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Books to read if you're planning a vacation in "Florence", sorted by average review score:
Too Stubborn to Die : A Child of Nordausen
Published in Hardcover by Gold Leaf Pr (November, 1995)
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Not a true story.On a request of a TV station in Salt Lake City,I did a review of the book Too Stubborn To Die.Autor, Cato Jaramillo.After extende research and my personal experience during 1940-1945 in Amsterdam Holland I came tot the conclusion this book is not a true story.Here are only a few facts: Amsterdam never had a Jewish Ghetto with a high brick wall around it. Amsterdam has no sewer systeem that you can walk in.The food drop by the American Air Force did take place in May 1945 not in 1942 or 1943.The exucution of 30 men(no young boys)did take place in March 1945. Not in 1943.Amsterdam Noord was bombed once and hospital by mistake.Both those places are miles away from where the Author was living.Concentration camp Dora did not yet existed on Aug.1943.Dora had 2 ovens not 10 and no gas chambers.Plus many more facts that are wrong or did not happent.
This book is not a true story.Here are a few facts,Amsterdam never had a Jewish Ghetto with a high brick wall around it. Amsterdam has no sewer systeem you can walk in. Amsterdam Noord got bombed once by mistake and that was about 15 miles away from where Cato lived.Her neighborhood was never bombed.The food drop by the US Air Force by Amsterdam did take place on May 1945 not some time in 1942 or spring 1943. Hitler never was in Amsterdam or any other place in Holland. The execution,on page 103 did take place on March 1945,not in 1943. The concentration camp Dora where Cato arrived in Aug 1943 did not existed yet as a camp.Want too know more?
too stubborn to dieI am so happy that I have had a change to read this book from the author Cato Jaramillo.She has a lot of courage, I heard she speaks in schools and all over different cities, about what crime can do to innocent people in this world. I wish we had more people like her living here, then maybe crime would not be as bad as it is. Maybe someday we can be so lucky to have her speak at our school. I know that in this world there are people who say that many of the things did not happened in the second world war, but everyone who has any brains do know it has happened. All we have to do is watch TV and we see what the war does to innocent children like she was. I just like to tell the author of this book. Please keep on speaking at schools, because you are helping others who have had a rotten life. It shows some of us that just because life is bad that you do not have to turn to crime. That this is no excuse for you. Try to stay out of trouble I like to tell everyone in this world, but I know this is impossible, but maybe a few words of what I have to say is helping others to open up their eyes. Thanks Cato for your book.
Sarah's Psalm: A Novel
Published in Hardcover by Scribner (August, 1996)
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Trip to AfricaI read this book about a year ago, and plan on reading it again for an upcoming book club that I plan to start. This book was excellent. Florence Ladd has remarkable talent in bringing the characters to life. The love relationship between Sarah and Abrahim Mangane had already been established long before they even met each other. It was a beautiful and soft romantic story about Africa, women and the relationship between a man and woman. I admired Sarah's courage and strength in giving up a life as an upper middle class African American woman married to a politician, to follow her dreams and heart to Africa. I look forward to other novels by Florence Ladd.
Sarah's PsalmI liked this book and read it twice. It is about people I know well. They do not ordinarily appear in American fiction although their world view points in the direction of our national future. The author has brought them to life in such a way that I eagerly await a sequel that will tell what happens next in the lives of the characters we meet in Sarah's Psalm. The cameo appearances of people like Ellis Haizlip and James Baldwin help to anchor the novel in the reality of its time and to emphasize the effect of these giants on their generation. The conflicts that move the novel along are nevertheless the eternal ones. They show how men and women relate to God, to each other, to their communities -- and what forces impel or restrain them in their journey through life. Immediacy and timelessness -- I like this book.
A woman's life, rich and complexSARAH'S PSALM explores the life of an upper middle class African American woman whose childhood dream of Senegal takes her on a journey of discovery from the elite world of Harvard and a good marriage to Senegal where she becomes wife and collaborator to Senegal's most celebrated writer. The struggles of her second marriage and its abrupt end allow Sarah to reach beyond her childhood dream to work for the good of African women. Florence Ladd understands the complexities of women's lives!
Power of the Spoken Word
Published in Paperback by DeVorss & Company (December, 1978)
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The best Western metaphysics writer ever.Ok. Maybe not THE best, but unlike the Ouspensky's of the genre, she writes in simple and unpretentious style that is easily understood.
