Reed Books

Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (11/06)

James Quander was a trailblazer. He was an African American living in a society that had not yet accepted equality of all. He was a man with diabetes at a time when it was considered a disability and something that should be hidden.

After a severe insulin reaction, Rohulamin encouraged his dad to write his courageous story. Rohulamin felt that reading about James' struggle with juvenile diabetes could encourage millions of others. Others needed to know that you can live successfully with this ailment. Together James and Rohulamin wrote this book.

James was born in 1918 in Washington, D.C. He was officially diagnosed with diabetes.
Bedwetting had become a problem. On one particular Easter Sunday James woke up tired and grouchy. He wasn't feeling well and was barely dragging along. "I collapsed onto one of the two forest green park benches that we always sat on in the front yard in the evenings. I just could not move and relished the fact that I was home... at least almost in my own room, in my own bed." When his father rushed to see if he was ok, "I answered, "Papa, Papa come get me. I'm too weak to get up. I can hardly move. Come get me." James was too weak to walk. Dr. Wilder was called, he suspected Juvenile Diabetes. Dr. Wilder and James became a team working together to prevent the condition from getting worse. "Never once did Mama or Papa ever let on to me that they believed that I was not going to make it. Instead they decided that they would do everything within their human ability to provide me with a quality of life equal to that of my two brothers and three sisters."

James Quander shares his experiences with us, from being diabetic to playing basketball in high school, to his struggle with Scarlet Fever, to his academic achievements. I enjoyed reading Mr. Quander's story. It is one of success, and courage. The writing is superb; the cover introduces the book well. I highly recommend "The Quander Quality" to all who enjoy non-fiction, and to those who have diabetes or are parents of a diabetic.

The Quander Quality: The True Story Of A Black Trailblazing Diabetic co-authored by the father and son team of James W. Quander and Rohulamin Quander is the engaging biography of the late James W. Quander (1918-2004). Telling the intriguing story of Quander's diagnosis of diabetes shortly before his sixth birthday, and his dedicated and courageous pursuit to live a fulfilled and purposeful life, The Quander Quality is the inspirational and deeply personal history of how Quander eventually became on of the sixteen men ordained in the United States when the Permanent Diaconate was revived after an eight-hundred-year hiatus. An inspirational and engaging example of living and pursuing life to its greatest limits, The Quander Quality is very highly recommended as for all readers searching for a true life example of timely and enduring truths manifested in an ordinary human being with an extraordinary determination.

Human colonosts have decided there really are mysterious cats on Doroon after all. They're blaming them for the loss of cattle.

The cats have decided that the humans, whose first act on arriving was to kill the King's heir, are just too uncivilized and must be removed.

Meanwhile, the human throne remains empty since the Queen was assasinated years ago. The government she wisely set in motion continues to function but corruption runs unchecked. The Rangers struggle in vain to rid the human worlds of crime and violence because pirates have infiltrated the government.

This is a wonderful book. It has all the suspense, action and adventure of a best seller. I couldn't put it down because I kept wanting to find out what was going to happen next! Race for Doroon will keep you turning pages until the end of the story. There just aren't words enough in any language to say how I truly feel about Race for Doroon. It is one of those "Must Read" books for adventure fans and science fiction fans alike.

This is such a wonderful book about such a great character, Oliver Reed was and always will be larger than life. We learn about about his problems with dyslexia and early conquests with the girls, one of his earliest being Samantha Eggar and her Knickers. we learn of his great love of animals and how he bought with his first pay packet from the movies 2 dogs from The Battersea Dogs home. I love to tell people how he wanted a field for his horse and ended up with a Mansion attached to it. A great book from a great Man and as a previous reviewer stated never lend it to anyone or you will have to fight to recover it. If you love or like Oliver Reed please read this book it will give you great insight into such a wonderful man and a great Actor.

When I read the book back in 1980, I thought it tremendously entertaining and somewhat suprising.

I have always been a fan of Ollie's since I was around 12 years old. He first captured my attention in the film, "The Werewolf". "Incredible!" I thought. What a good looking man; what an actor!

Then I read about him in newspapers and saw him on television, and thought "What a character!".

