Anne Books

I haven't read this book, but it looks good! I hope I read it soon. It sounds very dramatic, and I like dramatic books! I know I'll like it because all the BSC books I've read are great! This review was written by Erin Cohenour, age nine and a half years old

It was a great book! there's this guy, fowler, and he wants to redo stoneybrook with malls and junk. so ther's this fire at a client's house,and the babysitter quits. mary anne is the first one to babysit the kids, luke and amalia. luke doesn't seem to trust his sitters. the fire was in a townhouse in miller's park, where fowler wants to tear them down. the mystery has to do with allie, the old babysitter's boyfriend, fowler's twin brother, and a map of stoneybrook the way fowler wants it. i just wish the book was longer. luke isn't a silent witness like everyone thinks. he just finds that map. very interesting.

When Mary Anne baby sits for Luke and Amalia, Luke does not trust his sitter. And Only Luke knows what is happening that Mary Anne does not. This is the Second best baby sitters club mystery i have ever read.

When a new client askes for a babysitter every weekday untill they find a permanent sitter Mary Anne is the first to be free.Meanwhile an evil man plans to rip down a park!The BSC have to do somthing and just their luck the new client lives near the park!The clients are a boy and his little sister.But Mary Anne decides somthings wrong with the boy after all their was a fire at their house not too long before the last sitter quit and BSC took over the roll.But wierd things are going on threatening messages,strange neighbours and alot of questions the BSC have to answer before the park gets ripped down and a kid being terrified forever!!!!!!!

This is an excellent book with great reproductions of artwork. It also compares the two artist's. This is a good book for any artist to have.
It arrived as described in a timely manner.

A perfect (necessary) match for Jack Flam book Matisse and Picasso: The Story of Their Rivalry and Friendship (Icon Editions)

A blockbuster exhibition and a blockbuster catalogue. This book is hugely informative, very well organized, chronologically, with a constant comparison of both masters. Every masterpiece by Picasso is followed by one by Matisse and vice-versa. It is a break-through study on the mutual influence of both artists, an attempt once tried by the critic Yves-Alain Bois with less success. This book is required material for any arts library. The authors are all authorities in this particular field and vouch for the quality of the acompanying text.

Huge, very heavy book of almost 400 pages. Wonderful reproductions in color of their work, and, for the most part, easily understood prose. I think I learned a lot. I know I learned that I like Picasso better than Matisse, whom I found to be basically cold and severe, too intellectual in his art. How he was personally this book does not say. You do get a little more sense of Picasso than Matisse. The book focuses on how these two artists played off each other's work almost all their artistic lives. And as such, it definitely succeeds. It was actually printed in conjunction with a major exhibition of these two, in Paris, London, and New York. A must for all art lovers.

PRINCE TRAVE SETS AOUT WITH THE KING OF KAPNOS TO FIND HIS FATHER'S MEDALLION TO PROVE THAT HE IS THE RIGHTFUL KING OF GADALLA. THEN AFTER A BAD ENCOUNTER WITH THE ENEMY HE LEARNS A STARTLING SECRET BUT HAS NO TIME TO PONDER IT BECAUSE HE HAS TO SAVE GADALLA FROM BEING USURPED BY THE ENEMIES

PRINCE TRAVE SETS AOUT WITH THE KING OF KAPNOS TO FIND HIS FATHER'S MEDALLION TO PROVE THAT HE IS THE RIGHTFUL KING OF GADALLA. THEN AFTER A BAD ENCOUNTER WITH THE ENEMY HE LEARNS A STARTLING SECRET BUT HAS NO TIME TO PONDER IT BECAUSE HE HAS TO SAVE GADALLA FROM BEING USURPED BY THE ENEMIES

TRAVE SETS OFF WITH THE KING OF KAPNOS TO GET HIS FATHER'S MEDALLION TO PROVE THAT HE IS RIGHTFUL KING OF GADALLA. THEN AFTER A ENCOUNTER WITH THE LEADER OF THE DARK ALLIANCE WHICH CONSISTS OF SARDA LITORIS AND TORRIDIA,SARDA THE LEADER HE LEARNS A SECRET. UNFORTUNATELY HE HAS NO TIME TO PONDER THIS FOR GADALLA IS ABOUT TO BE ATTACKED BY THE DARK ALLIANCE. THE GADALLAN, KAPNOS, AND KOLONIAN ARMIES ARE AT THE BATTLE FIELD, BUT ARE LOSING! CAN THE DIDERAN ARMIE GET THERE IN TIME?