No blind/mindless/peasant faith is required. Florence provides a refreshingly empirical methodology insofar as metaphysics is concerned for verifying her assertions yourself first hand. Try it and see for yourself.
Not especially different from the Game of Life...Florence does repeat herself a bit from her previous works, but nonetheless the truths are just as true. She's the best Western writer on this subject bar none. And if this style of approach appeals to you, you'll certainly want this book.
Divinely inspiredBet you can't read just one! You will crave all of her books once you have a taste of Florence Scovel Shinn's words. After you read the books, don't forget to buy the affirmation cards - they are a must!
A History of Celibacy : From Athena to Elizabeth I, Leonardo da Vinci, Florence Nightingale, Gandhi, and Cher
Published in Hardcover by Scribner (May, 2000)
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Blame CanadaIt's hard to imagine two words that could do more to kill a book's sales than "history" and "celibacy" ("algebra" and "asphyxia," perhaps). Nevertheless, A History of Celibacy has proven a huge best-seller in Canada (if that counts), giving South Park fans one more reason to hoot in derision at their northern neighbors.
Toronto historian Elizabeth Abbott traces religious celibacy in exhaustive detail from Athena and the vestal virgins of pagan Rome to the Catholic obsession with virginity and the role of self-denial in the Buddhist and Hindu faiths. If the reader can get past Abbott's sociology-textbook prose in these first 200 pages, the book picks up considerably in the second half as she turns her attention to celibacy in the secular world. Abbott pokes fun at the Male Purity Movement of the 19th century and the scientifically unproven link between abstinence and improved athletic performance, but she appears completely sympathetic with female celibacy to transcend traditional gender roles (the section on Elizabeth I is particularly poignant).
Under Abbott's double standard, women in secular society give up sex for career or country (Joan of Arc, Florence Nightingale, Rachel Carson), whereas men abstain because they are repressed homosexuals, incurable pedophiles or superstitious jocks (Leonardo da Vinci, Lewis Carroll, Muhammad Ali). Equally discomfiting is Abbott's account of her own conversion to celibacy: "Much as I once reveled in sexual indulgence...I am immensely relieved that someone else's domestic demands no longer dominate my daily agenda." Yeah, love stinks.
A thoughtful and well-constructed analysisDespite getting bogged down in various minutae in regards to different religious sects, this book is an entertaining and informative read. The author adroitly links the cultural mores of societies across the earth, and analyzes the reasons for celibacy or eternal virginity among different religions and cultures. She also, interestingly enough, emphasizes the practical nature of celibacy, and the role it plays in today's sex-driven culture. I recommend this book to anyone interested in a bit of odd cultural history or someone just interested in the rise and fall of celibacy.
through time and culturesA history of celibacy is a deeply compelling book that offeres a plathora of cultural views on celibacy. From china to native americans, ancient greeks to today, Elizabeth Abbott introduces the reader to a world populated by eunuchs, transvestite nuns, tormented ascetics, empowered virgins and AIDS-weary homosexuals. Abbott's wit and wry sense of humor makes this scholarly research a joy to read. I feel more knowledgble of both my own and other cultures view on sex, the close relationship between religion and sex, and how centuries of sexual principles affects many of todays issues concerning homosexulality, teenage pregnancy, pedophile priests, etc...
A must read for the curious.
A must read for the curious.
Anchor Hocking's Fire-King & More
Published in Hardcover by Collector Books (May, 1998)
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Great Reference Book!This book has more than paid for itself in helping me recognize fire king and genuine old glass.
Until I purchased Gene Florence's book, I used black & white reference books. Those are useless to me.
This wonderful book has helped me determine if shaker lid and fireking flour piece went together (did not-flour shaker originally had a flat shaker lid the color of the writing on side not silver aluminum); if the "yellow" plate in a fire king design was old (was not (did not come in yellow) - but that yellow piece was made from fire king mold - one step up from out and out reproduction); and whether or not my 10 pieces of bakeware (some with lids) and marked Fire King were rare or reproductions. On the 10 piece baking set, I ended up e-mailing Gene Florence, and he responded that my piece was not rare - or did it even appear anywhere. The pieces are selling Very slowly - so they must not be very special.
