Book Review: The Black Unicorn

Book Two in the Magic Kingdom of Landover Series by Terry Brooks Ben Holiday, now safely ensconced as High Lord of Landover is in trouble again. This time he must overcome the magic of self-deception to save his himself, his friends and his kingdom and to uncover the mystery of the elusive Black

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Book Review: No Longer Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf

by Dene Danielle Hopkins I had the pleasure of reading this book about Dene and her experiences dealing with Lupus, since 1992. The book is quite short (59 pages) and was a quick read, so I was able to finish the book in one sitting. It was comforting to read about someone else's dealings with thi

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Book Review: Lucky Man: A Memoir

By: Michael J. Fox "If you were to rush into this room right now and announce that you had struck a deal– with God, Allah, Buddha, Christ, Krishna, Bill Gates, whomever–in which the ten years since my diagnosis could be magically taken away, traded in for ten more years as the person I was

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Book Review: A Will to Win- a remarkable story of courage and determination

By: Alice Peterson I have chosen to write about this book because as a  young woman with Rheumatoid Arthritis it was a lifeline to know that other younger  people had the disease too. The beauty of the book for me is that it is about the person with the R.A, rather than a book about possib

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Book Review: Three Days To A Life That Works

by Lee Watters I had this book for a few weeks before I even attempted to begin it. The title, alone, is intimidating - Three Days To A Life That Works. I knew that this was not going to be a book that I could breeze through. This book takes work, lots of work. For those of you that enjoy self-he

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Book Review: Positive Energy

by Judith Orloff, M.D. I just finished spending the bulk of my Memorial Day weekend reading the book, "Positive Energy" and I found it a compelling and insightful read. My daughter, Christine has battled Lupus and its tiring effects for more than 10 years now, and I too have struggled wi

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Book Review: Appetites: Why Women Want

by Caroline Knapp In Caroline Knapp’s last book before her death, Appetites: Why Women Want, she explores the thought-provoking and often heart wrenching questions about bodily, spiritual and psychological desires women grapple with in our everyday lives. Throughout the book, Knapp chronicles h

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Book Review: The Other Boleyn Girl

Written By: Philippa Gregory Let me start by transporting you back in time to the early 1500's and you are serving in the royal court of King Henry the VIII. The court is full of gossip, intrigue, religion and the servitude of the whimsical King Henry Your family is of good noble stock, you have

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Book Review: The Road to Home

Written by: Vannessa Del Fabbro Could you ever imagine growing up in the wild and untamed nation of Africa? Even with all it’s many difficulties - - racism, disease, violence, and intense poverty? A nation where running water in some parts is a novelty? How would you have enjoyed living there?

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Book Review: Pride and Prejudice

By: Jane Austen If you haven't read the book Pride and Prejudice, it is one I would quickly recommend. I am at the moment reading classics and currently in the middle of reading most of Jane Austen's books. All her stories are delightful, but I can honestly say that this one is my favorite so far.

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