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Type: documentary

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Authors: Harvey Md Karp Paula Spencer

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Description: Dr. Karp must have spent a little too long with toddlers because he wrote the book as if his Dr. Karp must have spent a little too long with toddlers because he wrote the book as if his readers also were toddlers. Actually, the reading level is probably fourth grade or so, but even a fourth grader does not need that much repetition. He could have fit his 300 page book into something as third as long and it might still have been too long. That said, he also sounds like a nut case. He probably is a bit of a nutcase, but is worst in part one. I recommend skipping part one completely as it doesn’t tell you anything you don’t already know and focus on part two, which brings me to why this book isn’t totally crap. His method of repeating back to your child and acting like a complete idiot actually works, sometimes! So forgive him for the condescending tone and skim the book for some ideas.
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2007-09-27

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Author: Jock Lauterer

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Description: Perhaps not compelling enough to engage any reader, yet of it's type, a nonfiction autobiographyPerhaps not compelling enough to engage any reader, yet of it's type, a nonfiction autobiography in the form of a journal on homesteading, it is pretty good. For those obsessed with a similar dream, it is a worthwhile read, especially for those who haven't yet embarked on their homebuilding project. For those who are in the midst, well, this book isn't so important that I would use my spare time thinking about somebody else's house problems! ...

2007-03-15

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Author: Rita Golden Gelman

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Description: This book is probably the best travel book I've ever read. It would rate a ten (take aThis book is probably the best travel book I've ever read. It would rate a ten (take a look at my tags), but towards the end, it started to drag. I felt that in the beginning, when her traveling was really life altering, she conveyed that sense of wonder and newness to the reader. When she was in Indonesia for years, she was able to understand what all of the different rituals where, and gave the reader a glimpse into that world. However, her next chapters about America dragged, and though New Zealand perked it up a bit, when she talked about visiting Thailand for a few weeks, it really didn't seem as fresh and real as her other exotic travels. Because she had been really into Indonesia, it made her Thailand explorations seem superficial -- she didn't really understand what was going on, and it sounded pretty vague. However, the first 3/4 of the book made me think about it constantly. I always wanted to be reading it!...

2006-03-30

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Author: Marjane Satrapi

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Description: I really liked this book, and reading it makes me want to learn more about what is going onI really liked this book, and reading it makes me want to learn more about what is going on in the world. While reading it, however, I was still confused. What is the right way of action? Who's the good guy? I never really understood what was going on. Why? Because peace is the real good guy. ...

2006-03-19

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Author: Marjane Satrapi

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Description: An unusual graphic novel, one that I would recommend to almost anybody. Very interesting, wellAn unusual graphic novel, one that I would recommend to almost anybody. Very interesting, well designed, and actually had a meaningful message relavant to today....

2006-03-19

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Author: Maya Angelou

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Description: This book is honest and real, but is unfortunately remembered also with the memory of denseThis book is honest and real, but is unfortunately remembered also with the memory of dense classmates scoffing... anyway, a good book that furthers understanding. ...

2006-01-11

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Author: Russell Baker

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Description: Russell Baker has shared his story, and I believe has given every reader the ability to empathize.Russell Baker has shared his story, and I believe has given every reader the ability to empathize. This book is funny, and good, and there's something delicious about knowing that it's real. ...

2006-01-11

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Author: Gilbert L. Wilson

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Description: A very detailed description of Native American gardening makes us all realize what we haveA very detailed description of Native American gardening makes us all realize what we have lost. ...

2006-01-09

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Author: Anonymous

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Description: I have always wondered if this is truely "real" or if it's just a publishingI have always wondered if this is truely "real" or if it's just a publishing ploy. However, good book. ...

2006-01-09

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Author: Susanna Kaysen

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Description: A really good book about the insane.

2006-01-08