books: biographies & memoirs - top sellers ...     books:       For Laci267 reviews Random House Audio, 2005 Great Book I loved this book! My heart goes out to Sharon Rocha and the rest of Laci's family.             October Sky (The Coalwood Series #1)534 reviews Homer H. Hickam Fourth Estate, 1999 Amazing True Story Homer Hickam grew up in a rural isolated mountain town but went on to win the National Science Fair. This book is his story and how he was successful. I bought 24 copies of this book to inspire my advanced 6th grade Reading class. They loved the book. In our discussions they mentioned never giving up. Homer and his friends kept trying until they had success. Thank you for sharing your ...             Have a Nice Day! a Tale of Blood and Sweatsocks687 reviews Mick Foley Topeka Bindery, 2001 Laugh, cry, get blown away with this spellbindingly heartfelt autobiography, with no ghostwriters attached! Amazing that in a few weeks, Mick Foley poured his life and soul into 760 pages of notebook paper that would make it, lightly cut and without any major edits, onto book, and earn it's New York Times #1 Bestseller's List. If only it weren't for that Oprah! (readers of the book will understand) Starting from childhood, he makes it quick, but sweet as he tells humorous stories about his friends, ...             Left to Tell: Discovering God Amidst the Rwandan Holocaust367 reviews Hay House, Inc., 2007 Left to Tell Left to Tell is a powerful story of one womens tragedies and survival experienced during the Genocide in Rwanda. This book brought tears and joy to my heart; it inspired me to know that through any horrible and life threatening experience a belief and faith in God will transcend all atrocities man will commit. It is also about how forgiveness can calm and soothe the soul so life can move on with ...             The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family449 reviews David J. Pelzer Recorded Books, 2001 The Lost Boy This is a story about a young boy who gets abused and treated unfairly. He doesn't have any clothes besides the ones he caries in a brown paper bag. He runs away from the world he hates. He has no home to go to, then he finds hope. To find out more information about this book find it and venture into it. In my opinion this book was excellent and amazing.Why? Because it made me cry on ...             Seabiscuit635 reviews Laura Hillenbrand Random House Audio, 2003 If you have not read this book, buy it today!! Seabiscuit is a great story, book, and movie. If you have not read it, buy it today and start reading. You will not be disappointed.             Midnights with the Mystic: A Little Guide to Freedom and Bliss303 reviews Cheryl Simone, Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev Hampton Roads Pub Co, 2008 'Explosive' This book rocks: it explodes several myths about life, some of which we tend to hold on dearly. To put it mildly, this book will have a positive impact on the reader. Since life on earth is all about action, if the actions recommended - i.e., 'Inner Engineering' yoga practice - are taken, it will have even better impact. In fact that is likely to be an effect of this book: to spur you into ...             The Revolution: A Manifesto643 reviews Ron Paul Grand Central Publishing, 2008 Great book! You would be surprised to see how our government is screwing us so bad and how they spend our hard earned money. Or maybe you wouldn't be surprised. This is a great book.             Truman278 reviews David McCullough Bt Bound, 2001 wonderful sense of American history I have read most of McCullough's books, and so I knew that after reading this I would understand Harry S. Truman more deeply than I ever had. What I didn't know what was that I would learn so much about 20th century American history. McCullough is a great story-teller. His use of historical details to recreate the man and the times is magnificent. I cannot recommend this book highly enough.             Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Fight Terrorism and Build Nations One School at a Time1237 reviews Tantor Media, 2006 A must read that is to be shared with family and friends The story of what a dedicated individual with sound ideas and beliefs can accomplish by staying free of government influence and funding, told to the reader in compelling prose. Greg Mortenson's story is changing the hearts and minds of people all around the globe.             