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This is the real story of Burnam and Addie Ledford of eastern Kentucky and their ancestors and their descendants. Author John Egerton, who spent quite a lot of time with the two Ledfords whose ages and memories were remarkable, took the ancient art of oral storytelling and crafted it into a well-written book. I felt I was actually there with Burnam and Addie while reading this book.

It's not just the story of this one family, but also a story about how some of our ancestors moved west through the Cumberland Gap; a story about how big and wide-spread a family tree gets over the years; a story about how slow things changed just a few generations ago, but how fast things change in today's world; about how you sometimes can't go back home and find home (devastation of mining in Appalachia). There is also a lesson here. Our ancestors all have interesting stories to tell, but if no one listens or writes them down, they get lost forever and that's a shame.

Loved sharing this book with the family. Worth buying if you or your family grew up or had family that grew up in Harlan. It was great seeing some familiar family names and seeing how they came to be in one big family.

I am the Great-Grandson of Burnham & Addie, Grandson of Carl & Gerry, Son of Sue & Joe.

To John Edgerton - THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU for preserving the history of our family. I can remember you from Lancaster at Grandaddy's birthday years ago.

To Readers - An incredible story that you'll like to read - and one that I'm proud to be a part of.

I am a densent of Aly Ledford he was my g.g.g.grandfother.I love my book,the Generations. would like for everyone to read it.

I discovered "Generations" a few weeks ago at a used book sale, read it immediately, and passed it on to my octogenarian grandparents. The book is an amazing tale of how one need not be old and feel old at the same time. The central characters, Burnam and Addie Ledford, are great examples of Appalachian people who have wonderful stores of generations of family fact and legend, proven and unproven.

As a native of WV, I have known many people whose age, alertness, and knowledge rivaled that of Burnam and Addie, but few had all three, and seldom did such couples survive to the ages achieved by Burnam and Addie without the death of one or the other.

I'm extremely glad that Egerton took the time to get to know Burnam and Addie. (Read the book and you'll see that it's based on hours and hours of interviews with the couple.) Because we usually take such resources for granted (or just ignore them) we don't appreciate what the likes of Burnam and Addie have until they're gone. And, obviously--but painfully--it's too late then.

It's clear from the other reviews on this site that the Ledford family appreciates Egerton's work. I'm writing this to show that others can appreciate the book as well. Anyone interested in re-hearing the tales he or she heard at grandparents' knees will love Burnam and Addie's stories, which take us back to their great-grandparents and the late eighteenth century--no mean feat when one considers that they lived into the 1980s!

Egerton's coverage of the topic is thorough and entertaining. I was enthralled except when he went into detail about the Ledfords' descendants in order to give a rare view of seven generations of such a family. I was not as interested in the descendants, but for those who are, that part is well done, too.

If you love a good story, read this book. I grew up listening to and appreciating old story tellers like Burnam and Addie. Here in my present urban setting, I know of no one who matches the story-telling skills of the old people I knew in West Virginia. I'm afraid the art is being lost, along with front porches, and shooting the breeze while watching fireflies and listening to crickets. I'm no Luddite, but I do hate to see the loss of resources like Burnam and Addie. Old storytellers will die, but someone can pick up the standard and carry on in their stead. My thanks to Egerton for recording all that they had to say.

It's been many years since I've had this book. All of my expectations were satisfied. This book has been the "Bible" for US Paper money as long as I can remember. If you want to understand grading, pricing, or just want to learn about an important piece of American history, its worth the money.

I found this book to be very informative & an important book for any collecter/history buff.

This book has been so helpful in my collecting quests. I spent about an hour in Borders trying to find a book that gives values of modern as well as old currency for ranges up to Unc-63. It provides all the necessary information (such as signatures, series, quantity printed) for almost all bills and has a nice informative section as well. It gives price points that help you place a bid on valuable bills. This helps all collectors, experienced or not. I highly recommend this book.

This is good book about our money and is very educational.
Well worth the price.

