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(Fantastic)
『I was hooked when I picked up this book. It is an resolute must read. Don't bother listening to those lefties that make a living out of bashing anyone that doesn't think like them. I enjoyed reading through Bill's life stories, many of which have life lessons in them that have proved to help me in my own life. I don't agree on every front with Bill, but he can write a great book.』

(Oreilly is a joke)
『Bill Oreilly is a hack. I'm doing a review of his book because I know its all about bill. His ego is out of this world and he thinks the world revolves around him. I'm a conservative and oreilly plays to conservatives but bill I got news for you we don't want you! Before working for fixed news bill oreilly was the host of inside edition! That says all you need to know about what he stands for.』

(Not the gut busting book of unstoppable laughter I thought it would be.)
『I purchased this book as a gift for my Grandmother who had been scouring used and new bookstores in Salem, Oregon for months and months trying to find it, with no such luck. Everywhere family members looked it was sold out. And everwhere we asked about it we were told it was hard to find because it was such a darn good read. Well, the reviews were enough to hype Grannie up but all this word of mouth around us got us even more reved up to get our hands on it. Being the savvy girl I am, I went onto Amazon.com to find it and the reviews here seemed to be just as good as we read elsewhere. Grannie got her book within the 2 weeks promised and I sat back with a grin on my face anticipating her reaction...and was so surprised when I got it. It was "just okay" as she put it. Some parts are pretty funny, but as a whole it really wasn't what she thought it was going to be. She passed it on to my Mother, who after reading it, passed it on to other family members,...and on and on and on... but everyone had the same disapointed expressions and opinions about it. "It's really not as funny as I thought it would be." "One or two parts were pretty funny, but pretty disapointed in the rest. Its not at all what I thought it would be." Thats all I kept hearing over and over again. "not what I thought it would be," Granted, everyone has their opinions. SOme people might find it hilarious, but be prepared, its not the gut-busting book of unstoppable laugher that its been hyped up to be.』

(Book like new)
『I love buying books through Amazon. This book came in less than a week and was just like new. Even the cover looked new.』

(O'Reilly Reconsidered)
『I've never spent much time watching O'Reilly's show or read any of his books. The few times I had seen him I hadn't been particularly swayed by his message but now that I've read Bold Fresh, I've reconsidered O'Reilly.

Bold Fresh offers a look into what made this man the conservative he is; and in it I can relate to my own conservative upbringing. I can honestly say he makes a case for being conservative and not Republican where I would say some of the other Fox personalities may have begun to say so as a means to appeal to political moderates.

Bold Fresh is witty and fun, easy to read and provides and interesting look at the core of one of America's favorite news personalities. Who would have ever thought a person could become powerful and wealthy Doing Good and reporting those that don't?』
『The year was 1957, the month September, and I had just turned eight years old. Dwight Eisenhower was President, but in my life it was the diminutive, intense Sister Mary Lurana who ruled, at least in the third-grade class where I was held captive. For reasons you will soon understand, my parents had remanded me to the penal institution of St. Brigid’s School in Westbury, New York, a cruel and unusual punishment if there ever was one.

Already, I had barely survived my first two years at St. Brigid’s because I was, well, a little nitwit. Not satisfied with memorizing the Baltimore Catechism’s fine prose, which featured passages like “God made me to show his goodness and to make me happy with him in heaven,” I was constantly annoying my classmates and, of course, the no-nonsense SisterLurana. With sixty overactive students in her class, she was understandably short on patience. For survival, she had also become quick on the draw.

Then it happened. One day I blurted out some dumb remark, and Sister Lurana was on me like a panther. Her black habit blocked out all distractions as she leaned down, looked me in the eye, and uttered words I have never forgotten:“William, you are a bold, fresh piece of humanity.”

And she was dead-on.

One day in 1957, in the third-grade classroom of St. Brigid’s parochial school, an exasperated Sister Mary Lurana bent over a restless young William O’Reilly and said, “William, you are a bold, fresh piece of humanity.” Little did she know that she was, early in his career as a troublemaker, defining the essence of Bill O’Reilly and providing himwith the title of his brash and entertaining issues-based memoir.

And this time it’s personal. In his most intimate book yet, O’Reilly goes back in time to examine the people, places, and experiences that launched him on his journey from working-class kid to immensely influential television personality and bestselling author. Readers will learn how his traditional outlook wasformed in the crucible of his family, his neighborhood, his church, and his schools, and how his views on America’s proper role in the world emerged from covering four wars on five continents over three-plus decades as a news correspondent. What will delight his numerous fans and surprise many others is the humor and self-deprecation with which he handles one of his core subjects: himself, and just how O’Reilly became O’Reilly.』
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(Half Broke Horses)
『I LOVED this book and could not put it down. The writing style is very different from Walls' 'The Glass Castle' but at the same time fits the need and narrative of the subject matter in this novel. I think Walls nailed it by writing in the voice of Libby and it gives insight to Rosemary and Rex and many of their actions in 'Castle'. I would highly recommend this book. A quick read, but it left me wanting to know more.』

(A great book)
『I loved "The Glass Castle" and was looking forward to another book by Jeannette Walls. This one is about her grandmother and gives an insight into her mother's unique personality. The book is a quick read and I like the short chapters for reading at bedtime!

I loaned "The Glass Castle" to a friend and she like it so much she ordered copies for her family for Christmas.』

(Unexpected Pleasure)
『I am pleasantly surprised how much I am enjoying this book. I didn't think it could live up to her previous book "The Glass Castle" but am finding it very intriguing in its own way. It keeps your interest throughout just as "The Glass Castle" did.』

(An Enjoyable Read)
『Jeanette Walls had a tough act to follow after Glass Castle. Half Broke Horses is an enjoyable read, but not on the same level as Walls's earlier novel. Perhaps because she wasn't writing about her own experiences, it didn't draw me in as Glass Castle did. Also, her grandmother was a tough old horsewoman, which doesn't lend itself well to sentimentality or introspection. The book read largely like what it probably was--a lot of old family stories strung together in chronological order, without a clear plot or resolution. I really enjoyed reading about her grandmother's colorful life in the Southwest of the early to mid-1900's. It was a great read that I would recommend without reservation. Just don't expect to be profoundly changed by it.』

(HALF BROKE HORSES)
『Anyone that was born around the 1930's will love this book. I read that and The glass castle and find the story line was dramatic and sad at the same time. The Glass Castle reminded me of living in that environment. It was amazing to see how the daughter rose above it all and became very successful in her adult life. It was a great story and look forward to more stories by this author』
『Jeannette Walls's memoirThe Glass Castlewas "nothing short of spectacular" (Entertainment Weekly). Now, inHalf Broke Horses, she brings us the story of her grandmother, told in a first-person voice that is authentic, irresistible, and triumphant.

"Those old cows knew trouble was coming before we did." So begins the story of Lily Casey Smith, Jeannette Walls's no nonsense, resourceful, and spectacularly compelling grandmother. By age six, Lily was helping her father break horses. At fifteen, she left home to teach in a frontier town -- riding five hundred miles on her pony, alone, to get to her job. She learned to drive a car ("I loved cars even more than I loved horses. They didn't need to be fed if they weren't working, and they didn't leave big piles of manure all over the place") and fly a plane. And, with her husband Jim, she ran a vast ranch in Arizona. She raised two children, one of whom is Jeannette's memorable mother, Rosemary Smith Walls, unforgettably portrayed inThe Glass Castle.