Trave is prince of Gadalla, but he should be king. His fatherdied long ago, and he often reminds himself that his uncle, Panii, isnot the rightful king. One day he will rule. Now Trave is not allowed to own a falcon. Now he is not allowed a horse. One day he will have a stable full of fine horses. One day all Gadalla will listen to him and obey his every word.

Trave has little thought of any but himself (and horses)until he meets a visitor to Gadalla, Gris, the wise king of Kapnos. This king remembers Trave's father, of whom it is forbidden to speak. King Gris may be able to help Trave get his throne. He promises to lead Trave on the dangerous journey to find the medallion which is the mark of the true king.

Trave and Gris set off at once, on a journey which leads far. Trave finds himself forced to do many things which do not seem the job of a king, and forbidden to do what a king should be allowed. Perhaps Gris is not truly helping him. Perhaps there is a better way to the crown. Perhaps the medallion does not even exist.

In his journeys, Trave learns the dutys of a king:

To learn what is true;

To believe the truth;

To act on that belief.

Though totally fictitious, this is one of the greatest children's books I have read. An exciting story is used to teach the lesson which Christ so humbly demonstrated by washing His disciples feet: The true king is first a servant.

If you liked Mists of Avalon, here is another book you will enjoy. The book is based on the perspective of a Fey woman. The first few chapters focus entirely on the life of the Fey and I found it a very interesting perspective. Merlin is introduced as is Guenevere and Arthur and Lancelot - though you don't know this at first. The introduction of characters is subtle and almost elusive. Not until later in the book does the plot twist and turn and bring you to the familiar aspects of the Arthurian legend we all recognize. It is a fast and intriguing read. I also liked her inclusion of Merlin's songs throughout the novel. They brought the poetic oral tradition of the legend into the book to show how the story evolved over time to the tale we know today. I highly recommend this book!

This is a rather unique look at the legend of King Arthur. This is the tale of Niviene, daughter of the Lady of the Lake.

We see Niviene grow up from a young Fey still learning about her surroundings and follow her through becoming a mother and a companion to Merlin at the Court of King Arthur. Arthur starts as just a tale Niviene hears from Merlin during his visits to Avalon. Then there is their chance encounter and finally Niviene encounters him at Camelot.

But While this is an Arthurian tale there is very little about Arthur actually in it. Instead we learn about the Fey, how they feel about this human king and the plots and reasons of Merlin. We find out the truth behind Sir Lancelot and where he came from. We learn about Mordred's shadowed history. We even learn the truth behind the Holy Grail and why someone as wise as Merlin sent the knights of the Round Table looking for it.

All in all a very entertaining book that is both well-written and freshly plotted. I recommend this one to anyone interested in Arthurian legend.

Merlin's Harp is a great short read (one day ), that will transport the reader back to Arthurian times through the eyes of an important, but not much talked about player. The book reminds me of 'Forest House' by Marion Zimmer Bradley. It is light reading, yet keeps your interest. Merlin's Harp will give the reader new insight on Lancelot and Melwas, with a new revelation on Merlin and the Holy Grail

Merlin's Harp is an exquisite addition to Arthurian literature. Anne Crompton's writing is lyrical and beautiful. It leads you into the story and keeps you there. Her very original presentation of well known characters, well known story lines, and even objects such as the Grail is so very intriguing that you do not want to put the book down until you have finished it. Her central character Niviene is delightfully "odd" and fantastical. This is a Niviene no one has seen before. I cannot recommend this book highly enough. It is one of the few books that really does take you into another world. When you put it down, when you have read every page, you are left with a feeling of amazement and sheer delight in the experience.

The first printing of this book had two covers: hardcover and paperback. It has not been edited since The Society for the Advancement of Modeling and Role-Modeling ([SAMRM])determined that this book is a classic, and should remain as it is. It was first written in 1983 and has been reprinted 8 times since, most recently in 2005.It is widely used in health care and nursing education. A follow-up book entitled, Modeling and Role-Modeling: A View From the Client's World was published in 2006 with the aim of taking readers to a deeper level of understanding of mind, body and spirit integration and to provide more detailed application guidelines.

I believe that this book is the same as Modeling and Role-modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing by Erickson, Tomlin and Swain. Please see my review of that book for details.

I believe that this book is the same as Modeling and Role-modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing by Erickson, Tomlin and Swain. Please see my review of that book for details.