This book provides comprehensive and useful information. The valuations cover different seals, mints, signatures, and star notes. The book also includes some information about the history of each note. It is easy to find information and lookup valuations. The only negative is the black & white photos make it a little harder to distinguish between different seal colors when looking up info.

I'm a VN vet from the early stages of the war - this book does not ring true with me - there are some very distorted statistics re race and social background which made up the fighting men in VN. Simply not true facts.... as for the war protesters, I do hope they feel their shame... from a guy who was called a "baby killer" I certainly hope the "protesters", most of whom I consider cowards, have had a good life that was purchased dor them by the men who answered the call of this country.....Jim Taylor

If you did not participate as a soilder, this is the closest you could get to understand the true feelings of those that did serve. If you were a protester, you will feel your shame.

Reading this book was like revisiting the political cauldron that was the sixties. The author, a noted journalist for the Washington Post, chronicles the issues and matters that divided a country against itself, and split a generation of young Americans in half. Using a data base of hundreds of in-depth interviews with a representative sample of members of the baby-boomer generation coming of age in the sixties, Myra MacPherson explores the social, cultural, and political topography of the times, taking a deep and sometimes disturbing look at the at the wounds opened by the war in Vietnam, the sense of pride of both the pro-war and anti-war factions, both of whom seem convinced they had made the right decisions in participating either as combatants in the armed services or as protestors against the war. It was indeed a fabled albeit rancorous time, of which much has been written. Yet Ms. MacPherson centers in well on these issues related to the Vietnam War that so riveted the nation's attention and polarized a generation.

The saving grace of this entertaining and fascinating book is in the wide variety of individual stories it tells. Quite an interesting range of stories unfold in these pages, from the anti-war protestors who burned draft cards, marched in protests all over the nation and even fled to Canada to avoid military service to the largely blue-collar and mostly un- deferred volunteers who were anxious to serve their country, right or wrong. And serve they did, in the millions over the decade of active fighting in Southeast Asia. In some cases we hear from people who went to frightening extremes to escape the war, men who exiled themselves, or went underground in America. Some gave up the ghost and either filed as conscientious objectors or chose to go to jail rather than serve. Some starved themselves into ill health or even mutilated themselves to avoid the draft. Heading north to Montreal became a philosophically rite of passage for any number of young men who for a variety of reasons would rather leave the country than love what it was doing in Vietnam. We also hear from a variety of women who were involved, either as the lovers, wives, or sisters of the young men involved, or who were philosophically, politically, or socially opposed to the war.

On the other side, we hear from the young men and women who paid such a life's ransom for their patriotism, adventurism, and curiosity in serving in the military and many of them volunteering for Vietnam. So many fine young people were lost, and in turned lost so much, either through death or permanent disability that many of their fellow baby boomers began to think that ours, like the generation of the First World War, was a "lost generation". Often homecoming soldiers coming home in uniform were spit upon by cruel and stupid people, civilians who should have understood that most of these men served nobly and proudly on behalf of their generation. I once personally witnessed an enlisted buddy angrily attack such a provocateur. Yet, on the other hand, many of the veterans became quite vocal opponents of the war they had just come home from. It was this kind of activity that did so much to educate the rest of the population.

In truth, there were so many casualties on both sides of the fence, so many veterans and anti-war activists who had their lives ruined by the turmoil that aged around them that it is still difficult to recollect. This is a haunting and memorable book, a well written, compassionately framed study in the mischief the war did to everyone it touched; the young men, their wives and lovers, their brothers and sisters, their parents, and the community at large. Although the book is not currently in print, I am sure you can get a copy through Amazon's used book service, or by asking your local bookstore to do a search for you. I hope you find it as worthwhile a reading experience as I did.