Lily survived tornadoes, droughts, floods, the Great Depression, and the most heartbreaking personal tragedy. She bristled at prejudice of all kinds -- against women, Native Americans, and anyone else who didn't fit the mold. Rosemary Smith Walls always told Jeannette that she was like her grandmother, and in this true-life novel, Jeannette Walls channels that kindred spirit.Half Broke Horsesis Laura Ingalls Wilder for adults, as riveting and dramatic as Isak Dinesen'sOut of Africaor Beryl Markham'sWest with the Night. Destined to become a classic, it will transfix audiences everywhere.』

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(Exemplary life of a modern hero or how respect and care open all doors)
『This is an account from 1993 to 2003 of Greg Mortenson an American climber that after failing to make the K-2 misses his path back and arrives to the small village of Korphe and how he fulfils the promise to the local leader to build a school in his village in Northern Pakistan. The story itself is vibrant and full of stumbling stones and shows how Mr Mortenson manages to go around all of them during a 3 year span and builds the school. He becomes so engaged by the first promise that ever since this has become his mission in life.

This story makes the book already worth reading. Mortenson is a rela hero not only succeding but also going endless strain to achieve it. Additionally it gives a very good insight in the lives and costumes of people in those remote areas of the world and shows their necessities as persons(decent schools, health systems, potable water).

The most interesting aspect probably is how the book breaks with many of the prejudices we might have on Muslims and the way they relate to other people. Greg Mortenson with respect and interest manages to get the support of religious leaders in the area that support his endeavours by educating children to improve the live of these impoverished areas. All this takes makes a very interesting turn when the war on Afghanistan starts after 9/11 and Mortenson experiences how locals see the West with suspicion but keep supporting his initiative.

Mortenson results showing that schools, especially for girls, will improve the life of the region breaking a circle of ignorance in the Karakoram; his actions and attitude are more enriching than the vast majority of motivation books.

The narration with many interviews and quotations of the main characters is lively, direct and touching keeping you tight to the book. The fact that the first thing that Mortenson does when he meets coauthor David Relin is handing out a list of dozens of people that he characterizes as his enemies underlines the credibility to this man and the story.
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(Inspiring)
『This book tells a remarkable true story of one man's effort to accomplish something good in an area of the world where there is so much suffering from so many heart-breaking problems. His Central Asian Institute stays steadfast in its purpse: to build schools for the children in Afganistan and Pakistan. Greg Mortenson doesn't just talk it--he does it.』

(Very inspiring!)
『I randomly bought this book to read on vacation and was hooked after the first few minutes! It is very inspiring and has opened my eyes. It has changed my thinking that most people think only about themselves and don't care about others. That is clearly not the case here. I am inspired to help in so many ways. I'm so glad I found this book.』

(A Model for Peace)
『I wish I could afford to send a copy of this book to every person in our government who deals with Middle Eastern affairs, especially those involved in military decisions. This is required reading for everyone!』

(Required Reading)
『This book should be required reading for U.S. Citizens and you should not be allowed into a voting booth if you haven't read it. If you read only one book on foreign policy in the next five years. This is it!!!』
『The astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to use education to combat terrorism in the Taliban’s backyard

Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools—especially for girls—that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans,Three Cups of Teacombines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.』

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(Political Editorial Disguised as Biography)
『Very disappointing. I thoroughly enjoyed K's previous works, and was hoping to better understand Tillman-- this should be a fascinating story. The short biographical segments were interesting, but just hinted at who Tillman really was. Unfortunately, this book was just a pretext for a sustained, one-sided, poorly researched venomous political rant about the "stolen election", Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, the military-industrial complex, the stupidity of the military, and on and on. You could justify some of this posturing to provide context, but unfortunately Pat Tillman's fascinating life gets lost in the telling. If you are still driving around with a Gore/Lieberman bumper sticker on your car, you will give this book 5 stars, even if it has very little to do with Pat Tillman.』

(Krakauer must need the money?)
『Here's the best advice you'll ever get. Save the $18 and spend it on a good read like "The Great Influenza". Or if you like war stories, spend your hard earned shekels on a book by Col. David Hackworth. I (as many of the other reviewers here) have previously enjoyed Krak's books. No more. I think he must need the money or something, because this book was nothing but a rather boring, anti-Bush/Cheney/Rumsfeld hatefest poorly disguised as "Investigative Journalism".

Jon, if you have any scruples you will offer us back our money on your little opus. And I get it......you don't like George Bush and his bunch. I GET IT. I FRICKIN' GET IT!!! And I'm quite sure you just worship these ragtag Che-worshiping Seattle coffee shop pseudointellectuals as you describe Tillman. I'm positive the two of you would have been great buddies if he would have lived a bit longer. But I'm not so sure he would have approved how you are exploiting his tragic circumstances and heroism for your personal gain.

Enough thought energy wasted now. I've got much better things to do like go cook breakfast. Once again, total waste of your money. Don't buy.』

(Respect)
『Jon Krakauer knows how to tell a story, and his latest book, Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman, presents the heroic and tragic life of an amazing person. Most readers are likely to know the outline of Pat's life story: the NFL player who left fame and wealth to enlist in the Army following 9/11, and who was killed by friendly fire in Afghanistan. Thanks to Krakauer's account, readers can know more about the character of Tillman, his respect for others, and the ways in which he was comfortable as a nonconformist, always testing the limits of his abilities. As Krakauer presented Pat from childhood on, I became fascinated by the building of character over time, and became saddened by the ways in which Tillman did not receive the respect he deserved, especially from the military leaders who tried to manipulate the truth about his death.

Rating: Three-star (Recommended)
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(Not at all what I expected)
『Pat Tillman was a more complex person than I expected and his journal entries, which Krakauer quotes extensively are fascinating. The author rehashes a lot of the history of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars but there is quite a bit of information that is new to me. It's interesting to see how many of the bad reivews (the 1's and 2's) are based on ideology, not the book's merits.』

(Nietzschean superman)
『The people that pan this book or call it "flat" are those that are offended by some of Krakauer's political comments. Do not get distracted by this as it is a riveting and well researched book that is hard to put down when you start it. Pat Tillman was an exceptional person that Krakauer elevates to a modern day Nietzschean superman status. He outlines all the characteristics practically from childhood that qualify him for this special status. What's troubling about the book is that Krakauer would have us believe that those that actually pulled the trigger and killed Tillman and the pilots of the US planes that killed 17 American soldiers in the Jessica Lynch rescue in Iraq have no remorse over their actions. I doubt that and certainly hope that it is not true.』
『The bestselling author ofInto the Wild,Into Thin Air, andUnder the Banner of Heavendelivers a stunning, eloquent account of a remarkable young man’s haunting journey.

Like the men whose epic stories Jon Krakauer has told in his previous bestsellers, Pat Tillman was an irrepressible individualist and iconoclast. In May 2002, Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract to enlist in the United States Army. He was deeply troubled by 9/11, and he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in southeastern Afghanistan.

Though obvious to most of the two dozen soldiers on the scene that a ranger in Tillman’s own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered to keep this information from Tillman’s wife, other family members, and the American public for five weeks following his death. During this time, President Bush repeatedly invoked Tillman’s name to promote his administration’s foreign policy. Long after Tillman’s nationally televised memorial service, the Army grudgingly notified his closest relatives that he had “probably” been killed by friendly fire while it continued to dissemble about the details of his death and who was responsible.

InWhere Men Win Glory, Jon Krakauer draws on Tillman’s journals and letters, interviews with his wife and friends, conversations with the soldiers who served alongside him, and extensive research on the ground in Afghanistan to render an intricate mosaic of this driven, complex, and uncommonly compelling figure as well as the definitive accountof the events and actions that led to his death. Before he enlisted in the army, Tillman was familiar to sports aficionados as an undersized, overachieving Arizona Cardinals safety whose virtuosity in the defensive backfield was spellbinding. With his shoulder-length hair, outspoken views, and boundless intellectual curiosity, Tillman was considered a maverick. America was fascinated when he traded the bright lights and riches of the NFL for boot camp and a buzz cut. Sent first to Iraq—a war he would openly declare was “illegal as hell” —and eventually to Afghanistan, Tillman was driven by complicated, emotionally charged, sometimes contradictory notions of duty, honor, justice, patriotism, and masculine pride, and he was determined to serve his entire three-year commitment. But on April 22, 2004, his life would end in a barrage of bullets fired by his fellow soldiers.

