Booker Books

Proves that some kinds of advice are timeless. If you are reading a historical review of the man's life, you should read his own words too.

This is a collection of BTW's Sunday sermons to his Tuskegee students. Originally published in 1902, the lessons on thrift, clean living, sharing what you learn with others, the need to read, and the value of education of the heart as well as the head are still valuable a century later. Does not date too badly and with so many young people growing up today without this kind of advice in the home, it's needed just as much today.

Many uninformed people dismiss BTW as an "Uncle Tom," but the publication of more of his writings like this will show that in spite of any faults, he was a very useful person in the upliftment of people. Read it and see.

I have worked within the system and witnessed many things, I can attest to the accuracy and honesty in this book. Father Booker explains the events that lead to his incarceration and rehabilitation with such honest emotion,that one can not help but "feel" as if they are actually on the journey with him. He was able to accomplish many things( education, work, tutor) that would normally be viewed as impossible to do from a prison cell. His positive outlook on life and love of God are evident in his life. Perhaps, this is why he is able to write so honestly about his journey.

This book should be made readily available to all prison inmates. The story would be enlightening to correcctions(incarceration) staff. The author(s) have shed light on many issues which should be addressed in today's legal and penal system. Those in society who believe, incorrectly, in the infalability of law enforcement and corrections people would have their eyes opened by this very nicely handled treatment of a delicate subject.

This is a marvellous volume of Piano Transcriptions by the late James Booker. Booker was one of the great New Orleans pianists, who was able to play classical music as well as New Orleans Piano.

These transcriptions are tough to play, mainly because Booker had a number of unique left hand patterns that he used that are very difficult to play correctly and smoothly. Some of the performances are vocal and Piano. However unlike some sheet music books the vocal line is printed separately and Bookers unqiue accompaniments are shown complete in both the right and left hand.

The transcriptions are:

Junco Partner
Come Rain or Come Shine
Medley: Blues Minuet/ It will have to do until the real thing comes along/baby won't you please come home
Gonzo's Blue Dream
Let's Make a better World
Papa was a Rascal
Pixie
Pop's Dilemma
Put out the light
Tell me how do you feel

All of the performances are available on CD - mainly on Junco Partner (Hannibal HNCD 1359), which itself is a brilliant solo recording by Booker.

If you are a boogie woogie and blues fan and/or player, you should definetly get this book. its the only sheet music of james booker out there! It is advanced but worth the time to learn some songs. must buy!

My sisters book chronicles her life in a very concise way. In an effort to help others she wrote this book with great detail and openness. We hope her words might save children travelling down the road she chose to travel.....and then turn back!

This book is thought provoking in the most sensitive way. Ms. Booker writes from the heart and shares a part of herself few would share. I could not stop turning the pages for need to know what would happen next.

My three-and-a-half year old son reaches for the two Change is Strange books we have (new baby and pacifier) again and again--even though the issues aren't even relevant to him at the moment. He just loves the books. I think it's that they capture what it's like to be a kid. Lots of unwanted change all the time. The books gently walk kids (and parents) through potentially difficult stuff. Great for getting through transitions, or just great storytime fare!

I bought this book and read it to my son only one time. I replaced the characters name with my son's name and he identified with it so much he hid the book and I can't find it anywhere. During the story he kept saying, "just like me Mommy." After I read it, it disapeared. I am replacing it today. I think this book will work better than Bye Bye Binky, it's more realistic.

Helpful in explaining the historical background and facts regarding Mohammed and his dangerous, boodletting religion as practiced by his followers across the world today. Dr. Brooke clearly explains why radical Islam seeks to destroy Israel and all Judeo-Christian believers. A believer himself, Dr. Brooke assures his readers that the one, true God --- the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob is still in charge and has already planned for the destruction of those who come against Israel and His holy city, the city of Peace-- Jerusalem.

Good book about what Islam is all about and how they want to convert Christians and Jews to their Religion. God wants to awaken us to what Islam's goal is, and that is to conquer the world.

I bought this book for my daughter and she loves it. I enjoy the broad imagination the author uses. The written langugae introduces new words to young readers and help them to use words to express feelings and thoughts. My daughter enjoys reading this book to her friends and to the family. I am excited that she is excited about reading.

My 3rd grade daughter loves this series. We plan to continue to follow the series and buy any that become available. She read the book in a couple of days and really enjoyed it.

Professor needed book for class and it arrived VERY quickly and in great shape. Very pleased!

This book was very intereting and informative. I enjoyed reading it. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about Black History.

I am reminded by people like George Carver and Booker Washington that I have done so little, while they accomplished so very much. Besides the awe inspiring historical accounts of these two saints, the book is written with a kind of zeal that is obvious to the reader. It is obvious that the author loved writing it as much as we enjoy reading it (either that or he fakes it really well).

I have only a few books that I will make my children read (when they come of age)....this is one of them.

John Perry has delivered the goods as a researcher and biographer. In this book about two luminaries of the 20th Century, who brought the light of their torches from the 19th, we have a book that will inspire everyone. There are places where it will not leave you tearless.

Balance, honesty and contextual historicism are characteristic of Perry's work.

Most reading it will concur with this reviewer that Perry has found a niche in reminding us of those persons of sacrifice who are such a rare type of leader in this 21st century.

Take time to read this book and discover Booker T. Washington and George Washington Carver whose lives transcended racial prejudice, reviling, misunderstanding and jealousy.

i can't really give a detailed review of this book b/c it has been a while ago since i read it but i do remember it being really great. betsy duffey is an awesome writer.

Some kids live for football games; some kids live for recess or weekends; Booker Jones lives to write.
I like the way the author intersperses Booker's creative endeavors (Attack of the Sistoid, for example) with the action of the book - the reader seems to be comfortable sitting under the dining room table (Booker has given up his bedroom for his grandfather) with him as he creates replies either in his mind or on his old typewriter to his sister's teasing or his mother's orders to finish homework and help take care of his grandfather; readers will probably also understand Booker's feelings of fighting a wandering mind during his least favorite subject (math).
Seems I experienced an equal amount of laughter and tears. The problems Booker (and his family) experience are ones that are realistically dealt with, and made interesting by the author- the story was fast-paced without losing the reader. The ending seems just right and doesn't force the reader to hunt down the sequel in order to answer questions... which may be the reason why I'm just as interested in hunting down that sequel as soon as I can!