books about: underground     books:       And There Was Light: Autobiography of Jacques Lusseyran, Blind Hero of the French Resistance27 reviews Jacques Lusseyran Morning Light Press, 1998 Amazing Book Possibly the most remarkable book ever written by someone blind. All who are blind or have anything to do with the blind should read this book. Yet even people who, like me, have normal sight will learn to see more deeply thru this book. The author describes in great detail a truly "enlightened" life and what that means in the most difficult and inhumane situations. A true treasure full of ...             The Master Planets19 reviews Donald Gallinger Kunati Inc., 2008 Haunting You've read the synopses by the other reviewers, now read the book. In addition to being a terrific story, it is a skillful exploration of the disconnect between my baby boom generation and my parents' generation's experience in the second world war. I wonder how many of those parents struggled like Leah to make sure that their children's lives were "normal" despite the ghosts that haunted them.             Eastern approaches25 reviews Fitzroy Maclean Pan Books Ltd, 1956 Excellent Read Great story about a time one can only imagine now. The fortitude of people like MacLean is amazing. Was kind of hoping for more of his central asia exploits but the remainder was actually a nice surprise and well written. Very quick and easy reading.             Betsy and Joe (A Betsy-Tacy High School Story)20 reviews Maud Hart Lovelace Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, 1948 betsy and joe!! These books cover Betsy and her crowd's last 2 years of high schools. Collectively, this part of the series is known as "The High School" books. These 2 are particular faves of mine. While I loved Heaven to Betsy (and is the first hard cover I have of the series), Betsy In Spite of Herself is not one of my faves. So I was very happy when she came "back to herself" in Betsy Was a Junior. I ...             Bound for Canaan : The Underground Railroad and the War for the Soul of America32 reviews Fergus Bordewich, 2005 A MUST READ FOR ALL AMERICANS BOUND FOR CANAAN should be required reading for every American! Every American! This is one of the most important books about our history and who we are and where we came from.             Kiki Strike32 reviews Kirsten Miller Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2006 Solid Adventure Imagine you live in a big city, across the street from a little park. Picture that one night when you wake up, there is a giant hole in the center of the park. You gaze further, and can't help but notice a muddy creature trudging out of the sunken ground. But wait, there's more! If you are Ananka Fishbein, curiosity will probably get the better of you, and you will find yourself climbing down the ...             Indigo70 reviews Beverly Jenkins iUniverse, 2000 Loved this book!!!!!! I just finished reading "Indigo" 45 minutes ago and I have already gone back to reread my favorite parts. I am new reader of Ms. Jenkins, but I am determined to read everyone of her books. I have finished 4 of her novels so far and she has not disappointed me yet. Hester Wyatt is a woman who is detemined to help her people to escape from the bondage of slavery, at the expense of her own ...             A Picture of Freedom: The Diary of Clotee, a Slave Girl, Belmont Plantation, Virginia 1859 (Dear America ...63 reviews Patricia C. Mckissack Scholastic, 2003 Great book for children My 10 year old daughter actually read this book for a timeline type book report and she loved it. I know it must be a good book because she doesn't like to read yet she couldn't put this book down.             The Dance Music Manual: Tools, Toys and Techniques39 reviews Rick Snoman Focal Press, 2004 SUPERB Superb reading! great info and a joy to read. Really indept info with lot's of suggestions on how to mix your track. The writer really knows what he is talking about and doesn't mind to share. Not everybody wants to share his knowledge now a days, so this is very nice. The writer knows just about every detail to know on electronics, sounds and musicgenres. If you can get it and if your ...             Henry's Freedom Box (Caldecott Honor Book)20 reviews Ellen Levine Scholastic Press, 2007 Engaging picture book about a slave who mailed himself to freedom!!! Henry "Box" Brown is mentioned in other books (If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad also by Ellen Levine) but in Henry's Freedom Box much more detail about his life pulls the reader into his story. From the beginning where as a child he is sent to his master's son, to the loss of his family when his wife and three children are sold, your heart will grieve for the losses Henry endures. ...             Lieutenant Ramsey's War: From Horse Soldier to Guerrilla Commander16 reviews Edwin Price Ramsey, Stephen J. Rivele Potomac Books, 1996 Humanizes the sacrifices and tragedies of war Col. Ramsey, on foot in the junlges of the Philippines, with only the help of the kind Philippine people----puts war in human terms and visions I can relate to. People suffer with death, starvation, torn off body parts, and disease. Horrible. As a teacher I may use this book to tap into my student's 'schema,' or mental map, to help them visulize the realities of war as being the dreadful ...             