My Life Among the Serial Killers: Enlightening and Frightening
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July 31, 2008
My Life Among the Serial Killers by Helen Morrison, M.D. and Harold Goldberg
Is there any scientific way to tell if someone will become a serial killer? Are their brains wired differently? Is there a biological reason they behave this way? Is it because of something that happened to them? These are the types of question Helen Morrison, M.D. has been searching for. In this book she details her interviews with some of the most well known serial killers. Through her years of research she has developed answers to these and many more questions. This book is a fascinating look into the mind of a serial killer. It will enlighten and frighten you.
A Short History of Nearly Everything: Everything You Never Knew You Wanted to Know
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July 25, 2008
A Short History of Nearly Everything by Bill Bryson
This book shows how every science and history book SHOULD be written. In A Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Bryson attempts to tackle the history of the world in an interesting way. I say interesting, but keep in mind the subject matter is still kind of dry (especially the science part). So, although Bryson writes well, this is not a page turner. I tried to read a chapter a day and some days that was hard. The book is full of interesting facts, handy for those who play trivia games. I recommend this book highly, but plan on it taking awhile to get through.
I Love You, Ronnie: An American Love Story
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June 18, 2008
I Love You, Ronnie; The Letters of Ronald Reagan to Nancy Reagan by Nancy Reagan
There is no plot in this love story. This book is a compilation of letters former president Ronald Reagan wrote to his wife Nancy Reagan. Alongside the letters, Nancy chronicles their life together. The book contains pictures of the couple through the years and many of his letters and notes are reprinted in their original format.
Whether or not you agree with his politics, I recommend you read this book for two reasons. First, it is truly a beautiful love story. The love Mr. Reagan felt for his wife is so obvious in his letters. Second, this book will give you an insight into the softer, sillier side of a man who often seemed so straight-laced. This book will make you smile and make you feel warm inside. I read this book several years ago and as I pick it up today and read some of the letters, that huge grin is back and so is that warm feeling.
If you’ve ever wanted to read what true love is like, this is better than any fictional love story that could ever be written.
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
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June 2, 2008
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die; Editor: Peter Boxall; Foreward: Peter Ackroyd
If you love to read and you love challenges, this is the book for you. Over 900 pages fill this anthology of reviews of books everyone should The books that made the list are grouped by the century in which they were written beginning with Pre 1700’s to the current 21st century including authors from all over the world and a variety of genres. The reviews include titles of old favorites such as To Kill a Mockingbird and The Great Gatsby and titles I’ve never heard of such as Blood and Guts in High School and Love in the Time of Cholera. Each book on the list is accompanied by an enticing review which will make you eager to grab a copy of each book and begin reading.
If you are into challenges, 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die presents the fun challenge of getting them all read in your lifetime.
If you aren’t into challenges, use 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die as the greatest reading list ever compiled.
This is one book that every reader should keep in their collection.
