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Trailer Trash from Tennessee
Published in Paperback by Rutledge Hill Pr (1995-03)
Author: David Hunter
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Delightful
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2005-09-08
David Hunter pens a wistful memoir of his childhood in the hills of East Tennessee (with a short stint in South Carolina). As a child, Hunter was precocious and imaginative - a boy who could make arrows out of reeds and bottle tops, turn an adding machine into the control board of a space ship, and transform any number of common household items into innovative toys. Always tagging along was his little brother, Larry, reminding this reviewer of a 20th century Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn. The stories told are delivered with humor and wit, in an engaging style. Hidden within the text of each chapter is a subtle moral learned by the delightfully adroit David. Hunter has grown from an imaginative boy into an imaginative man, whose creativity as a writer brings pleasure to his host of fans, of which I am one. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and recommend it highly.

Perfect gems
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2004-04-09
Hunter's collection of memories are perfect gems. Each is a complete story that tells us about a childhood incident. It is a warm retelling of childhood adventures and misadventures. His honesty and humor shine through the entire book making it a pleasure to read and a great break from a hectic day. It doesnt make me long for those long lost days, but Hunter's book makes me glad he lived them and is willing to share with us.

Loved it. Tells it like it is.
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 1996-12-13
This is an account of the boyhood of David Hunter, a retired police officer from Tennessee. He is now a columnist for the Knoxville News-Sentinel. His book touches the heart, truly, with its frank account of his humble beginnings, which have culminated with him as published author of some six - eight books, I've lost track. His other books are about his police experiences, and will make you laugh and cry. His stories are funnier than any cop stories I've ever read, and more true to life than anything of Wambaugh's (they ARE true, every one but JigsawMan, which is a fictionalized account of a true story). Read the other books, they're even better than this one.

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THE UN-HALLOWEEN BOOK
Published in Spiral-bound by Legacy Press (1999-07)
Author: Deb Miteff
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The Un-Halloween Book
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-16
If you are looking for Christian stuff for Fall Festival or Fall activities, this book is great. I loved it. It can be used alot in church, at home or at school. It is the most useful book I have seen lately for if you must say halloween.

The Un-Halloween Book
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2002-10-16
If you are looking for Christian stuff for Fall Festival or Fall activities, this book is great. I loved it. It can be used alot in church, at home or at school. It is the most useful book I have seen lately for if you must say halloween.

The planning book for a "details" person
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 5 total.
Review Date: 2000-02-07
This was a great source for planning. There are ideas about bulletin boards, time schedules, detailed planning steps, advertisement and much more. The samples and costume ideas were great. This book also has ideas (detailed! ) that can be used for smaller activies that are learning experiences.

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Victory Gardens & Barrage Balloons: A Collective Memoir
Published in Hardcover by Perry Pub (1995-08)
Author: Frank Wetzel
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Thanks for the great memories of growing up in Bremerton
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Review Date: 1998-08-14
Though 4 years younger than the author, Frank Wetzel, I knew many of the people he talked about in Victory Gardens & Barrage Balloons and experienced many of the same places and events he writes about. The girl used as the model on the cover lived not too far away from my family during WWII. I would definitely recommend this book for all Bremertonians but especially those living there between 1930 and 1945. Others may enjoy it as well

Washington Post: 1/30/96
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 1996-01-31
Former editor Harwood of The Post has written a 3-page review of the book in the health section re: the importance of oral history. Good reading

A collective memoir of Bremerton, WA residents during WW II
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 1996-01-22

The following text is from the back jacket of the book:

World War II changed everything. For a kid growing up in Kitsap County (Washington) it meant living at the focal point of the war. It was to Puget Sound Navy Yard that the ghosts of Pearl Harbor returned for repair and renovation. It was a time of astonishing unity and common purpose. For Frank Wetzel and his contemporaries, these years were formative. Look back with them as they recall . . . . Victory Gardens and Barrage Balloons. A history of Bremerton and Kitsap County during World War II.

Frank Wetzel was born in Bremerton, Washington in 1926, the grandson of Kitsap County pioneers. He graduated from Bremerton High in 1944 and the University of Washington in 1950. He was an infantryman in Europe in World War II and an infantry officer in the Korean War.

He worked as a newsman and executive for the Associated Press in Salt Lake City, Denver, and Portland, OR. He was editor of the Journal-American in Bellevue, Washington from 1977-1986 and was the ombudsman of the Seattle Times from 1987 to 1990. This is his first book.

