I am not a fan of romance novels, but this one came so highly recommended by a friend that I made an exception. I was reading Thee I Love on an airplane when I started weeping uncontrollably. (This is very hard for a grown man who's a bit sheepish about reading a romance in the first place.) This is one of the three or four books I have read in my life that moved me to tears.

This is a story I read in one evening because I couldn't put it down. The Amish way of life is beautifully and realistically portrayed. Don't judge this book by its cover; allow yourself the pleasure of reading it. You won't be sorry.

I discovered Annette Blair this summer when I read her Precious Gem historical romance (only available at Wal-Mart unfortunately), so I have been anxiously awaiting this book. Blair is a fine writer and one of the most refreshing voices in romance today. If this is more of the same, we're all in for a real treat.

One of the major things that striked me about this book is Lauren's acknowledgement that the concept of human rights is not a completely Western creation. Traditions around the world, political, cultural, and religious, have stressed justice and equality.
Lauren's treatment of Human Rights is quite thorough. I have to commend him for the fact that he does not value judgements on any of the events he described. He acknowledges the mistakes made but does not dwell on them.
I also learned a lot of things about history that wasn't touched about in my history classes. I can say that I actually felt smarter reading this book. :)

The author Paul Gordon Lauren deserves kudos!! A very well written book on Human Rights Theory. A must for all those who seriously want to go into depth on this subject. The concept of Human Rights is not limited to the western world nor it is proper to say that it has arisen mainly from Europe, an idea which has been very well captured in this book.

"For scholars of international human rights, it is difficult to imagine a finer gift on the fiftieth anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights than this study of the Declaration's complex and far-reaching impact. Paul Gordon Lauren has skillfully combined a detailed history of the legal documents with the political, philosophical, and social contexts in which they developed. He has further enriched his study with the personal visions of leading individuals so that the story comes alive, unfolding with a human drama supported by meticulous scholarly research." -- American Historical Review

The book "I AM REGINA", is based on a true story about a girl named Regina that had a sister Barbara, that were held captive by Indians and it changes everything forever. Regina also had a mother, father, two brothers, and her sister Barbara. One day her mother and her brother went out to get water from a mill, and that's when the Indians came. her father and brother were killed by the Indians, but they let Regina and Barbara live and the Indians held them captive. They walked about 3 months and then Regina and her sister were separated. Soon they came to the Indian village. Regina became a daughter to an Indian woman named Wolfin. Her new Indian name is now Tskinnak. she gets to like the Indians that she lives with, and ones she doesn't. She becomes happy there but she wonders if her mother or brother are still alive and if she will ever see them again. To find out, read the book!

Title:I Am Regina Book's Author:Sally M. Keehn Reviewed by: Samantha O. & Anthony P. Book Rating :10 Category:Historical Fiction We read this book and we want to review it. A girl named Regina and her sister Barbara were captured by three Allegheny Indians. After about one month of traveling Regina and Barbara were separated. Regina had to go with the Indian, Tiger Claw. They finally came to his village where she stayed for 10 years. The woman who took her in was, Woelfin, Tiger Claw's mother. At first Woelfin was mean and beat her up whenever she spoke the white man's tongue. Regina became friends with an Indian woman called Nonchetto. They spent a lot of time together. Regina's new Indian name was Tskinnak. There was a small white child that was kidnapped, too. Regina became like a mother to her. Read this book if you want to know what happens to Regina and Sarah!!!!!!!!!

This book, I am Regina by Sally M. Keehn, was excellent. I recommended it to anyone who loves the most appealing books. This book draws you in seconds because it is so appealing. This book is about a girl who is captured by Indians. I loved this book because it caught my eye right away and the author explained it really well. It kept me at the edge of my seat. The book catches any reader by surprise because you don't know what is going to happen until it is happening, this makes it stimulating. I also really enjoyed this book because the author had a way of explaining every single detail without making it boring just more appealing. It also made the book so that you couldn't put I down. In conclusion this book is exciting and if you like historical fiction it is a must read book. Although I thought this book was wonderful some people may not. Some parts of this book got confusing but I continued to read it because it is still amazing and it explained the confusing parts later on in the book. I strongly recommend this book to anyone interested in historical fiction. I am Regina is the most stimulating book I have read I a while.

One of five great books in the Ghosts of Gettysburg series by Mark Nesbitt, having read them all, I anxiously await his next. Whether or not you're a believer in the supernatural, these books will touch, educate, and fascinate you. They don't sensationalize, you don't get the feeling you're reading a bunch of goofy ghost stories. He presents the information in a very objective manner, and lets the reader make their own judgement. His research is thorough, he gives great context to the events he describes, and all of these books will grab you from page one. I can't wait for #6! (And if you ever have the opportunity to go to Gettysburg & take one of his tours, definitely do it - they really bring the books to life...)

