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I have been curious about Haldeman after recently hearing of his award winning sci-fi books. So, the other day I was at a used book store browsing their selection of his titles and using my iPhone to reference the Amazon users' reviews. The store didn't have Camouflage or the Forever War, but they had All My Sins Remembered, which seems to be out of print and the copy in my hands was printed in 1978.

That's when I realized I was participating in science fiction by using such sophisticated technology to study this artifact who's creator wouldn't have imagined possible at the time of the book's printing. Little did Haldeman know in 1978 that his book would be out of print 30 years later or that readers would migrate to a digital medium (Kindle) and his book set in the future, would itself become such an antique.

Anyway, I hope that Amazon publishes this book on Kindle because the reviewers are right on the mark. His writing is tight, and draws the reader into the rapid pace of the stories (3) very quickly. In my first sitting with the book, I made it to page 100.

If his other books are as good as 'All My Sins Remembered,' then I've found my new favorite SF author!

So many others have raved about this book, I had to offer an opposing opinion. I read most of Haldeman's books in a two month window after being impressed with Forever Peace. AMSR had was my least favorite of them all, and was a chore to get through. I prefer books that have interesting plots and focus on character. The premise of AMSR is that the reader follows the main character as he inhabits different personas as an agent of the government. Problem is that the different sections seem disjointed, so I didn't get a feeling of continuous plot. And because the main character spends so much time impersonating other people, I didn't get a clear sense of who he was. As a result I was bored nearly from page 1.

After reading so many Haldeman books, I began to realize that he recycles themes endlessly. If you want a book about the immorality of governments, try The Forever War, which is one of his best. If you want a book about changing identities, you can get that in Camouflage, which is not a great book but at least I thought Haldeman did a better job of depicting a consistent main character despite the fact that his outer identity was always changing.

There is nothing new here. We've seen this idea done over and over again in various forms and media. The idea of a secret agent who becomes disillusioned is rather large cliche and I am the first to express total surprise at how quickly I got absorbed into this story.


Otto McGavin is the protagonist who's job is to do the government's dirty work. We have the obligatory mistakes and stumbling before Otto proves his worth. We have the inevidable bitterness as time goes on watching the character decay and of course the inevidable "oops my government is bad" toward the end. So what makes this a classic? As always it is the author's ability to weave the story together and set a pace that moves quickly leaving you drawn into the tale. This would not have worked as a serious and detailed novel. Instead we have a series of short stories woven together to move the story forward in a quick fashion. The ending is both expected and brilliant at the same time. Some may say this is dated but I disagree. We are living in another vietnam that is more hostile, more brutal and unlike before, never ending and what better time than now to think about the issues brought up in this book.

