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The book is good. Just wanted everyone to know that the editor, Marie Davis, hasn't paid any royalties to the authors in this book, even though she was supposed to in August. Also, the authors have no way of knowing exactly how many books sold or how much they should really receive. I should know--I'm one of the authors.

Reviewed by Irene Watson for Reader Views (6/06)

A sequel, yet a stand alone, "Pearls of Wisdom: Surviving Against All Odds" is a compilation of life stories of five "over fifty" women: Leigh Anne, Sandra, Emily, Dolores, and Lynetta Marie. The women are anonymous and use only their first names. Each writer discloses a touching narrative of her life, or part of her life, that truly does depict "surviving against all odds." There are portrayals of sexual abuse, incest, cultural adversity and a search for Prince Charming.

Dolores's story touched a cord for me. Although we were raised in different cultures, different countries, and thousands of miles apart, I paralleled much of my experiences with her. Dolores was raised in a impoverished Hispanic community in southern Texas with four siblings by her mother. The father was in the military and rarely made an appearance - often 5 years apart for each visit. She speaks of her upbringing, her innate defense mechanisms being the youngest of 5 children, going to school without knowing English, constant whippings for whatever reason, her relationships, her marriage, and the adoption of her children.

Even though each woman speaks of the dark moments of her soul, each one also speaks of how she was able to find peace within herself and continue to live a balanced life. There is something to be said that maturity gives us the opportunity to reflect on our life, accept the negative experiences, pick out the good, and carry on. The five women that share their stories are certainly survivors and give those who feel hopeless a glimpse of hope.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading the stories. The writing is very personal and as I read each woman's sequence of events, I felt like I was right there experiencing life with them. I commend Marie Davis for compiling the anthologies and sharing them with us. For anyone that loves to read about other people's lives, this is a great book for them.

These true stories written by women over 50 years old expose the seamier side of life in the 50's and 60's. Illuminating as well as shocking at times. Kudos to these women who survived against all odds. Definitely worth reading.

Marie Davis and her survivors have once again shown us a different aspect of how life was growing up in the 50's and 60's. These stories are both heartwarming and poignant, and I greatly admire the "survivors" for opening up their hearts and laying their pasts out for all to read. I enjoyed Marie's first book, and equally enjoyed the second, I hope the series has more to offer in months to come.

Reviewed by Kornelia Longoria for Reader Views (6/06)

"Pearls of Wisdom. Surviving Against All Odds. Book One" is the first book of the series, which is a collection of life stories written by different women. Mary Davis, the creator of the series, met the authors online in one of the chat rooms she frequently visited, and put their stories together into a very inspiring and heart-warming book. The four women from Book One have seemingly nothing in common. They live in different parts of the States, are of different age, and have different lives. However, the one main thing that they do have in common is the desire to have a good and happy life. All of them have gone through a lot on their way to happiness. It was a bad marriage, problems with drug-abusing children, or problems with their own destructive behavior. Life was not fair to them in many ways, but they fought their way through, strongly believing that one day their patience would be rewarded and everything would get better.

Probably the most touching for me was Angel's story, who lost her child in a court battle and even though she tried very much to get the custody over her little daughter, everybody and everything seemed to be against her. As a mother, I can imagine what she must have felt when she could not see her child and could not do anything to change anything about it.

Even though the stories have a lot of pain and emotional suffering in them, they all show us the amazing strength of women and the determination they often show to make their lives meaningful and make the world a better place for the ones they love. I truly admire Concetta, Marianne, Peg and Angel for bravely facing their past and honestly telling us about their lives and often their own mistakes. It shows us that sometimes life does not go exactly how we or our parents planned it for us, but with a little bit of determination and strength, you can turn things around.

I believe that the book would be great for women of all ages. It's a great source of strength and a reason to pause for a while and appreciate the lives we have. I will definitely look out for the other books in the series.

All Janet Evanovich Stephanie Plum books are good and just like all up to these they are hilarious, funny and just the right amount of sexy! A Very Good Read !

Her books are great. They keep you interested. Can't wait to finish this one & start the next.

.....more of the same from this girls serialised story - no new surprises but plenty of fun. a triply good read.....

I hope she keeps them coming! Just when you think the stories have to be getting monotonous she finds a new angle and you're hooked again.

