I never expected a book like this. It was powerful and so real. The story is set in Atlanta and the main character, Sara, has recently gotten out of a bad relationship. But she's rebuilding her life and eventually meets someone new. The sad thing was the part about Sara's mom dying. This was really heart breaking. The other intersting event in the book was the bombing of the Atlanta lesbian bar (which really happened). This book was very good. It's the best one I've read in awhile.

Once again, Laura DeHart Young has proved that she is a masterful storyteller and talented author! This is a gutsy story of the physical and emotional battering that occurs in some lesbian relationships. Most writers would shy away from a story with such serious overtones, but not this author. This is a riveting story that will keep your interest from beginning to end. Excellent!

I am not usually into the romance novels but this one was truely exceptional. I was amazed with the quality, the plot, and the storyboard itself, while also admiring the detailing of the story. I would recommend this book to all lesbian readers.

this book is not that good. it has a lot of infomation but its organzation is poor and it leaves out some neccsary items. there is not a good map! they list all of the restuarants, in every location, and price range, but give no information about which ones are the good ones. there are very few diagrams. they do not give a good idea which entertainment is worth seeing. the sections on stuff like real estate and moving to atlanta are not that helpful. this would be a good second book to have, but as the only guide to atlanta you will be disappointed

"The Insiders' Guide to Atlanta" is an outstanding guide to an exciting city. Written by Atlanta authors Helen M. Couley and Karen E Wantuck, this 3rd edtition covers everything from sites and shopping to restaurants and accommodations. Couley and Wantuck give in-depth information in a helpful and accessible manner. When, for instance, they discuss Atlanta's marvelous mass transit system, MARTA, they not only give you background material and schedules, they describe an actual ride on MARTA, and tell where the various routes go. They even clue you in on how to take the MARTA from the airport to the city. Fine coverage is also given to the wonderful CNN Center, with its shops, CNN activities, and laudable Italian restaurant, Bugatti, inside the Omni Hotel (which is a part of the Center). You'll also learn lots of neat little facts that only true Atlantans know, e.g., where exactly Buckhead is, what's the difference between Five Points and Little Five Points, and why it's not consider proper to honk your horn in stalled traffic. "The Insiders' Guide to Atlanta" is another winner from one of our finest publishers of travel books.

This book tells from the true women of Atlanta's point of View what's up in the city. A great coffee table book! It's worth it!!

A good, somewhat objective guide to the history of Atlanta over the last 50 years, the sort of book that describes every mayoral election in detail. More boosterish about Atlanta than I would have been, perhaps because of the timing (i.e. right before the Olympics). Not nearly as much analysis as reporting, and not as much discussion of Atlanta's failures (e.g. why do Atlantans drive 34 miles a day? Why is Atlanta's crime rate after 10 years of decline as high as New York's in the bad old days of the early 90s?). But there are plenty of books on Atlanta that supply a more critical perspective (e.g. Bullard's Sprawl City).

As a native Atlantan who is fully aware of the city's rich history, Frederick Allen's book opned my eyes to the breakneack, full throttle, tight-rope-walking nature of her growth. The book describes in entratining but expert fashion the chain of events that brought Atlanta into the international spotlight so quickly and so successfully. The relationships among Atlanta's decision makers and the backroom deals that shaped the city are fascinating and engaging as put forth by Allen.

This is a great book for anyone interested in Atlanta and how it became what it is at the end of the twentieth century.

I hate to trash any book, especially one about Atlanta, but this one just did not do what it should have. If you overlook the obvious mistakes (the Civil War did not begin in 1851) and the short descriptions there are still problems that make the book difficult to use. First, it is cumbersome. The publisher should have made it slightly narrower so that it could fit in my back pocket. Its not off by much, but carrying it in my jacket was a pain and I dropped it twice. Second, the maps are useless, unless you intend to stay in the one area being talked about at the time. I wanted to see the relationship between the CNN Center and Peachtree Center MARTA station so I could avoid having to walk to the GWCC/Georgia Dome/Omni station and changing at Five Point. Can't do it with this book cause the maps don't show it. I dont think Ebeneezer Baptist Church is a major attraction and I don't consider either Wren's Nest or Zoo Atlanta attractions for kids. So if you are looking for attractions and only check out the stuff listed for adults, you will miss two of Atlanta's best and go to one that's so-so.

Where does this book hit its mark? Author Mary Lee does a pretty good job with her best places to....