This book is essential for anybody interested in learning about the nursing theory, Modeling and Role-Modeling. The content includes rationale for the theory, the underlying assumptions and conceptual bases for the theory, and guidelines for applying the theory. While the original printing was in 1985 and additional research and applications have further developed various parts of the theory, the basic elements of the theory have not changed since its inception. Because this theory is applicable across settings and client populations, it is highly recommended!

Magnificent find! While my used copy has seen better days it is so full of information found in no other single volume. Snippets of everything you can imagine to do with the moon.

This book has some scientific info plus alot about Women and their relationship with the Moon: cycles, traditions, spirituality, etc. It is so interesting. I only wish it was a more current publication- some of it is a little outdated.

I discovered this wonderful book years (decades) ago and still enjoy browsing through it. It is a collection of stories, myths, scientific info, poems, nursery rhymes, and just general bits of information about the moon and its place in our lives and imaginations. Enhanced with photographs, drawings, and fascinating old illustrations of all kinds, many from "antique" sources. Loads of fun to look through. Great for students of myth and/or feminine spirituality and for anyone who loves the moon.

If you are interested in the Moon, in studying some of the past practices of moon worshipping and knowledge along with more current information, this book is a must read. It's not a book to pick up and read cover to cover as much as it is a book to browse at your leisure. It has a 70's flavor to it, which makes it all the more interesting now.

The subject matter here is ideal for writers. By definition, every relationship having a step-someone in it came about following death or divorce in the family -- so the universal themes of personal loss and renewal provide the overarching themes of each one of these pithy 7-to-10-page essays, which immerse us in the most profound of human struggles. I could have read dozens more of these stories of sundered and resurrected family ties, and fervently hope the editor will bring out a supplemental volume every year.

The personal stories in this collection are moving and the writing so incredibly revealing. You get so many different points of views, shared experiences from stepmothers, stepfathers, from stepchildren. You get it all and each story is beautifully written - some are funny, witty; some are sad; some are triumphant. It's a wonderful read even for those who don't have the shared stepfamily experiences like myself. I loved it!

This inspiring book of essays is a natural choice for anyone who is a stepparent or stepchild and therefore part of the modern phenomenom of a blended family. In many ways the book casts an even wider appeal because so many of the essays are about the struggles we all face in modern family life--how to live with people in your family who may have different desires and outlooks in life than your own. I really loved this book, and I found myself alternately laughing out loud (Phyllis Rose's piece on her absent-minded second husband was endearing and hilarious), wincing (Dana Kinstler's essay on father-love was all too familiar), and crying (Stephanie Stokes Oliver's piece on her love for her stepdaughters moved me). I ended up buying more copies of this book and handing them out to my sister, my friend from business school who is a stepmother, my stylist (no kidding) who lost her father when she was two. The essays are short enough to read one a night before falling asleep--my favorite time of the day to read. This is definitely a great gift idea for yourself or someone else in your life.

I began reading this book for its gossip value -- I was curious to understand the intimate lives of some of the famous writers whose essays are included here. I assumed that I wouldn't actually relate personally to the stories because I'm not part of a step-family. But in fact these stories gave me tremendous insights into my relationship with my father and my mother, old boyfriends, and also into the kind of person I am -- simply because the essays are full of tremendously acute observations about relationships as well as fascinating and delicious scenes.
Every time I finished an essay I couldn't help myself from plunging immediately into the next, reading the chapters in exactly the order assembled (after checking out the work of the writers about which I was most curious). This is SUCH a good book! I kept putting stars in the margins and thinking, Oh I want to copy that into my notebook -- because what's illuminated is the "ordinary" family, too. The first essay (by Dana Kinstler) made me think about the roles of daughters and fathers, and then in Phyllis Rose's I was thinking about whether my own father had provided enough strength and direction for me to feel secure (apparently not) and Sasha Troyan's lovely and droll and funny piece made me think about how people look while they are falling in love, and Andrew Solomon's made me marvel about the sort of people able to get a tremendous amount done, and the nature of parental love, and a thousand other things. I ADORED the quirky, funny, touching essays by D. S. Sulaitis (who I'd never heard of; now I'm dying to read more by her) and Sandra Tsing Loh, and the haunging one by Alice Elliott Dark, and the heartbreaking one by Jacquelyn Mitchard -- but all of them taught me something. I found this to be such a useful, smart, absorbing book. It provides stories that give insight into one's own life (which is what I for one really want stories to do). Actually, this book did feel like good gossip - but the kind that illuminates your own life.