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Walk in My World: International Short Stories About Youth
Published in Turtleback by Turtleback Books Distributed by Demco Media (2000-10)
Author:
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Great Stories for All Ages
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2007-05-17
Several junior high and high school teachers have written to me because of my review of Into the Widening World, edited by John Loughery and published by Persea Boos. I mentioned in my review that I use that book for my university course in International Short Stories. I am not sure that is the best choice for younger readers, or for schools with strong guidance from the PTA and the school board. Those stories are live and startling because they often challenge taboos. This book, on the other hand, provides a group of stories by some of the same excellent writers, all of them of a high artistic achievement, that might be more age appropriate for junior high and high school students.

Make no mistake, they are not kid's stories--they're about children. But they pick up a rhythm and simplicity of execution from the generally accepted nature of children's stories. You won't find a bad one among them. And what a wonderful exposure to international writing. I used this one in my college class to kick off a semester's study of fiction from around the world, and my students really loved it. So do I. That story "Hands" is as good as anything you could find in any collection, as is "The French Lesson." If you want a quick glimpse into this book, start with these. You'll read the rest.

The best anthology of its type
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-15
The author of the SLJ review is wrong. Terribly, terribly wrong. A cretin, really. This collection is remarkably consistent. The writing is quite fine and the stories, often relatively obscure, offer a huge breadth of theme, tone and subject matter. I've read many collections of this sort with an eye towards teaching them. This is by far the best. Both weak and strong readers can find much to enjoy. All of these writers are top drawer, and these stories selected carefully to fall within the understanding of young adults. This should be a standard text in all schools, libraries, etc.

Excellent starting point for understanding other cultures.
Helpful Votes: 6 out of 6 total.
Review Date: 2000-02-14
A Walk in My World provides teens with a starting point for understanding other cultures, with a series of short stories by contemporary authors addressing the issues and concerns of teens around the world. From a Chilean boy's writings about his parents' politics to a headstrong girl's alienation from her mother, these are moving stories packing in social as well as cultural revelations.

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The Way of the Master for Kids: Teaching Kids How to Share Their Faith
Published in Hardcover by Genesis Publishing Group (2005-04-15)
Authors: Kirk Cameron and Ray Comfort
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Excellent book
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2008-07-16
I love this book. It explains sin and why Jesus died for us and why we have the 10 commandments in a kid friendly way. There's a section for smaller children and a section for older children. They included a cool way to remember the 10 commandments so children will visually remember them and learn them-it helped me too! We have them down pat now!

Don't buy just one copy!
Helpful Votes: 20 out of 21 total.
Review Date: 2006-02-13
In today's world, our children are bombarded by teaching and messages that argue against what the Bible teaches. It is hard as parents to not only counter this, but teach kids to defend the Bible in an understandable way to their own friends. The Way of the Master for Kids is such a tool for handling the difficult questions that arise, as well as laying a sound foundation for salvation.

Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron, co-hosts of the television (and now radio) program also titled "Way of the Master," begin by writing an open letter to parents, encouraging them to "prepare our children to stand strong in their faith in spite of our secular culture." They then proceed to explain how to do so using this book.

With simple and colorful artwork, the first half of the book is for preschool-age kids. It begins in the Garden of Eden, going through the introduction of sin, how we received the Ten Commandments, and then describes each command. Every page contains large-sized text, an illustration, and then below is a smaller quotation from the Bible that reinforces the point. This section wraps up by explaining that Jesus came to take our punishment for not following the laws, how to be saved, and the hope of Heaven.

The next portion of the book is dedicated to elementary school kids, and is singular in its presentation of youth apologetics. Before reading this, I was unconvinced that such young minds would be capable of understanding the arguments for the existence of God, the fallacies of evolution, and why bad things happen. Comfort and Cameron treat their young readers with respect, giving ample yet clear information that answers a myriad of questions that naturally cross curious intellects.

The Way of the Master for Kids is a book that needs to be on every family bookshelf, and read over and over until it is committed to memory. It gives assurance of salvation, and is an invaluable tool for combating the secular thinking of our postmodern culture. Don't buy just one copy, this is a book that must be shared. - Anne Walker, Christian Book Previews.com

Great instruction for the Great Commission!
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2007-10-10
The Way of the Master for Kids is an excellent book to help kids (and adults)see the simplicity in sharing the Gospel message.
But even more than the Gospel, it also helps them show their friends that there really is a God.
The book is divided into two sections - one for younger kids and another for older kids.
My four kids (ages 3,6,9,12) each sat and listened raptly.
I highly recommend this book!

