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Jamie F. (beabirder) - Reviews

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101 Game Boy Secrets Revealed
Review Date: 10/3/2009


Really old gameboy cheats. Not good for newer GBA games.


All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Things Bright  Beautiful)
All Things Bright and Beautiful (All Things Bright Beautiful)
Author: James Herriot
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/11/2009


Delightful continuation of All Creatures Great and Small. The characters come alive as Herriott describes life in the Dales. Highly recommend.


Awesome Ospreys: Fishing Birds of the World
Review Date: 5/11/2009


Great book for all ages. We are fascinated with the Ospreys that we see around here in the winter (in Gulf Coast TX). This book has given us insight and increased our appreciation of their uniqueness.


The Diving Bell and the Butterfly : A Memoir of Life in Death
Review Date: 2/9/2015
Helpful Score: 2


Truly remarkable story. It's one of those books that I just keep mulling over in my head. It's difficult to wrap my brain around the depth of this man's thoughts and feelings when he could only express them by blinking one eye. Incredible.


Don't Put Me In, Coach: My Incredible Journey from the End of Ohio State's Bench to the End of Ohio State's Bench
Review Date: 1/7/2014


I ordered this book for my husband. We're Ohio State alums, of course. He doesn't often take the time to sit and read. He couldn't put this book down. He chuckled and laughed and was constantly reading excerpts to me. He absolutely loved it.


The Favored Daughter: One Woman's Fight to Lead Afghanistan into the Future
Review Date: 7/18/2014


Fawzia Koofi has an amazing life story to tell. It is remarkable that she survived her infancy, childhood and young adulthood. She gives an inside look into the Taliban rule in Afganistan, and she helps us understand the Afganistan of today. I'm so thankful that she is there on the other side of the world, advocating for women, and working to bring peace to a country that has been through so much. This is an incredible story.


The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change
The Future: Six Drivers of Global Change
Author: Al Gore
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 8/16/2014


This book is absolutely packed with statistics and data. It is not a page-turner - but it is very, very informative. Maybe Al should have gotten someone to read it for him that is able to inflect more intonation into his voice. I respect Al Gore more than ever after listening to this book. He is incredibly intelligent, well-researched, and well-informed. I truly appreciate the information and perspective that he is trying to put into the public debate. He is not, however, an exciting speaker. Not an easy-listen, but very, very worth the effort. I am glad that I listened.


Nomad: From Islam to America: A Personal Journey Through the Clash of Civilizations (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 6/15/2015


I have the deepest admiration and respect for Aayan Hirsi Ali. She brings us all important information and insight to which we should listen, and upon which we should act accordingly. She is a national treasure, and I hope she continues in her work to educate the public and uplift Muslim women.


The Power of Two (T*witches)
The Power of Two (T*witches)
Author: Randi Reisfeld, H. B. Gilmour
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.3/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/11/2009


My daughter, who is not a big reader, picked up this book and couldn't put it down. She loved the story and told us all about it. I'm so thrilled that she's reading, that I am getting more of this series!


Secret of the Emerald Star
Secret of the Emerald Star
Author: Phyllis A. Whitney
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/19/2018


I read this book when I was in elementary school and I LOVED it. The plot twists are very exciting, and the relationships between the various characters fascinating. I saved my old dog-eared copy, and read it to my own daughters chapter by chapter as a bedtime mystery. They LOVED it as well. I think this story stands the test of time, and I will always fondly remember it as one of my childhood favorites.


Sons of Wichita: How the Koch Brothers Became America's Most Powerful and Private Dynasty
Review Date: 11/9/2015


Fascinating history of two of the most powerful individuals in this country.


Texas Mathematics Course 3 (Course 3)
Texas Mathematics Course 3 (Course 3)
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/30/2014


This is an 8th grade math text


The Time Traveler's Wife (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 1/23/2014


I love, love, love this book. I don't read much fiction, but since I like science fiction, I decided to try this one. The author has brilliantly written the fabric of time into the storyline. We are travelling with Henry; we jump from year to year, and yet it all makes sense and we can follow the thread of his and Claire's lives. I listened to the audiobook in my car, and I couldn't wait to get into my car each day to find out what would happen next. The love story is tender, the science fiction compelling. I feel like I know Henry and Claire. I feel like they are friends. I will miss them.


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