This is an excellent book, well written and very inciteful. I think few people realize the significance of the so-called "pagan" rituals that were banned by our government. Many Native American tribes were deeply spiritual and their everyday actions and acceptance of people with differing beliefs were more Christ-like than were those of many Christians. The average American doesn't realize just how much the Native American youth suffered in missionary schools in the name of religion.

Eagle Vision portrays the deep spirituality of the Lakota peoples, especially through their vision quest, sweat lodge, and sundance. It also contrasts this with the harsh treatment of Native American children at the hands of the priests in missionary schools. How sad that Christians could not have been open enough to really understand the deep spirituality and love of the Great Spirit which these peoples lived. I highly recommend this and the other books written by Ed McGaa, especially Mother Earth Spirituality and Native Wisdom. I honestly believe that our Earth will survive if we listen to and follow the wisdom of Native American spirituality. Ed McGaa's books teach us this path

Eagle Man has brought us another wonderful book to make us think about our place upon the Mother Earth. He is able to continue teaching us the path we should all be walking and at the same time tell a wonderful story of how own life. Eagle Man is a writer who is not afraid to discuss Native wisdom with a society that has closed it's ears to the truth for too long. This should be a must read for everyone. Be sure to continue your educaton of the Native way by reading Mother Earth Spirituality.

A truly great story offering an insight into the deplorable conditions imposed on the original Americans and their religion by the dominant society. We follow Kyle Charging Shield on his return from air combat in Vietnam and his return to his peoples' traditional religion. Meet many truly great Holy men and have their ceremonies explained. This is truly a great learning book that is at the same time fun to read.

The plot assumes that ships could land passengers at St. Helena in 1820 to interview Napoleon. Such was not the case. The British fired on any unauthorized ship attempting to approach the island including, in one case, a ship in distress. Other than that, it is an interesting tale.

This is the last novel, chronologically, in the Richard Sharpe series. Sharpe is separated from his wife and living in France with his latest mistress and their two children. His shortage of money indicates his wife in England has everything he stole in Spain. When the Countess of Mouromorto shows up to hire Sharpe to find her missing husband in Chile, his mistress is very receptive to the sight of the money (needed to improve her farm). Sharpe finds himself on his way to Chile with his old friend Patrick Harper, and makes the aforementioned stop at St. Helena to see Napoleon.

Sharpe and Harper become involved, unwillingly, in the civil war raging in Chile between the Spanish royalists and the rebels under O'Higgins (supported by Lord Cochrane). Sharpe's fortunes take some twists and turns, as does the plot. The involvement of Lord Cochrane in Chile is described fairly accurately, including the action at Valdivia. Sharpe, of course, gets his share of the spoils. One can hope that Sharpe will fare better with his latest mistress than he has with earlier women in his life. Having Sharpe acquire bags full of loot always creates the possibility of further action (after all, Lord Cochrane did invite him to go along, and we know from history that Lord Cochrane later served in Brazil and Greece).

The final novel in the Richard Sharpe series, (thus far,) has retired Lt. Col. Richard Sharpe undertaking a mission to find an old friend in revolutionary Chile. With Patrick Harper at his side Sharpe first visits the isle of St. Helena with it's one tourist attraction: the Emperor Napoleon. After a brief audience with Bonoparte Sharpe heads to Chile where he faces the local Spanish Captain-General Bautista. Eventually Sharpe and Harper throw their lot in with the rebels and their rogue of an Admiral, Lord Cochrane. This novel is yet more proof of Cornwell's ability to tell an exciting story while at the same time evoke with absolute vision the early nineteenth century into the reader's mind. I hope this isn't the last book in the Richard Sharpe novels but if it is it is a fitting ending to a series that rank among the great adventure stories of modern fiction.

Although I enjoy history and historical novels, I've never particularly cared for military history. But as anyone who has enjoyed the "Sharpe" television (& video) series will attest, there's so much more to these stories than mere military history. This is the first Bernard Cornwell novel I've read, and it certainly won't be the last. Without a doubt, fans of the show will not be disappointed with this novel; in fact, it is a must-read as it is the very last Sharpe novel, and it has not been dramatized (so far).