In the mid-1970s Joe Haldeman was a comet in the science fiction field. In a very short period of time he became referred to as `the new Heinlein', a writer informed by the influences of the New Wave embodied in J.G. Ballard and Harlan Ellison, yet drawing on the tradition of `hard' science fiction and adventure.
His first novel The Forever War won both the Hugo and Nebula Awards for Best Novel in 1975. It examined interstellar warfare with a decidedly post-Vietnam jaundiced look, coupling this with use of relativity theory to show the effects of time passing more slowly for combatants, for whom everyone they know dies of old age during the war. It combined the toughness and scientific rigour of Poul Anderson with the emotional range and deft writing of Ray Bradbury. His second novel Mindbridge set an industry record for the largest ever advance (to that point) for a science fiction novel. His third was All My Sins Remembered.
In terms of its composition, this book was a collection of three previously published long stories or novellas, with `sandwich' material between them to connect the stories - and shape the eventual meaning of the narrative as a whole. The book follows Otto McGavin, a young Anglo-Buddhist on a future Earth who is recruited without his knowledge by the Confederacion, a virtually all-powerful organisation that combines corporate, government and military interests. He is trained to become a Prime Operator, one of only twelve skilled agents who carry out dangerous and highly important missions - often including assassination - both on Earth and in the many other worlds colonised over the centuries.
Each of the three stories details one of his missions, taking place over a period of no less than twenty-three years, up until he reaches the retirement age of forty-five. Each mission involves immersion therapy and hypnosis, with McGavin's personality painted over with the persona of somebody who he is impersonating. Because of the situations he must place himself in, there are often distressing results. When your body has been made to resemble a rapist, and the rapist's personality is overriding your own, how can you be responsible for what happens during your mission?
Between each story McGavin receives treatment to strip the layers of persona from him like an onion. He is debriefed and goes through past missions. But as the novel goes on, the reader becomes aware of the cumulative psychic damage going on. How much longer can he maintain any sense of self at all? Does he even exist any more, or is he merely a function of the Confederacion's will? The final page is perhaps the bleakest ending ever in science fiction, evoking dismay and frustration and even rage in the reader. In an instrumentalist society, perhaps in the end a job is all that one is, and nothing else.
Haldeman's skills as a writer of action are to the forefront in All My Sins Remembered. The sudden eruptions of violence and gore that punctuate the book are startling and convincing. One wonders how much Haldeman's tour of duty in Vietnam, which informed so much of The Forever War, also informs his portrait here of a man lost and submerged within the machinery of the Confederacion.
Since the point of McGavin's character is that he is faceless, and for much of the book has his personality suppressed, it is a remarkable feat that Haldeman keeps the reader concerned for him and feels such anger at the inevitable ending. Even in the limited space allowed for his original persona, McGavin's strong religious beliefs, so sullied by the climax, define him as a worthwhile human being, fundamentally decent and even admirable. The other characters in the book are sketched quickly, as befitting their origins as characters in a novella, but vividly, such as the alien philosopher who translates his function as "keeper of useful sarcasms."
The universe of the future is largely kept off the page, only small details serving to evoke a much wider canvas. Referring to a fencing master who taught him how to duel, McGavin says that he came from France. The exchange that follows says much in very few words: "All the way from France!" "No, not the planet; those are countries on Earth." When he travels around a city, McGavin uses the "slidewalk", a wonderful little detail that reminds one of Heinlein's classic line, "The door dilated," as a way of indicating future technology without the need to explain it. The linguistic origins of a term like `Confederacion', and the construction of a term such as `Anglo-Buddhist', also hint at future changes without beating the reader over the head.
Although bleak in a way very much of the period in which it was written, All My Sins Remembered is essential reading for anyone interested in science fiction or espionage thrillers. Even if one is not, it is a frightening portrait of what can happen to the human soul under a despotic regime. This is Haldeman's best book.


All My Sins Remembered by Joe Haldeman (Gollancz, 1977)

This is one of the best books I have read and read and read again. It's episodic format lends itself the the unfolding of excellent scenes written well. Sci Fi as if Hemingway were still writing in a new genre.

It has been reprinted in England by Gollancz in 2003 (ISBN: 0575072814)

I absolutely LOVE this cookbook. I keep going back to try more recipes, because everything I have made so far has turned out perfectly! I purchased this on the advice of someone else, and now I can see why she recommended it.

I've had this cookbook for years and still use it regularly. The recipes are fool-proof and always draw compliments! I've purchased many copies for presents and everyone that has received the cookbook raves about it. The gourmet nature of the book makes the recipes interesting, yet they are relatively easy to make, since I am no domestic godess! You will not be disappointed with this book, in fact, it is my all time favorite cookbook. Enjoy!!!

I have purchased book for a cousin as I've had tremendous success with
many recipes in this book and value it.

This was the first cookbook my parents bought me when I moved out. It's the cookbook I turn to when entertaining. Favorites include the mustard chicken in phyllo and maroon bell cheese spread. Guests always ask for the recipes.

Likely you too have scanned or even invested in those recipe collections to fund a worthy effort, either not expecting to use the recipes or had to search through to find those that one even would want to attempt. Not the case with this collection of the Jr. League of Denver! And over half-a-million in print to date! You'll want one before it goes out of print!

This is large, rich colleciton that is well thought out, organized and bursts forth with uniqueness, creativity and breadth.