Joseph Heller, author of Catch 22, said of "Long Time Passing: Vietnam and the Haunted Generation" "There has been no better body of war literature that I know of." Arnold R. Isaacs, noted autority on Vietnam, author of "Vietnam Shadows" writes "Any approach to the subject of Vietnam's aftermath must begin with Myra MacPherson's ground breaking book. Her book, among the first to break the long national silence on the war, remains one of the most moving and important works on the Vietnam bookshelf."
This new edition features a vital and topical new introduction that links the Vietnam Veteran Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)experience with today's civilian trauma following 9/11. It also connects Vietnam with present foreign affairs and military policies, including the war on terrorism in Afghanistan.
Yesterday's foot soldiers in Vietnam who are now leaders in the military and politics also reflect on Vietnam and provide new insight, as do those who were youthful leaders in the anti-war movement.
This brilliant examination of the generation is must reading, not only for those who lived through the war, but especially for a younger generation who can learn about--and learn from--the past.

This gripping generational saga remains as fresh and moving as "Hey Jude." In an astounding feat of reporting, Myra Macpherson takes us from the priviledged sanctuaries of middle-class college students to the bloody battlefields where poor blacks and whites faced the terror of massed North Vietnamese Army divisons. Today's post-draft generation of college students would do well to read how lucky they are, how their forebears faced the agony of having to choose between fighting in a loathsome war or fleeing to Canada. In one scene as alarming as it was when it was written nearly 25 years ago, one young man facing conscription cuts off his trigger finger with a kitchen knife.rather than go to Vietnam. Macpherson's real triumph of reporting, however, is in finding two brothers who served in Vietnam -- one now a United States senator -- who come home from the war with distinctly different opinions on whether it was worth fighting. This, of course, serves as a metaphor for the entire generation. If you think the 60s were all about flower children and free love, you will be shocked, and moved, by this engrossing book.

I have enjoyed the entire series as they are well linked with several stories within.

Jaid Black is my favorite paranormal erotica author. She never disappoints me. Her work is always, erotic and scorching hot! She is so creative its amazing. If you have not read her books before this one, I do suggest you read all of her trek mi q'an books, all of them are amazing, and so very very sexy, it will make ya so hot ya sizzle!

It has a english lord Julian all tied in knots and wanting more which is fine by the high mystik he leans thatKlykka is not like the women of earth especially when jullian is no womans slave

This book includes three stories. Dementia is story 5.5. Never A Slave is a related story. Guide to Trek Mi Q'an is a reference guide to the series. For a listing of all books in the series see my review of "The Empress' New Clothes, " posted on 3/11/08 under 5 stars. I recommend reading them in order. Following are my reviews of the three stories in this book.

Dementia:
Fun, crazy, erotic sex. Loved it!
Dee is a human catapulted to the planet Dementia, where the men look like the apes from the movie "Planet of the Apes." General Zaab is an ape/man who is chasing her through the jungle. A predatory plant catches her in order to drink her juices. Zaab then takes her from the plant.

Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: seven plus. Setting: current day planet Dementia. Copyright: 2002. Genre: erotic paranormal science fiction romance.


Never A Slave:
Fun and different. Liked it!
Julian was married for 5 years to a lesbian who then left him for a woman. Julian is transported to the plant Galis, where females hunt and enslave males. Julian is chased through the jungle for 7 days until he is caught. He is sold at auction for breeding purposes. At this point, Julian is 30 years old and still a virgin. There were some entertaining and clever lines. This author is great at combining creative stories with erotica.

Sexual language: erotic. Number of sex scenes: three plus. Setting: current day earth and 6049 Yessat Years on planet Galis. Copyright: 2007. Genre: erotic paranormal science fiction romance.


Guide To Trek Mi Q'an:
This is a worthwhile guide for anyone wanting to read all of the Trek stories and to learn more about the author. The guide includes:
A listing of all the titles in the Trek series;
Facts about the Trek galaxy and characters;
Questions and answers from the author about how she started writing and other thoughts about this series.
Copyright: 2007.

Great addition to the series. Has one new short story and reprint of another. Gives a who is who, with explanation and a glossary of Trek terms.