As for the story (without giving anything away--this is all in the prologue), it is 1820 and Sharpe & Harper are reunited for an expedition to Chile in search of an old friend. En route, they visit St. Helena and have the honour of meeting the imprisoned Napoleon, who entreats Sharpe to convey a gift to an admirer in Chile.

This novel is an absolute page-turner, and Cornwell is truly a master storyteller. Suffice it to say that no knowledge of military tactics or manoeuvres is necessary in order to fully enjoy this gem of a novel. Any action or suspense is seasoned with liberal doses of humour, and there is a most delightful array of entertaining characters. Lastly, the story is made all the more memorable by the historical afterword.

This novel is sure to please. Highly recommended to anyone who loves a thrilling, action-packed read, and particularly to aficionados of historical fiction.

This wonderful book had me in tears as I read. The writing is so fine that I'm surprised that it was not on someone's best-seller list. Switching between past and present is sometimes awkward and annoying to a reader, but Ms. Eagle gives equal emotional truth to both. I have read all of her books I can get my hands on and can only hope for more, more, more. It is, however, a testament to her talent that she is not churning out book after book based upon the same characters some writers develop in the first book of a "series" and in later books just put them in different situations. Ms. Eagle creates original, memorable characters in each story.

Kathleen Eagle has outdone herself in this amazing love story/mystery/historical novel. While I'm an avid reader of Eagle's work - this is the first time I've ever read one of her books in one sitting. I simply couldn't put it down. Nothing could get me to put this book down until I'd turned the last page 8 hours after I bought it.

While I've usually bought Kathleen Eagle's books because she often writes of American Indian history and culture - she truly captured my attention and my admiration for her ability to tell a story filled with tragedy, triumph and love.

I haven't been disappointed in an Eagle book yet, and "Sunrise Song" lived up to my 5-star expectations again. Eagle weaves together past and present to create an unforgettable and poignant story of courage and love in the face of insurmountable obstacles. The descriptions of the events which take place in the Assylum for Insane Indians, though fascinating and educational, is profoundly sad, which may be unsettling to some readers. I turn the last page of an Eagle book with regret (that the story is over) but also with the deep satisfaction of a thoroughly good read and the feeling that I have learned a great deal about American Indian History. The fluidity of Eagle's writing is a pleasure to read, and no detail seems forced or extraneous - never a dull moment.

I enjoyed flipping thru this book. Was required reading for my World War II-Pacific War class at George Mason University. But I must agree with the other reviewer, this book clearly doesnt have enough (or any for that matter) maps. How can you have a book on the Pacific War with little or no maps? If it had more maps it would be a 5 star selection. Other than the map deficiency this is an excellent book and well written.

Rarely does one come across a concise, yet informative book on an entire theater of war. Spector has distilled all relevant information into this book, with numerous good references for further study. All aspects of the campaign, Infantry, Naval, Marine, and Air Force, are expertly delivered. If you need just one book to learn of the Pacific War, look no further.

Good books devoting themselves to the overall scope and breadth of Pacific campaign against the Japanese during World War Two are hard to find, but this book solves the reader's problem nicely. It is a comprehensive, entertaining, and fair-minded book that careful details both Japanese and Allied perspectives before, during, and at the conclusion of the war. This book is truly a carefully constructed, exhaustively researched and quite well documented one-volume history that everyone should love. I first discovered it on the syllabus of a graduate-level Harvard history course, and have had it on my shelf ever since. Written in a very accessible style that allows the reader to stream through as though one is reading a novel, and it is filled with interesting anecdotes and new insights that keep the reader entertained and interested throughout the nearly 600 pages of the book. My own personal favorite was an actual complaint filed immediately after the attack at Pearl Harbor by a Hawaiian resident of a dog who was allegedly barking in Morse code to the Japanese ships offshore. It is also offers a number of new thought provoking and intriguing ideas about aspects of the war against Japan for the reader.