Krakauer chronicles Tillman’s riveting, tragic odyssey in engrossing detail highlighting his remarkable character and personality while closely examining the murky, heartbreaking circumstances of his death. Infused with the power and authenticity readers have come to expect from Krakauer’s storytelling,Where Men Win Gloryexposes shattering truths about men and war. 


From the Hardcover edition.』
『Book Description
The bestselling author ofInto the Wild,Into Thin Air, andUnder the Banner of Heavendelivers a stunning, eloquent account of a remarkable young man’s haunting journey.

Like the men whose epic stories Jon Krakauer has told in his previous bestsellers, Pat Tillman was an irrepressible individualist and iconoclast. In May 2002, Tillman walked away from his $3.6 million NFL contract to enlist in the United States Army. He was deeply troubled by 9/11, and he felt a strong moral obligation to join the fight against al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Two years later, he died on a desolate hillside in southeastern Afghanistan.

Though obvious to most of the two dozen soldiers on the scene that a ranger in Tillman’s own platoon had fired the fatal shots, the Army aggressively maneuvered to keep this information from Tillman’s wife, other family members, and the American public for five weeks following his death. During this time, President Bush repeatedly invoked Tillman’s name to promote his administration’s foreign policy. Long after Tillman’s nationally televised memorial service, the Army grudgingly notified his closest relatives that he had “probably” been killed by friendly fire while it continued to dissemble about the details of his death and who was responsible.

InWhere Men Win Glory, Jon Krakauer draws on Tillman’s journals and letters, interviews with his wife and friends, conversations with the soldiers who served alongside him, and extensive research on the ground in Afghanistan to render an intricate mosaic of this driven, complex, and uncommonly compelling figure as well as the definitive accountof the events and actions that led to his death. Before he enlisted in the army, Tillman was familiar to sports aficionados as an undersized, overachieving Arizona Cardinals safety whose virtuosity in the defensive backfield was spellbinding. With his shoulder-length hair, outspoken views, and boundless intellectual curiosity, Tillman was considered a maverick. America was fascinated when he traded the bright lights and riches of the NFL for boot camp and a buzz cut. Sent first to Iraq—a war he would openly declare was “illegal as hell” —and eventually to Afghanistan, Tillman was driven by complicated, emotionally charged, sometimes contradictory notions of duty, honor, justice, patriotism, and masculine pride, and he was determined to serve his entire three-year commitment. But on April 22, 2004, his life would end in a barrage of bullets fired by his fellow soldiers.

Krakauer chronicles Tillman’s riveting, tragic odyssey in engrossing detail highlighting his remarkable character and personality while closely examining the murky, heartbreaking circumstances of his death. Infused with the power and authenticity readers have come to expect from Krakauer’s storytelling,Where Men Win Gloryexposes shattering truths about men and war. 
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(Bravo Agassi!)
『This book was a surprisingly enjoyable book. Although I am not a big tennis buff, I have enjoyed watching Agassi on the courts. He brought a lot of life to the game. After seeing him on television I decided to buy the book and I couldn't put it down. I must admit I did skip over some of the tennis matches because there are so many. And I did feel that he said a few too many times how much he hated the game...I got it after a few mentions. That said, the human emotions in the book blew me away. Agassi bared his sole and while I always thought of him as an outgoing star, I took the inner journey with him and understood how much he suffered along the way. The contrast between his relationship with Brooke Shields and Steffi Graft was very interesting. And the way he talks about Steffine touched my heart. What woman doesn't want to hear a man say those words about her? All in all, this is a very good read. I hated to see it end, but my admiration for Agassi and his foundation have moved to a whole different level. Anyone who struggles with life will learn, grow and be helped by reading this book.』

(Viscerally Candid, Strewn with Unanticipated Grace, Inspiring, Saddening; Awesome)
『Almost any reader, I imagine, will be captivated by this fine book, which artfully details the evolution of one of the more complex, engaging public personalities around today. At its core, this book is about love, about finding peace through giving to others, about the obstacles that prevent one from tracking down a life in which they are happy. In Agassi's case, these elements play out on the big stage, in front of world, and it is enthralling to learn how incredibly far-off the public perception of Agassi was throughout his career.

Much has been said already about the events of his life--one will form their own opinion. In the end, though, this book is far more than a summary of events and thoughts one can use to formulate an informed opinion of Agassi; it is an unexpectedly moving story of a maturation and the acceptance of love as the central driving force behind all that is good. "This is why we're here. To fight through the pain and, when possible, to release the pain of others."

Throughout the book I frequently stopped and thought "wow, Andre, what a writer you are"; I was, then, a little disheartened to learn for the first time in the Acknowledgment that he had been given a great deal of help from J.R. Moehringer, the Pulitzer Prize-winning writer. But, as with the rest of the book (as far as I can tell), Agassi is completely honest about how their working relationship unfolded and how it came to be that Andre's name was the only one that came to appear on the book itself. I will also say that there is an occasional egotism that appears in the tone of the writing that seems to be unrecognized by the author, but, as an athlete, I think it can be truthfully said that you can't be a champion without a little innate egotism in your blood to drive you.

I devoured this book in two days, at the expense of the rest of my life. It is a great piece of artwork--both the book and the life that it portrays. I have already shipped it to several friends, and look forward to seeing if it effects them as it did me. There were points in Agassi's career when he rolled along the edge of perfection (a word I now use with great care, after the reading), but never as meaningfully so as he has in putting together "Open".』

(Transcends Tennis and Sports)
『To be brief: Like "Pride of the Yankees" a movie that is great because underneath it all it's about heart and courage and love; this book transcends its sport and even sports because it is a dead-honest look at the high-risk endeavor of growing up. Oh, and by the way-the descriptions of the tennis matches aren't bad either.』

(I loved this book!!!)
『I have been a fan of Andre Agassi for a very long time. I was extremely excited when I learned he was writing a book. This book did not disappoint. It was so fascinating to learn specific details of his life and career and his thoughts during critical moments. He is very "open" and honest in this book and I respect him for it. Once I started reading this book, I read it at any free time I could find. I just didn't want to put it down. This book is inspiring and it is definitely worth reading.』

(courage and inspiration)
『Dear Andre I loved your book. It is the best written autobiography I've ever read. You have a way with words that is a gift to you. I look at you as a poet sort of an open book. It took alot of courage to do what you did and be truthful. No matter what your tennis peers say , your book i think reaches people, the common folk. I have read some negative comments from some of the tennis greats of the sport and they just don't get it. You're an artist with the courage to tell all. I was very suprised to see some of the comments that it was so shocking to alot of great tennis players. Well they were never in your shoes. It's very disheartening to me to read things from nadal and federer that were so in shock about you being open and honest. Not so much for Nadal..........i view him as a person the same way he conducts himself on the court.............No compassion on the tennis court and no compassion or experiences in his life to try and understand you and realize that everyone has shortcomings and i hope he learns this of himself in real life. I was suprised by federer's comments as well. To me he seems more mature and understanding. It's almost like they give no respect to a man that helped pave the way for them. No one is perfect and i hope they come to a level of understanding like you did.

there are some things in the book that i have a few gripes about. Especially the Michael Chang thing. Just as you Andre have grown into a person. I'm sure Michael has grown as well over the years. At the time it seemed like he was very zealous in his Christianity.......but maybe now he has grown out of that or grown more deeper in his faith. Just like you had to discover things about yourself. To me Michael has always seemed like the guy that will keep growning. I hope you can talk to michael and have a heart to heart discussion now. Maybe he has alot of things to say to you , how he's grown more as a person.

i was glued to your book and thank you very much because i too went through bouts of depression and anxiety. I too was continually knocked down as an adolescent and just kept getting back up. Anyway thanks for the great book. The best of its kind and God bless you as you continue on your journey!』
『From Andre Agassi, one of the most beloved athletes in history and one of the most gifted men ever to step onto a tennis court, a beautiful, haunting autobiography.