The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved: Inside America's Underground Food Movements14 reviews Sandor Ellix Katz Chelsea Green, 2006 A Powerful Tool for Inquisitive Readers "The Revolution Will Not Be Microwaved" by Sandor Katz is created to be used by its readers, not merely consumed. He has clearly laid out as comprehensive and inclusive an agenda as any I have seen, covering industrial food production, dumpster diving, fermenting, foraging, vegetarianism and many other topics. His writing style is humble, clear and flows well -- while he incorporates plenty of ...             The underground (Left behind--the kids)17 reviews Jerry B Jenkins Helping Hands Braille Ministries, 2002 Wonderful Books!!! My 12-year-old son just devours these books, and I'm so happy about it! There are too many negative influences in today's society, and these books are nothing but a positive influence, in my opinion. My son says that these books are bringing him closer to God. How many people can say that what entertains their child does that? My son actually puts the Game Cube down to read these books..and ...             Kiki Strike: The Empress's Tomb13 reviews Kirsten Miller Bloomsbury USA Children's Books, 2007 The Irregulars Are Back! The improbable, intrepid and ingenious Irregulars are back...and there's trouble brewing: Ananka's been on so many midnight forays that her grades are suffering and her parents are threatening to send her to a farm-style boarding school. In the meantime, Oona's deepest secret has been revealed and now the girls--except for Kiki--are eyeing her warily, wondering if she's about to turn traitor. ...             Billy and the Birdfrogs16 reviews B.B. Wurge Leapfrog Press, 2008 Billy brings it home! From page one, this magnificent story takes you on a unique journey like no other. Though Billy's adventure physically takes him deep into the heart of another world, it also takes him deep within himself. Wurge's crafty satire runs throughout the pages, allowing a child's look at the "system" before them. His use of vibrant characters is brilliant, allowing the reader a personal connection ...             The winged watchman13 reviews Hilda Van Stockum American Printing House for the Blind, 1966 A Must Read for Today's Children I loved The winged Watchman when I was growing up and am pleased to see that it has been reissued for a whole new generation of readers. In my opinion, it should be required reading for all kids-- it depicts a family living under Nazi occupation and facing it with courage. The Vorhagen Family lives in the Netherlands, and as the occupation and the war proceeds, the family becomes more drawn into ...             Courage to Run: A Story Based on the Life of Harriet Tubman (Daughters of the Faith Series)13 reviews Wendy Lawton Moody Publishers, 2002 A real page turner! Exceptional writing. This is a very engrossing book and one I could not put down until I finished it. I normally do not like to read any book written in dialect. In fact, I will quite often go out of my way NOT to read them. I find they tend to slow down the read for me because I mentally try to sound out the dialect as I read. Very distracting. But Wendy has done a superb job with Minty, and she managed to pull me ...             Underground Empire16 reviews James Mills Macmillan Education Australia, 1987 Government Crime Pays Very Very Well There are two kinds of government crime against the taxpayer, and both are wide-spread and costly to the taxpayer. There is corporate corruption, the buying of politicians, such that decisions are made that in effect transfer the taxes paid by individuals (who carry every government's costs) to unethical corporations focused on profit at any cost (to others). This book documents the second kind ...             Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom19 reviews Carole Boston Weatherford, 2008 gorgeous illustration, moving story, and unique approach to the subject This book weaves the life story of Harriet Tubman, known as Moses, with the actual Biblical story of Moses. This very unique approach surprised me, but as I moved through the book I was struck by how moving and poetic this storytelling method was. The author and illustrator bring Harriet Tubman alive as a real person who endured pain and fear for a higher purpose. Many books about African ...             Night Song: A Story of Sacrifice (The Liberator Series, Book 3)18 reviews Tricia Goyer Moody Publishers, 2004 Highly Recommended! I just finished reading "Night Song." I think that is the first Christian fiction book that I have read and really didn't expect to like it so much. The touching individual storylines just drew me in.... Before I knew it I was caught up in the days of the past and the lives of the intriguing characters. It is so well written ~ the stories are woven easily together as the reader is introduced ...              search for books america, approaches, autobiography, belmont, betsy-tacy, birdfrogs, caldecott, commander, daughters, eastern, empress, freedom, guerrilla, harriet, liberator, lieutenant, lusseyran, microwaved, movements, picture, plantation, railroad, resistance, revolution, sacrifice, soldier, techniques, underground, virginia, watchman 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: Vesennei gulkoi ran'iu Etiudy-razdum'ia o Sergee Esenine home  impressum - about us