The author engages in an active reinterpretation of the war based on declassified intelligence files, archival material, Japanese documents and an impressive collection of interviews with principals involved in the almost five year struggle to defeat the Japanese after the events at Pearl Harbor. It is interesting to learn that the U.S. planned to wage a wide-ranging campaign of submarine attacks against enemy shipping even before the start of the war, and also indicates that MacArthur was lucky not to be unceremoniously dumped after his bad bungling of the defense of the Philippines and also because of his active disregard for a number of important intercepts of Japanese messages that could have saved literally thousands of American and other lives. Spector also reveals that U.S. decisions were often more influenced by the nature of our stormy relationship with our British allies and our own inter-service rivalries than by strategic concerns.

The author vividly conjures up accurate and spell-binding accounts of the major battles of the war, and provides a number of intriguing descriptions of lesser known aspects of the Pacific campaign, as well. He takes the reader on a fascinating whirlwind tour of the war, leaping from details of critical meetings between war planners in the Pentagon to social, economic, and political aspects of the engagement to excellent on-the-scene coverage of the battlegrounds. He shows us how the war against the Japanese was different from that being waged in Europe, and how this intensely naval type of conflict was in a number of ways much more risky and innovative on our part than its European counterpart. I was particularly fascinated by his interesting argument that the most critical Japanese mistake of the war was in allowing itself to be drawn into fighting the war of attrition we had always preferred to wage based on its defeat at Midway. This is an important, magisterial, and comprehensive book that is undoubtedly the single best one-volume treatment of the war against Japan and it belongs on every serious World War Two student's bookshelf. Enjoy!

This story starts out with action and really doesn't stop until the last few chapters of the book. Thats the main reason I liked it, also the male character was very masculine and came across very appealing. The cat who goes along on the adventures with Jack and Clara really made the story even more fun to read! The story is not deep it is just sizzling romance and tremendous adventure. I really like a good page turner, even if some parts were a bit unbelievable who cares, if you have a good imagination this book is worth your time!!

Lisa Nary

I re-read this book at least three times a year. Clara and Jack are so great together. I love how she grows up through everything that happens. She finds out what a strong and courageous woman she is. Jack is the classic tragic hero. This is the best of all of Robards novels.

"Night Magic" has just the right blend of humor and danger. Romance writer Clara Winston (with her cat Puff) are mistakenly mixed up with CIA agent Jack McCain who is on the run from the KGB. While Jack is very good looking he's not exactly Prince Charming. I really enjoyed this book. If you give it a try and like it, try Karen Robards "Walking after Midnight" as well.

This is another Bardic Voices novel from Misty. This is the third book in a loose series which looks at the increasing trouble that non-humans and free-bards are facing in Alanda. The gypsy free-bard Nightingale is sent to ferret out 'whats up with the High King?'. This book gives you a good look a Nightingale and the avid reader discovers why she has always seemed so mysterious and alone in the other books. The intrigue is light, but interesting and her developing relationship with the Haspur T'fyrr adds an extra dimension to the plot. Not as good as her Vlademar novels but much, much better than the likes of Firebird and Fire Rose. A great read 4 stars!!!!!!!!!

The novel is mislabeled as book three in the series. It is actually the fourth book, following "A Cast of Corbies" and making references back to that novel. It is also incorrectly titled (Nightingale should be singular). The Gypsy Free Bard Nightingale is sent from Kingsford to Lyonarie to carry out an investigation of the problems in the kingdom. Hasperus and T'fyrr (from book one, "The Lark and the Wren") are reintroduced. The story switches back and forth between T'fyrr and Nightingale, and eventually brings them together. The love affair between them is well written without being pornographic. Nightingale assumes a dual personality that takes her into both the lower servants' kitchen and the king's private apartment at the palace. She and T'fyrr become involved in court intrigue that places their lives in danger, but they have an assortment of allies. Events reach a climax as the main villain is exposed, but the novel somehow seems to lack an afterword. T'fyrr reappears in "Four and Twenty Blackbirds," but Nightingale seems to fade away after this novel. Some reviewers have placed the following book, "Four and Twenty Blackbirds," in the Free Bard series. While it uses some of the same characters and settings, that book is really not about the Free Bards.

Mercedes Lackey can't write badly, but she's written better stuff than this. As this series continues into the third book, we see a diminution of creative fire. There's no real conflict, no character development, no danger, no hard choices. Still, this continuation of the story of the Free Bards will be welcomed by all those who have lost themselves in the magic of the earlier books and want the adventure to continue. With the caveat above in mind - it's an honest read for the money. If you liked the earlier books, you'll enjoy this one. Go for it.