Wife traitor repercussions.


Bernard Samson's wife is at the heart of his dilemma. Revealed as the KGB mole, his own organisation is viewing him with some suspicion for being fooled, despite any successes just obtained.

One of his wife's KGB colleagues is looking to defect, and he has to travel to Mexico to make this happen. It all gets rather complicated as he suspects that, as you would, it might be a setup.

Just as interesting, this novel, even without the startling familial revelation of the first of the trilogy.

Bernard Sampson is back and dealing with the tragedy he experienced in the last novel. Bernard Sampson is a character who puts James Bond to shame because he is simply more realistic. Don't read this novel if you haven't read Berlin Game.

This is the second novel of the Bernard Samson trilogy which begins with Berlin Game and ends with London Match. The story opens with Dicky Cruyer cursing at a pedestrian in a Mexico trafic jam. Interestingly enough, Mr. Deighton shows us the pedestrian 400 pages later to see if we've been paying attention.

Samson, a professional MI-6 field operative, is devastated by the defection of his wife, Fiona, to the other side. Read KGB. Read the evil empire. To all that ask him 'if he still loves her' he denies he does. But Mr. Deighton leaves any number of clues for his readers to make us know that at best, it's just false bravado.

Handicapped somewhat emotionally by the strain of realizing that their whole marriage, the children, the shared experiences was but a stage she played upon, Bernard must also face the onslaught of accusatory hearings from his employers at London Central, the 'deskmen' lacking any field experience where hard men do the hard things that he hates so much.

We see the old characters Frank Harrington, the Iago-like Dicky, the self serving Bret Rensselaer, and his close friend for life Werner Volkmann and Volkmann's straying wife, Zena.

Deighton's humor is subtle and droll. When faced with a dilemma Dicky says "Muy BLOODY complicado," Bernard thinks 'that's only because he doesn't understand.'

Blood is spilt, sometimes innocent blood, sometimes not so innocent. Bernard is loyal, confused, older, tripped up by forces that should be aiding him but who have their own agendas. Erich Stinnes, the KGB officer who interrogated him in East Berlin says to him, "I hate deskmen." Samson replies "Me too. They're bloody dangerous."

Excellent read about the life and death struggles of the alphabet agencies of the 70's and 80's. You don't have to read Berlin Game first but it helps. Things are different now . . but maybe not. Maybe there are just different letters. 5 stars. Larry Scantlebury

This book can standalone as a good spy story, but only reaches excellence when read as part of the trilogy - Berlin Game, Mexico Set, and London Match. The tension ebbs and flows throughout the trilogy, but it isn't until the climax of London Match that we see the full scope. Highly recommended!

...as yet undecided, in this the second book in the 'Berlin Game', 'Mexico Set' and 'London Match' spy trilogy featuring Bernard Samson. And what a contest this is - Bernard's wife - Fiona stunned most of us in the first book by being exposed as the long serving KGB mole inside MI6. She won that 'game' by defecting East, having done her damage and leaving more behind. Bernard is shattered. He exposed Fiona but is now under suspicion himself (MI6 is wondering - can you be married to a 'mole' for over a decade and not know? or is he one himself?).

Bernard has a chance to redeem himself by bringing in Erich Stinnes, Fiona's KGB assistant who is supposedly defecting. Off he goes to Mexico to debrief Stinnes, but soon questions arise and Bernard is again in a fix. Is Stinnes a Fiona 'plant' designed to further discredit Bernard and convince London that he is KGB? or is he genuine? Poor Bernard. Amidst all this he has to contend with political infighting in MI6, unwanted advances from his sister in law, Tessa and deal with self doubt and guilt over Fiona. He often wonders whether the collapse of their marriage and Fiona's betrayal was all her own doing or did he have something to do with it.

Suffice it to say the plot unfolds suitably and all the above questions are satisfactorily answered.

I went over the questions in this book along with a free test on the web and passed with a 900/900. A major part of my current job is networking so I already knew a lot, but I needed to brush up on some of the older material that I hadn't dealt with in years. This had a lot of good information and explained why the answers were correct.