Best Book to Teach Kids
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2007-08-06
The Book has two parts. The first one is an overview of the Bible. This is beautifully done and shows the most important parts. The second part helps you teach your children how to defend their faith.

This book is a great outline of the Bible and really helps you understand the entire Bible. It is great to help your kids defend their faith. The book is simple to read and gives great arguments.

Every Christian Parent should buy this book. If you want your Child to be soundly saved read this book to your kids.

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The Way People Live - Life in the Hitler Youth (The Way People Live)
Published in Board book by Lucent Books (1999-09-01)
Author: Jennifer Keeley
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Excellent introduction for middle school
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2005-08-05
I second "historian0"'s review, and I have to add that the numerous first person accounts from letters and interviews make this an excellent choice for a logic-staged child studying this time period. My 6th and 8th graders will be reading this to get an understanding of how their lives would have been ordered if they were born into Hitler's Germany.

Superbly educational and rich in history
Helpful Votes: 10 out of 11 total.
Review Date: 2000-10-06
In purchasing this book, I was looking for a quick glance into the lives of German youth during the Third Reich and I got just that. The book thouroughly explains the HItlerjugend mindset and mentality. It has a great educational value because a lot of terms and historical events are explained so that everybody understands what they're reading. It is an afternoon read with a very inside depth. I recommend this book to people of all ages and educational backgrounds.

very informative, shows how totalitarian system affect people's mindset
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2008-04-25
My parents lived during the WW II in Poland. The war stories shaped my childhood, especially since my mother's family lived in Silesia, close to the boarder with Germany. My family was dealing with "bad" and "good" Germans all the time. I always wanted to understand people on the other side, their mindset, since I realize that these people were like us. They were just born on the other side of the boarder.

This book gives a right perspective. It does not demonize Germans or German youth. It just shows how the totalitarian system affect people. Very interesting, very informative and with good pictures. The author uses the personal accounts to help to understand young people in Germany in that time. This is not the account of "good" versus "bad". It helps us to learn from the mistakes of Nazi generation.

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Way to Live: Christian Practices for Teens
Published in Paperback by Upper Room Books (2002-07-10)
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Being Christian where the rubber meets the road ...
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2007-07-06
There are several kinds of books available for Christian youth and youth pastors. First is the "idea book"--full of activities that usually fall flat on their faces without extensive retooling. Second is the "theory book"--books that explore the theology of youth ministry. Way to Live is something relatively new--strong, solid spiritual practices for Christian youth and anyone who works with them. Rooted in Christian tradition, these practices are great for retreats or for the individual youth who wants to go deeper with their faith. It's a good read for adults, too. In Way to Live, church history, tradition, and ancient spirituality are combined with the modern faithful as well as pop culture icons. This book helps make spirituality accessible!

Way to Live? This is a way to THRIVE!
Helpful Votes: 23 out of 28 total.
Review Date: 2002-11-06
This book offers much more than ways to live. It provides a way to survive - for teens, families, youth pastors and lay leaders -by giving those in the trenches of everyday life a practical way to live that puts Christian faith into action. Combining ancient practices of faith with contemporary realities, it offers an invitation for us to try something new, deliberate and life-giving. As a long time youth pastor, I've seen many resources. This one is outstanding. "Way to Live" isn't just a way to live, it isn't just a way to survive, this book offers us all a way to THRIVE.

Connections between faith and life
Helpful Votes: 8 out of 8 total.
Review Date: 2006-06-26
As a ten-year youth minister of a mainline protestant church, I find this book to be a welcome addition to the loads of books available for youth ministry. I've used it as a supplement to a service learning camp, and a year-long confirmation program for older youth (supplemental). We've also done youth gatherings and adult trainings with workshops on the different practices. Each chapter is written by a young person and an adult--including Mark Yaconelli and Susan Briehl, plus a chapter written by Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls and her father, Don Saliers, a Methodist minister. Each chapter hits on a different daily life theme, and its connection to faith: food, stuff, play, work, time, welcome, creativity, creation, justice, music, etc. It has great stories in it that help process Biblical lessons in today's world, and great practices to live out your faith. My favorite suggestion was a practice of giving up one thing a day for the 40 days of lent, and donating it all at the end of the season. It also has little sidebars with things to consider: "Go through one day paing close attention to how you act toward others. Are you welcoming to everyone? If not, think about why you act as you do and how you might act differently." Use this book if you care about your young people finding a way to live that lives out their faith in grace-filled ways.

