Thoroughly traces Hemingway's whole life from birth to shotgun finale. Splendidly done by Baker. I am in agreement with the previous reviewer; this bio is up there with Manchester's bio of Winston Churchill.

Carlos Baker's biography of Hemingway reveals the life of Hemingway to be far more interesting and compelling than anything Hemingway wrote. Baker shows himself to have literary talent equal to that of his subject, and has written a thorough and thoroughly readable biography of Hemingway. Anyone who has enjoyed William Manchester's biography of Winston Churchill will be equally entertained and informed

ON A TRAVEL OF MINE, I WAS VERY, VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE MET ALPHA AND HIS NEICE ON THE HOPI RESERVATION. I HAD NO IDEA WHAT THIS MEETING WOULD BRING AND HERE'S HOPING IT BRINGS MORE DELIGHTS..... THEY ARE THE BEST OF PEOPLE, TRULY A CULTURE THAT LIVES THEIR TRADITIONS, ONE THAT SHOULD BE RESPECTED. I WAS GIVEN A SEED OF THEIR KNOWLEDGE ON THAT FIRST VISIT AND WAS ANXIOUS TO READ THIS BOOK, WHICH I DID THE WHOLE DAY! IF YOU WANT A BOOK REGARDING THE HOPI KACHINI TRADITION THIS IS IT! THIS BOOK TRULY GIVES US A GOOD PEAK INTO THEIR "RELIGION" AND BELIEFS, ONE THAT I BELIEVE WE CAN NEVER REALLY KNOW FULLY, BUT ALPH HAS BEEN KIND ENOUGH TO GIVE US A FEW SEEDS. IF YOU MAKE A TRIP TO THE S.W. MAKE SURE YOU STOP AT THE HOPI CULTURE CENTER AND PAY A VISIT. BRING THEM SOME GOOD COFFEE!

You can read all the Kachina books you want, but take them all with a grain of salt until you read this one. This is the first book about the Kachina (actually "Katsina") tradition written by a Hopi. That is significant because of the secrecy around the religion. This book was suggested to me by a man who lives on Second Mesa of the Hopi Reservation. He said, "After years of bad books about Kachinas written by white guys, finally there's one written by a Hopi." This book gives the reader a clear understanding of the basics of the Hopi calendar and the Hopi religion. This is not a book about Kachina dolls, although it has photos of approximately 200 old style dolls. It is about the spirits those dolls represent. Buy this book as an indispensable reference. The Heard Museum in Phoenix deserves credit along with the author for presenting this great collection of dolls and descriptions.

As a part-time resident of the Vieux Carre, and one who very reluctantly leaves to return to New York, I keep this book in my New York home to look through when I long for New Orleans. This book, with its elegant balck and white historic photos and its vivid descriptive text, captures the best of the Vieux Carre. In fact, I have had great fun trying to match the historic photos to the contemporary Vieux Carre sites on my visits to the Quarter.

I love this book, it's a wonderful gift to anyone who loves that amazing and magical place known as the Vieux Carre.

Tender in prose, painstaking in research, passionate in creation. A worthy addition to any architectural library.

Paul Borgman gets to the heart of the Genesis matter in Genesis: The Story We Haven't Heard. Through an absorbing analysis of the Biblical narrative, Borgman shows us that Genesis reveals truth in the way that all great literature reveals truth: through relationships. And what he keeps coming back to is that the most compelling story at the heart of Genesis is the relationship between God and His people, a story of partnership, parting, reconciliation, and--ultimately--love.

Genesis: The Story We Haven't Heard by Paul Borgman, IVP, 2001.

As the story of Genesis itself, Borgman's Genesis: The Story We Haven't Heard is a marvelous blend of literary, theological and historical insights. The author encourages readers to go ahead and be bothered by the text of Genesis to their profit. Nothing worse than a complacent reader who already knows what the narrative recounts.

Borgman's study of the Genesis text is excellent. This book is brimming with insights and Genesis readers are truly in Borgman's debt for producing such a fine volume. Reading the narratives in Genesis will never be quite the same after reading, The Story We Haven't Heard.

Specialist and non-specialist readers alike will profit from this book. Written in a very accessible style and with clarity, Borgman moves the reader through the text of Genesis pointing out a diversity of new perspectives that often go missed in the larger commentaries. His major focus is on the narratives concerning Abraham and Sarah, Jacob and Esau / Leah and Rachel, and Joseph. The book comprises a select bibliography and useful subject, author, and Scripture indexes.

Dr. G. Laughery

This book is absolutely great! My toddler loved it. She ended up reading it to me! It is now a beloved addition to her bookshelf. Don't miss out on this one!

This book was the absolute best! My nine month old little boy was entranced. This is the first book that he has let me read from cover to cover without stopping. Then he wants me to read it again. It is the household favorite. Everybody needs a copy! This one will last a lifetime if we don't wear out the pages!

Dr. Patricia Turner's overview of rumor in the white communities and black communities of the past is excellent. She traces themes down through time, showing us how we all are grabbed and held prisoner by what we want to believe. Her delineation of what divides "them" from "us" is thought-provoking--and we all should be greatly intrigued by the people in her book who believe what they believe, in spite of logic and factual material available to them. We need more books like this and more authors like her. This should be required reading in a wide range of courses everywhere, because rumor is alive and well.