I have read books 1 - 12 and I enjoyed them immensely. There are many times that her stories are laugh out loud funny and I enjoy Janet Evanovich's style very much.

Good Book Series.

I was please with the book overall, because it is very down to earth real world stuff from someone who really has done it, IN FLORIDA. I learned a lot of things to look for and questions to ask that I might not have found out about until it was too late, but I need to ask someone in MY STATE to be sure to get the right answers. I have learned that tax deed laws are very state specific and I would urge anyone interested to find a resource specific to their state.

The information in this book flows easily and its to the point!! It was an easy read.

I liked this book. Very informative and takes a different approach than most of the other books I've read on this topic. It's easy to see why the authors are making money using this method.

I highly recommend it.... ESPECIALLY in today's troubled housing market. This is how to still make money...

I'm not much of a technical person so I was happy when I actually made it all the way thru this book. The stories of their success were pretty impressive and with the information they gave I could actually look it up in the property appraiser website and verify they owned it! It was pretty cool! The examples in the book really helped out the tougher sections. Most the other books I've read concentrate too much on tax liens, this only focused on tax deeds, where you can buy the properties cheap. I've been to a couple auctions in the past and this book helped clear up some issues like getting a clear title in 90 days instead of 4 years. I'm gathering together my cash to go buy my next discount property at an auction in Lake County Florida. I recommend this book.

This is just the kind of investing book we all hope for, with detailed instructions as well as both the pro's and the con's--not just the hype that sells books, not just "how to get rich without effort," but the authors honestly explain the negatives right along with what's so great--all the things that can go wrong, what to watch out for--also how to avoid wasting time, which is extremely important. They also stress that it is a lot of work, yep; but then they show how effort pays off, AND that taking care counts much more than having bundles of cash to invest--and that's what I want to learn more about, don't you? Needless to say, the book is inspiring simply because it makes it seem realistic for anyone to get into this type of investing since the authors explain what they actually DO. I felt they actually WANT to share their professional secrets--and you know, not everyone does! Which is almost like having a personal mentor! This book is that good!

this book is so simple and factual that even the most sceptical person can appreciate the information contained within this wonderful guide book for life.

i dare you to try it for your self and not feel the weight drop from your shoulders and your feet lift from the pavement as life becomes a joy and true living begins.

Enjoy

"Masterfully written.......a most comprehensive, clear and concise book that will assist in connecting to and healing your deepest wounds. A must for those on the healing path, giving specific instructions every step of the way. Once you open it, it will be hard to put it down".

This book goes a long way in helping to become aware of beliefs that we all hold about ourselves, our families and how life "should" be. The truth is that none of us can truly fulfill our destinies until we realize the untruths that dictate our behavior and thoughts. For anyone who has a desire to learn how to unblock the energy these false beliefs stifle, this is a great step in the process.

In moments like this when all the world is facing so much pain, fear and caos, we all search for answers, we need to know why... Well, this book not only gives you ALL THE REASONS WHY and all the answers for what we are facing on a huge scale as a humanity or as a country, here you can find how to change it all.

Because in this great book I found the only way we can do that is by healing and changing our own selves.

I have read many books in my life, but this is the first time I find a very easy and practical way to heal my wounds, to understand them and to really change my life.

I wish I had the power to put this book in the hands of each person on this planet.

Please read it!!!!

Ron Baker is a leader in the Ascension movement, and this book is proof. Luminously written with step by step instructions and exercises, this book will lead you down the path to personal empowerment. Revelations for a Healing World, Book One is a resource that you will consult over and over again on your healing path -- you could spend a lifetime working with these tools, so why waste anymore time? START NOW! In these uncertain times this book will give you the tools to create a reality for all our higher good.

Tim Ward writes about sex the way women talk to each other about sex...with brutal honesty, playful humor and savored sensuality. His search for the Goddess is a brave, deep dive into the mystery of sex...and love...and the masculine soul. Not many men have the courage to write about these scary subjects, and I honor Ward for his willingness to stand naked before the Goddess and everybody. Savage Breast is also a fascinating travelogue, archeological exploration and paradigm-busting romance. This is cutting edge literature that defies categorization...but offers unexpected rewards to the adventurous reader.