Some unique features are its individual sections on Colorado Wild, Mexican and HealthMark Modifications. For example, the game section using Colorado abundance of wildlife is buy a doctor who is in to this, who gives recommendations on preparing to remove gaminess and to improve flavor and maintain health.
How about Wild Pheasant Stroganoff! Indicative of the stuff you'll love finding here and trying.

Also a plus to this delight is notes which accompany most all of the recipes that tell about alternatives, serving suggestions, history where the dish came from, etc. Adds zest for us foodphiles!

One can easily see why so many other reviewers have raved about this -- it enticed me to try it. I think you will enjoy using this collection too!

This is one superb book! It took me weeks to find an affordable copy. Mig Jimenez is another of those modellers who took things to a whole 'nother level. His books are as good as the modelling products he sells. Formally trained and an art school graduate, his insights into the model building hobby are nothing less than phenominal. No matter what level of modeller you are, this book is worth having. It is packed full of advice from visualizing what you want to do, to how to organize your thoughts about your subject. Techniques, materials, and tools, are discussed in detail throughout supplemented with lots of, clear, detailed pictures. I saw some used copies of this magnificent work going for over $100 a copy. If you see it at a decent price, buy it! It is worth every penny!

I would consider myself a intermediate level model builder and I have had this book for 7 months now. After working with it awhile I can honestly say that this book has improved my model building. As most reviewers have noted it is the type of book that is right next to you on the workbench and you will find yourself constantly referring it to for "how-to's". While I agree on the point mentioned by other reviewers that further text for each picture would have been helpful, it did not hinder the process of seeing how Mig does different techniques. The book has an excellent table of contents that breaks down techniques logically so you can quickly scan it and find the right page for what you are trying to do. The book covers a wide range of levels, from basic to advanced, and there is plenty of in-between techniques. I would not go as far as to say this is the only book you would need, but I will say it is a must have for your collection. You will use it constantly and wonder why you did not get it sooner.

... as this books shows a miriad of useful tricks you can use to make your AFV models much more realistic.

Despite of this, some more advanced modellers can be a little frustrated as, once you've completed a dozen or so of kits, mostly of what is said in this book can be considered "obvious" for you.

Anyway, pictures that ilustrate the step-by-step painting processes are of great quality and a pleasure for you eyes!

Regarding to this, it seems to me that almost 30% of the book is auto-promotion. At least, that's how I feel when almost one third of the book is dedicated to pictures of finished models by Miguel Jiménez.

Best regards from Spain

José Carlos

Great book, I doubt anyone who bought it ended up seriously disappointed.

Here's what's inside:
30 pages of introductions
15 pages of intro to techniques
15 pages on construction techniques
100 pages on painting
20 pages on groundwork and misc.
70 pages of model photos (gallery)

Book follows Internet FAQ format - series of questions and answers. Answers typically comprise of very short text (2-3 sentences) and number of clear color photos (typically 3-4, sometimes more). Each question deals with a particular technique, showing how to achieve very specific effect.

As you can see, the book deals with painting, and nothing else. The "15 pages on construction techniques" describe creating proper texture (cast metal parts) and battle damage - not actual kit construction.

Format makes the book not very accessible to beginners. There is very little step by step explanation, readers are largely left to choose which techniques to use,and understand it's nuances. It's much easier for intermediate / advanced modelers, who will know which techniques they want to incorporate into their process. Not all is lost however, as there is a "question" in the book, describing suggested workflow for particular camo type. For example, when making a model of "single tone green tank", we're to perform these steps:
* green base color
* filters
* fading
* washes
* running rusty chips
* pre-dusting
* watermarks
* dry mud
* spilled fuel
* crew footprints
Each of these steps is described in a separate "question", so it's a matter of applying these.

Although the book feels heavy, and is packed with nice color photos, I've found that when it comes to learning particular technique, reader is left with few lines of text and few photos. In some cases it's enough, in others I wished for more. You should therefore count on having to stare at the photos, think about the technique and try it on scrap plastic, before attempting to use it on the model.