A great book about F-15E pilots experience in that war. It does not however specifically tell you anything much about how the aircraft performs or how it functioned in the gulf war out side of the pilots personal accounts. If you are interested in pilots war time experience - great. If , like me, you are more interested about the aircraft itself you might want to consider some thing else.

Very good description of aircraft's weapons systems. It really changed my opinion of the War in the Gulf. I thought these pilots had it easy but it was a tough hard job flying these machines over extremely hazardous conditions.

A good companion for this book is the Jane's F-15E computer flight simulation. You'll have an excellent hands on experience of what it's like to fly one of the finest Air Force Jets in the inventory.

F-15E is a qite new aircraft when Desert Storm started. It's a new star to the US and brought back a lot of foottages of precision strke day or night.

But there were stories of those pilots when they were sent to the field. How did they prepare and how did they make them ready for the battle. You also can find the conflicting of rescuing down pilots and the commander of the SAR squadren. You also can find how those pilots came back in one piece and those who didn't and what happened.

With latest information and excellent combat experience, makes this book an excellent book not only to understand the F-15E, but also the real life and death of those pilots.

Once again Kathleen Eagle gives us a superb book. The only thing that kept me from giving this book 5 stars is that it stretches the imagination a bit too far to think Jesse can find such a hideout! I also wish she had put more finishing touches on the character, Matt. He had been such a negative influence on Angela, and I felt as if he just faded away. With those exceptions this is a book with a touching romance and a superb plot.

THE NIGHT REMEMBERS reminded me a bit of the movie "Sleeping with the Enemy". It had a slow, easy style that is chracteristically Eagle. There was lots of plot, characterization and good "causes". Jesse and Angela had great chemistry! This book stresses the importance of FAMILY, even unconventional ones, as long as they are caring people. I like Kathleen Eagle very much and will return to her when I want a substantial plot and a slower, easier style.

Kathleen Eagle has crafted an unusual story of tragedy and the healing power of love. I absolutely got swept away by the story that evolves around Jesse Brown Wolf and Angela Prescott. The tragedies that brought them together caught at my heart.

The only thing I would have liked to seen done differently was the way Angela and her former lover's final scene was handled. This scene was the only one that didn't add up to the level of intensity that it deserved. Everything else was excellent.

I'm anxious to read more of Kathleen's work.

Garrison Keillor is better known for his Lake Wobegon stories, adapted from his radio monologues. These are charming enough, but I've always preferred his stories about radio, such as those found in "Happy to Be Here" (e.g., "WLT, the Edgar Era," "The Tip-Top Club," etc.).

In "WLT: a Radio Romance," Keillor reworks some of these stories into a novel telling the story of two Minneapolis restaurant owners who start a radio station to promote their struggling business, and see it through from the mid-1920's to the dawn of television - the Golden Age of Radio. Alongside this are tales of others, including a boy from rural North Dakota whose fascination with radio draws him, without his even knowing it, toward a career in broadcasting.

By Keillor's standards, this is a somewhat raunchy book. There is lots of strong language (more than enough to make a Minnesota mom blush), and planty of sexual shenanigans. But there is still a sweetness and an innocence that you might expect from Keillor. And the book is so well written, it really pulls you in. Of all Keillor's books, this one is easily my favorite.

I wish I could find more novels about the early days of radio. I just re-read WLT, actually read it aloud to my ten year old son. As good as the book is on the page, the prose sounds even better when read aloud. Keillor, like Charles Dickens, is really meant to be read out loud. The sentences flow very smoothly and each character has his own unique voice. It is also a fascinating look at the early days of broadcasting, a topic that does not seem to be covered very much in fiction.

"WLT" offers an entertaining blend of humor and pathos, with a memorable cast of characters. The story chronicles the life of a Midwestern radio station from the early days of radio to the advent of television, which brought about radio's downfall. "WLT" is a marvelous period piece which transports the reader back to radio's golden age which, in many respects, was also America's golden age. I would highly recommend this book to any reader, as it undoubtedly ranks among Keillor's best.