Agassi’s incredibly rigorous training begins when he is just a child. By the age of thirteen, he is banished to a Florida tennis camp that feels like a prison camp. Lonely, scared, a ninth-grade dropout, he rebels in ways that will soon make him a 1980s icon. He dyes his hair, pierces his ears, dresseslike a punk rocker. By the time he turns pro at sixteen, his new look promises to change tennis forever, as does his lightning-fast return.

And yet, despite his raw talent, he struggles early on. We feel his confusion as he loses to the world’s best, his greater confusion as he starts to win. After stumbling in three Grand Slam finals, Agassi shocks the world, and himself, by capturing the 1992 Wimbledon. Overnight he becomes a fan favorite and a media target.

Agassi brings a near-photographic memory to every pivotal match and every relationship. Never before has the inner game of tennis and the outer game of fame been so precisely limned. Alongside vivid portraits of rivals from several generations—Jimmy Connors, Pete Sampras, Roger Federer—Agassi gives unstinting accounts of his brief time with Barbra Streisand and his doomed marriage to Brooke Shields. He reveals a shattering loss of confidence. And he recounts his spectacular resurrection, a comeback climaxing with his epic run at the1999 French Open and his march to become the oldest man ever ranked number one.

In clear, taut prose, Agassi evokes his loyal brother, his wise coach, his gentle trainer, all the people who help him regain his balance and find love at last with Stefanie Graf. Inspired by her quiet strength, he fights through crippling pain from a deteriorating spine to remain a dangerous opponent in the twenty-first and final year of his career. Entering his last tournament in 2006, he’s hailed for completing a stunning metamorphosis, from nonconformist to elder statesman, from dropout to education advocate. And still he’s not done. At a U.S. Open for the ages, he makes a courageous last stand, then delivers one of the most stirring farewells ever heard in a sporting arena.

With its breakneck tempo and raw candor,Openwill be read and cherished for years. A treat for ardent fans, it will also captivate readers who know nothing about tennis. Like Agassi’s game, it sets a new standard for grace, style, speed, and power.


From the Hardcover edition.』
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(If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...)
『If you liked Tuesdays With Morrie...you'll LOVE Have A Little Faith!

Mitch shows that no matter how different we may seem, we're all interconnected. This book reads like a smooth piece of fiction, but it's a true story--which makes it all the more fascinating.

Also recommended:Christmas Gifts, Christmas Voices: A Holiday Novel of Hope and Healing This touching holiday book shows how one individual can make a wonderful difference...』

(Faith is a result of the beliefs you hold to be true)
『To have spiritual faith you must hold a particular belief. I believe Jesus Christ is the only way to salvation, i.e. I am a Christian. The Jewish faith believes in God the Father yet are still waiting for the Christ so they are half way home. Chistianity believes there is only one way to salvation and that is through Jesus Christ - period. That said, Jesus was not mean spirited to those who did not believe; in fact, that is why the Father sent Him to us, to reach the unbelievers. And He always did so with compassion. We are called to have compassion for one another, to be our brother and sisters keeper. Mitch Albon's book is contrary to most writings of the day; he calls us to have compassion for one another whether or not that ever leads to salvation. He leaves the question of how we are to believe to us, just as Jesus did. Whether we accept Jesus Christ or not is up to each of us individually. It is my hope and desire for all to come and accept Jesus Christ as their savior. Until then, I will practice compassion without compromising my faith; not as a way to obtain salvation but as a thank offering for having accepted the free gift of salvation. Mitch's simple book stimulates one to think as well as remind us we need one another, be willing to practice forgiveness and to love one another through the use of whatever talents we have been blessed with. It's simple but not always easy; thanks Mitch for sharing.』

(A pleasant read)
『"Have a Little Faith" is Mitch Albom's inspirational follow-up to his "Tuesdays With Morrie." As such, it is fine, along the same track.

He is asked by his former hometown (New Jersey) rabbi (Albert Lewis) to write his eulogy, so he accepts but wants to learn about the guy as a human being over a period of his final eight years of life. In the process he also comes in contact with a pastor (Henry Covington) in his recent hometown (Detroit) while reporting on a homeless shelter. In the process of learning more about each religious leader he gains insights about what faith is.

Here are some things he learns in getting to know both men:

1. Rituals are a major part of the rabbi's life. Faith is more about doing than believing. It is how from generation to generation we remain connected. Since faith hadn't meant much to Mitch, he would try to understand how it put the rabbi at peace. Even in retirement the rabbi kept a community, through his address book, by calling and sending emails for milestones - birthdays, anniversaries, etc. Even during times of horror/war you an find small acts of kindness. Be satisfied with simple things, the rabbi had learned from the Depression. People want to be known, hence there is immortality in being remembered. Mitch had learned from the rabbi that according to the Talmud, G-d didn't like Jews celebrating when the Egyptians died during the Exodus, because G-d loved their enemies too. When asking the rabbi how he knows there is a G-d, the rabbi says there is always something we can't understand and that's were G-d begins - the unknown. Mitch asks the rabbi if our nature is evil - nowhere in liturgy did G-d create bad things - we were left with free will.

2. The pastor first felt faith while in jail after a life of crime, after first promising to G-d to change his life after nearly being killed during his crime years, then rising in the church ranks from elder to pastor. He wondered why he had been born and came across a biblical passage about Job cursing his birth. Even when cursing G-d when something bad happens there is even some confort to think G-d listened but said "No." Throughout his life of crime he kept on getting second chances - he thought maybe G-d had punished him when his young daughter died. Better to have known the child even for a few short years than never at all, hence still some good. You are not your past. A life is made up of many lives - the most recent life is the most important. Forgiving is important - don't hold grudges - nothing haunts like things you don't say - loving thoughts. Mitch was able to understand the pastor best by taling to his congregants, what things he had done to help them. Mitch asked the pastor if he wanted to do better financially - he said he was meant to be with the poor.

3. Mitch read about different religions as being connected to something big while doing something small.

4. From both the rabbi and pastor he learned that people expect too much from marriage. Commitment is the most important part. Tribulations will occur (especially in the pastor's life), but getting past them is what makes the marriage endure.

5. How can religions co-exist. Teaching that human life began with just one man, Adam, which produced all varieties - the genius of life is variety. - most religions teach to love your neighbor. As for the afterlife, just believing something exists is enough.

6. The eulogy included Mitch's learning that different faiths can work side by side. It was 'majestic' that the rabbi could not speak at his eulogy - that's where faith comes in. It is a summary of memories where each of the congregants will have some while going back home. The whole purpose of Mitch during these eight years was not really the eulogy, but the journey to belief.

In summary, Mitch delved into the lives of two religious leaders and came away with an understanding that the real fulfillment of a person is that one can improve if they have a little faith in something bigger than them. The book is short and an easy read.』

(Have a Little Faith)
『It is in the same idea as Tuesday with Morrie but with religous men as the principle men. I learned about the Jewish relation and how a man can make something good in Detroit after living a life that many would have gone down the tube but he helped so many people in a church no one would think it has any use.』

(The Divine Spark Inside Us All.)
『A book to lead you towards believing in something bigger than yourself - where spreading faith and hope and making a difference in the lives of others is what it's all about. This is a warm-hearted, inspiring book where the talented author Mitch Albom examines how faith shines differently in people's expressions. Mitch writes about the spiritual journey of two holy men, one a rabbi close to death and the other an inner-city pastor. Each of these holy men express their faith in different ways but, none the less, their faith supports and sustains many of their congregation through trying and difficult times. And of the author's own journey, well that evolves into one of grace, compassion and meaning in his own life.