This book isn't perfect, but is much better than Atlanta (Edge Guides) that I previously bought (and returned!). Good maps, sufficient to guide you in&around the city. Of course, if you need more detailed guide, you also need to buy a real map. Lots of thorough hotel & restaurants review. Info about public transportation, etc. They managed to cram a lot of info in this book. Buy this one!

The book is organized by weeks. The greatest feature is the organization of the menus and the inclusion of shopping lists. The beauty of the weekly menus is each week has only 2 days of real cooking, meat, starch, vegies and or salad. The other days of the week are creative ways to use the leftovers from the 2 cooking days. Also included are suggestions for purchased foods to help stay out of the pizza/hamburger rut. I don't recommend this books for families with young children as meals are somewhat sophisticated. However, the meals are relatively simple to prepare and provide excellent variety. It is a must for families with older elementary and high school kids with little or no variety in breakfast or lunch and who complain about having to eat the same old things

If you are a native of Atlanta or just a connoisseur of good photography you will enjoy this book. Gleason gets some incredible shots of the Atlanta skyline. If their is one minor flaw it would be that he forcuses to much on downtown and not enough on areas such as Buckhead and Druid Hills. One of the best things about arial books such as this is that you get to see the city from a different perspective. Gleason captures the essence of Atlanta, capital of the New South.

This book gives a detailed street by street view of Atlanta.

I have known Robert Craig through his teachings at Georgia Tech, and only this book demonstrates his overwhelming knowledge of Atlanta and it's only and few representative historical architectures. Through this book, many a style mostly art deco and streamlined are defined and throughout the cultural aspects of Atlanta. A Very good resource.

To be honest I haven't read this, but I'm willing to bet it is one spectacular book!

Too hot to handle would describe Dr. Jasmine and the crew of Atlanta Live on 104.9 FM. Atlanta Live is a lively talk show featuring Dr. Jasmine-great dispenser of timely advice, Malone- the straight man who keeps the women in line, and Evelyn- the sweetheart, oh so compassionate one. They are on top of their game, Atlanta loves them, until a phone call comes in that turns their world upside down. Dispensing advice in such humorous quips causes a young pregnant girl to attempt suicide and things begin to spiral out of control.

During the course of the novel, we find that Dr. Jasmine really doesn't have all the answers. She is not as well put together as one would believe. Her radio persona and he life don't match up. She causes undo agony for her co hosts who have problems of their own. Their worlds could easily shatter as glass hitting the pavement if they succumb to it. There were many plot twists that kept the pages turning quickly for me. I was engaged in Evelyn's life. Her childhood deeply effected her and made her compassionate. Malone's career and personal problems intrigued me, you never knew where he would turn up and oh Miss Jasmine...take a moment out of your day to pray for her she needs it.

I liked Atlanta Live but felt something was missing. It was a fast paced book however you never quite got the background motivation for Jasmine, Malone and Evelyn. The "why" was not answered for some of the behavior displayed from this fun group. The minor players were not brought out enough ( Evelyn's parents, Carvel, Jasmine's family or Malone's son and ex.wife ). I feel this book is a great choice for a fast read and it would be a nice addition to any book dicussion group. If you love African-American fiction this book will be a treat.

In Atlanta Live, author Carmen Green takes a break from her romance writing to bring the reader into the word of talk radio and the lives of the hosts Dr. Jasmine, Malone and Evelyn. Dr. Jasmine is harsh, sarcastic and sometimes brutally blunt to the callers. Evelyn is more patient and caring to the callers and Malone is the balance between the two women and has the "back" of all the men. One morning the trio receives a disturbing phone call from Lindsay, a distraught teenager. Her subsequent action causes controversy at the station and in the lives of the characters.

While the hosts appear to have it all together on the outside, a glimpse inside their lives tells a different story. Unhappiness, insecurity, baby mama drama, unfulfilled dreams and poor decisions are prevalent in their lives. They try to stick together to see each other through the bad times but one of them is unable to take a back seat and sets out to destroy the others for their own gain. But what is done in the dark always seems to come back and haunt you in the light. Or when you mean to do harm to someone, good things happen instead.

The author did a good job of writing characters that you will sympathize with, love and love to hate. Much research is done in the realm of talk radio to bring authenticity to the story. This book was a quick and easy read. Just wondering what was going to happen next will keep you turning the pages until the very end. Had it not been for other obligations I would have read and finished this book in one sitting.

Jeanette
APOOO BookClub