I have just taken the N10-003 exam, and I must say that the questions in this book are too general. The exam questions are far more detailed and involved than the samples within this book. I recommend looking elsewhere for a more complete study tool.

This book has a good, thorough set of questions for all four areas of the Network+ 2005 cert exam and should leave you well prepared, provided you have the right background knowledge. Conversely, this book is not enough in and of itself to prepare the novice. Besides a good understanding of topologies, troubleshooting fundamentals, protocols, and internetworking, there's a few lists that simply require rote memorization: types and characteristics of media, 802.11 substandards, and media-specific 802.3 substandards. While you can try using this book to help with that memorization process, I found that creating lists of these things and memorizing from there first was more efficient.

Assuming you have a fair understanding of the material and have done the gruntwork on memorizing, this book should get you through your test with no surprises.

Network+ 2005 Q&A is the best for novice or any network admin

Excellent content, and with one other book it helped me cram for the Net+ exam in one week!

Supposedly Brownlie's the leader in international law treatises. I didn't find exactly what I needed, though. it's more like an encyclopedia of int'l law...very general.

Ian brownlies'principles is a good survey of international law, but don't expect a full overview of international law. It lacks some deep exploration some parts, but well it is a principle book.

At last: its a survey about some of the main instituts of international law, in a direct, objective style of writting.

PS: For non common law student's, this is a basic, very basic course with some good points.

No doubt that this book is one of the most authoritative and orthodox textbooks in this field. With prolific cases and legal reasoning, this book offers a clear and profound understanding on "principles of international law," especially its Sources, Jurisdictions, and subjects, and basic theories thereof. A must have for those majoring in international law, I should say.

As for beginners, however, this book might seem quite challenging. A better-balanced structure would make Prof. Brownlie¡¯s book look all the more perfect; despite its overwhelming reasoning and theories, the book somewhat lacks in such topics as the ICC and law of war. For beginners who want to learn general aspects of international law, I would rather recommend Prof. Peter Malanczuk¡¯s ¡°Akehurst¡¯s modern introduction of international law,¡± or Prof. Malcolm Shaw¡¯s ¡°International Law.¡±

As mentioned by other reviewers, to even consider undertaking Jessup moot court competition, or any other major project in international law without first turning to Brownlie is to miss one of the most comprehensive texts on public international law. There are those of us who have comprehensively silenced arguments on a point of law with the phrase ' but Brownlie says...'. No international law collection is complete without this text.

Brownlie remains a standard in the study of international law. Not only is it an excellent text in itself, but the copious citations make it a very valuable research tool. Having had a long association with the Jessup International Law Moot Court competition, I highly recommend this text to all students preparing for the Jessup. Its inclusion as part of the research process should be considered a must.

I only submit this review in order to correct some of the other reviews. Apparently some folks don't accept that 1 = .9999...

The proof is simple. Let x = .9999...

Therefore, 10x = 9.9999... and x= .99999 and so, 10x - x = 9x. That is, 9.9999... - .9999... = 9.0000 (.9999... - .9999... = 0000...). That is, 9x = 9.0000. Hence, x = 1.000 since 9/9 = 1.

Why does the mathematical operators allow the results to crank out 1 = .9999....? Because the "=" sign operates as an association of two different mathematical models in the sense 1 is a mathematical model for .9999... just as .9999... is a mathematical for 1. It was this thinking that led Descartes to assert y = mx + b whereby this equation constitutes a mathematical model of the line in algebra just as the line is a mathematical model of y = mx + b in geometry. All proofs involve mathematical models. Goedel numbers are models of theorems. See J. N. Crossley's little book or D'Abro's book on the rise of physics (volume one) for lucid explanations of mathematical modeling.