If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor204 reviews Bruce Campbell L.A. Weekly Books, 2001 What a Book! Campbell, Bruce. "If Chins Could Kill: Confessions of a B Movie Actor". LA Weekly, 2002. What a Book! Amos Lassen Bruce Campbell has written quite a book with "If Chins Could Kill". He writes as if we are having a conversation with him and he gives some very interesting and provocative information. Campbell begins with his childhood in Michigan and how the Raimi brothers transformed ...             LUCKY MAN212 reviews MICHAEL J. FOX BANTAM, 2003 A thought-provoking intimate account I was amazed at what an excellent writer Michael J. Fox is -- his story was candidly written with insightful accounts of his incredible journey. I was also impressed that the proceeds from the book all go to research for a cure for Parkinson's disease. Way to go, Michael!             Quiet Strength205 reviews Tony Dungy Tyndale House Publishers, 2007 Very Inspirational ... Blessed with every word! This book is very powerful for anyone striving to excel with God as your guide. Tony Dungy is a great example of a faithful man in the face of tremendous success and soul shattering pain. Thanks for writing the book, all of us that read it are indebted to you.             INFIDEL253 reviews AYAAN HIRSI ALI Free Press, 2008 A must read!!!!! Ayan Hirsi Ali's account of growing up as a Somali woman in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Germany, and the Netherlands, what she endured, her search for religious meaning as a Muslim and her struggle to be her own person was inspiring and a must read for all!!!!!!             All I Need to Know about Filmmaking I Learned from the Toxic Avenger188 reviews Lloyd Kaufman, James Gunn, ... Berkley Trade, 1998 HOLY CAPTAIN OBIVIOUS I BOUGHT THIS FROM LLOYD HIMSELF AT CRYPTICON AND I WENT HOME AND SAT ON THE CAN AND THATS WHERE I STAYED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS AS I READ ONE OF THE GREATEST BOOKS I HAVE EVER READ IT WAS AWESOME TO FIND OUT THE DETAILS OF SUCH A AWESOME INDEPENDENT STUDIO I COULDN'T PUT IT DOWN EVEN IF I WANTED TO LLOYD ATTACHED SOME SORT OF ADHESIVE SO I REALLY WAS FORCED TO READ IT SO CHECK IT OUT ITS A ...             With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa197 reviews E.B. Sledge Presidio Press, 2007 Great wonderfully written book I enjoyed reading this book so much I finished it in less then a week. Parts of it are featured on a PBS documentry called "The War" (Or somthing like that), anyhow, the book gives all the reader could ask for; loss, comraderie, and the absolute brutality of war. It is my favorite first person account I have read so far, although William Foley's "Visions From A Foxhole" is exceptional as well. If ...             These Is My Words: The Diary of Sarah Agnes Prine, 1881-1901 Arizona Territories211 reviews Nancy E. Turner Regan Books, 1999 Simply Fantastic. Man, so glad I got this book. I pondered buying it for a few weeks as it sat in my cart and then I couldn't ignore the reviews any longer. I bought and am so glad I did. It's a page turner. Thought I wouldn't like the format being diary entries and all but found it just as engaging if not more than any book I've ever enjoyed. This book made me laugh and cry and want to know more every step of the ...             The Company She Keeps191 reviews Georgia Durante Signet, 2008 Faster than a bullet The author keeps you turning pages with an incredible life, as fast as the company she keeps. I enjoyed this read, the author's no nonsense delivery, the woman's perspective, and the story told straight and true. If there are embellishments, you wouldn't know it as it's told. An excellent memoir.             Seductive Poison254 reviews Deborah Layton Doubleday, 1998 MADNESS IN THE JUNGLE I have been fascinated with the Jonestown story ever since the first reports of the massacre emerged in '78. The combination of elements; the jungle, a charismatic leader, poisoned flavor aid and an assasinated congressman all made for an irresistable tale. The action plays out more like a novel than a real life event. The cult story has been told several times, but always by outsiders. Now ...             The Beatles Anthology216 reviews Beatles, John Lennon, ... Chronicle Books, 2002 Great Book - Great stories. The only negative is the size of the book. There should be a smaller hardcover or paperback edition. 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