Despite the "Q&A" format, I'd recommend reading the book front to back initially. The less familiar you are with armor modeling, the more important it is. Some advice is simply buried in places that might not be very obvious, and reading the whole book first helps.

From what I wrote above it might seem that the book is not perfect, and that is certainly true. Format has its advantages, but can also be confusing. I decided that the book is well worth 5 stars however, despite its shortcomings.

Miguel Jimenez, while taking his modeling skills to the next level in realism, has defined and described a number of ground-breaking techniques. English-speaking reader can learn most of them at Rarities World section of ML, but in this book they're explained in a more visual way.

There is also no other book that describes modern approach to armor modeling. At least not to my knowledge.

My recommendation - buy it. I don't know of any other book on the market that will teach you painting techniques described in this one.

After having been away from the armor modelling hobby for three decades, I recently returned to find there has been an explosion of after-market tools, upgrades, paints, pigments, filters, washes and other techniques for making models more realistic. One of the big changes is pigments, and the guru of them is Mig Jimenez. His book outlines all the major ways of weathering and aging plastic kits, as well as some minor techniques.

The book is filled with great illustrations that really show the materials, processes and results, and is very easy to follow. My one quibble would be the accompanying text, which often leaves out the physical steps, requiring the reader to draw their own conclusions about how the magic is performed. My recommendation would be to supplement the book with Mig's DVD (so far only available in PAL format and therefore watchable only on a personal computer or European-formatted DVD player). The DVD shows how these techniques are accomplished in a step-by-step manner.

As the old saying goes, "if you buy only one modelling technique book, this is the one to buy."

Which do you prefer? A nonstop thriller you can't put down or beautifully-written literature with eloquent prose and rich language? Well, look no further! You get it all in Zubis Rises!! The main character, Bethany O'Brien, starts out as a journalist but it turns out she is actually the "Asima Uruk" whose role it is to destroy a genie named Zubis! Sounds unbelievable?! Well--Bethany would agree!!! That's what makes this story so believable! Bethany has no idea what she's in for! And neither do you...until you read Zubis Rises!! You're going to LOVE this book!!

"Zubis Rises" is an outstanding book that brilliantly blends the ancient and long hidden knowledge of the Djinn with the current religions, politics and world events of today. It is enlightening, entertaining and extremely thought provoking. It reads so smoothly and rings so truthfully that it is obvious to even the most casual reader that the author is extremely well versed in, and familiar with, the subject matter. It is book one of the Zubis trilogy and books two and three will be anxiously awaited.

K.F. Zuzulo has done the work for us. She has researched and synthesized for pleasurable consumption thousands of years of complex history from Ancient Mesopotamia to the Middle Eastern cultures as we know them today. Using the familiar image of a genie hovering expectantly above his vessel of imprisonment, she guides us through the less familiar territory of the man's interaction with smokeless spirits and with spiritual heros shared by the Christian, Jewish and Muslim faiths.

Bethany O'Brien, a smart, young American journalist, steps into a role on the world stage that belies her years, her beliefs and her consciousness. Fortified by the teaching of Sister Marie from her early years in the orphanage, Bethany is uniquely suited to unite faiths and link supernatural forces to the human world.

The characters are rich and deeply rooted in religious and mythical lore. The story is sophisticated and relevant. Even the freedom and wealth of the modern Saudi State are put into perspective with the discovery of oil imposing the "shackles of prosperity."

The intrigue and sultry interactions of Bethany and Zubis, a djinn who haunts her dreams and seeks to lead her astray, keep us hooked. The reader is left needing more!

*Zubis Rises* is a great story; what's more, I found myself learning more than I expected to learn in the midst of a well-plotted thriller. The novel is meticulously research and deftly weaves fiction, fantasy, and fact in this tale of love and adventure. It is more than just a beach read, obviously!

This book is a real page turner! I usually like to read novels at a slow pace to take everything in, but I could not keep this book down. Every new chapter brought new excitement and I simply had to find out what would happen next! Can't wait for the second book in the trilogy!

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The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
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Dr. Murphy's long study of the mind and how to use it continues to be revealed in this fascinating book. One of many "must reads" that Dr. Murphy wrote.

