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84 Charing Cross Road
84 Charing Cross Road
Author: Helene Hanff
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 68
Review Date: 4/13/2009


A charming view of an American woman corresponding with workers in an English bookstore after WWII. I loved the series of books based on their actual letters.


Accidental Happiness
Accidental Happiness
Author: Jean Reynolds Page
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 23
Review Date: 8/31/2009


A bit slow in places, but enjoyable


Chew On This: Everything You Don't Want to Know About Fast Food
Review Date: 4/4/2010


I got this for my 14-year-old nephew who is a fast rood junkie, and really doesn't like to read that much - would rather be on the computer. But he's read at least some of this and told me about it. I think he likes it.


Children Flourishing - Igniting the Greatness of Our Children
Review Date: 5/5/2010


Just reading this book and making tentative steps at implementing it has improved my relationship with my teen.


Review Date: 4/13/2009
Helpful Score: 4


Interesting and worth reading. But I read it as a vegetarian, thinking it might convince me to give up dairy & eggs too. It didn't. It's clear that the Campbells are convinced that all meat product are bad for us, and there may be evidence they did not present. But the links between the data and their conclusions wasn't always as strong as I'd like to see it.


Discipline Without Stress Punishments or Rewards : How Teachers and Parents Promote Responsibility  Learning
Review Date: 10/27/2010


I like the philosophy, but this is much more for teachers than parents


The Education of a WASP
The Education of a WASP
Author: Lois Mark Stalvey
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 10/29/2007


I picked this book up on a whim and was impressed with the insights the author developed during her "education". There's lots of food for thought in this book and good reasons for self-reflection.


Healing ADD: The Breakthrough Program That Allows You to See and Heal the 6 Types of ADD
Review Date: 9/8/2012


I have some questions about whether ADD is categorical, or like most things exists on a spectrum. But the book was very helpful in reminding me how different my child with ADD's brain is from mine. And that was very useful.


Holy Blood, Holy Grail
Holy Blood, Holy Grail
Author: Michael Baigent, Richard Leigh, Henry Lincoln
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.1/5 Stars.
 263
Review Date: 4/13/2009
Helpful Score: 2


Fascinating, well researched, but not an easy read for someone with limited historical knowledge, and none of early Christianity.


Islam : A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)
Islam : A Short History (Modern Library Chronicles)
Author: Karen Armstrong
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
 24
Review Date: 9/8/2009
Helpful Score: 1


Easy to read, but falls short on the explanations of why Islam expanded. Does a good job on the where, when, and how.


Jewish Literacy: The Most Important Things to Know About the Jewish Religion, Its People and Its History
Review Date: 4/27/2010


Informative, easy to read. Biased, but no more than expected from a rabbi.


Life Before Life : A Scientific Investigation of Children's Memories of Previous Lives
Review Date: 11/5/2010


Manages to take some fascinating stories and through repetition and dry writing make them boring. It is not necessary to be boring to follow the scientific method of inquiry.


The Lost Years of Merlin (Merlin, Bk 1)
The Lost Years of Merlin (Merlin, Bk 1)
Author: T. A. Barron
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 18
Review Date: 5/12/2013


It's not really engaging me


PACE: Rediscover Your Native Fitness
PACE: Rediscover Your Native Fitness
Author: Al Sears, M.D.
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 11/9/2011


Seems like OK information with some ideas about how to implement an exercise program.


Parent Talk: Words That Empower, Words That Wound
Parent Talk: Words That Empower, Words That Wound
Author: Chick Moorman
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 3
Review Date: 2/24/2010


useful and easy to read


Playing Ball on Running Water: The Japanese Way to Building a Better Life
Review Date: 9/19/2011


You can get the gist of the book from the publisher's description. But it is easy to read, and I find some benefit in internalizing things with the longer explanations and examples.


The Presence Process: A Healing Journey into Present Moment Awareness
Review Date: 4/13/2009


It's been a while since I read this. I remember it as OK, but not life transforming, as the friend who recommended it found it to be.


The Quiet Mind
The Quiet Mind
Author: White Eagle
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 1.8/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 4/29/2012
Helpful Score: 1


Too christian for my taste, others may like it.


Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life
Ruling Your World: Ancient Strategies For Modern Life
Author: Sakyong Mipham
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 2/1/2010


Easy to read, and a good reminder of how to be.


The Sink or Swim Money Program : The 6-Step Plan for Teaching Your Teens Financial Responsibility
Review Date: 10/27/2010


seems worth a try, but it may take a few years to see if it works


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