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We Ain't in Kansas No More: The Waning Days of Youth
Published in Paperback by AuthorHouse (2002-05-08)
Author: R D McManes
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Another fine book from McManes!
Helpful Votes: 0 out of 0 total.
Review Date: 2003-06-03
Wonderful humor and wit make this book the treasure it is!
A good laugh as I read lets me set a book down, sated, and remembering just WHERE I placed it. A poet to be watching is this man who grows his hair long...just because he can. Add this one to your library!

Richly textured write
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Review Date: 2002-12-09
I am a fan of Mr Mcmanes writes. I also have two of his previous books. This one is a little more abstract than the other reads. But once again he did not fail me. I enjoy his rich humor and the way he weaves around his subject. Often finding a moral.

He didn't fail to make me laugh once again. This book does beg to be read outloud. I read it to my husband who loved it as well. "We ain't in Kansas no more" is a little more abstract than his previous writes touching on some serious subjects such as death. Yet his wonderful sense of humor is still present.

I will not hesitate to buy his next book.

Joyce Chelmo

Kansas is not a boring place...
Helpful Votes: 2 out of 2 total.
Review Date: 2002-08-17
This is by far the most eclectic collection by Robert D. (Mac) McManes. Both in the topics presented, and in the open style of poetry employed, he has created a book that is not soon to find its way to a bookshelf. I enjoyed the easy feel of the words, and simplicity of approach in even very complex topics.

Not being in Kansas anymore has not hurt this poet; he tackles death, dieing, loving, and demonstrates an irrepressible love of nature in these poems. This collection is a wonderful read, from a prolific and sensitive poet.

Michael Rehling
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Editor of Short Stuff poetry eZine

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When Teens Pray: Powerful Stories of How God Works
Published in Paperback by Multnomah Books (2002-06-29)
Authors: Cheri Fuller and Ron Luce
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Amazing.
Helpful Votes: 3 out of 3 total.
Review Date: 2003-12-13
It is amazing to see what God can do for us, for those around us, and how He can really change us. This book is perfect for people of all ages. It is wonderful to see how God can work in the midst of so much sadness,pain, and chaos and give us hope. Prayer is so powerful...When we cry out to our Lord, He truly listens and the impossible is made possible. I recommed this book to everyone!

Awesome
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2003-12-30
The testimonies of these teens is amazing. It offers solutions to problems you may be having also. I recommend this to anyone who is struggling witht their walk with God or trying to find Jesus in their lives.

Want to get excited about what God can do through prayer?
Helpful Votes: 7 out of 7 total.
Review Date: 2002-09-03
Then this is the book for you. It's relevant. It's powerful. It demonstrates through stories how God can impact a world today through the power of prayer. If you are a teen who wants to change your world. . . If you are a teen who has been asking God for a miracle in your school, your home, your own heart. . . If you want to experience God, then this is your book.

As someone who ministers to teens across the nation, my heart was stirred by Cheri's book. It wasn't written for teens by an adult, but rather expressed by teens whose heart was to run after God with a passion. I would recommend this book to any teen, and to anyone who loves teens!

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When Truth Was Treason: German Youth Against Hitler : The Story of the Helmuth Hubener Group
Published in Paperback by Univ of Illinois Pr (1995-03)
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wo!
Helpful Votes: 1 out of 1 total.
Review Date: 2003-11-12
This book is amazing. It's the best non-fiction that I've read in years; it's as chilling as an action packed fiction book. The footnotes and sources take up about a 1/3 of the book; read all of the archived documents!

I discovered this book two years ago at our local library after I saw the documentary on public TV. I've read it twice.

It's helped inspire me to remember that 1 person really can make a difference, even if our contributions are a lot less! We can't take our freedoms for granted!

Enlightening!
Helpful Votes: 4 out of 4 total.
Review Date: 2004-07-12
"When Truth Was Treason" gives an important look into the experience of some of the German people under the control of the Nazi State during the atrocities taking place in Germany during World War II. I especially enjoyed the added information included in the extensive footnote section at the end of the book. I appreciate the opportunity to know of the heroism of some of those who resisted the evil of Hitler. This is a moving account of a side of the history of World War II we are often completely unaware of.

Its a documentary!
Helpful Votes: 5 out of 9 total.
Review Date: 2001-03-12
You will find out about Nazism, but the book is about courage. FULL of documents...chilling.


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