When I read his autobiography, which I bought back in 1980, the man was so far removed from his image portrayed in the media. His 'skill' in getting publicity; not only for himself, but for the film, was as he once put it "even bad publicity is good publicity!" and it obviously worked for the film promoters as well as himself!.

The book is an excellent insight into a sensitive man, who loved his family; was a caring person: nothing like the public image he 'created',but, above all,a man who loved life.

An excellent 'Reed' for any Reed fan.

I 'loaned' this book to a 'friend' and never got it back!!!

Nothing really compares to actually visiting a college, but if that's impossible due to time and money constraints, then this guide is almost as good. The Best 366 Colleges, 2008 Edition (College Admissions Guides) Only gives two pages per college, not nearly enough. This book has about 150 (albeit small) pages.

Reed is a pretty unique school, so I was interested to see what the students who went there thought about it. This book gives you pretty much any information on the school you might want: what the classes are like, what the city is like, what is there to do, are there good places to party, etc. Really great stuff - I definitely recommend it.

This is a good supplemental resource for the Marvel Superheroes Adventure Game SAGA Rules edition. There are some interesting ideas and information to implement in here. In additional to information and ideas, though, there are also plenty of stats for non-player characters that didn't make it into the core books (for example, there's a page with stats for ghosts and zombies). If you're an MSHAG enthusiast like me, you'll want a copy of this book.

If you have the Marvel Super Heroes Adventure Game, you've gotta get this book. It covers every little missed detail, answering all of those questions that come up in the middle of the game that the Game Book can't answer. This book makes the whole experience more fun and challenging too.

i was looking for a great cookbook to send relatives to thank them for an amazing dinner at their home. When I saw this, I snapped it up FAST, in multiple copies! I've eaten in the restaurant in San Francisco...for sure one of the BEST EVER!!! and, I've eaten in some of the best restaurants there are! This book adds to the memories!!

Reed Heron is a successful restaurant owner in San Francisco who constantly packs the house with quality food. It's a place where men like to go and women like to be seen. The same goes for his cookbook. These are easy to prepare recipes that give lots of interesting tastes to satisfy your need for comfort food on a cold winter night or some grazing food for that hot summer day. Don't miss trying the Tomato Bread Soup or the Terriorized Steak. This is real food for real people, not one of those glitzy books that look good on the coffee table that you never use because they take too much time or too many ingredients. Enjoy and don't forget to visit the restaurant when you're in San Francisco.

As we read about Bill's growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father and an overwhelmed mother we are forced to see how we are influenced by the behavior of those around us.....especially our parents. In some cases, when we are treated well as children we take that as the norm and our children benefit. In some cases being treated badly comes down from one's parents to one's children. In Bill's case, being badly treated taught Bill how NOT to treat his children. Bill's story teaches a valuable lesson in a down-to-earth way. I hope that everyone has a chance to read Safe Harbor:A Boy's Story

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book and could not put it down! In Safe Harbor: A Boy's Story, the author recalls the experiences of his childhood years during and after WWII, along with the family dynamics that infuenced the way he related to others as he grew into an adult. The wonderful anecdotes that fill the pages provide a picture of daily life during that era. This book holds a great lesson that needs to be continuously told and is so often forgotten: that how our children are treated and raised radiates out across generations. This is one book you will recommend to all your friends!

This great little book, originally printed in 1958, brings the saints alive for children. The stories in this book can be read aloud to children of all ages. The first part of the book covers Abraham, John Bosco, Dominic Savio, Maria Goretti, Bernadette Soubirous, Therese Lisieux and the Holy Family, giving stories to help children see how these people became saints. It views their family life, how they grew up, what their faults were and how they overcame them. The second part gives saint stories for parents to use to illustrate a teaching point and correction of their children. The subjects cover areas like loving one's neighbor, purgatory, obedience, selfishness, impure thoughts, temper trouble, pain and suffering, grudge holding -- points all illustrated through a short story from a saint's life. Tremendous family teaching tool, enjoyable and memorable reading.