Tim Ward takes us on his journey through love, sex, history, archaeology, psychology and the ancient Western world in his attempt to figure out why he can't maintain a relationship. He describes very intimate revelations and experiences, he shares his dead ends and over analysis of his circumstances, he takes in information from all kinds of sources, his gut, feminist readings, Jungian psychology, archaeological sites, his interactions with his fiancee, and he describes all of his musings and inner conflicts and essentially walks us all through the process of figuring out a man's relationship with a woman, the world and himself. He fearlessly examines it all from every angle. And he gets it in the end! To read where he started from, with his dare-I-say "typical" attitudes about women, which he does not flinch from describing in disturbing detail, and then to see where he gets to after all of the pondering and heartache, it's just amazing. This is an awesome book. There were times when I was rolling my eyes and muttering "Men!" But one of the things that's so great about the book is that it is from a man's perspective. Men are men, but you know what? It's okay. Just as he reaches a conclusion about the ordinariness of women, he demonstrates to us women readers the ordinariness of men.

Aphrodite. Athena. Hecate. Pandora. Hera. Goddesses revered for centuries by women, who still invoke their names as icons of strength, beauty, and eternal love. While many women have written that developing a Goddess consciousness has transformed their lives, Ward is perhaps the first modern man to deeply consider the question: What does the Goddess have to offer men? In our age of patriarchy, male bias, and anger at the feminine, what do these deities offer them?

To find out, bestselling author Tim Ward (Arousing the Goddess: Sex and Love in the Buddhist Ruins of India, What the Buddha Never Taught) traveled to the ruined temples and shrines of the Goddess in the cradles of Western civilization. He meets her face to face in her many forms: at Delphi as Gaia - Mother Earth; in Romania as the maiden Pandora; and on a remote Anatolian hilltop as Hekate, crone-queen of the witches. The result is "The Savage Breast," the latest example of Ward blending his confessional honesty with his powerful writing skills to draw the reader into a fascinating narrative that ranks with the best tales of self-exploration and travel.

Ward is one of the pioneers in the modern genre of spiritual journalism: exploring the frontiers of philosophy and mysticism through the lens of his own experience. Seeking out even the remotest sites of Western civilization in his quest for knowledge, he examines the history, significance, and consequences of the pantheon of goddesses found in Europe and the Near East. His vivid account amid temple ruins and local museums breathes life into religious stereotypes, paring away the cultural myths of Western society to uncover what is at the heart of our relationship with the feminine divine - and, just as important, man's relationship to woman.

Keeping Ward honest in his quest is Teresa, the woman he loves and travels with through the often difficult terrain of self-discovery as he undergoes the painful reckoning of his own prejudices. Loyal even in the face of Ward's emotional storms, Teresa encourages the author to confront his demons - and stands by him when those demons unleash their wrath.

Fully engaged with the subject matter, Ward gives the reader candid prose, imaginative recreations of sacred rites, and presents a compelling story that is part history lesson, part confession, and part exploration of how the male and female can fully, honestly connect.

So, how can men hope to reconcile their unnamed fears and find genuinely satisfying relationships with women?

As Teresa wisely counsels, "Ask the goddess."

~ Mark Hawthorne, author of Striking at the Roots: A Practical Guide to Animal Activism

You will literally laugh, cry and grow in spirit in the name of the Universal Goddess with author Tim Ward. I honestly hated putting this book down ... This book kept me on the edge of my seat, wanting to know what would happen next.

Basically, this is a story about a man (the author of the book) Tim and his spiritual journey to discover the missing Goddess of our culture. He basically asked this type of question, "Their were soceties past, where it is said woman ruled their kingdoms and they were united under a Goddess .... why did these ancient Goddesses disappear?" ... This isn't an actual quote from the book, but my interpretation of what the author was looking to discover.

His search is more than just where did these ancient Goddesses disappear to or why they aren't worshipped so freely now as they were by our ancestors, but it is an emotional, physical and spirtual revelation of why men treat women the way we do.... Why do some men view women as second class citizens? Why do men get so upset when a woman rejects his advances? ..... And if the ancient Goddess was as prevelent in our society today as they were thousands of years ago, would women still be treated the way they are today? Would woman have had to fight so hard for the same freedoms that men had?

