoteric "grail" path! It makes an excellent study for the seeker/student who would wish to follow Wolfgang Von Eckenback's "I learned my ABC's without the use of black magic".

In this writers opinion very few scholars have been suited to blend eastern thought processess into western concepts. Zimmer adeptly crosses this void as if stepping over a puddle of water, making "The King and The Corpse" highly informative and a joy of the heart to ponder.

If you are a seeker on any esoteric path you will find yourself and your 'map' within it's cover.

Shri Rajeshwari Pujari Maharaja

Unlike so many other horse racing books, there is not a lot of fill. There are a lot of high quality color pictures which were meaningful to the flow of the book. The quality of the paper the book is printed on was high as well. The book is an easy-to-read factual account of the history of Dogwood Stables. Several of the horses syndicated by Dogwood are discussed along with the trials and tribulations of the owner, Cot Campbell. Strong Buy!