As a diehard Mary Reed Newland fan, I was thrilled when this book was reprinted. The best aspect of this book is that, unlike most lives of the saints, it is written particularly to encourage parents in their efforts in raising their children. Mrs. Newland takes four particular childhood saints -- Dominic Savio, Maria Goretti, Bernadette Soubirous and Thérèse Martin -- and shows how their upbringing and family circumstances, all as diverse as any upbringings and environments can be, formed them. Then she takes different virtues and lessons, using a particular saint story to illustrate how each saint acquired virtue and overcame temptation.
If you have ever felt discouraged in raising your children, if you have ever wondered if they will ever turn out right, you need to read this book and take courage in God's help and your cooperation with His graces.

I was shocked when my aunt told me a book had been written that encompassed the life of one of our family members...and, pictures of our family. I was even more delighted to read the poems that reminded me of my own childhood and adult life...I'll cherish this book always and pull it out from time to time when the words escape me...

I was totally surprised by my enjoyment of 'The Sanctioned Fruit'. It is an unusual book of poetry and a family history with pictures of the author and her family. I found myself reliving parts of my childhood, some sad, some happy. The poems of Nature and Nurture will make you want to go outside and play in the dirt again and watch for the sunrises and sunsets. And the poems of Death and Despair will cause you to murmur some of the prayers over and over again.

'The Sanctioned Fruit' is one of the very few poetry books that I find myself rereading over and over. I'm sure everyone will enjoy it very much. I enjoyed it so much that for the first time in my life, I wrote the author a letter of thanks.

Dr. Margaret Mahony takes the reader behind the scenes and into the intimate world of a physician. Her book "Saving the Soul of Medicine" bears witness to the unpredictable, intense, and complex issues physicians face on a daily basis. She shares her experiences, thoughts, and reflections.

In the first section Dr. Mahony relates the stories of patients, caregivers, and members of the medical profession. These life experiences reveal the impact of "managed care" on doctor - patient relationships, patient care and treatment and the complexity of making the "system" work.

Dr. Mahony opens part two "Unsung Heroes and Heroines" this way: "There is a palpable uneasiness present in the entire medical community. `Entire' meaning all of the persons who work in this vast and complex enterprise. This includes the allied health staff, the nurses, the physicians, the educators, and all others who have daily contact with the human beings who come to them in their hour of need, seeking attention, seeking recovery, seeking healing."

The author then draws attention to changes in the quality of the nursing staff, formulary prescription policies, changes in the pharmaceutical industry, all issues currently being dictated by large HMO managed care decision makers. Trusting patients become vulnerable victims of an insurance driven system.

In part three of the book Mahony's describes what it means to be a physician. She details her role as authority figure, patient advocate, arbitrator, and the current blurring image of that role. She describes it as somewhere between "deity and a drain fixer."

Mahony concludes by heralding a call to reclaim the physician patient relationship. In addition she proposes two solutions to implement change. First is the medical savings account. Her second proposal calls for adoption of the Planetree philosophy. This is a non profit health care organization dedicated to creating health care environments that are nurturing, healing, and educational.

Mahony is sensitive to the principles of medical ethics set forth by the American Medical Association and is committed to providing her patients with a quality health care, well being, and healing. She is articulate, well qualified as a practicing physician, and an expert in women's health issues. She has been Director of the Women's Health Program at the Center for Integrative Medicine at O'Conner Hospital in San Jose, California.

This is a book that should be read by every patient and health care professional. It is a wake up call to action, a call to a passionate dedication to save the soul of medicine.

Based on hundreds of true-life stories and viewpoints of patients, doctors, nursers, and health care professionals, Saving The Soul Of Medicine is an impressive and informative compendium of inspiring essays demonstrating the spiritual aspects of the physician/patient relationship -- and how to heal it when dysfunctions. Dr. Margaret Mahony is an activist for health care reform and maintains a private gynecology practice in San Jose, California. During her last years as a participating HMO physician, her growing concern for her patients' welfare moved her to collect actual patients stories that document a stunning indictment of a health care system gone awry. Saving The Soul Of Medicine not only reveals how contemporary health care service provider organizations have gone astray from the social and ethical commitments to serving the public, it also advocates for us to take back control of the medical industry as it is currently constituted in the form of managed health care practices as routinely employed by contemporary HMO organizations. Saving The Soul Of Medicine is "must" reading by all health care activists and reformers, health care service providers and insurers, legislators and health care policy makers, and the non-specialist general reader with a vital interest in this pressing and universal social issue.