An excellent book. Easy to read, and with very good subject matter that CAN make a difference to your life.

I'm not saying you will believe everything that Murphy says -- but he gets you thinking. His perspective is interesting, a despite the time that Murphy's book has been around, it is like a "breath of fresh air".

A better word might be renewal. Well worth a read.

This books shows and proves that we control our lives and our destiny.

Joseph Murphy has written what has to be one of the most profound yet simple books on Spiritual principles and truth ever written. I was so blessed by this book. I would highly recommend to anyone seeking a real relationship with God. It really is not complicated and Joseph Murphy shows you how to achieve it.

I read this book for the first time about 25 years ago. I have read it about 6 or 7 times since. It along with the sequel, Light in My Window, is my all time favorite series. I highly recommend reading this book.

I think this book was published in 1946, but don't let the age fool you. The author presents the story in a much more real way than many of the modern Christian writers do today. In many of the contemporary Christian novels, the characters are either so perfect that they don't seem real or so have very filthy minds. A good Christian novel is one that is somewhere in between.

Francena H. Arnold, in Not My Will, keeps it real and presents characters with real problems that only God can solve. Contemporary Christian authors should follow her example in the novels they write. Parts of it are sad, but it is well worth reading.

You may also consider reading Searching for Mom, which isn't nearly as bleak, but it is a more recent book that explores the will of God in the family relationship.

Best book I've ever read!!! Loved to read it when I was a teenager, and still love it now in my 30s! A classic!

The plot of this book is great, and the ending is so unpredictable!

This book was really great and very hard to put down. I loved it! It is also a very inspiring book. The woman in this book is not very religous or spiritual but during a very difficult time she turns to someone who shows her such unconditional love that at first she finds it hard to believe someone could be so kind. Until she learns about the love of God and His love for her. She then realizes what her heart really needs to begin to heal and what is most important in life...her Heavenly Father. She learns to put her faith in God and to live according to His will.
An excellent book. It will surely touch your heart.
It is a love story like no other. You will not be able to stop reading once you start.

The world paradigm described by physics seemed to have changed with discoveries in the early 20th century, and yet due to the complexity of the science involved society has not been able to fully accompany that change. With that in mind, it's perhaps unfortunate that this book has not been given more prominent publicity since it was first published in 1958. In the book, Werner Heisenberg, one of the founders of quantum theory, gives a broad and insightful overview of relevant discoveries in physics in the first half of the 20th century and discusses their implications for science, philosophy, and everyday life. He relates important discoveries in physics to the history of philosophical and scientific ideas since ancient Greece, Descartes, Kant and Newton. With special insight based on his personal relationship with many great scientists of the last century, including Einstein and Bohr, he introduces the meaning of ideas such as the Theory of Relativity and his own Uncertainty Principle relating to the physical laws governing the behavior of subatomic particles. Despite dealing with complex subjects, he does a great job, in most cases, in translating concepts for the lay reader. Among many subjects, here are some things that he talks about: how "matter" is fundamentally composed of energy, how the search for a basic fundamental particle, or building block, of all other materials is influenced by our interference during the process of searching, how common notions about the nature of space and time disseminated among the general public since Newton need additional qualification, how the geometry of the universe, understood since the time of the Greeks may be understood differently in light of recent discoveries in physics. If you are looking for an explanation of 20th century physics in plain language by a top expert in the field, this is it, or probably as close as you will get. I would recommend this book for anyone in the general public who is interested in obtaining a basic understanding of the topics under examination in modern physics, and perhaps also for aspiring scientists who want to gain an understanding of the history of ideas that has led to current research. A great read.

I will only mentioned a few aspects of the world of quantum mechanics and then if you get bored you can read the last part where I mention some aspects of the book.