While reading Mr. Albom's work I was reminded of Ariel and Shya Kane's book "Being Here: Modern Day Tales of Enlightenment". The Kanes' book is also rich in real life stories filled with compassion, inspiration and sharing of life's magical moments. Both of these wonderful books hold a place of honor on my bookshelf. I know they would be a gift to anyone who reads them.』
『Will you do my eulogy? With those words, Mitch Albom begins his long-awaited return to non-fiction. His journey to honour the last request of a beloved clergyman ultimately leads him to rekindle his own long-ignored faith. Albom spends years exploring churches and synagogues, the suburbs and the city, the 'us' versus 'them' of religion. Slowly, he gravitates to an inner-city pastor of a crumbling church that houses the homeless, and is stunned at how similar belief can be. As his own beloved cleric slowly lets go, Albom writes his final farewell, having learned that a faithful heart comes in many forms and places.』
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(One Basketball Book That Covers An Era!)
『Bird and Magic were rivals throughout their career.
Their mutual respect and competition between them
was something to behold. The classic Celtic-Laker playoffs
were great. This books sheds some good insight into their
relationship and some of the behind the scenes issues that developed.
A good read!



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(More than just talking about basketball)
『Having grown up during the reign of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, I was delighted to see that they collaborated on the book, When the Game Was Ours.

Both my son and I read this book. My son was born just as Bird and Johnson were in their last years in the NBA so to him, this was all new stuff. For me, it was a nice trip down memory lane.

Both men are driven and ambitious who loved the game. They were also smart and savvy as well. Neither are perfect, but they are interesting and intelligent who became more than symbols of a game. They were the co-kings in an era of really good players.

My son knew he was going to enjoy the Larry Bird portion but he was surprised at how moved he was about Magic Johnson and his challenges with HIV and his friendship with the fractious and controversial Isaiah Thomas.

The narrative is easy to read. Almost conversationally as each guy gets his turn to tell his side. It isn't just about the game, but also about their lives and how they changed the game and it changed them.

I'd recommend this book to anyone who enjoyed Bird and Johnson. I'd also recommend it to any young person who is curious about that time. For both my son and I, it was a joy to read.』

(One of my favorite books)
『I was a little girl when these two titans took to the hardwood but I remember their fierce competition like it was yesterday. This book is a must read for basketball fans!

MacMullan skillfully sets up the rivalry and sends the reader right back into that special time when there were sooo many talented basketball players but the game wasn't seemingly as popular as baseball or football. Larry and Magic took the game to new heights with their enormous competitive spirit. They helped make the NBA what it is today! This book brought back many, many fond memories of watching these two greats. I do agree with the reviewer who mentioned how these two titans brought each other to new heights of competition and how wonderful it would have been had Michael Jordan had the same experience heavens only knows what he could have done.

I love the very end of this book..all that remains is respect.

I can't think of any negatives about this book. While everyone looking to buy this book obviously knows a bit about these two wonderful ballplayers I can assure you that you will certainly enjoy this read. And sorry, I never give out tidbits and spoilers in my reviews although some people don't seem to like that. ;)』

(For Anyone Who Was a of Basketball in the 80's)
『Many consider Michael Jordan the best of all time, but it was Ervin "Magic" Johnson and Larry Bird who made basketball what it is today. They are so intertwined, from their college days to competing for NBA titles all the while taking the sport from a tape delay when they entered the league, to the cultural landmark of the eighties, it makes perfect since that they would write their autobiography together (of course with a lot of help from Jackie MacMullan, it is pretty evident even though her name is smallest on the front cover, she did most, if not all the writing).

When the Game Was Ours made a big splash before its release when parts about Johnson's detraining relationship with Isaiah Thomas, and that is in there as advertised, but the book excels when Johnson and Bird stick to their relationships with each other. The book is set up by devoting certain chapters to specific dates, starting with the first meeting of the two, ironically as teammates on an international college all-star tournament.

With their first interactions together being teammates, you kind of wish that the book had ended with them as teammates again, and again for representing their country at the Olympics in Barcelona, Spain, but instead get two chapters devoted to Bird's retirement and Johnson's induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame. And of course all the important meetings in-between are represented: the college finals, the all star game, the NBA finals. The only thing missing is an accompanying DVD of the games mentioned in the book. And for the stat geeks, there is even an extensive look at their numbers throughout their careers at the back.
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(Once again the Bird/Magic synergy makes for great entertainment)
『Like so many basketball fans, the NCAA championship with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird was the game that started my interest in basketball, and their efforts in the NBA made me a fan of the league. Either one alone would have been great, but together they created something that was really special. Having them combine on this book is the same. While their individual stories are worth reading, the combination of these two greats makes for a very special read. The book goes all the way to the beginning for these two. The author goes back and forth between these two greats to show us not just how each developed and did great things, but how these two were so amazingly linked throughout their lives. It is hard to imagine that with just a little more recruiting ability, a great college coach like Bobby Knight could have had both of these players at Indiana, and created more of a dynasty. However, Bobby Knight's loss was really our gain, and the author shows us how the competition between Bird and Magic drove both to heights that we had not seen in many years in the NBA. As teammates, they would have made some NBA team a dynasty, but as competitors, they made the entire league a dynasty. It is really great to read about how each felt during all the various highlights of their careers, and the author does a nice job of giving us Bird's and Magic's combined autobiography. I highly recommend purchasing this book, it is rare when I find a book that really becomes a page turner like this one did for me.』
『From the moment these two players took the court on opposing sides, they engaged in a fierce physical and psychological battle. Their uncommonly competitive relationship came to symbolize the most compelling rivalry in the NBA. These were the basketball epics of the 1980s--Celtics vs Lakers, East vs West, physical vs finesse, Old School vs Showtime, even white vs black. Each pushed the other to greatness--together Bird and Johnson collected 8 NBA Championships, and 6 MVP awards and helped save the floundering NBA at its most critical time. When it started they were bitter rivals, but along the way they became lifelong friends.

With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail,When the Game Was Ourstransports readers to this electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players dead set on besting one another. From the heady days of trading championships to the darker days of injury and illness, we come to understand Larry's obsessive devotion to winning and how his demons drove him on the court. We hear him talk with candor about playing through chronic pain and its truly exacting toll. In Magic we see a young, invincible star struggle with the sting of defeat, not just as a player but as a team leader. We are there the moment he learns he's contracted HIV and hear in his own words how that devastating news impacted his relationships in basketball and beyond. But always, in both cases, we see them prevail.

A compelling, up-close-and-personal portrait of basketball's most inimitable duo,When the Game Was Oursis a reevaluation of three decades in counterpoint. It is also a rollicking ride through professional basketball's best times.』
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Amazon Exclusive: Bill Walton ReviewsWhen the Game Was Ours

Bill Walton played in the NBA for 13 years, and in 1996, was named one of the top 50 players in NBA history. He's been an analyst for CBS Sports and NBC Sports, and since 2002, he's been a game analyst for ESPN NBA telecasts. Read his guest review ofWhen the Game Was Ours:

Larry Bird and Magic Johnson are transcendent, iconic and timeless standard bearers of excellence who changed "The Game" forever, always bringing out the best in each other and never failing to put a smile on all our faces.

I was one of the lucky ones. I had the incredible good fortune to have witnessed firsthand the Bird/Magic rivalry. It was an intense and constant thing for us all. But even I didn't realize how powerful their connection was until I readWhen the Game Was Ours, a riveting and page-turning masterpiece that could only be written with the help of someone like Jackie MacMullan, who was there every step of the way and who sensed there was a whole lot more to their story than what happened on the court or got played over and over again on the highlight reels. In this book, Larry and Magic tell stories like they never have before. I was enthralled, page after page. Theirs was a unique relationship. They were polar opposites, but in ways few of us realized they were very much the same. They both wanted the same thing, day in and day out--to win. And did they know how to win.

