books about: 20th-century     books:       The Complete Far Side 1980-1994 (2 vol set)224 reviews Gary Larson, Steve Martin Andrews McMeel Publishing, 2003 A Masterpiece Of Comic Brillance "Every one of these cartoons is just something that drifted into my head when I was alone with my thoughts. And, for better or worse, I `jotted them down. It was only later, when perhaps I received an angry letter from someone, that it struck me: Hey! Some one's been reading my diary!" Gary Larson, from the preface to The Complete Far Side How do you explain 'Far Side'? A brilliant comedic ...             UC THE LITTLE PRINCE (Classic, 20th-Century, Audio)191 reviews Antoine de Saint-Exupery Penguin Audio, 1995 Little Prince speaks to the child in me I was an adult when i read this book, and i really appreciated the lessons in life that Saint-Exupery shares through the Little Prince. A great book, full of beautiful illustrations, easy to read, while fun and sad at the same time. I personally read it as if Exupery is sharing with us the conversations he has with his own inner child, in the image of the Little Prince. That is why the ...             Seabiscuit640 reviews Laura Hillenbrand Random House Audio, 2003 Five Years Later, This Is Still The Best Sports Book I've Ever Read When I finished reading this book five years ago, I thought "Wow, that is the greatest sports book I have read." Well, I still think that way and I've read some great sports literature since. It's the combination of fascinating mini-biographies of Seabiscuit's owner, trainer and jockey that make this book so entertaining. These were fascinating people and if you were a horse racing fan, the ...             A Man on the Moon118 reviews Andrew Chaikin Penguin (Non-Classics), 1998 A Recreation of Wonder This book vividly paints the picture of the voyages and lives of the Apollo astronauts. It is exhaustively detailed; so much so that you often feel as if the astronauts are telling their own stories in real time. For true fans of the Apollo era this is the comprehensive story of the greatest adventure man has ever undertaken.             Christy108 reviews Catherine Marshall W Pub Group, 1995 Loved it! This is one of those classic novels that you could read again and again. I hadn't read it since high school twenty years ago and just re-read Christy last week. I like it even better now than I did then (and I loved it then, too). I would have loved to have had Catherine Marshall's version of a sequel (hopefully it would have consisted of a continuation of Neil & Christy's romance), but I ...             Katherine257 reviews Anya Seton Chicago Review Press, 2004 Katherine is a multi-read through the years Read it first in high school English (1968) and still re-read it. Excellent Historical Fiction which will probably snag you on Anya Seton's writing. I recommend The Winthrop Woman as well. And Theodesia.             The Making of the Atomic Bomb161 reviews Richard Rhodes, 2008 Science, Politics, People, History, Warfare Awesome book. This book provides a unique blend of science, politics, people, history, warfare and interpersonal relationships. I am a mathematician with a minor in physics and a former US Air Force officer. I recall most of the names of key players (scientists, military, political) in this book but I never had a concept of how they were all related. This is quite a tome but I just had to sit ...             Truman288 reviews David McCullough Simon & Schuster, 1993 A massive and excellent biography of Harry Truman This biography of Harry Truman is about what you would expect from David McCullough--a detailed, massive work, illuminating the character of Truman with detailed documentation. The end result is a book that appears to capture the nature of its subject excellently. On the front inside cover, there is a quotation from a reviewer that speaks to the effectiveness of this book: "Perhaps the biggest ...             The Prophet262 reviews Kahlil Gibran Penguin USA (P), 1999 The Best Book Ever Written? I keep a copy of this book nearby at all times for quick reference, my personal copy home to numerous marks and marginal notes. Every line reads as the most delicate of poetry, honed and refined to the purest and most undeniable words of truth and wisdom. This may be the height of human understanding, bringing a peace and solidarity which encompasses the many to make us all one.             Nicholas And Alexandra108 reviews Robert K. Massie Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2005 A Heartbreaking History This is an all-encompassing authoritative biography of the last ruling Romanovs, and Massie has compiled a thorough and well-researched insight into the lives of Nicholas and Alexandra. Even forty years after its original publication and long after the fall of the Soviet Union, it is a relevant part of Russian history. Massie is very sympathetic in his presentation of the royal family and ...             