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Review Date: 10/12/2006
Helpful Score: 1
This is a nice book for school-age children and chronicles the life of Boo Boo, a handicapped kitten left at an animal clinic to be euthanized. The little kitten captures the hearts of the clinic workers, of course, and they scramble to save him and find him a forever home of his very own.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
This book chronicles Edward Conlon's decision to become a New York police officer, his entrance to the force, and his career. What makes this account different is his willingness to share his feelings and his doubts along the way.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
This book chronicles the transformation of a drug-addicted ex-con into an individual with a belief in God and a passion to help others on their own journeys.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
Helpful Score: 2
John Bayley, a literary critic who taught at Oxford, writes his own book about his love for his wife and her descent into her own world due to Alzheimer's disease. This book feels like a wonderful conversation with a wise friend.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
This detailed account of the rise and fall of an infamous mobster keeps you turning the pages. As organized crime reporters, authors Capeci and Mustain are quite skilled.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
A tale of mothers and daughters in two generations
Kara Mia: The Story of Sudden Loss & Slow Recovery in a Teenager with Long QT Syndrome
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Review Date: 4/6/2006
Kara Mia chronicles the life of a beautiful young girl with a life-threatening heart condition, long QT syndrome. Chapters are written by both her mother and her doctors, which gives amazing perspective to this family's journey.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
Brett Butler's stark honesty combined with her humorous take on life's events make this a wonderful read.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
According to Publisher's Weekly, "This is an excellent choice for readers who enjoy natural history, travel and aventure." I couldn't agree more!
Living in the Labyrinth : A Personal Journey Through the Maze of Alzheimer's
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Review Date: 4/6/2006
Diana Friel McGowan, after being diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, shares her journal about negotiating life on new terms. It is an amazing account in that it is written from the perspective of the victim of the disease.
Mafia Dynasty: The Rise and Fall of the Gambino Crime Family
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Review Date: 4/6/2006
Detailed yet riveting account of the rise and fall of the Gambino crime family.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
Dave Pelzer endured horrible circumstances as a child, but has gone on to approach life with joy and hope. His account is inspirational.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
This is a collection of short essays on a wide variety of subjects.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
The characters come to life in this Oprah's Book Club special.
Review Date: 4/6/2006
This book by two family counselors is an insightful guide to women negotiating midlife in youth-oriented society.
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