He shows his continual development and understanding on these trips throughout Europe to the sites where Goddesses were heavily worshipped ... On these trips, his wife is with him -- and through the story, he discovers his true self and you get to experience the trials, tribulations, failures and successes of his relationship with his wife .... Slowly, he begins to understand it all -- and you will hear all about it in Tim's fasicinating book, Savage Breast!

Recommened for all men and women to read .... Men, you will learn so much about yourself and your relationships with women, this book will change your life. Women, you will be angry with Tim and then fall in love with him over and over again as he truly works to understand the Sacred Feminine.

I enjoyed reading "One Man's Search for the Goddess. In addition to being well written it was a real learning experience as well as entertaining. This book will make the reader think and, incidentally, will create a desire to visit the sites of the Goddesses in Crete, Malta and Greece. However, that this book will have a limited audience as I believe that one would have to have, at the least, a basic knowledge of classical Greece.

When Mr. Ward appeared at the Ottawa Writer's Festival in the spring of 2006 he made the comment that his Mother was in the audience and moreover, had read the book. Parts of it may have given her pause for thought.

All in all, a great read and I think I will have to read the author's other books.

Very good item if you collect thing's from the silent hill series or if you have the game and are stuck in it, or if you want to unlock all the hidden thigns about this game. Very helpful.

I didn't expect to receive a Brand New copy of this book,since you can't even buy the game new anymore. I was really surprised and delighted that not only were there no missing pages, it was unused.

This game is the best of this serie that i've ever seen. This one is full of surprises and tips. The strategy guide is complete for me. It is helpful for get all ends.I enjoyed a lot with this guide. I hope you too.

This guide looks great and detailed. The only thing I don't like very much is the appendix. The endings weren't detailed but a few sentences instead. Also there is no pictures that correspond to each ending.

i thought this was a good cheat book and it was really descriptive, even though there were a few typos...the game was also good as well

This is by far the best book of stories written with teens in mind. I've been a youth leader for the past 11 years and I use this book often. In fact, this past weekend I loaned it to an 18 year old high school senior to use for our lock-in worship. He said he started reading the stories and couldn't stop! He said he was going to get a copy (but I should't tell anyone.) I told him to keep my copy and he did. Buy one for you and one to share. You will not be disappointed!!

I highly recommend this book to all teenagers and everyone else, also. I reviewed the manuscript in an early form, and I'm pictured on the front cover, along with my brother and other friends...Reading the stories made me laugh and cry, they were all very touching. It's a great book.

This book was an inspiration to me. I am going through a lot of hard times right now and this book has helped me see that my problems aren't as bad as I thought they were. One of my favorite stories would have to be "Miracle at the Mall" on page 314. There's always a different way God lets people know he cares and loves us. I look forward to future books by Alice Gray. Also, I would like to thank the people who allowed their stories to be published.

THIS BOOK IS A GREAT READ FOR TEENS.THE STORIES ARE FUNNY,HEART
WARMING AND AT TIMES SAD.MOST OF THE STORIES TEACH VAUABLE LESSONS ON LIFE.MY FAVORITE STORY IN THE BOOK WAS DUMP BOY.THE LESSON THE CHILDREN LEARN AT THE END WAS REALLY TOUCHING.ANOTHER
FAVORITE WAS A POEM CALLED MAKING SARAH CRY(WHICH WILL HAVE ALL
YOU SCHOOL BULLYS WISHING FOR A SECOND CHANCE.BUY THIS BOOK AND LOVE THE STORIES JUST LIKE I DID.YOU WON'T BE DISAPPIONTED.

Man....I dunno where to begin with this book. Yeah its that awesome! I've just started reading it and I'm abt 80 pages into it but lemme tell ya , Its just as good if not better than the rest of them in the "Stories 4 the Teens heart" series! I don't think the stories are just for teens either , anyone can read them and they are sure to enjoy them. The stories talk about real life situations and how others have coped with them. This book can really cheer a person up and help them out. I hope anyone who veiws this would read it and enjoy it! Best wishes to all ya'll out there!

I loved this book. I actually thought it was better than the Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul books. This book is quite uplifting. It is trully a great read!

