books about: memoir     books:       A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity297 reviews Bill O'Reilly Broadway Books, 2008 A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity This was a very interesting book. It brought back some of my childhood memories. It gave great insight into Bill O'Reilly and was an enjoyable read.             A Simple Christmas: Twelve Stories that Celebrate the True Holiday Spirit21 reviews Mike Huckabee Sentinel HC, 2009 Back to the roots In my opinion the book "A Simple Christmas" delivers two very important messages that help us remember the true meaning of the day when the birth of Jesus is celebrated. Firstly, Christmas is about simple things and despite how commercial we have turned this period of the year, it is really about re-discovering how simple the birthday of Jesus was more than two thousand years ago. That simple ...             The Glass Castle: A Memoir1353 reviews Jeannette Walls Scribner, 2006 I'd give it even more stars if I could! Never have I read a more engaging, moving and yet hilarious at times memoir. I found myself laughing and crying in the same breath and then calling my sister or friend to read a passage that really spoke to me. Jeannette Walls story gives hope and courage to anyone who feels they have had the deck stacked against them. There is no room for self pity once you read this! I was so inspired I ...             True Compass: A Memoir201 reviews Edward M. Kennedy Twelve, 2009 This book reads much like a diary There is little doubt that Edward M. Kennedy left his mark on the world. He was the youngest of nine children. Less was expected of him than his siblings. In his younger years he in his own words made some bad decisions. If I were the family of Mary Jo Kepechne I would wonder why he never paid for his mistakes. If he had not been a Kennedy he would have faced a jury. The Kennedy's seem to have a ...             Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time2090 reviews Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin Penguin Books, 2007 Piling on. You don't need my opinion to realize that this is one of the outstanding books of our time. It's easy to see how it could be life-transforming for those who are unaware of the remarkable potential in each person.             Open: An Autobiography134 reviews Andre Agassi Knopf, 2009 OPEN: AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY. ANDRE AGASSI'S AUTOBIOGRAPHY BEGINS WITH THE FOLLOWING QUOTE: "ONE CANNOT ALWAYS TELL WHAT IT IS THAT KEEPS UP SHUT IN, CONFINES US, SEEMS TO BURY US, BUT STILL ONE FEELS CERTAIN BARRIERS, CERTAIN GATES, CERTAIN WALLS. IS ALL THIS IMAGINATION, FANTASY? I DO NOT THINK SO. AND THEN ONE ASKS, MY GOD! IS IT FOR LONG, IS IT FOR EVER, IS IT FOR ETERNITY? DO YOU KNOW WHAT FREES ONE FROM THIS ...             Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin128 reviews Kathy Griffin Ballantine Books, 2009 Great Book! Kathys awesome. I absolutely loved this book. I couldn't put it down, Kathy Griffin is amazing and had me laughing the whole time. I would recommend this book to anyone who loves Kathy and wants to know her struggle to being the best D-Lister ever!             Last Words: A Memoir26 reviews George Carlin Free Press, 2009 Thank's George. I always imagine what comedy would be without George. He was a thinking mans comedian and after watching his show live or listening to an audible book you realised how laughable life is after all.I really got into reading his work after his wife died and his thoughts about his loss. It floored me with his wit and insight that only he could conjure up. He will be missed but never forgotten.             The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope70 reviews William Kamkwamba, Bryan Mealer William Morrow, 2009 Windmill William - Wow! I lived in Malawi for four years and got to know William personally. I thought I knew what Malawi was like, and I thought I knew William's story, but this book wonderfully revealed much more about the kid who built the windmill and the amazing country he grew up in. William and Bryan took me into the life of a boy raised on a struggling farm in Africa. Through William's eyes I feared ...             Going Rogue: An American Life624 reviews Sarah Palin HarperCollins, 2009 A "Real Person" Politician This book was better than I expected! The reason many people don't understand Sarah Palin is because we are so used to polished, trained, gutless and, unfortunately, self-centered legislators whose commitment is to party and lobbyists, not to the American people. Sarah Palin is genuine and despite the false impressions the media has propagated, she is smart, ambitious and well informed...that's ...             