The book is difficult to understand how to match pricing & pictures at first, but well worth the effort. I am comfortable with the process now.
If you collect or sell fire king - you need this book!
But the "More" in the first edition needed more research.For the most part this book is an excellent resource for identifing Fire-King glassware and I would recommend it highly along with all of the author's other books. I own them all! As a specialist collector of the Anchor Hocking Early American Prescut pattern (10000pcs), I must say that I feel that some of the Prescut items listed are somewhat rarer than the book would suggest. There are also quite a few more items available in this particular pattern than are listed. I view the book's section on Prescut as another of this well known author's courageous attempts to chart previously uncharted waters and I'm sure that subsequent editions of this book will include course corrections.
Don't miss any books by this author!Another winner for Gene Florence. Wouldn't be without his books. Beautiful, color pictures on nearly every page. I have read this book and all of his others over and over again.
Florence Walking Guide: Where to Go , Where to Eat, What to Do (Just Marvelous Walking Tours)
Published in Paperback by Just Marvelous (March, 1998)
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You can figure Florence out on your own!This set of walking instructions is terrific if you are very limited with time in Florence. These walks will take you around the major sites; however, Florence is an extremely concentrated city. It's not the behemouth that London/ Rome/ or Paris is. Therefore, with any basic map (Insight makes an excellent one), most travelers can plan a basic route. I left this map in the hotel room, and once oriented to Florence (which takes a day) was more than capable of finding these points and major streets on my own. This little foldout is for the traveler with very litttle time or interest in planning his/ her itinerary. The times given for the walks are fairly accurate, though.
Great walking tour of Florence - off the beaten pathJeanne does a great job taking you on wonderful walking tours of Florence. If you are looking for a detailed tourist guide, this isn't it. It was obvious to me that Jeanne spent a signifigant amount of time developing this guide and her recommendations for walks, gelato, trattorias were right on. She led us to places that the locals go! One of our best meals was a trattoria she recommended!
Thanks Jeanne!
Perfect guide for the relaxed travelerThis guide is full of wonderful tips for planning your day in Florence! As a casual traveler, I enjoy wandering the streets of a new town watching how the people pass the day and moving slow enough to allow time to look around and really see the neighborhoods. The guide gives the phone number to call for reservations at the Uffizi saving hours of time on line. We walked up to a special entrance with our reservation and were admitted in less then five minutes! I have friends who have waited on line twice and were never able to get inside the Uffizi.The walks are organized and the details explain sites that would normally be unexplained as you hurried from the Duomo to the Ponte Vecchio to Santa Croce.In addition, the local trattorias listed were wonderful. I have also used the Venice Walking Guide with great success and I recently ordered the London and Paris Walking Guides for my next trip. This guide is money well spent.
Forever Faithful! A Study of Florence Ballard and the Supremes
Published in Paperback by Renaissance Sound Pubns (01 February, 1999)
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Serious collectors? yes. Casual Supremes fan? No.(Note: I would actually give this book two and half stars!) Mr Wilson's book was actually his thesis for the university he was attending, and frankly, it reads like it. Stiff and academic. I was mostly disappointed because while he dug up a few rarely heard quotes from Flo from Detroit papers and the documents from the legal struggles she went through after her departure from the group, he really isn't covering anything that hasn't been said before in other books. And said better too. The book has an interesting selection of pictures, but they are grainy and hard to look at, which would have been a major redeeming factor. I wag a tsk tsk finger at the editor and proofreader of the book for an assortment of editing errors that should not have seen print. This book comes off more like a high-end 'zine than a book. If you are a Supremes completist, then Yes, by all means you need to have this book. But if you are a casual fan, stick to Mary Wilson's biographies or the numerous other books available about this wonderful group.
A Must-Have For The Florence FansShort and to the point, this book was originally a thesis and it does come across in thesis/report-like format. However, it's very insightful and informative about Florence Ballard with her life before, during and after the Supremes. The content in this book is very thorough, yet the photos view the same as newspaper prints, very grainy. Aside from this, it's very much a must-have for the serious fan and/or collector of The Supremes. A discography is also included at the end of the book.
