Those are the questions that get this book rolling. The questions asked and answered in FROM ME TO YOU speak to all of us. Chapter by chapter, this book presents eloquent stories about real people with real life issues who used the authors' suggestions to write messages for their loved ones. Some of these messages are funny. A few are sad. But every one of them touches on the themes all of us encounter like love, loss, memories worth preserving, and this rather simple truth: there is danger in waiting to express yourself in lasting messages for the people you love.

From Me To You: the reluctant writer's guide to powerful, personal messages is powerful and personal for all of us.

It's not only well-organized and clearly written, it draws on dozens and dozens of actual letters, pointing out exactly what works and inviting the reader to feel into why a certain phrasing opens up the message more than the alternatives.

While the authors offer specific techniques, the emphasis is on guidelines and blueprints peppered with examples, NOT on writing according to a formula (which would be experienced as insincere by anyone who knew the writer's usual style anyway). This fine book does for the art of writing letters what DRAWING ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE BRAIN did for teaching people to sketch: by the book's end you'll know you have it in you to express yourself well.

As with Natalie Goldberg's work, the authors invite you to write in "your true voice," from the heart. That voice cannot be learned because it's who you are. But you CAN learn ways to put it down on paper--and in an age of speed and quick fixes, very often the best conveyance of thoughtful sincerity is the act of taking time to write well and with sincerity.

Anyway, this book is about Lynet, who wants to rescue the castle from the evil Red Lands knight who is holding it under siege. So she goes off to King Arthur's court, hoping that she can find someone to help her. But she doesn't get much help there, just from the kitchen boy. But this kitchen boy is not a nobody. He is always taking offense and needing to joust with the "offender." My favorite character was Lynet, our heroine, and Roger, the dwarf, who has a mysterious secret. This book has romance, humor, and magic. There are good fairies who help Lynet, and stories of enchantresses, and the most famous of them: Morgan le Fey. This is a greatbook for anyone, even if they consider historical novels boring, this is one that they'll like.

This book was quite entertaining, and is written in an easy to read style. I really enjoyed the way it began to spin off surprise after surprise late in the book. I have not read any other of Gerald Morris' other books, but I now intend to!

For the purists, this novel does not portray a "realistic" Fifth Century Arthur, but is an example of a High Medieval, chivalric Arthur.

If you saw the film version of the book, understand that much of the movie was "Hollywood-ized." Even so, I think most readers will enjoy the book even more than the film.

While the scenes are set around a hedge fund, the action involves money laudering, drug cartels, and suspenseful violence -- vivid enough to keep you reading hour after hour. The good guy in the story is an SEC investigator who tries to overcome multiple roadblocks in an effort to root out many levels of corruption.

This well written book is destined to be a hit movie.

Very Highly recommended.

Glenn Morris manages to weave a great deal of humor and wisdom into a fascinating autobiographical account of his physical and spiritual enlightenment. I highly reccomend this book to any open minded person who is interested in the supernatural and internal aspects and possibilities of the martial arts.

For those that are not true seekers of the supernatural, this book is still very good. It reads well. Morris has an easy-going way of telling his story, his humor is not lost on anyone, and whether or not you believe him, he tells a story so out of phase with the popular notion of reality that you are sure to love it.

If you are interested in or have allready read this book, then check out:
Shadow Strategies of an American Ninja Master (Glenn Morris)
The Way of Energy (Master Lam Kam Chuen)

Art Morris takes a difficult subject and makes it much more approachable for the beginner. What is best and most valuable is the section on exposure as well as learning the various habits of your subjects.

I had the chance to meet Art Morris here in Austin a few weeks ago at the 2000 NANPA Summit.

There is no doubt that Art is the master of his "art", and it shows with the pictures in the book.

Yes, he is very brand specific, but so is Moose Peterson (Nikon), Art Wolfe (Canon) Frans Lanting (Nikon), and the list goes on. Any of the great nature photographers are very specific about the brands that they shoot.

So whether or not you shoot Nikon, Canon, or whatever else, you can learn a great deal about photography, birding, and still enjoy some stunning photographs!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

I have many wildlife photography books in my library, but this is the one that I refer to time and time again.

Arthur Morris covers everything from equipment, lighting and composition to exposure.