I have read Mark Nesbitt's four series of books about the Ghosts of Gettysburg and I must say I was very impressed, both with Mr. Nesbitt's writing techniques as well as with the stories themselves. In writing the stories, Mr. Nesbitt incorporated any history involved with each one, so that the reader was able to learn a little bit about what happened during that fateful battle. So many people take being an American for granted. We should never, ever forget what our ancestors went through to gain the freedom that each of us enjoy and take for granted each and every day. If you are open-minded about the spirit world and even if you aren't and want to learn more about Gettysburg, read these stories. They are very compelling and will keep you in suspense. They will also touch your heart regarding the many tragedies that took place there. Mr. Nesbitt, many compliments to you sir and please keep writing! I look forward to reading your next book on the Ghosts of Gettysburg! I also look forward to hopefully meeting you in person the next time I visit Gettysburg!

Mark Nesbitt's series, Ghosts of Gettysburg (five volumes), consists of some of the best paranormal journalism I have
ever read in years. These books actually kept me awake nights.
I have never been to Gettysburg, Pa, but Mr. Nesbitt makes
you feel as if you are there, complete with all it's colorful
history, and it's hauntings. Mr. Nesbitt seems to be neither
a skeptic or believer, he lets you decide. Don't let the small
page count of each volume fool you, there is a lot to read.
I can hardly wait for volume six.

If you are looking for a book to give you general knowledge on better known trout fishing streams in Pennsylvania, then this book will meet your needs. Unfortunately, the author does not do a good job of covering remote streams in many parts of the state that are excellent producing streams and beautiful places to fish. I was especially disappointed in his lack of coverage of streams in McKean and Warren County. I would not recommend this book to an avid Pennsylvania fisherman. The book is adequate for an out-of-state fisherman who is looking to fish some of the more popular streams in PA.

Book covered all of fundamentals of Pennsylvania fly fishing.Good for novices and out of town people. Gives needed information regarding lodging and services. The book does fall short in the amount of streams visited. Many wild trout and stocked streams went unmentioned. This was a big miss.

This comprehensive book on Pennsylvania waterways and fishing holes is a must have for any fishing person and nature lover alike. Dave Wolf includes highly detailed maps, hatching dates of every type of fish alive in Pennsylvania plus advice on the best methods of catching those fish. Not only that, he gives you listings of local hotels and restaurants, hospitals, car rentals, airports and fly shops.

Best of all, this guide book is gleaned from years of personal experiences fishing in America's rivers and streams. It is filled with detailed advice and information which proves invaluable to fishermen and lovers of the great outdoors.

"Julie", written by Catherine Marshall, was a book that I enjoyed reading. It was a realistic account of a girl's life during a couple of her teenage years. Julie and her family moved to Alderton, in an effort to get away from some problems they had run into in their old town of Timmeton. Julie's father buys the town's newspaper business, to try to bring it back to life. The family suffers through many trials such as poverty, flood damage, and disagreements with other town folks. Because the story is realistic, it provoked different emotions within me as I read along. I felt a love for Julie and an appreciation for those who were involved in her life. I thought this was a good book that showed how important God is in a person's life, and how things seem to work out when people stick together during good times and bad, mountains and valleys.

I read "Christy" several years ago and watched every episode of the television series when it was aired. I enjoyed "Christy" so much that I was anxious to read "Julie." I just finished reading "Julie" and it was excellent. The story is captivating and will keep you interested until the very end. Once I got to the last 100 pages, I couldn't put it down. Catherine Marshall has a way of allowing the reader into the hearts, minds, and emotions of her lead characters. I highly recommend this book. Curl up in a comfy chair with some hot chocolate and enjoy!

After seeing the television series "Christy" I was very interested in reading more of Catherine Marshall's book. I went to my local library and found Julie. Julie is the daughter of a former preacher, now editor of a the local paper in Alderton, Pennsylvania. The story is set during the heart of the depression in the 1930's. Julie Wallace is an 18 year old senior and an up and coming reporter for her father's extremly small paper. Julie now becoming a fine woman is dealing with her emontions of both a family and romantic nature. The main conflict in the story is within Julie herself, but the physical climax is when the area dam breaks. After this the whole town must pull together and become one again. Julie is a wonderful book, so much so that I couldn't put it down. I'd recommend it to anyone with the soul for old fashion romance and time for a good book

I rarely read books, but this one caught my attention (possibly because of the fact that it is a true story). I just could not put this book down. I had read for several hours the first night. I did, however, have to turn on several lights because I kept hearing strange noises in the dark! (And the slightest creaks had really startled me!) After I could no longer keep my eyes open (after three in the morning), I did have to try to get to sleep (not completely in the dark, though). As soon as I got up less than six hours later, I picked up the book and I didn't put it down until I was finished. I was so hoping for a happy ending after all of the torment the family had endured for so long. Their story is completely believable and extraordinarily written!
I would give this book a lot more than just five stars. Superb!