Expertly translated from the original Dutch by Debra F. Onkenhout, My Friend Anne Frank is the personal reminiscences of Jacqueline ("Jopie") van Maarsen, the best friend of Anne Frank, who corresponded regularly until the Holocaust destroyed Anne among its many millions of victims. A powerful tribute to Anne as a person, remembering her for who she was and the good times spent together, rather than simply dwelling upon her suffering and pain, My Friend Anne Frank is a deeply emotional and moving testimony of a remarkable young life and a very special friendship.

This is an extraordinary little book. Anyone with an interest in Anne Frank would be foolish not to read this. Written by a real friend of Anne's (who is referred to in the diary as "Jopie"), we are offered something in this book that cannot be underestimated--a different point of view on some of the experiences Anne describes by someone who really experienced them with her. Quotes from the diary are expanded upon and explained and some minor mysteries are resolved by the woman who, as a girl, was with Anne when these things happened.

Some readers might be disappointed that this book is so brief. I, on the other hand, was sympathetic to Van Maarsen's shyness, desire for privacy and reticence to speak so as not to appear as someone taking advantage of Anne's fame. In fact, I think this makes her book even more compelling. Van Maarsen speaks strictly to things she knows and experiences. She does not try to pad the book with her own personal details and agenda. She seems to have written this book for us--the people interested in knowing more about Anne--and not for herself.

As the years pass, there is the growing risk that Anne will become so sainted as to go beyond reality. Additionally, the readers of the diary often forget that we are hearing a story entirely from the perspective of a young girl. This does not diminish Anne's achievement but I think it is important to keep in mind that Anne was a real person with faults as well as great talent. Plaster saints do not inspire as well as true human beings in whom we can find a reflection of ourselves. Van Maarsen reminds us of Anne's humanity by giving us a different point of view of Anne's experiences. It is an invaluable resource.

May 26,2001:

If you love the Diary of Anne Frank, you will want to have this book. It raises intriguing questions such as if you had been Anne's friend, would you now want to stay out of the limelight? How would you like it if people only wanted to know you because you were her friend? That it took the author ("Jopie" in the Diary) so long to write this (published in Dutch, 1990), is an indication of the painful struggles she has had with these and related issues. The spirit of candor in the Diary is present in this book also. So much so that ironically, some readers will be disappointed in the ending. We want Anne's friend to carry the torch of her legacy. That our image of how she does this may differ from the author's--hopefully will not lessen our ability to appreciate the author for sharing her unique experiences.

Update of August 28, 2001:

After seeing this review, the author wrote to me that she continues public speaking. Examples of such speeches are described in fascinating detail in the book. As her note to me eloquently stated:

"Anne's diary conveys a very strong message, a message against discrimination and prejudice. By telling about my friendship with Anne and the circumstances during the war, I can give authenticity to her story. So, after having hesitated for years, I now 'carry the torch of Anne's legacy.' I speak for my friend, who cannot speak any more, and I feel quite satisfied to do so."

Some might wonder how or why the author could "give authenticity to Anne's story" which speaks so directly to their heart. It is apparent that this comment is meant for people who have denied Anne wrote the Diary. The book explains that the author provided samples of Anne's handwriting to the Dutch Institute For War Documentation after the war. This was used to confirm the Diary was written by Anne. Too, there are incidents described in the Diary that only Anne and the author witnessed. In Anne's 1942 poem to the author, which contained a personal twist to a common verse, she wrote:

"Dear Jackie,

Always show your sunny side

And be a nice girl at school

Remain my dearest little friend

And everyone will love you.

In remembrance of your friend,


Anne Frank

The last two lines of this verse have proven prophetic. It is clear that Anne would love her dear Jackie even more for having written this book and speaking where Anne's voice trails into silence. The world is indeed fortunate that Anne continues to have such a lovely friend.

this book is a beautiful report about a teener's friendship that became exceptional by the events that took place at the time, and about the influence these events had on "jopie's" life in the years that followed.

The book is about a 12 year old girl named Jill and she goes to her grandmother's texas ranch every summer and expects to see her best friend B.J , but this summer she is in for a big suprise. She finds out that B.J not only looks better , but is into boys , nailpolish , make-up , and not into climbing trees and riding bikes. Jill is going through a rough time this summer and gets talked into doing alot of things she does not want to do , but she learns that their is alot more to growing up then boys and make- up , you also learn lessons. So I would recommend this book to anyone. I loved it i read it 3 times.