Highly recommended. Please visit his website at [URL] for a wealth of information. Arthur Morris also now provides a 'pocket guide to exposure', details of which are on the website. It is a real gem.

You have been writing inspirational novels about young teenagers facing life-altering situations. All your novels are hard-hitting and realistic, but also leaves readers like me with inspiraton and hope. One of your books that I've read is called, Six Months to Live. I enjoyed that book very much. The reason that I enjoyed this book is because you wrote the book in such a way that it influenced me to read and not stop. From your book I understood that the main character Dawn, who was thirteen had leukemia and she didn't have much time to survive from this illness. When Dawn goes to the childerns hospital a girl name Sandy who was going to be her room-mate had cancer too. They both suffered together to fight the cancer by giving each other hope. When they became friends and after they each had to go back to their town Dawn recived a letter from Sandy's parents saying, "We lost our beloved Sandy yesterday, 10 A.M. She died peacefully-no pain. We are flying her home to West Virginia for burial. Package for Dawn to follow. The Chandles." That was the most sad letter and it really influnced me to read the book to see if Sany is really death or alive. I just loved your book and it was all based on a real life situation.

Sincerely, Mariam Semerdzhyan

McDaniel did a wonderful job expressing the feelings of the main character, Dawn Rochelle. It was easy for me to relate to Dawn because she is in my age group. She was diagnosed with cancer when she was 13. The setting is in a rural area. The overall writing was easy to read and made you feel like you were a part of Dawn's life. She was a strong willed person who was not going to give into her disease.

The plot of the book is about teenage girl fighting for her life through an irreversible disease. Dawn went through tough times and eventually was dismissed from the hospital. In the summer, Dawn went to a cancer camp. Kids with all types of cancer attended the camp and had two-weeks of games and fun. The camp helped her forget her problems and have a good time. The camp interested me because the writer made it sound so beautiful and perfect.

The main lesson of Six Months to Live is that in order to overcome hard times, you need to work hard and have faith in yourself. Dawn was not willing to give into her problems and give up in the fight for life. I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for a good source of inspiration.

Well done Michael Morris. You deserve recognition for this first novel beautifully written. I believe this book is so powerful that it can appeal to anyone -- regardless of individual spiritual beliefs.

There is a boy named Peter Pan. He sprinkles fairy dust in Wendy and her two brothers. Then he shows them how to fly. He takes them to Neverland and shows them to the Lost Boys who live there. Wendy becomes their mother. She makes up rules, like any other mother would do. The boys have to follow these rules. Everything was fine until Captain Hook came with his crew to where the boys and Wendy were. While Wendy and the boys were at the lagoon, where they go every day after dinner, they see a girl named Tiger Lily, princess of her tribe. She was captured by Smee, one of Captain Hook's men. Then Peter saved her. A few days later Wendy and the boys were on their way to Wendy's house when they too were all captured by Captain Hook. Then Peter saves them. Then the lost boys, Wendy and her brothers go home. All except for Peter.

It is mostly about what the people in the book think is right with childhood. The kids in the book think that if you grow up it is bad, but in our case it is actually good.

Peter Pan is a violent book not really made for children under the age of 10 but people 10 and up can read it. It is violent because of the language that is spoken and the idea that killing could be fun. Also, the vocabulary is very difficult for children under 10 to understand. Even if you're older it is difficult to understand.

Overall, it is a good book but watch out for the violent ideas if you are reading it to little children.

One of the best books any child, young or old, can read is Barrie's Peter Pan. Although written in the past century, it has something for any generation at any time. Its humorous views at the world from a child's mind left me rolling over the floor, laughing; the exciting storyline kept me busy with reading until the end; and the serious undertone made me think of whether the world wouldn't be a better place if we realised that deep down, however deep, we are in fact all children. So if YOU are a child, which you most certainly are, get yourself a copy and enjoy your ongoing childhood.

It's difficult to know what to say about a book like this... everybody knows the story. But I guess that unless you've read this book (not just seen a movie or read a retelling), you don't really know the character Peter Pan, and without knowing the character, you don't really know the story. So read it.

By the way, if you enjoy this, you probably would also like "Sentimental Tommy" and its sequel "Tommy and Grizel", both by Barrie. There are differences (for one thing they're not fantasy), but there are also compelling similarities. Anybody who found Peter Pan a deep and slightly bittersweet book would be sure to enjoy them.

-Stephen