Q. E. D. is an abbreviation for the Latin phrase "Quod erat demonstrandum", which means, "what had to be proved." In this book, Polster demonstrates 23 simple "proofs" of fundamental mathematical principles. I enclose the word proof in quotes because they are not always rigorous in the mathematical sense. In some cases they are more in the area of reasonably convincing reasoning.
Some examples are:

*) Cavalieri's principle
*Archimedes' theorem
*) The infinitude of primes
*) The divergence of the harmonic series
*) Slicing a cone by a plane will always give an ellipse
*) Formulas for the sums of the first n-th powers.

The mathematics is not rigorous, but that is not the intent here. The goal was to give a brief presentation and argument in favor of several fundamental mathematical principles. In my opinion, the author has found the mark, explaining these principles using language within the bounds of the merely interested rather than the learned professional.

Great little book! Mathematicians will often tell you that mathematics is beautiful. However, they usually have a hard time conveying the beauty of math to their nonmathematical friends. The author/illustrator has done a great job in capturing this beauty in the form of truly magnificent illustrations of proofs, making Q.E.D. the ideal read for anybody interested in discovering this elusive mathematical beauty for themselves.

I like just about everything about this little book. There are a couple of other books on pictorial proofs out there (The Most Beautiful Mathematical Formulas by Salem et. al. and Proofs without Words by Nelson), but this one is by far the most visually appealing. I particularly like the beautiful etching-like illustrations which, in my opinion, capture the timeless beauty of the various proofs very well.

Included in the book is a nice mix of well-known and not so well-known material. For example, many people will know the nifty pizza proof that relates the circumference of the circle with its area, but it is probably quite a pleasant surprise for many that a similar relationship exists between the surface of a sphere and its volume.

B.t.w., and if you have also read the other reviews this may surprise you, I really did read most of the book.

If you feel that you have lost the touch of history of mathematics, have lost your creativity into the rigour of formal methods, and need integral calculus to solve simplest of the mathematical problems, this is the book you need.

Q.E.D. is a compilation of ancient mathematical problems with unexpectedly short mathematical proofs, which one you know them, are as simple as they can be, yet you may not think of them by yourself.

My idea is to train (or re-train) my mind with that creative thought with which you can find elegant proofs to mathematical problems rather than resorting to differential equations at each point. This book is just great on that.

I could work myself through half of the book in about two days. So thought-provoking is the content that I ended up proving a few theorems myself that were not included in the book. (Yet I see a simpler proof of one of them later in the book!)

I wish this book included five times more material than what it has. I wish to have all of mathematics to be taught in this fashion. Had once encountered a problem from electromagnetism that I could not even start on, finally gave up and continued reading the Feynman lectures on Physics (vol 2) to see the proof. The proof, albeit more complicated than all proofs in this book, Q.E.D., was still unexpectedly simpler.

I wish for a book like Q.E.D. that teaches me a lot more mathematics. But this is not to say that Q.E.D. hasn't served the purpose it aimed for.

This is a great book for anyone who aspires to succeed in sales or in business and do it with a solid Christian Worldview.

Very excited to start this book BUT just did not understand what the writer was trying to tell me. I was disappointed that it didn't deliver any message to me.

Pink has written what I believe to be one of the best books ever on how to excel in sales. While he writes from a clearly Christian perspective, anyone with any sense of moral values will benefit from the book.

Pink's writing style is concise, clear, and lacks the "preachy" content of some of the Chrisian books I have read. Indeed, he writes with humility and freely shares the failures he has learned from.

Among the points covered in the book include:

1. Preparation is key for preparing a territory strategy.
2. 4 rules of building rapport with your customers.
3. Excellent notes on giving respect to your customers.
4. 5 ways to build trust and 7 ways to build a climate of trust with your customers.
5. Tips on asking good questions and listening to your customers.
6. 8 kinds of questions to ask to uncover a customer's pain and addressing their pain.
7. How to address objections.
8. 31 ways to successfully negotiate win-win situations.
9. Using Noah and the Ark as a means of living strategically.
10. 9 ways to boost your self-confidence and using words wisely.

