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I could not connect with this book; I did learn more about Lewis but the book seemed more interested in critiquing or setting in some context an analysis of his works versus helping me get to know more about the man.

Got it as an audiobook for $2 so can't complain. It got a little tiring and irritating to hear the socialites gossip on and on and care so much about things that don't matter & little about what does, but all and all it was ok.

Raw, honest ultimately uplifting and moving story of a precious child dealing gracefully with cancer

Memoir of a family of 4 children who lost their Dad and then, just a few years later, their Mother, and were sent off after her death to four different places: the eldest to college, the others to the homes of friends or neighbors, and how they coped with that and all banded together as siblings.

I was late to work this morning because I had to finish the book. It was lovely and haunting and sad.

If you are really interested in the time between Washington's resignation from the army and his Presidency, then this is a book for you. Or if you are very interested in the politics that went into the decision to create a new constitution after the war, it has lots of details about that process. Unfortunately I was not that interested in the topic and I didn't learn much more about Washington than I knew already, and was told much more about the constitutional convention than I cared to know. But, again, if you are wanting to learn more about that topic then it's a well-written book.

What would it be like to learn your baby lacks an essential enzyme and will be dead in less than three years, slowly losing his motor skills, sight, and other senses and abilities. How do you live with that grief, what does it feel like to mother that child, how do you get through the day? Emily Rapp shares her experience with us in raw and honest language.

I love stories like this that switch back and forth between today and times past, but I didn't develop a love of the “Belle Epoque” character and I couldn't understand some of the actions the main character took. It seemed as if the book needed one more draft. But, it's Paris, it involves history and love and what's not to like about that?

This book is so good. I don't remember much of the King Arthur story and nothing of Morgan in that story, but you didn't need to know any of that to thoroughly enjoy this retelling. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys historical fiction or good writing generally.

I'd never thought much of Jane Fonda, but having now read her biography and her autobiography in a week, I admire many things about her and see myself in many of her experiences ... many of which I think are common to many women. I related to her experiences in transforming herself depending on the man she was with, and in her “third act” in which she is growing into herself and into her spirituality. I really relate to her dislike of traditional Christian dogma and its often patriarchal structure and yet not letting that keep her from seeking and being filled with love of Christ and seeking spirituality. I respect and admire her work on behalf of girls and women and, via that, all mankind.

not for me. I know it's really not about Benedict Cumberbatch, but there was way too much about Benedict Cumberbatch in it for me. I don't think I am the target audience.

Very well-written, felt as if the characters were real, and I loved the messages woven throughout the book.

This is a hard one. One one hand, it's beautifully written. On the other hand, I had trouble engaging with the story, and found myself skimming portions. I also had some issues with the ending – it didn't seem consistent with her not letting anything stop her to reach her destination that began the story.

I have, unfortunately, experienced relationships like the one she has in this book. I could relate.

Much of what I have experienced as a woman and a working mother is discussed in this book, along with some history. It's depressing, but also good to feel seen.

Tm Severin buys a horse in Ireland and one in France and he and his kick-ass friend Sarah follow the trail of one of the First Crusaders all the way to Jerusalem, plodding on through forests, mountains, rain, cold and heat, camping out wherever they can find room for the night, treating saddle sores and dealing with the even-then difficult politics of Turkey/Syria/Jordan/Israel. Very well-written and interesting account both of their modern-day journey on horseback and recounting of how the Crusaders must have felt.

OK, quick read with some insights on how it was to grow up as Dean Martin's daughter. So many charming men I know use that charm to attract people to them, but also have up walls to keep anyone from getting too close. It seems Dean was this way as well. Although Deana says she forgives her father and goes pretty easy on him, the picture she paints is of a man who is selfish and inconsistent.

Loved the writing in this humorous account of dealing with pregnancy while working and caring for a toddler. Light and easy read.

If you really love Karen Blixen and Out of Africa and want to absorb every bit of information you can about her life, you'll be interested in learning more about Karen and her life; otherwise, skip it.

Well-written and researched bio on a woman who has played many different roles in her life, both on the screen and in real life.

My heart goes out to the children who died or suffered terrible injuries and sickness because one day they asked for a hamburger. Being in San Diego, home to Jack in the Box as well as some of the judges/attorneys in the case added interest as well. The book was well-researched and well-written but didn't capture my heart or make me feel I knew the people involved – it didn't get me as emotionally involved in the story as the newspaper article focused on one of the children and mentioning the book did. One morning reading that article as I ate breakfast had me crying at the breakfast table and had my husband trying to figure out what the heck could be wrong, but I didn't shed a tear reading the book. Nonetheless it is a book that should be read ... you will think twice before ordering a hamburger.

Not much info

This has a very broad and general overview of the areas giving you the names of things in that area but little information.

Easy-to-read, interesting book on what your life would be like if you were a visitor to Florence during the Renaissance. Talks about daily life, the influential families in Florence at that time, leading artists, but, most interestingly, the types of things you'd expect in any guidebook, except in this one you're transported back in time.

Carefully researched and well-written book that provides insights into the too-short life of a brilliant artist, and puts his art into context.

Quick read, about her love of reading ... just loved it because I love finding my peeps who grew up and can't live without reading.