What a great read! Inspirational, motivational. Lynn's willingness to share her suffering, makes a reader think twice about what's really important in life and appreciate the blessings we have. Lynn's wisdom and heart is expressed in a terrific, free-form style. She tells you her thoughts and life secrets in a way that makes the reader feel like she's confiding in you as her best friend. This is a an unusual piece of non-fiction. I hope it's not too long before Lynn's next book will be available.

Lynn Schriner, a woman of incredible depth and introspection knows what is meaningful in life. This wisdom and knowledge didn't just drop into her lap, she earned her wisdom by traveling on her very rough and rocky road, called life. This book is a quick read, however, what one gains, is poignant, succinct and beautiful wisdom. It is truly enriching to the heart. Thank you Lynn Schriner!

There are some books that just grab you because of the writing style and the content. Bent, Not Broken is a story that made me think and ponder my own ideas and beliefs about God, The homeless, my marriage and my good fortune. I highly recomend it both because of the read (I read it thru without stopping) and because the author is donating 50% of her proceeds to the orphans in Haiti. So read a great book and help an orphan! Cant beat that deal!

Although Miller's books are largely autobiographical, it is sometimes difficult to discern "Henry Miller" from "Henry Miller's world". In reading this book by Brassai, we learn some of the methods Miller used to construct his world-- thus providing a deeper understanding of the man. While this book is by no means exhaustive, it does provide a glimpse into the man. There are numerous descriptions of Henry Miller available, but to get an insider's view, it is essential to read this book written by a man who knew Miller as well as any person can know another.

This book is a must-read for Henry Miller devotees who want to understand the genesis of this great writer. Written by his close friend Brassai a fascinating story is told about Miller's down and out days in Paris during the 1930's and how his vision of writing developed. It is replete with personal anecdotes about Miller's views of Paris, his hatred (ambivalent as it was) of his homeland and his relations with the women in his life. It more than anything shows Miller as the writer refusing to sell-out by having the essence of his writing edited away by the censorius literary status quo of his day.

Usually tab books are very dry when it comes to reading. Rightfully so, since we're not buying the book to read. However once I started reading this book I couldn't put it down. Very interesting and inspiring stories on the genesis of Judas Priest, the author and his trials and tribulations and the energizing interviews with KK and Glen are by themselves worth the price of the book. Also the licks are some of the classic traditional metal licks that we all should know if were going to playing metal! Highly recommended book however probably not for the beginning student.

this is a great guitar book if you want to play great. they teach you thier methods and everything step by step very good. and they even hav special intervews that were never shown about their life. 10 STARS. Buy it!

Your #1 Judas Priest fan

I loved this bio of Ellison, the first to be published, and its focus on the early years. The writing is top-notch and Jackson has clearly done exhaustive research to uncover an amazing amount of fascinating detail. Belongs in any reader's collection devoted to American and African American literature and history.

This is the most detailed look at Ellison's life that I've seen. This biography covers his path from poverty in Oklahoma to becoming part of the literary elite in the early 1950's. The author examines Ellison's involvement in the black rights movement and his relationships with Langston Hughes and Richard Wright. From start to finish, this is a fascinating read.

When I had one of these poems read to me, I immediately bought the collection, and have returned to it repeatedly. Zimmerman's language is clear, simple and beautiful: her faith and love shine out through every word. She imbues her poems with mystery and faith, without backing away from the difficulties inherent in Christian ministry: both as Christ experienced them and for disciples, ancient and modern, who seek to follow him. I especially loved the title poem, and another, called "A Woman's Journey to Discipleship." A wonderful, radiant, book.

Irene Zimmerman's third book of poetry, "Woman Un-Bent" is outstanding reading for all. The poems in this book speculate on how meeting Jesus has affected familiar and not-so-familiar characters from Scripture. Her use of poetry to understand and give insights into the bible, as well as herself, is both clever and inspiring whether one is religious-minded or not.

Excellent guide with beautiful photos! Would make a wonderful gift for lovers of ecotravel. I've researched a number of ecotrips, and it covered almost every one I'd ever dreamed of taking, with the one exception of a trip to see the baby harp seals in Canada.

Superb guide. Complete with nice photos, tips, practical information (like the best season to go, what to bring, etc) and many addresses of tourism offices, eco-travel tourism agencies, etc. I can assure that the information of the places I have already visited is accurate, including some tips that I could have enjoyed if I had bought this book before. Don't miss it!

This book is an autobiographical memoir of a young man who wanted to be an artist. I liked the flow of characters who were involved in the author's life from his earliest days in Green Bay, Wis., during the Depression and through the World War II years, often told with great humor and depth. I especially enjoyed the description of what it was like to study at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago in the 1940s. The thing that was most interesting about this was that many of the professors were refugees from Hitler's Europe. There was a Russian professor who was a stage designer for the Bolshoi Ballet. They had received their art training in the 19th century and still taught in the style of that era. The author himself has exibited his paintings and sculptures widely and received many awards, and taught art in the Detroit, Mich., area for over 40 years. I liked his perspective on the effects of the Vietnam War era and the turmoil of the 60s relative to education in America.