Life Is So Good92 reviews George Dawson, Richard Glaubman Random House, 2000 This book is so good! This book is amazing. This is one of a handful of books that have, and will continue to change my life.             Fate is the Hunter94 reviews Ernest K. Gann Simon & Schuster, 1986 Read through in few sittings - - This is one of those books that has a sneak ending - best appreciated by reading through at a steady rate (which only makes sense once the climax of the book is revealed). The stories, anecdotes and tales seem almost trite and mundane - but build to the showdown, for me a life lesson. Flying is revealed for the joy it is, for its wonder, the thrill of a good landing when one has fought the good ...             The Coming of Conan97 reviews Ballantine Books, 2003 Sword and sorcery rules and Howard is the King! First, I must say that I am a woman. Many have found it unusual that I would love Robert E. Howard's work, but I do. I have all of his stories, and am grateful there are new editions to replace my poor crumbling paperbacks. As a writer of fantasy Robert E. Howard is a must read for any interested in the genre. We take for granted the acceptance of fantasy in literature today, but in the ...             The Coalwood Way67 reviews Homer Hickam Island Books, 2001 A Christmas to Remember Dr. Werner von Braun once said, "Matters of faith are not really accessible to our rational thinking. I find it best not to ask any questions, but to just believe..." These words are truly conveyed throughout the second of Homer Hickam Jr.'s memoirs, The Coalwood Way, originally published in 2000. Although following his acclaimed, Rocket Boys, this compelling story does not continue where the ...             In the Company of Heroes88 reviews Michael J. Durant Bantam Press, 2003 Awesome I recently purchased this book, and I wish there were words enough to relay just how great it is. In the Company of Heros illistrates brilliantly the account of Night Stalker pilot Mike Durant, and his experience in somolian captivity. Mr. Durant may be a pilot by trade, however his story and how he tells it are amazing. This book is a great buy for anyone, but it is a MUST READ for any Army ...             The Velvet Room73 reviews Zilpha Keatley Snyder Yearling, 1988 'The Velvet Room' brings back fond memories It's been decades since I was a young reader at Sevilla Elementary School in Phoenix, entranced with reading as many library books as I could carry home every few days. Usually, I only checked out each title once. One book, however, kept me coming back for more: "The Velvet Room." Maybe it was because the heroine in the book had a secret place of her own, something as the middle child among ...             All of a Kind Family90 reviews Sydney Taylor Taylor Productions, 2005 The Author's Daughter All-of-a-Kind Family was a turning point in the history of Judaic children's literature - the first mainstream book with Jewish characters! In memory of author Sydney Taylor, the Association of Jewish Libraries gives out the Sydney Taylor Book Award each year to the best in Judaic children's literature. See lists of winners at www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org. Also, you can hear an interview with ...             I Thought About You Today103 reviews Vincent Tyler Rose Petals Publishing, 1999 I Thought About You Today I received your book, "I thought about you today" and your CD "chocolatecoveredcherries", from my boyfriend Deronti Milam tonight. I could not put it down until I finished the last page. I thought that it was very interesting. On the back cover it states that "this book is for adult women". Men need to read it as well so they can learn what is pleasing to a woman. If more men and women catered to ...             To Sleep with the Angels: The Story of a Fire91 reviews David Cowan Ivan R. Dee, 1998 An Entire Community Destroyed by a Tragic Arson Fire This is one Chicago tragedy that resonates with me strongly. My former attorney, recently deceased, was a survivor of the deadly fire at Our Lady of Angels Catholic School. Despite our shared interest in history, he never spoke of the fire during the twenty years in which I knew him. Last year, I found a web site maintained by survivors of the fire and questioned him about the inclusion of his ...             Playing with the Enemy: A Baseball Prodigy, a World at War, and a Field of Broken Dreams104 reviews Gary Moore Savas Beatie, 2006 Spoke to my heart I began reading this book with excitement because it was written about a man from Sesser. I grew up in Southern Illinois about 30 minutes north of Sesser, and recently moved here. I excitedly began to identify with places in the book. Maple Hill Cemetery, Bruno's, Mulberry and Matthew street. All of that is what first drew me in. Then the story came to life. 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