Pink does his part to try to restore credibility and honor to a profession that unfortunately has somewhat of a negative image (and some of it is deserved!). And yes, a Christian can be successful in sales without compromising his or her relationship with Jesus Christ!

Read the book for practical strategies and also biblical insights into the selling profession.

Highly recommended. Read and enjoy!

Where to start with this book i don't know I will say that i hate to read I am 18 years old and a High School student I have Commited my life to Christ but have not lived the most Christian life I am always Going to parties and having fun as a Kid would do But I am looking to get in to sales and will start school for my Real estate license in Feb. I read this book at work and it was great I read it once and liked it so much I went back and took notes on it I would realy recomend it to anyone who is looking for a career in sales and needs a place to start IT IS A REALLY GREAT BOOK!!!!

This is the book that helps me put my newfound career in sales in proper perspective, His Perspective. I am by profession an early childhood teacher who is now also a consultant for a cosmetic co. I just could not figure out how sales which is generally looked unfavorably on by my family could be as honorable as teaching. Used to getting a paycheck for services from my employer, I was so uncomfortable handling money directly from the consumer. Also with a negative view and understanding of the profession as a whole, I also couldn't see sales fitting into Our Father's Plans for my life, His Kingdom and for His Good in world.( Now I have the potential to give more $$$ to charities and missionaries for His Purposes than I ever could on $16,000 a year). Pink's writing style is so down-to earth and non-preachy that if you are christian or not it shouldn't matter.If you want to be a salesperson from a point of honor, character and intergrity this book will guide you.

Martha Ivery certainly goes overboard when she teaches how to contact our inner spiritual energies. With the simple and easy exercises in her book, one can readily experience a psychic experience almost immediately.
Look out Jon Edwards or Sylvia Browne, Ms. Ivery has it all together when she teaches others the tricks of the trade. No longer do we have to go to a psychic for answers of the past or the future, we can learn to do it on our own, by reading What's Your Psychic I.Q?

This book is informative and enjoyable. The author has managed to explain and demystify the concept of ESP, using friendly, conversational language. She clearly defines energy, and uses beautiful analogies in order to simplify seemingly complicated concepts. Her excercises are wonderful and simple. For example, she teaches that something as simple as your posture can help you maintain control in certain situations, by providing a closed circuit for your energy. This book has helped me to identify my own "sixth sense". I would highly recommend this book to anyone interested in learning more about the psychic experience.

I feel that the first part of the title of this book is a bit of a misnomer... the book is not a test of psychic abilities, but more of a recipe for living your life to the fullest. After reading the book once, you will want to keep it, so that you can refer back to it on occasion. In my opinion, the book is easy to read, and gives a good overview of several techniques that should help develop your abilities. Many of the exercises are good for not only developing psychic abilities, but also for feeling at peace with yourself (which is all too rare in this stress-laden world). While reading the book, I could almost hear the calm voice of Ms. Ivery speaking the words; however, I did jump a bit when (after following the instructions in the book) I saw my aura. If you are on a search to try to get in touch with your soul, this book will be a welcome addition to your library.

I am sorry to say I found this book to be a bit simplistic and lacking in descriptions and explanations. The writing style seemed amatuer and sometimes just seemed too repetitive. I have read far better and more in depth books on psychic abilities and would suggest you check around before purchasing this book. On the other hand, if all you want is an overview and some light reading this may be a good choice for you.

This book is the best I've seen on openning the door to your psychic ability. Sure it's simplistic, as the 2 star reviewer from New Mexico states. That's just how it is. If you need complicated books to help make your life more complicated, then this book is not for you. I found it very easy to understand and she went straight to the exercises without a bunch of life experiences and other crap to bog me down, bore me, and make me add it to the dust covered collection on my shelf. I actually use this book and it truly has brightened my life. If you truly want to learn to see auras, know things ahead of time, and expand your consciousness, buy this book. It's worth the full price. Thanks Martha.