Werner Heisenberg is one of the most important figures within the world of quantum mechanics. Since Max Planck discovered that electromagnetic energy could be emmited in quantized forms a series of new discoveries revolutionised the world of physics. Albert Einstein confirmed Plancks's discoveries and theorized that light was composed of discrete quanta. This discovery was just too strange. How can light behave as a wave and as a particle. You can see the double slit experiment and observe how light behave when one slit is open and when the two slits are open, just amazing.So it seems that dualistic thought can not be applied here. Is light particle or wave, the answer: BOTH!As Heisenberg says in the book: "that what we observe is not nature in itself but nature exposed to our method of questioning". Thus observer and observed are in some way connected and not separated as in cartesian-newtonian world.In the introduction is written clearly: "...the act of of measurement defines the thing being measured, or that the thing being measured and the thimg doing the measuring are inextricably interwined"
This is why there have been some analogies between this new physics and eastern traditions (like Fritjof Capra's Tao of Physics)like buddhism and the Indian philosopher Nagarjuna, founder of the Madhamyaka school that developed the concept of emptyness, that is, all phenomenon had no "self-nature" "or idependent origins", there is no such thing as Parmenide's Being.All is interconnected,like Indra's jewels in Hinduism there is no gap between the observer and the observed in the world of quantum physics. Quantum mechanics is more familiar with Heraclitus where Change is the main principle, Becoming and not Being.Particles are not "things" but are like Aristotle's potentia. Heisenberg tell us: "A quantum object, in itself, is neither one thing not the other. If you decide to measure a wave-like property, the thing you are observing will look like a wave. Measure a particle property (position or velocity), on the other hand, and you will see particle-like behaviour." Note that Heisenberg that one can measure position OR velocity, this is the pillar of the uncertainty principle. In Heisenberg's words: 2The better you measure the position of a particle, the less you can find out its velocity, and vice versa."
Thus, the first years of the 1920s was a turning point in the world of physics. The Copenhagen Interpretation established the principles of quantum mechanics, some of this are: The uncertainty principle, the Complementary Principle (wave-particle duality of light) and that the description of nature is probabilistic.
Now you can have a little clue about the book subtitle: "The revolution in modern science". Newtonian mechanics can' t be applied to the subatomic world.Thus, the view of nature as a Big, impersonal Machine and that it was a matter of time that "all mighty rational humanity" was to discover all its laws is far from true. Even Einstein was not happy with this group of physicians that were saying "there is no such thing called objectivity" "newtonian laws are like a fish in the desert". Einstein after the theory of special and general relativity spent much of his time lookink for a Theory of Everything (TOE), and in some isolated himself from this great discoveries being made in the field of quantum mechanics.
Today there is this String Theory or M Theory wandering arround, and could be the best candidate that will unify the 4 forces: Gravity, electromagnetism, strong and weak interaction. Time will tell...

About the book:

Heisenberg explains the developmet pf pshysics reviewing Thales, Anaximander, Anaximenes (the three Milesians)Heraclitus, Parmenides, Empedocles, Anaxagoras, Democritus, Leucippus, then a quntum leap to Descartes and Kant.
He explains relativity, space, time, the Copenhagen Interpretation, the limits of language to describe the quantum world, the role of scientists, his Nobel Lecture and much more.
I think it is not a difficult book, but don't expect to understand quantum mechanics, because if you do, you really didn't understand a thing about it. So forget about binary-aristotelic logic and start developing fuzzy logics to understand a lot of weird things.

This is an excellent work due in large part to Heisenberg's acumen both as a physicist and a philosopher. Unfortunately, even some of the great physicists have been somewhat shallow philosophers. For whatever reason(probably the fact that his father was a professor of classical studies), Heisenberg had a very good grasp of many philosophical viewpoints. He was able to mostly avoid the cartesian bifurcation that traps most physicists even to this day. He understood that much of the "trouble" with Quantum Mechanics was caused by our unwillingness to let go of the bad metaphysical assumptions that became implicit in classical physics. Overall, this is an excellent book for anyone who wants to understand the beauty of Quantum Mechanics with eyes wide open.

As I was reading this intelligent and provocative manuscript, I could not help think why this was not part of my undergraduate physics course. For anyone who wants to know how quantum physics came to be, this is certainly the book to read. I was completely surprised how many of the aspects of modern science we take for granted today would not be in the classroom if not for quantum physics. The linking to classical philosophy was equally stirring.