When the Game Was Oursperfectly captures the defining moments of their lives from the very beginning of their fiercest of rivalries through their constantly evolving historical relationship and friendship right up to the present. This epic tome is the capstone of their landmark careers. It is also so much more than anyone could ever dream for.When the Game Was Oursbrilliantly explains why "The Game" will always belong to Larry and Magic.--Bill Walton

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Amazon Exclusive: A Q&A with Larry Bird and Magic Johnson

Amazon.com:It was interesting to learn that a fast break during an exhibition game sparked the start of your long friendship. Talk about that play and how it set the stage for future Bird vs. Magic battles.

Larry Bird:What I remember about that play was we had the defender spinning around like a top because we moved the ball so quickly. I had never played with anyone who could pass the ball like Magic. I was blown away by the things he was doing on the court. But once we were done as teammates on that All-Star team, I moved on. And, a year later, when we played against each other for the NCAA championship, I treated him like he was just another guy. I wasn't too big on being friendly with people I was trying to beat. I think that upset him, but I didn't care. I was always taught, "Don't talk to the enemy."

Earvin "Magic" Johnson:I already knew about Larry before we played in the World Invitational Tournament. I was dying to meet this guy who went to Indiana, quit school, worked on a garbage truck, then came back and started putting up really big numbers for Indiana State. We played on the second team together during those exhibitions, and the way we moved the ball, we were better than the starters! That one play was so fast, so amazing, those Russian players had no idea what hit them. We didn't spend a whole lot of time together off the court, because Larry kept to himself, but I was real excited the following spring when I realized our Michigan State team was going to play his Indiana State team for the NCAA championship. I went over to say hello to him at the press conference a day or two before the game, and he totally blew me off. I couldn't believe it. I left thinking, "That Larry Bird, he's kind of a jerk." And the rivalry was on.

Amazon.com:Where did you each develop your love for the game?

Bird:My two older brothers, Mike and Mark, played basketball all day long. They were bigger and stronger than me, so they were better in the beginning. But I loved the way it felt when the ball dropped through the strings, so I was out there all the time, day and night, working on my game. I wasn't going to stop until I could beat my brothers. And by the time that happened, I was hooked on the game. I couldn't live without it.

Johnson:I honestly can't remember a time when basketball wasn't a part of my life. I grew up in a big family, so we played all kinds of sports, including basketball. I loved the way the ball felt in my hands. I took my ball with me everywhere--to school, to the store, to the school dances. People in Lansing, Michigan, got used to seeing me walking down the street dribbling my ball. I wasn't going to stop until I was in the NBA.

Amazon.com:If you could each replay one game from the past, which would it be and why?

Bird:I'd like to go back to the 1987 Finals, to the game when Magic sunk his junior junior hook. It was down to the final seconds, and Magic had Kevin McHale isolated out on the wing, and when he drove past him to the basket, our center, Robert Parish, came over to help, and I came over from the weak side, but probably a second too late. I never expected Magic to shoot a hook. I had never seen him do anything like that before. People forget that even after that basket, we still had a chance to pull it out. I got a great look from the baseline in the final seconds, but the shot rolled off. If I could go back and replay that game, maybe we would have won it, and possibly the series as well.

Johnson:That's easy. I'd go back to Game 2 of the 1984 Finals, when we were in Boston and about to take a 2–0 lead in the series, and instead I called a time-out in the final seconds. If I hadn't called it, we would have run out the clock and taken total command of the series. Instead, because of the time-out, the Celtics were able to set their defense, and James Worthy's pass was intercepted by Gerald Henderson. That was one of the most disappointing losses of my career, and I've never forgotten it.

Amazon.com:One of the most powerful moments in the book surrounds November 7, 1991--the day Magic announced he was HIV positive. Magic, why was it so important to you to contact Larry before the news hit?

Johnson:You've got to understand that by this point, we're like Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali. Nobody talked about one of us without mentioning the other. We were that connected. I knew the minute the news hit, people would be flocking to get a reaction from both Larry and Michael Jordan, so I felt I had to give them some warning. Also, by then, Larry and I had developed a bit of a relationship. In spite of all our battles, I felt a real affection for him. He needed to know, and he needed to know from me.

Amazon.com:Larry, what do you remember most about that day?

Bird:The feeling I had in the pit of my stomach. It was a horrible, awful feeling. I just remember lying in my room, trying to take a nap, and all I could think about was that Magic would be dead soon. At that time, we didn't know much about HIV. We all just assumed he had been given a death sentence, and that was really shocking to think about.

Amazon.com:How did winning a gold medal with the 1992 Dream Team compare to winning an NBA championship?

Johnson:That whole experience in Barcelona was amazing, fantastic. At that point, I was technically retired from the NBA because of my HIV illness, and I missed basketball so much. To be out there playing for my country, not to mention alongside Larry and Michael Jordan and Charles Barkley and Patrick Ewing, was one of the biggest thrills of my life. I savored every single moment of it.

Bird:It was a little harder for me because my back was in such bad shape, and sometimes it was hard for me to enjoy it because of the pain. I just wanted to get into a game and make a contribution and be able to say I did it, that I was part of an Olympic team. And once I did that, I was happy. My goals were pretty realistic in Barcelona. Still, I didn't realize how amazing it would feel to be up on that medal stand, alongside Magic, John Stockton, Patrick, and all the guys, with that gold medal around my neck. That is one special memory.

Amazon.com:Who carries the NBA torch today?

Johnson:There's some great young talent out there, but I've got to choose the Laker, Kobe Bryant. I think he proved in the 2009 NBA championship that he learned how to balance his own individual skills with those of his teammates. That was a big step forward for him. What I liked best about Kobe was watching him enjoy himself. The game is supposed to be fun. Larry and I never lost sight of that.

Bird:You certainly couldn't go wrong choosing Kobe, but I'm a LeBron James man. He is so strong. He's also fearless, and he's convinced he can do anything. That's what stands out to me. He still has some steps to take, like bringing the same effort defensively every night that he brings on the offensive end, but he has all the tools to accomplish that. He's going to have a long, successful career that will include some championships of his own.

Amazon.com:If you both laced 'em up right now, who would win one-on-one in H-O-R-S-E?

Bird:Nobody beats me in H-O-R-S-E. Besides, Magic can't shoot.

Johnson:Larry, you'd have no chance against me one-on-one. I've got too many ways to beat you. Plus, as slow as I am, I'm still faster than you.

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(I pulled a Palin and quit, quit reading this book...)
『I'm a republican who regretfully gave Palin, her book, a chance. Bad idea, I'll never get those moments back. After about 30 minutes, it just dawned on me: Why am I reading this book? Palin's not particularly intelligent-she's not a theologian, philosopher, professor, lawyer, doctor, or any other sort of professional that may have something worthwhile to share-and she hasn't really accomplished much. She obviously can't manage her own family much less a state, heck she even quit as governor! Why? It's clear: to make money writing poorly written books. (I know, I know, she left Alaska for Alaska, but if she was truly interested in Alaska's best interests, don't you think that she'd be serving Alaska's causes instead of writing books and traveling around America and around the world giving speeches behind closed doors?). This book is boring reality t.v. on paper and it's amazing that it appeals to so many (scary world we live in).』

(A well written book that will let you get to know Sarah Palin)
『The invective abuse directed at Sarah Palin says much about her progressive detractors and their fear of her, but very little about who she really is. This book is a well written autobiography. It serves its purpose in letting the reader get to know the author. There is no overwrought creation myth as there is with Obama. Sarah's is a very normal small town American story. Her values are quite mainstream. What is extraordinary is her willingness to take on the progressive elite that has come to dominate the so called mainstream media, our elite universities, most non-profit institutions and now our Federal government. I respect her for that.