I read this book a few years ago as part of research I was doing on urban legends. While Jan Brunvand's books are the most cited references for urban legends, he focuses mostly on ULs vectored by white, usually middle class, people. Turner, on the other hand, focuses specifically on ULs vectored in the black community. I thought this book was quite well written, and the commentary and analysis of the ULs were spot on. I highly reccomend this book

Marvin Gaye not only was a musical Genius but the Cat was just very down to earth.reading on Him has always been interesting to me because the Guy was very Complex&so many things went down.His Battle with Motown over His Artistic Direction,Berry Gordy,Marvin&His Wives,His Mother&His Father.so many things involved.this Book takes on all of that&was very well Written.

This book tells the story of Gaye, his relationship with his family, Motown, Berry Gordy, his wives (one of which was Gordy's sister, Anna) and with his fans.

Unlike other bios of Motown stars (Knight, Reeves)this one is packed with info and personal details about the singer. Marvin is very candid as well as other members of his family about his relationship with his father. It also seems that Marvin is bashing Berry Gordy...the man who gave him a chance at stardom. It also seems that Marvin (along with other Motown stars)is jealous of the attention paid to Diana Ross. Marvin looked up to Berry and was hurt when he could not receive approval of his father figure.

The relationship he had with his wives Anna Gordy and Janis Hunter is also discussed-- although very briefly especially in terms of Hunter. I would've liked to know more about the teen girl Marvin called his inspiration. It is clear that Marvin's long battle with COCAINE, keeps from maintaining healthy relationships with any one.

The end of 'GRAPEVINE' talks about the tragic death of Marvin. I was very satisfied with Davis's work on this subject.

This book gave a great sense of comfort and allowed me to ......... Heal.
Thanks Davis, I am looking forward to your new book on Diana Ross.

Long before "In Cold Blood," Capote mastered the form of the non-fiction novel with this stunning little work. This story follows Truman to Russia on the first cultural exchange between our two countires - a touring company of "Porgy and Bess." This book is much lighter in tone and premise than "In Cold Blood." Capote is in perfect pitch here. If "Breakfast at Tiffany's" is one of your favorites, as it is most assuredly one of mine, you will adore this book. Don't miss it.

This short book originally appeared in two parts in The New Yorker during the mid-1950s. A masterpiece of reportage, it reads like a comic novel as Capote tells delightfully the true story of an American theatre company's travels to the Soviet Union during the cold war to perform the musical "Porgy and Bess." With Truman and his perfect prose as our guide, every satirical detail is vivid, every personal eccentricity is slyly chronicled, and the portrait of a freezing cold Russia is humane and indelible. We finish the book not only charmed and amused but also feeling that we were there. The book is a rare pleasure, and predates the author's more famous "nonfiction novel" ("In Cold Blood") by a decade. Incidentally, over the years "The Muses Are Heard" has also been reprinted in several larger Capote anthologies: "Selected Writings," "The Dogs Bark" and "A Capote Reader."

I've had the priveledge of being a student of Thomas Farner's for two years during my stay at Pemberton High School. He is an excellent teacher, whose power in writing is nothing compared to his power in the classroom . He can hold an entire class in the grip of his sheer knowledge and words, and this translates well in his book as he makes the transition to author. His book goes well in depth about many great historical events that we never hear of because they did not happen in Massachusetts. From his hilarious account of the cross dressing governor Cornbury to his more serious and dramatic telling of the works of Upton Sinclair. One never knows what lies on the next page as Mr. Farner overwhelms you with fact after fact of history forgotten or mistold. This book is a must for any historian who wishes to delve into the works and mind of a historical genious. Michael Szu

Thomas P. Farner has achieved what many historians have not, he relays the truth. This exceptional piece shows many unknown truths about American History. Farner has assembled a group of articles that reflect what history should be. He fearlessly states the good with the bad. This book uncovers some little known facts about true American History. The author does not avoid touchy subjects, like flamboyant crossdressing political leaders. American history shows itself in the truest sense, satin clad male governors and all. I highly recommend this book for it's sincerity regarding history, and the real role New Jersey has had in America. This book promotes thought, while keeping the readers interest. New Jersey in History: Fighting to Be Heard is a reminder of how some historical fabrications are so easily accepted by the public

This is a very concise and thought provoking book. Dr. Andrews addresses issues that are still challenging us today while at the same time, giving the reader an excellent historical guide with fascinating information not only about the events and sites of this exciting part of our Country's history, but also by giving us glimpses of the part played by many diverse people (which, unfortunely, is not fully explored in most of our American history textbooks). The introductory section "Modern Myths and Revolutionary Realisties"and "Prelude to the American Revolution" sets the stage for what follows--a truly readable introductory history/guide book about the area! Of special interest to this reader were the sources listed at the end of every chapter as well as the chapter explaining some of origins of Colonial idioms still in use: "skin flint", "mind your P's and Q's", "pot luck". This book is a winner and deserves to be in everyone's bookcase or back pocket to be read and used and savored and given as gifts.

Joseph Andrews' Revolutionary Boston, Lexington & Concord: The Shots Heard Round the World! offers the unusual combination of being a quick read yet containing factual, compelling information. The author has done his homework on this one. The content is succinctly written and contains many interesting anecdotes, actual quotes from the patriots and British, little known facts and myths that all add up to a little jewel of a book. If you are traveling to the Boston area or just want to bone up on this most historic area, without reading tomes of history, this book is for you.