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All the News Unfit to Print: How Things Were... and How They Were Reported
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Book Type: Hardcover
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Review Date: 4/3/2011
Not quite what I was expecting. More of a history add on without much in recent times. Make sure to keep a dictionary handy, the author enjoys throwing in uncommon 'big' words that made the reading alot less smooth than if he would have used more accessable language. Interesting read but a slight let down.
Review Date: 7/20/2017
Helpful Score: 1
While it is pretty easy to tell which parts Donald wrote and which ones Dave wrote, this is a very interesting read. After reading a couple of his books it seems quite clear that, though he may be struggling from not understanding how exactly the government works, his heart is in the right place.I am curious to see how his presidency plays out compared to what it seems he expected. There is no doubt in my mind he partially knew what he was in for with the media "Let's face it, if I run it will be a boon to the political cartoonists and late-night talk-show hosts.". It is not surprising that he elicits such strong reactions from people, his is not a personality type that we are used to dealing with. No matter what your political sway, I suggest this book. After all, it's good to balance all the things you hear ABOUT him with things he says for himself.
Review Date: 8/10/2013
One of the best FTM books I have read. Without ignoring the struggles of transition this book focuses on the positive growth and community. A great read for anyone but I especially suggest this book for any one at any point in their transition or interested in a truthfull, non dramatic or egotistical account of an FTM experience from an intelligent and open man.
Review Date: 12/12/2020
Helpful Score: 1
A very fascinating story. This book was proclaimed false after an investigation but after reading several articles and interviews with the author, it is apparent that regardless if he physically experienced these memories ( the consensus is that he did not) they are true and tormenting to him. From a psychological point of view, the power of the false memories is mind blowing.
Does this falsity subtract from the book? Should the awards be rescinded? Does it's existence as fiction claiming truth take away from the stories of true survivors? These are unanswerable questions whose answers can only be considered opinions.
Does this falsity subtract from the book? Should the awards be rescinded? Does it's existence as fiction claiming truth take away from the stories of true survivors? These are unanswerable questions whose answers can only be considered opinions.
Review Date: 3/4/2011
I'll be honest, I was skeptical about this book. I forgot to bring a book with me on my trip and this was the only semi interesting book on the shelf at the store. It takes a bit to get into. The beginning jumps around and it's easy to lose track of who is who. By mid-book the pace picks up and the details of the plot gain interest. The writing is a bit different than most novels and the characters are well voiced. The last third of the book flys by and has you greedily flipping the pages and simultaniously thinking 'Why didn't I catch that?". It's far from a 'new classic' but I'm glad I gave this book a chance.
How to Read Literature Like a Professor : A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
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Book Type: Paperback
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Book Type: Paperback
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Review Date: 7/19/2011
Once you've read this book you can't help but stop to look for patterns and deeper meanings in movies and books alike. I found that it really drives home the point that everything in a story,poem,play etc is INTENTIONAL. The authors 'voice' makes this a quick and easy read and stays with you long after you've closed the book.
Review Date: 8/10/2012
Helpful Score: 1
A reccommended read for any girl who has ever allowed the tomboy inside to breathe. The stories cover a wide span from tomboys to trans*. Some stories made me smile at the individuality and strength others made me sad that women still are frowned upon if they don't grow out of the tomboy phase. Really a great read, a must read for anyone interested in gender.
Review Date: 10/2/2023
First let me be honest. I didn't finish this book. I only got under 100 pages in. It's very very rare for me to not finish a book, in fact, I don't think I've ever stopped in the middle of one before.
The writing is excellent. I enjoy the pace and the style of her writing. But apparently my skin is too thin for this. I have experienced darkness in life and I do not seek it out in books.
Had i read page 1 when I got this book, I probably wouldn't have bought it. (I bought it based off the blurb on the back). Had I read the last page of the book, I most certainly would not have bought it. It was accidentally skimming the last page that made me set this book down.
It is told in a cold, calloused way and based on truth (Daniel Carleton Gajdusek).
Many of the reviews I have since read for this book give it 5 stars and talk about how much it broke them. So i suppose if you are looking to be devastated by a book (that does not have an upside what so ever), this book is for you.
Fair warning.
The writing is excellent. I enjoy the pace and the style of her writing. But apparently my skin is too thin for this. I have experienced darkness in life and I do not seek it out in books.
Had i read page 1 when I got this book, I probably wouldn't have bought it. (I bought it based off the blurb on the back). Had I read the last page of the book, I most certainly would not have bought it. It was accidentally skimming the last page that made me set this book down.
It is told in a cold, calloused way and based on truth (Daniel Carleton Gajdusek).
Many of the reviews I have since read for this book give it 5 stars and talk about how much it broke them. So i suppose if you are looking to be devastated by a book (that does not have an upside what so ever), this book is for you.
Fair warning.
Review Date: 8/29/2013
Helpful Score: 3
One of the best fiction books I have read in awhile. If you enjoyed The Story of B or Ishmael you will probably appreciate this book. If you haven't read those but liked this book you should go read them! The ending was a little weak but still well worth the read. I really liked that the book touched on alot of political issues as well as spelling out that the world 'we' know of is not the way it is everywhere.
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