Comeback 2.0: Up Close and Personal5 reviews Lance Armstrong Touchstone, 2009 I love this book!!! The spirit and the life force that is Lance Armstrong are beautifully captured in Elizabeth's pure, raw, and brilliant photography. Along with Lance's captions this is an absolute must for anyone who appreciates photography and is a Lance Armstrong fan. Comeback 2.0 gets a 10 outa 10 in my book. Way to go!             Hard Work: My Life On and Off the Court6 reviews Roy Williams, Tim Crothers Algonquin Books, 2009 Roy Williams Hard Work I bought this as a gift for a true UNC fan. He was thrilled             American on Purpose: The Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot94 reviews Craig Ferguson Harper, 2009 I loved it Ever since we happened upon the author's show, we have been recording it every night to watch the following morning. Even before reading this book, we have picked up hints in the midst of his popular-culture banter that his range of knowledge is very deep. Few talk-show hosts evidence as impressive an acquaintance with history, literature, languages, music and art as Craig Ferguson, nor do they ...             Here's the Deal: Don't Touch Me8 reviews Howie Mandel, Josh Young Bantam, 2009 great reading This book was one of the most enjoyable autobiographies that I have read. The only fault with it is that it is a fast read and I would like having 200 more pages of it to enjoy. He writes from the heart and you can really feel for him and his family. I actually laughed so hard I cried in parts. I hope he will be able to control his ADHD long enough to write another book because I would ...             Same Kind of Different As Me: A Modern-Day Slave, an International Art Dealer, and the Unlikely Woman Who ...412 reviews Ron Hall, Denver Moore Thomas Nelson, 2008 Same kind of different as me This book will have you a little nutty until you realize that there are two seperate people giving an account of their lives from page to page. Both lives were so interesting that I couldn't put it down. It is truly amazing how God chooses to use us if we allow him to. Everyone who feels that they are above anyone else because of their background, race or economic status, and they call ...             My Life in France (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Random House Movie Tie-In Books)228 reviews Julia Child, Alex Prud'Homme Anchor, 2009 Most interesting and enjoyable book - fascinating lady. I enjoyed the movie first. Then I wanted to read all about Julie Child. Most interesting lady, and all that she has acchieved.             Lit: A Memoir37 reviews Mary Karr Harper, 2009 Vital and Dark Despite owning The Liars' Club, I never read it or Cherry. But a friend insisted that Mary Karr was the bomb diggity, so I grabbed Lit. Karr really is the bomb diggity. This book explodes into your consciousness and you can't stop reading, except for momentary pauses to observe how perfect a sentence or insight is. Then you dive right back in to the gold-smeared rubble that is Lit. Lit has ...             The Time of My Life88 reviews Patrick Swayze, Lisa Niemi Atria, 2009 The Time of My Life by Patrick Swayze Great Book. Wife read it before I had the chance. She was done with it in a day.             Highest Duty: My Search for What Really Matters52 reviews Chesley B. Sullenberger, Jeffrey Zaslow William Morrow, 2009 Excellent book, well worth reading A quick read, interesting and well written. While the book is about the Jan 15th incident, it is really an autobiography of a well rounded, competent and insightful pilot. You learn how a life time of training, enabled him to act professionally and quickly to save 155 lifes.             Read My Pins: Stories from a Diplomat's Jewel Box19 reviews Madeleine Albright Harper, 2009 Wife loved it, so i'm happy Lovely book. wife read passed it around poor amazon... many reads on one book.              search for books according, adventures, american, autobiography, celebrate, christmas, comeback, creating, currents, different, diplomat, edition, electricity, griffin, harnessed, highest, holiday, humanity, improbable, international, matters, mission, modern-day, official, patriot, personal, purpose, selection, together, unlikely books:    Kindle - Amazon's New Wireless Reading Device This is the future of book reading. I have used it and love it! randomly chosen book: Ptolomaeus Von Lucca Die Flores Chronicorum Des Bernardus Guidonis: Eine ... home  impressum - about us