I read this book after I had read IN A DARK PLACE., this book is just as terrifying. It tells the story of THE SMURL FAMILY who just happend to move into what they thought was a quiet and peaceful house . How wrong they were!!! this book goes from the first paranormal incident up into the WARRENS investigation with chilling details. While reading this book I felt the hairs of my neck curl up you definatley can't put it down. I felt that the tv movie doesn't give THE HAUNTED justice at all, my advice is too read the book only but be warned it'll make you think twice about the things that go bump in the night.

I just got done reading "The Haunted"...I do believe it to be very true. My heart went out for the whole family. I was wondering what has transpired since the writing of that book after they moved. Also, I wondered how the children all fared, growing up in this horrible environment. I found myself frustrated that more people didn't try to help the family sooner and wondered where all the "preachers and priests" who know the Bible, were, at this family's hour of need! If anyone has any information as to what happened to the family after this book was written, please send me information as to where I can find it.....in book form or information from anyone who knows. Thankyou. Send replies to Crystalcarnation@aol.com

I found this an intriguing book, written in the 70s about events taking place presumably in the late 40s early 50s. The title is a bit "melodramatic"...(sounds more like a gothic romance novel)..but the story itself is interesting. I found myself not so much taken by the "ghost story" as the events themselves...50 odd years ago this family was able to lease a mansion for $3600 a year... 17 miles outside of Philadelphia complete with original furnishings and virtually unchanged for many years...surrounded by farms and fields. I am not familiar with this particular area, but I can only imagine what kind of development has overtaken it today. I find myself wondering what became of the "underground tomb" that the author and his son found at the edge of a field. In short,the book's overwhelming impression to me is not so much the ghost story (although it's interesting) as the situation in which the family was involved to let events play out. The author's wife irritated me as she was seemingly more concerned with the dust and dirt the old house generated (typical 50's) than the surroundings themselves. Many pages of how the wife needed a housekeeper to help her keep the house "spotless" and how these employees wouldn't stay (yawn). I couldn't help thinking what I wouldn't give to have experienced the place as these people did! So I give it 4 stars for storyline, but probably 4.5 for atmosphere. Like the other reviewer I thought it would be interesting to check out the area, but I thought surely the place had been torn down long ago to make way for suburbia, and it seems I was right.

I agree it is, indeed, a shame this book is out of print. Anyone who fancies a good ghost story will absolutely relish "Night Stalks the Mansion". Beside being extremely well written, this story is far more plausible than the (ridiculous)"Amityville Horror" which came out around the same time. While I tend to think "ghostly phenomena" are explained by other causes, my love for such stories completely overrides a skepticism that might otherwise prevent me from reading them. The tragic theme, upon which the story is based, is true and enhances the quality and believability of the tale. For years, I have been tempted to visit Lima, Pennsylvania to catch a glimpse of this mysterious house, however, I understand it was destroyed by fire back in the 80's. Ghost hunters and aficionados alike should definitely try and secure this book through Amazon.com!

The Cameron family's paranormal adventure began with a For Lease ad in a newspaper. Harold Cameron's company had transferred him to Philadelphia shortly after WWII. The family of seven was living in a motel room and having difficulty finding housing. The Mansion with its seventeen rooms and seven additional basement rooms seemed like the perfect solution to their overcrowding problem.

The first ghostly occurrence happened when Harold went to inspect the house after some renovations had been done just before the family moved in. The library door opened and he heard a woman on the stairs despite not being able to see her. The family was to experience much more: cold spots, bad smells, room invasions etc. in their nearly two years occupancy due to an unbreakable lease.

I read some of these other reviews and I wonder what book they read. The house is in Wynne, Pennsylvania just 17 miles outside of Philadelphia on Plum Tree Lane. I have read this book several times. I find the style very appealing in that it reads like a novel but is really a true story. The only thing that could make this book a more enjoyable and exciting read would be photographs of the house, grounds and Cameron family from the time period when they were in residence at the Mansion.

I finishd the Shunning yesterday and today I am going out to buy the next 2 books, The Confession and The Reckoning. The details of the stories are great and so understanding. I live near Lancaster, Pa and so many times I have wondered what life was like to live the Amish ways. I always thought it would be nice to live the simple ways not realizing what those ways really were. I admire the families that can live so strictly and feel so happy. I feel for Katie and the dilema she is going through and I also feel for her parents. They are almost like my friends or family. Thank you Mrs. Lewis.