Forever Faithful. A Study of Florence Ballard by Randall WilThank you Randall for a book that appropriately takes sensationalism out of the life story of Florence Ballard, nearly 30 years after her death. So many authors try to "up" sales by "embellishing facts". That you chose to put out a book from a thesis makes it all the more credible for me and I write this at a time when I am only half way through it! That she is still "writable about" is testimony to the major contribution she played in developing the "Supremes" distinctive sound within the overall sound of "Motown". A sober and accurate writer. Thanks!!
Just a Note to Say...: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion
Published in Hardcover by Clarkson N. Potter (December, 1995)
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Did this book have an editor?"Just a Note to Say ...: The Perfect Words for Every Occasion" is a wonderful concept, however many situations were omitted and the "notes" are sparse for the occasions presented. More glaringly however, was the misspelling of "congratulations" on page 82. Spelling incorrectly in the introduction to the section ("congradulations"), it was fortunately corrected within the examples given. In an age where spelling checks are typically routine, a book published in 1996 sadly falls short of basic editorial practice. Clarkson Potter Publishing certainly drops the ball.
Handy little guideI have this book myself, and I just purchased a copy for a friend. Much of the information is common sense, but it is great for inspiration. It was a great help when I was filling out our wedding thank-you cards.
oodles of concise, eloquent examplesAt first I thought this might be too simplistic a guide to social and personal notes, then I found myself getting choked up in the chapter on "Writing Notes for Difficult Moments." The author is straightforward, friendly, and sensible, and she blends sensitivity with emotion in just the right mix, facing illness, AIDS, cancer, and impending death with clarity and compassion. She also gives snappy suggestions for graduation, holiday, and congratulatory notes, and devotes additional attention to writing to children and teenagers. The book gives such heartfelt, meaningful examples of short notes that if you keep a copy on your writing desk you need never be at a loss for words again.
Tales for the Perfect Child
Published in Library Binding by Bt Bound (October, 1999)
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A "children's book" that is really for adultsA delightful, humorous book - meant to be read by adults! While we as adults recognize our past tendencies in each of these delightful, and very mischievous children, it is a reminder for us about how we perpetuate behaviors in children. A MUST READ for parents!
too funny!Well, of course there are no lessons to be learned - it's HUMOR! My students laughed so hard, I had to wait for them to stop before I could continue. And of course there really are lessons-because kids really can see a little of themselves in these horrible children. Great discussion starter!
hilarious look at the world through the eyes of childrenOur entire family has delighted in this humorous look at the world through the eyes of Florence's children. Her witty tales made us literally laugh out loud. Our twin daughters saw a little of themselves in each of her richly drawn characters.Forence's insights are obviously gleaned from the experiences of a parent and a keen observation of the tactics that children employ to move mountains of obstacles to their own will. This little book will always be one of our favorites .
Access Florence & Venice : Plus Tuscany and the Veneto
Published in Paperback by HarperResource (05 December, 2000)
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This one will go with me....This guide is a keeper, if only for the great maps! Arranged by neighborhood, I can see myself needing them when I'm in Italy. Also, I like the "day-trips" section for each city. Other city guides don't have this information, and it's really helpful for that day out. The guide is a bit long, so you have to make sure that your day trip bag is large enough for it.
What this guide does lack is depth - historical, artistic depth. If you are traveling in Venice or Florence, it is just essential that you know about what you're seeing. That's part of why we go to these amazing historic sites. I would suggest traveling with a Blue Guide for each city that you visit. They are a great packing size, and they offer so much more descriptive information. They don't offer too much practical information, so that's why I'll be taking the Access Guide with me too.
Great handy travel guide with terrific layoutThis is a great book if you only want to pack 1 travel guide on your vacation. All points of interest are listed in the same order you would find them as you walk through each neighborhood, and they're clearly labeled on the neighborhood maps. The writing is very engaging and candid, offering just enough art historical background to get a better understanding of points of interest, while restaurant and hotel reviews offer the "inside scoop." Contrary to the previous reviewer, I liked the "personal touch" of having residents list their favorite spots - who cares if they've been paid or not - their suggestions are still good. Color-coding also makes for very handy reference. I loved this book and highly recommend it.
the only travel guide we actually packThis guide series is one of the easiest to use and especially if you have never travelled to the destination before. Broken both into regions or neighborhoods and color coded to distinguish restaurants, hotels, shopping and points of interest. This is very useful when one finds themselves hungry in an unfamilair part of town. The reviews are very good, with great recomendations. You will never want to use another travel guide after this series.