The book is about a 12 year old girl named Jill and she goes to her grandmother's texas ranch every summer and expects to see her best friend B.J , but this summer she is in for a big suprise. She finds out that B.J not only looks better , but is into boys , nailpolish , make-up , and not into climbing trees and riding bikes. Jill is going through a rough time this summer and gets talked into doing alot of things she does not want to do , but she learns that their is alot more to growing up then boys and make- up , you also learn lessons. So I would recommend this book to anyone. I loved it i read it 3 times.

Jill goes out to the country to visit her grandma every summer. She has a friend out there namesd B.J. Their best friends. They tell stories to eachother and the latest information about the ranch. Jill is mad at B.J. because she is acting more mature by wearing lipstick, dresses and nailpolish. She is also hanging around with boys. All the things Jill doesnt do yet. So Jill doesnt really hang around with B.J. because she is haning around with the new boy in town Trey. Jill is just doing her own thing. Trey was looking for B.J. one day and Jill was the only one there so Trey hung around with her and she found out that Trey was pretty cool. So Trey showed Jill some of his stuff on astronomy which was his hobby. And Jill thought it was really cool. The fourth of July is a big thing where Jill's grandma lives. There are fireworks a party and lots of fun. Well something happens to Jill and Jill told B.J. her secret. Jill and B.J. havnt been very close this summer so you'll have to read the book to find out the end.

Being from Hawaii, I feel the author does a good job of bringing the situation to life. It's as if I were there with the characters. I recommend it to teachers, librarians and parents.:>

From a Marine Mom's point of view....a wonderful book. I cried and laughed at times through the whole book. There wasn't a page that I didn't like. I thank Jo Anne Allen for writting her story to share with us. She is a brilliant writer and a wonderful Mom. God Bless you Jo Anne and AJ. -Lori

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Jo Anne Allen's MY SON IS A MARINE captures in riveting detail the author's personal struggle through every mother's nightmare; a child deployed to combat. Despite the sheer gravity of the situation, Jo Anne manages to fill her story with humor and an unshakeable faith while describing how she kept both her spirits and that of her deployed Marine high throughout his combat tour in Iraq. Through Allen's extraordinary writing talent, her children come alive to the reader, as well as her "other children" (AJ's friends, whom she practically adopts), and even the family dog is described in such simple yet warm detail that you expect her to come bounding into your room at any moment!

Allen draws her audience in early with a graphic account of a childhood near-death experience for her son AJ, and then another from his teenage years. Both of these events convince the reader that AJ must survive, because he has some higher purpose from God. Eventually it becomes clear that the purpose is going to Iraq, where AJ not only does his duty, but impacts the lives of so many of his fellow Marines as well.

My favorite part was all the little anecdotes relayed through the story, usually concerning AJ's childhood. They add such depth to the narrative flow of the book. And the stories of the Three Trees and the Cup Full of Sins are ones that I will carry around with me for a long time. This book is easy to read, easy to develop, hard to put down, and impossible to forget. It is a must read for parents of young deployed servicemembers, and also for anyone who has ever asked the Almighty "Why?"

I just got through reading "My Son is a Marine" and found it to be a very touching and inspirational book. My son is also in the Marines and is presently doing border patrol in Iraq. Reading this book has helped me to find strength to lay down a lot of my worries about his safety and well being during his deployment. This book is more than a Marine Mother's story, it is a story of how faith can change lives. AJ is a phenominal young man and his love of God is such an inspiration. Thank you Jo Anne for telling your story and may God bless you and your family.

Moving, inspiring, compelling, mystical, spiritual and entertaining! Personally, it was one of the best reading experiences of the year for me. Author, and mother of an Iraq veteran, Jo Anne Allen writes from her heart and it shows in her memoir "My Son Is A Marine". It is a joy and a real pleasure to read something uplifting dealing with the Iraq War experience. Even though her book is filled with enough "Kleenex Moments" to make a great soap opera, she never loses her faith in life.

Her moving words about her son and his friends are touching and healing. This book would be good spiritual medicine for those with children in a war zone; or whose own lives have been challenged by having to carry some of life's burdens. Jo Ann is not some simple minded "Pollyanna" but a faithful and very much human being, who is trying to cope and deal with her life under some extraordinary circumstances.

I found myself rooting for her and her family throughout the pages of this book. It is one of those stories that you are glued to as soon as you begin and must continue reading through to the end. I read it the first morning I got the book--I could not put it down until I was done with it.

This is not your normal "I got a son in the war story" by any measurement. It is something very special. I believe it will help bring people back to their own spiritual roots. It will change lives and make people different in a very positive way.

This is the MWSA's winner of "The Reader's Choice Award" for 2006! I give this book our top rating of FIVE STARS! A must read book!!!!