I am an avid reader and lover of Amish history. These 2 passions drew me to a display containing "The Shunning" when we were traveling and stopped to eat at a little restaurant-gift shop. I just had to get up from my meal and take a look at the book. I was so interested I had to read it. The characters were exciting people, individual in spite of being identical! Katie especially intrigued me! She was so fiesty, so different, opinionated, yet family oriented. How could she expect to be happy at any one place when the whole world called to her? I felt empathy for Katie's Amish parents because having a daughter like her surely was a test in their community! Yet, I felt Katie's pain...her uncertainty...her desires...what part in her longterm future would Mary play? How could Katie endure without Dan, her soul mate? How could she marry a man she did not love? Why must she be forced to live without the beautiful, soothing music she adored? Was it sin, or simply protocol? It was easy to keep switching my loyalty from one group to the other...they all had some good ideas. I thought I understood Katie and her inquisitive nature, yet I wanted to scold her for being ungrateful and even spiteful to her parents at times. I seemed to have love-hate for one person, then another! I think this author, Bev Lewis, surely must have an interesting life....how else could she think of so many wonderfully surprising events? For a book that led one to think it was going to be about a fairly dull family, living in a fairly dull town, with fairly dull ideals, there certainly was a trememdous amount of excitement nontheless! People DID have feelings, they DID experience emotions, and Katie Lapp was determined to live them in addition to just feeling them! There are issues here that are presented so well, love and marriage, family life, faith, obedience to parents, loyalty, adoption, trust, life and death, grief and mourning, traditions, ways of life...and all of these are wrapped around one tiny, pink satin baby gown! When I saw I was on the last page, I was stricken....NO, THIS CANNOT BE ENDING...there is so much I do not know yet! What will happen to..what if...when will...why didn't....maybe they...if only.... I did not rest a moment until book number 2 was in my hands! I so fully appreciate the author's portrayal of the love of God, His plan of salvation and especially the individuality of each person in spite of their surroundings! Thanks, Bev!

I really just enjoyed this book.My heart really went out to Katie as well as her family and close friends.I have learned so much about the"Amish"way of life through reading this book.I checked this book out from my local, public libary and have already purchased "The Confession and The Reckoning."The Shunning" is a fabulous read and I highly recommend it to anyone.Can't wait to read the other 2 books.

Catharine Carey Logan, or better known a Catey, is a Quaker girl living in the Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania. Catey and her family are frightened by reports of Indian raids, but they believe that the Indians will leave them alone if they show trust and love to them.
That all changes when Catey and her brother Tomas are captured while on their way to school.
Catey is determined not to keep the Indian ways, but she finds herself liking it after a while. And she falls in love with an Indian brave named Snow Hunter who was actually a captive white like her. But when given the chance to go back to her village, will Catey follow the leading of her heart?

I absolutely love this book. Even though it's sad enough to make you want to cry, it possesses a sort of charm that keeps you reading till the end.
I felt so sorry for Catey. And you will too, once you read this book. I won't spill the beans regarding the ending, so you'll just have to read it your self. I promise you, you won't be sorry!

Standing in the Light was a wonderful Dear America book, and one I could read over and over.

It tells, in diary form, about 13 year old Caty Logan who is growing up in her Quaker village in the 1760's. She is perfectly happy, with boys, learning housewifery, and schoolwork to keep her busy - but that all changes one day when she and her younger brother are captured by Lenape Indians.

At first Caty is desperate: she hates living with the rough Indians, who watch her diary writing curiously and force her to follow their Indian ways. But later, she learns that they are good people, though different than the Quakers, and she begins to make friends - and loved ones.

This was a great book! You really care about what will happen, if Caty will stay with them or return to her village. It was sad, but I love it!

I'd recommend this for ages 10 - 14, and I'd recommend some other captive stories: Trouble's Daughter, I Am Regina, Indian Captive, and Calico Captive.

The book called Standing in the Light by Mary Pope Osborne is a very good book. It is written in diary form. The story takes place in Delaware Valley, Pennsylvania in 1763. The main characters are Catharine Logan and her little brother, Thomas Logan. In Standing in the Light, Catharine realizes that she likes a guy who she's known for a long time. Later she finds out that there are Indiansnear where she lives that have beencapturing and killing people. One day when she and her brother were walking to school they get captured by Indians. They separated Catharine from Thomas. In Catharine's camp she meetsan Indian boy named Wine-lo-wich, which means Snow Hunter,who was also captured by Indians when he was young. Catharine laterrealizes that she loves Snow Hunter. Soon after that Snow Hunter disappearsafter he goes on a hunting trip. If you want to find out what happened to Snow Hunter and if Catharine and Thomas ever get home, you'll have to read Standing in the Light by Mary Pope Osborne. I thought that it was a wonderful book.