This book is wonderful! Filled with inspirational stories - some of them tear jerkers - and a correlating Bible verse after almost every story. These are real life stories from real life people, and they really make you think!

I was headed for some or most of these things. Being a teen my self i could relate to all of these things and the feelings in the stories. These stories made me veiw things from a different side. Like my parents i was having fights with them. I thought that they were against me fully. Well after readin these stories i learned the hard way that my parents weren't against me they were with me and only trying to protect me. If you are a teen and in trouble, have questions, or anything else i FULLY recomend this book for you.

This is an awesome book to read anytime and anywhere! Full of a variety of types of stories such as ; uplifting , inspiring , teaching and so much more! This is the type of book most kids , teens and even adults would love to read! Stories that we can relate to in life and that we can enjoy. These stories are garunteed to make any one with a heart (which is everyone) laugh , cry and smile. After reading a few of these stories you will have a whole new positive veiw on life.
I highly recommend you buy this book and I hope you enjoy it! ^_^

Great stories in this book! The stories deal with EVERYTHING a teenager goes thru and then some.

For teens that aren't usually big time readers, this book is great. Short stories that hold their interest....and keep their interest. Maybe they will go on to read more often? :)

I really enjoyed Ron's personal stories and experiences and how they relate to "real world" situations.

The book has become a resource that I can refer to before and after an appointment and immediately benefit from.

I would highly reccommend it to anyone in sales !

This is a great book to re-shape the sales professionals' profile. It is an excellent guide for my business

Very readable. This book reiterates the elements all good sales people use but more importantly it offers new techniques to turn them (us) into great sale people....Titans in fact. Well worth seeking out this book.

Ron Karr has brought together a wide range of sales tools focused around getting results. This is not a book about sales philosophy, but "in the trenches and on the street" type of sales strategies and techniques to close deals. I especially like chapter six on the customer interview process. It is really more about the discovery process thru what I call "power questioning" and I share these ideas with sales reps whenever I have the opportunity. Karr's ability to teach the customer interview process is excellent and his sales tools are bound to get results!

Applying the simple, yet ingenius methods that Ron Karr describes in this book will elevate your sales career to new heights. This book has helped me in so many ways. Why have we been just getting by? We keep making the calls, booking the appointments, but our sales numbers aren't where we want them to be? Why? Because we need the focus, determination and most of all the tools to become Titans! Ron Karr gives you the tools. The Titan Principle will help you get there. It has helped me become more focused, more determined, and has helped me get through to the right people who can use my services. Ron Karr teaches you how to become a valuable resource, how to get to the descision maker, and once there, help your clients and prospects get to where they want to go! Ron's ground breaking ideas on issue based questioning and the Resource Proclamtion alone will help you get infront of more qualified and intersted prospects! What this means, is more sales in a shorter sales cycle, larger cases and seen as a valuable resource in the eyes of your clients. The best book period on selling! Thank you Ron, for your wonderful, insightful book!

This book is hilarious!! I laughed out loud through out the entire book. Tim writes about his Camino de Santiago journey with a donkey starting with donkey basics - like being scarred to death of the donkey - to learning about it's basic care and feeding. From there he sets out on the journey and records the reactions of other pilgrims and of local Spanish towns people to his donkey.

I have since tried to get "into" some of Tim Moore's other books. Yeah, they're funny, but it was this book that sent me over the edge laughing. If you enjoy Tim Moore's books, buy this one!!!

For those of you seeking serious books about the purity of a spiritual journey while making the pilgrimage to Saint Jame's Field of Stars - there's lots of good books out there - but this one, though completely irreverent, tells it like it is/can be. I met a couple in Santiago de Compostella that had just finished the walk and their main impression of the walk was that it was a real Peyton's Place. If you are the serious type, reading this book before you go may just save you some disappointment during your own walk, or at least prepare you for the less spiritual side of the walk.

I read a number of books about the Camino de Santiago before I did it in July-August of 2007. They were either practical guidebooks or deeply personal memoirs. I'd begun reading "Travels With My Donkey" about two weeks prior to departing for Spain, but I didn't get past the introduction - too busy with preparations. I figured I'd read enough anyway, and I wanted to save what looked like a good book for post-Camino reflection. I'm glad I waited until after my pilgrimage to read "TWMD," because it was an excellent and uniquely humorous account that brought me right back to the Camino.