Critics have complained that the book has petty criticism aimed at her detractors. First, that is a fairly minor part of the book that appears in context as the story is told. Second, her need to tell her side of the story is perfectly legitimate. Third, the fact that her detractors have so little to go on that they focus on petty criticism is what creates the need to respond in the first place. I don't see that she inappropriately dwells on things like "Troopergate" in the book.

The 11 AP reporters assigned to fact check this book are another reflection on her detractors. Eleven reporters basically came up with nothing of substance, yet wrote news articles about it. In contrast there is virtually no press criticism/analysis of Obama's "Dreams" autobiography. Joseph Farah has convincingly documented a long list of misrepresentations and outright falsehoods in Obama's book. Christopher Anderson and Jack Cashill have produced considerable evidence that the terrorist Bill Ayers actually ghost wrote much of the "Dreams" book. Yet the AP and other news organizations uncritically fawn over Obama's book, some going so far as to claim he is one of the best writers to ever occupy the oval office. This despite no evidence before or since the book that Obama is anything more than a mediocre writer.

This book is really only the beginning of a story. I hope to hear much more in the future.』

(Credit where credit is due)
『Sarah Palin has at least one thing in common with Hilary Clinton besides gender. Neither of them is willing to credit their ghostwriter. I am certain that Sarah Palin herself had a great deal of hands on imput as to the structure as well as the content of this book, but the actual author is a woman named Lynn Vincent. Politicians are busy people, and I quite understand that they may need help in order to bring a book to fruition. But I distrust anyone who will not acknowledge that they have not produced a piece of work that they sign their name to.
That said, the writing is better than many bios that are produced quickly in the 'as told to' tradition. I dock it two stars for not having an index, another major point of annoyance.』

(Horrific on every level)
『The paper upon which this drivel is printed is worth more than the words themselves. What you'll find here is a self-promoting narcissist with no understanding of how government actually works. Save yourself precious time and money and stay away!! There's nothing to be gained by indulging this woman.』

(Excellent Read)
『From a very real person. A fantastic read from an extra ordinary human being. Will make an excellent world leader.』
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One year ago, Sarah Palin burst onto the national political stage like a comet. Yet even now, few Americans know who this remarkable woman really is.

On September 3, 2008 Alaska Governor and vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin delivered a speech at the Republican National Convention that electrified the nation and instantly made her one of the most recognizable women in the world.

As chief executive of America's largest state, she had built a record as a reformer who cast aside politics-as-usual and pushed through changes other politicians only talked about: Energy independence. Ethics reform. And the biggest private sector infrastructure project in U.S. history. And while revitalizing public school funding and ensuring the state met its responsibilities to seniors and Alaska Native populations, Palin also beat the political "good ol' boys club" at their own game and brought Big Oil to heel.

Like her GOP running mate, John McCain, Palin wasn't a packaged and over-produced candidate. She was a Main Street American woman: a working mom, wife of a blue collar union man, and mother of five children, the eldest of whom was serving his country in a yearlong deployment in Iraq and the youngest, an infant with special needs. Palin's hometown story touched a populist nerve, rallying hundreds of thousands of ordinary Americans to the GOP ticket.

But as the campaign unfolded, Palin became a lightning rod for both praise and criticism. Supporters called her "refreshing" and "honest," a kitchen-table public servant they felt would fight for their interests. Opponents derided her as a wide-eyed Pollyanna unprepared for national leadership. But none of them knew the real Sarah Palin.

In this eagerly anticipated memoir, Palin paints an intimate portrait of growing up in the wilds of Alaska; meeting her lifelong love; her decision to enter politics; the importance of faith and family; and the unique joys and trials of life as a high-profile working mother. She also opens up for the first time about the 2008 presidential race, providing a rare, mom's-eye view of high-stakes national politics—from patriots dedicated to "Country First" to slick politicos bent on winning at any cost.

Going Roguetraces one ordinary citizen's extraordinary journey and imparts Palin's vision of a way forward for America and her unfailing hope in the greatest nation on earth.

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Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review
(Not the kind of book you read for fun)
『This book was sent by a great seller however, it is not an uplifting read. I can usually handle sad books but this book is just horribly frustrating from start to finish. Maybe this is what the author hoped to achieve and if so, she succeeded. However, I don't read in my free time with hopes that the books will depress me.』

(A Happy Ending)
『Jeanette Walls's Glass Castle was a compelling story that is both familiar and unfamiliar to the common reader. Her real life horror story ultimately renews faith in human beings. Despite the horror these kids face throughout their childhood, they get a fairy tale happy ending. Glass Castle makes you wonder if you could survive an upbringing like this one and live to tell about it.
The memoir begins with meeting the Walls family living in a dilapidated trailer of a home. Jeanette's earliest memory is of cooking hotdogs at the age of three and badly burning herself with boiling water. What a terrible first memory to have. What kind of lucid parents would allow their three-year old to cook on a stove? These kinds of horrible stories occur throughout the book, and are why the book is so interesting to read. The average person isn't familiar with that sort of neglect therefore Glass Castle familiarizes you with what it would be like to be part of a family like Jeanette's. It's hard to sympathize with parents who have potential to provide a stable lifestyle for their family but refuse to act upon it. Rex was a mastermind with his hands, holding down jobs as an electrician, and drawing up architectural plans for the "glass castle". Jeanette's mother Rose Mary had a college degree for teaching but refused to hold down a stable career because it simply bored her. The book was difficult to put down because it constantly kept you guessing what kind of ridiculous things you'll come across next.
The memoir, familiar to the reader, shows us a family that is trying desperately to live the American Dream while going through trials and tribulations. What's not relatable to the reader, the fact that they screw it up every single time. The kids became very acquainted with a practice known as the "skedaddle." This was something Rex invented to run from the government who wanted to collect taxes and wanted payments on bills. The family bounced from Arizona, to California, and to West Virginia. In all these places they had a chance to start over, but all of these dreams were shattered when the parents started back on their old ways. Readers can sympathize with struggle and failure, yet the parent's malfunction in providing for their children time and time again becomes irreconcilable. The one redeeming quality of the novel is that the family tries desperately to stick together even when it's bad for them. Even when the kids were at points of near-starvation, they would always find a way to stay on their feet by working together. Whether this meant holding down odd jobs, or scrounging for food in school trash cans, they managed to get by. This is an admirable trait, because ultimately the reader wants the family to make it through.
Glass Castle makes you realize that all the awful things you thought couldn't happen, can. Most parents have warned their children about perverts while not really believing it could happen. Here, it happens in many different ways. Phoenix was very hot during the summer. Rex and Rose Mary saw the only way to cool the house was by leaving the doors and windows open at all times, even at night. Perverts entered the house, Jeanette was molested by one, and the parents didn't even show concern at this disgusting act against their daughter, let alone agree to lock the door. Throughout the book instances of molestation or near molestation occur right under the parent's noses. How could you allow such a thing to happen to your children? This book opens your eyes as to the fact that these things have to be happening more so than we commonly think.
Throughout the book the family drags you through their living nightmare to finally renew your faith in a happy ending. In the middle of the squalor of Welch WV, Jeanette finds her true calling in. She becomes involved in her high school newspaper and falls in love with the idea of writing for a career. She vows to herself to get out of Welch and out of the hold her parents have on her terrible life. At this point in the novel you finally feel a little sense of relief that these kids will make it out. After raising money on their own, they flee their parents grasp and head to New York City. There they find jobs, and create relationships and families of their own. As a reader, we finally see a happy ending that justifies the struggle.