If quantum mechanics and all of its philosophical implications tickles your fancy, BUY THIS BOOK! Heisenberg jumps off the pages with an eloquence long forgotten in our day.

This is the book to have on how to keep your feet, knees, and any other body parts working as well as they can. Great diagnosis on whatever ails you as a runner. Timeless and still universally useful regardless of how old the book is. This is my second copy in the last 15 or so years.

A must read book for any runner at all stages of fitness and running experience.

Very good book. Has a plethora of useful tips for veteran and beginner runners alike. Highly recommended.

I so wish I had this book when I just started running! It should have helped me prevent so many painful experiences as well as bills from physiotherapy... This book covers everything from choosing the correct shoes and injury preventing techniques to diagnosing and treating foot and leg injuries. The writer seemed very knowledgeable and he certainly helped me. With his simple advices I can run long distances again without pain and I couldn't do it in almost a year! I had no idea there are so many things that need attention when running safely. Think all runners need this knowledge.

This book was recommended to me by a co-worker and it got me through my first half marathon. I still use it as a reference. I've since gifted it to several friends who also run.

This is a good telling of the life of St. Francis of Assisi geared for parents to read to their children.

Beautiful book that I have shared with friends. Sender was prompt and the book delivered in new condition.

My children (ages 5 & 7)and I enjoyed this book thoroughly. Well written, captivating with lovely pictures. Held our interest and really brought Saint Francis of Assisi alive for us.

This is a large hardcover book, and it is overwhelmingly beautiful. It is beautifully illustrated, and beautifully written. Robert Kennedy Jr. is a person I feel I know now, and I would say he is a remarkable soul. His father must be very proud of him for writing this holy book...it will touch many souls and lead them closer to heaven...where his father is now.
This book may be for children, but I am an adult. I will treasure it always and pass it down. It sits on my coffee table, and I framed the piece of art of Saint Francis attached in the book. It hangs on the wall above my couch. Needless to say, this book is a holy treasure from an honorable man.

I ordered two copies of this story, one for my nephew who loves animals and one for myself. Saint Francis was one of my mom's favorite saints to pray to and she also loved animals. So, I was curious as to her quite devotion to this saint, now that she has passed. This story brought much understanding and peace to me. It is so well written and illustrated, I could read it over and over. I also like the way the author begins the story and explains his devotion to Saint Francis and the impact he had on his life. The author is also the son of a man who had a great impact on my life, Robert F. Kennedy. His father would be proud of this book and the work he does for the environment. I plan on purchasing more copies of this book for my other nephews and nieces. Great way to spark their interest in one of God's many great inspirations.

I HAVE READ JUST BOUT EVERY WINGMAN BOOK WRITTEN AND AFTER I ORDER THESE MY QUEST WILL BE COMPLETE. MACK MALONEY IS A TRUE AMERICAN AND HIS BOOKS PROVE IT. HIS BOOKS WILL MAKE YOUR IMAGINATION SOAR. THANKS MACK.

The whole Wingman series is great, but Sky Ghost and Return of the Sky Ghost really put a new twist into the story line. I am dying for the next installment to come out to find out how it ends!

maloneys books keep getting wearder and wearder. also hunter didnt show up in the book untell page 120. other than that it was great.

Read this book as fast as I read all the others. I'm trying to collect them all again after my parents threw out all my books. But as a fan to a good book, I'm continuing on reading and collecting. Still waiting for Hawk to make it back to the real world. Keep'em coming!!!!!

I STARTED THIS SERIES WHEN IT FIRST CAME OUT AND WAS HOOKED ON IT EVER SINCE.MACK MALONEY PUTS MOST AMERICAN'S VIEWS INTO HAWK HUNTER.AMERICAN' WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT AMERICA STAYS FREE, AND MY VIEW IS THIS"YOU CAN HAVE MY FLAG WHEN YOU PRY IT FROM MY COLD DEAD FINGERS"