Mr. Moore first became aware of the Camino when he met a pilgrim on "a small boat in Norway." As is common with those who've walked the Way, the idea settled in his mind and bloomed after a period of germination. Also like the typical pilgrim, he began doing research and making preparations for the trek. However, unlike most of us he decided to bring along a donkey. After some searching, he finally found one named Shinto and committed to his adventure. He and Shinto were trailered to Valcarlos, Spain, and commenced their trek to Santiago one step at a time.

During the next forty-one days, Mr. Moore and Shinto experienced numerous adventures on the Camino. Shinto became somewhat of a focal point - most of the time for good, but sometimes for ill. The author soon discovered the difficulties involved in herding a somewhat truculent donkey, including health issues, finding enough food for both of them, and securing donkey-friendly accommodation. Even so, he persevered and eventually formed a bond with Shinto based on shared hardship.

"TWMD" reminded me a lot of Bill Bryson's "A Walk in the Woods," another humorous account of a trek along an old trail. Indeed, both books made me laugh out loud in some spots and cringe in others. However, since I was fresh off the Camino, I was actually able to identify with Mr. Moore's experiences. I loved revisiting familiar towns and fondly remembered (or no-so-fondly remembered) refugios. And I empathized with the author's trials and tribulations, such as blisters, prickly pilgrims, harsh climate conditions, and fast automobile traffic.

"Travels With My Donkey" made me miss the Camino, and it also made me glad to be a peregrino. Recommended for those contemplating the Camino, pilgrims who have already walked the Way, and wanderers in general.

What possesses a completely urban Londoner to want to walk 500 miles across northern Spain... with a donkey named Shinto? Herein lies a tail, er... tale of self discovery and adventure through torrential rains (no rein puns here!) sweltering heat and encounters with religious and secular pilgrims (peregrinos, en espanol) on the Camino de Santiago. This ancient Christian pilgrimage crosses northern Spain from the French Pyrenees to Santiago de Compostela, resting place of St. James, patron saint of Spain. On opening this wonderful book you find yourself in the company of a person and donkey you enjoy spending time with. Smart, funny and a keen observer of people, Tim Moore's humanity suffuses this book and makes you feel the value of compassion. This is also one of those books that earns you inquisitive stares in public when you laugh loudly at one or another of his unexpected observations. When you are done you can even say you learned somthing about the history of Spain. This is great light reading. - Marcos Dinnerstein, www.parlo.com

Moore's sense of humor and his complaints get him to the Pas de Roman to visit the Spanish Santiago Cathedral over the Pyrenees from the Atlantic Coast of France. Along the way, we are all drawn into his contacts with other, serious and not so serious pilgrims; the landscapes; the hardships of caring for this donkey animal he starts the trip with not knowing or caring much about; the incredible overnight sleeping accommocations he encounters; the meals; the brandy; the elevations; rain and shale; bridges and cobble stones. Having driven alot of the trail myself without knowing much about what it was or what I was doing, I was tied into this wonderful and hilarious story every bit of the way, enjoying his cynicism and suspicion until he reached the pinnacle of Santiago for all his cold dismissal of the energy required to make this pilgrimage. I sensed he made quite a turn by the time he reached the end of the journey but then perhaps he'd started out more committed to personal spiritual reasons for the journey than I'd understood at the beginning. I LOVED the book, his hilarious ability to laugh at himself and his circumstances, his brilliant evaluations of others' situations, his cautious thoughtful spiritual tussles along the path and most of all the subtle way he slipped in so much of the history of that great period when the Crusaders were displacing the Saracens or the Muslims. The weight of the themes sneaks in on the reader as the book develops - there are so many twists and turns that this book would be a fantastic book club or academic assignment as it calls out for interaction among readers. Would it ever become a book tape? Would it ever become a play? I feel it should have wider dissemination. Great book!

Tim Moore has taken me on some extraordinary journeys in the past, from the Tour de France to the Monopoly board via the arctic deserts of Iceland, but I found this one easily the most enjoyable. If you don't fall in love with the infuriating but utterly endearing donkey he takes with him on this Spanish pilgrimage, I'll eat my cat...