Glass Castle is a story of the redemption of a family and the struggle to live the American dream. It's a story of starting over and realizing that people regardless of their past can have a future. Despite having hell for a childhood, these kids bonded together and walked through fire and came out alive.
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(Wonderfully engaging memoir)
『Ms Walls has written an amazing memoir. She tells her story with humor and without self-pity. This is one of those books that you tell everyone you know to read. It's one of those rare ones that I will keep and re-read. Great job! Looking forward to reading her other books.』

(Your first teachers.....)
『are always your parents. Jeannette Walls learned a lot from her parents, despite the hardships and abuse. Luckily she was able glean the positive lessons: to dream, from her father, and to pursue her artistic talents, from her mother. Her parents were obviously mentally ill people and I figure she knows that now but did not understand that as a child. Her fascinating memoir was fast paced and seems like a series of slides, making it somewhat shattered, like her life, but I could not put it down. The writing style is more journalistic than literary, but the story makes up for all that. While reading it I did wonder how she remembered all the early years, but I supposed that she and her siblings must have discussed them, they seemed believable. I recommend this book and I am not a fan of autobiography in general, though I did love Angela's Ashes and do plan to read The Liar's Club now.』

(Fantastic book)
『This book grabs your attention starting on page one, plus its very humerous; sometimes i would re-read parts because it was so funny!』
『Jeannette Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were both their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary Walls had four children. In the beginning, they lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains. Rex was a charismatic, brilliant man who, when sober, captured his children's imagination, teaching them physics, geology, and above all, how to embrace life fearlessly. Rose Mary, who painted and wrote and couldn't stand the responsibility of providing for her family, called herself an "excitement addict." Cooking a meal that would be consumed in fifteen minutes had no appeal when she could make a painting that might last forever.

Later, when the money ran out, or the romance of the wandering life faded, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town -- and the family -- Rex Walls had done everything he could to escape. He drank. He stole the grocery money and disappeared for days. As the dysfunction of the family escalated, Jeannette and her brother and sisters had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they weathered their parents' betrayals and, finally, found the resources and will to leave home.

What is so astonishing about Jeannette Walls is not just that she had the guts and tenacity and intelligence to get out, but that she describes her parents with such deep affection and generosity. Hers is a story of triumph against all odds, but also a tender, moving tale of unconditional love in a family that despite its profound flaws gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life on her own terms.

For two decades, Jeannette Walls hid her roots. Now she tells her own story. A regular contributor to MSNBC.com, she lives in New York and Long Island and is married to the writer John Taylor.』
『Jeannette Walls's father always called her "Mountain Goat" and there's perhaps no more apt nickname for a girl who navigated a sheer and towering cliff of childhood both daily and stoically. InThe Glass Castle, Walls chronicles her upbringing at the hands of eccentric, nomadic parents--Rose Mary, her frustrated-artist mother, and Rex, her brilliant, alcoholic father. To call the elder Walls's childrearing style laissez faire would be putting it mildly. As Rose Mary and Rex, motivated by whims and paranoia, uprooted their kids time and again, the youngsters (Walls, her brother and two sisters) were left largely to their own devices. But while Rex and Rose Mary firmly believed children learned best from their own mistakes, they themselves never seemed to do so, repeating the same disastrous patterns that eventually landed them on the streets. Walls describes in fascinating detail what it was to be a child in this family, from the embarrassing (wearing shoes held together with safety pins; using markers to color her skin in an effort to camouflage holes in her pants) to the horrific (being told, after a creepy uncle pleasured himself in close proximity, that sexual assault is a crime of perception; and being pimped by her father at a bar). Though Walls has well earned the right to complain, at no point does she play the victim. In fact, Walls' removed, nonjudgmental stance is initially startling, since many of the circumstances she describes could be categorized as abusive (and unquestioningly neglectful). But on the contrary, Walls respects her parents' knack for making hardships feel like adventures, and her love for them--despite their overwhelming self-absorption--resonates from cover to cover.--Brangien Davis』
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 price：$32.29 
 Schuster UK
 
Core2Duoノートレビュー 's review
(A Wonderful Life)
『I've been a long time fan of Patrick Swayze, but knew little about his wife, Lisa, other than they had met at Patrick's mother's dance studio. Reading this book made me feel like I was part of the family - Patrick and Lisa opened their entire lives to the public. As I read each chapter, I could feel the deep love and support they had for each other. My prayers are with Lisa now - to continue with the ranch they both loved so much... and hopefully to see more of her either on the stage, or directing.

Thank you for this chance to know an amazing couple.』

(Wonderful Read)
『This book is a great read for anyone who is a Patrick Swayze fan. Very enjoyable! I would highly recommend.』

(Loved it!)
『This is an amazing book about an amzazing person. I enjoyed every bit of it and admired the courage he had even at his darkest times. His marriage to Lisa is an inspiration and at the same time shows the real struggles of a lasting relationship.』

(Best Autobiography I Ever Read!!)
『I started reading this on a plane&could not put it down. From start to finish, it is an interesting&astonishing read. I am filled with such wonder&amazement at all the wonderful things Patrick Swayze did with his life. And that doesn't even include his courageous battle with pancreas cancer. He was a great football player til a knee injury put an end to that dream. Then he went to New York&became a dancer until that same knee injury squashed that dream. He was superb in gymnastics&at one time, b/4 the knee injury, had wanted to train for the Olympics. He then went on to become a famous actor&even a pilot! He could sing&was also a songwriter. He could ride horses, take any motor apart, could box with the best of them&very experienced with martial arts. He would research each&every acting part he had&even rewrite the scripts with his wife Lisa to make them the best they could be. He also was a faithful&adoring husband who loved his wife more than anything. I was SO impressed by this book&with this awesome man that could do anything! This is the reason you write an autobiography, when you've done great things to back it up.

The only thing I wish he would have admitted (&maybe he does, I still have about a dozen pages left) is that his 3 pack a day cigarette smoking&his heavy drinking throughout many periods of his life, is what he could have done differently&he may not have gotten pancreas cancer. Michael Landon also drank&smoked heavily&he died of the same disease. Patrick asks in the very beginning of the book what he could have done differently&why this happened to him&I think those 2 things are what happened. Anytime a person smokes that heavy&drinks heavy, they are not going to live to a ripe old age. Especially smoking 3 packs of cigarettes a day almost their entire life. He would have ended up with lung cancer eventually anyway. My father died of lung cancer at 53 yrs. old&it's a terrible way to die. I don't understand why he never tried to give up the smoking.

This book is a wonderful book though&shows what a dedicated, kind, sensitive, loving, intelligent&generous man Patrick Swayze was. I wish he could have lived to a ripe old age. I have so much admiration for all the things he did with his life. I recommend this book highly, I just can't say enough good things about it. I could not put it down literally&every page was so interesting. He was one of the greatest men that ever lived&Lisa was a very lucky woman to have been so loved by this wonder of a man. He also could bear so much physical pain it was quite extraordinary. Sometimes it seemed he was almost super human. Rest in peace Patrick. You were a good man&I believe you have a place in Heaven one day. You made the world a much better place&your time to leave here was way too soon.』

(Awesome)
『I enjoyed the book very much. Patrick and Lisa were very honest and definitely shared intimate details of their long lasting relationship. The book flowed so smoothly that I read it in a matter of days. I remember seeing Patrick for the first time on TV in the mini-series North and South and thought what a great guy, both sensitive but also very masculine, plus easy on the eyes. Then after Dirty Dancing, well, what woman didn't find him sexy and attractive. I even named my second son, Patrick, after him, because I wanted a strong masculine name and also someone I admired. We all lost a great human being. I thank he and Lisa for sharing their story because it shows what a commitment they had for each other and their marriage, and even through the rough times, they managed to work it out. It is definitely a love story but not sappy. This was definitely an inpsirational story for me and am grateful to have read it.』
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