I was pleasantly surprised by the Saint Francis Guide to Outpatient Medicine! The content was thorough enough for my clinic, and went beyond the basics of outpatient care. What I loved most about the book was the last section of each chapter which gave recommendations for follow up care, which, as a resident is probably the hardest thing for me to decide when seeing patients in my clinic. I have already shown this book to my fellow residents and even attendings as a book everyone should own. Thank you so much for this great reference!

This book was loaned to me by a faculty member before I started my Primary Care Medicine rotation as a Senior Physician Assistant student. This book is all inclusive with acronyms that make you remember diagnoses and labs at the tip of your fingers. I couldn't have gotten better help from any other source. Even my preceptor who is an acronym genius loved this book when he saw it and wants a copy for himself!

As an ARNP, I am always searching for the perfect pocket guide to help me in my clinical practice. My office bookshelf is full of many different medical recourses covering topics from MSK injuries to Women's health. This spring, a friend gave me a copy of the Saint-Frances Guide and I can honestly say it is the best pocket guide I have found. Each section clearly guides me through an introduction to a problem, the approach to the patient, the differential, the most relevant test, and finally the most appropriate treatment.

One part of the Guide I like the most is the use of algorithms and mnemonics. Many times during a busy day I don't have time to read an entire chapter. This is when I use the mnemonic. It quickly tells me the most common causes of problem, which then guides to an exam or a test I know will need to be ordered. My only wish is that this guide would have been around when I was in graduate school. It certainly would have made my clinical rotations easier and less stressful.

This was great! The characters reminded me of people I know. I felt as is I was there.

I loved this novel. I fell in love with the characters immediately, especially Angel, the main character. Angel Duvon is a strong woman, and she shows her strength. Andre was also my favorite. He was a refreshing contrast to J.J. Andre is professional, idealistic, and he loves Angel very much. It is obvious in his words and actions. He shows definite strength of character. I feel that everyone can relate to this novel and probably gain some valuable insight.

This was an excellent novel. Once I started reading the book, I could not put it down. I felt so connected to the characters. Andre and Angel were my favorite. I was impressed with the main character's strength. I would love to see all of the characters appear in the next one. I truly hope that we will have another novel soon. We need more writers like Toni Campbell. Her work is so powerful and refreshing that everyone should read it.

The authors use of diction in juxtaposition with his syntax creates a linguistic reality all religious people should worship. Amelie shines with luminous beauty creating a colorful rainbow in her novel, The Character of Rain, as the stunning end becomes more rewardfull than any pot of gold. I recommend all fall to their primitive desire to make sense of this world, and worship the rain, because it can be incredibly refreshing after many a dry book.

I have to believe that it was the publisher, and not the translator, who took the wonderful (and easily translatable)title of the French edition and turned it into something that sounds like the title of a police procedural (set in Seattle starring Andy Garcia, that you would avoid if you were to stumble past it on HBO), rather than the original and beautiful thing it is.

This is one of my favorite books. No summary will do it justice.

I went back to the re-read the French edition (currently known in America as "the freedom edition") and found that the important chapter about the character of rain appears two thirds of the way through the book and it is NOT central. The discussion of tubes at the beginning and end of the book (as related to the godlike infant/narrator and to her pet koi) are the meat of the story.

This is a pet peeve of mine (or more correctly, a black beast [bete noire] of mine). Why the prejudgement among American publishers that their readers will react violently against philosophy? Thank god they didn't spot the Kierkegaardian echoes in her "Stupeur et Tremblements" or they would have found something different than "Fear and Trembling" for the American edition. It's not just here and with Scholastic's change of the Philospher's Stone to the Sorcerer's Stone either; there is a general dumbing down of titles when they cross the Atlantic.

This wonderful book deserves its real title.

In the beginning before there is an Amélie, God exists as a tube eating, breathing, and excreting. However, the creators are a bit unhappy that this baby behaves more like a vegetable so these parents nickname the tube "la Plante". However, two years later la Plante abruptly moves and cries. Then the Tube's Belgium grandma arrives with the most devastating poison known in the universe, white chocolate. The Tube tastes the sweetness and a new conscience has metamorphosed. Life in the tube has turned quite sweetly though the awakening of Amelie makes her realize that paradise will be lost.

This unusual autobiographical tale first is told in the third person until the pivotal moment in history, the infamous chocolate incident, when the plot is written as a first person narrative. Not everyone will want to read this metaphysical story, but those who do will find a clever, witty, and intelligent tale that even makes the earliest of days come across realistically. Except for the title, fans will appreciate Amelie Nothomb's work that does not miss a beat in the translation from the original French MÉTAPHYSIQUE DES TUBES.

Harriet Klausner