Memorials Books

This,almost 40 years old book,written by one of the 20th century leadings geneticist,whose contributions in genetic of Drosophila and also ones in Synthetic Theory of Evolution are landmarks of modern evolutionary thought,contains polemic exposure of topics,ranging from historical development of Darwinism to such controversial issues as Eugenics,Racial differencies and Future of Mankind shaped by evolutionary trends.All pro and contra arguments are presented together with conclusions,thus giving to reader first-class knowledge of all main aspects of Human Evolution.This book is usefull today,partly because no other author had written insofar such boldly and thorough exposure of such difficult subject,but mostly because of its integrity,clarity and stylistic qualities,and that is what makes this book a classic one.

Columbia University is one of the greatest classical urban spaces in this country, and this book is a detailed and well-researched discussion of how it came to be. Fascinating if you're into its topic. Also see Andrew Dolkhart's book on Morningside Heights.

When I found myself thinking about this book weeks after I finished it, I knew that I had read a masterpiece. Beautifully written, passionate and insightful, this is the work of one of the finest unknown authors of the 20th century. Camon's intense narrative bears stunning similarities to the brilliant existential writings of Albert Camus, while the story reaches a desperate crescendo that leaves its stamp on the mind long after finishing the book. Camon's musings on death, his perspectives on Italy's waning peasant culture and his uncanny knack for painting landscapes and cultivating real emotions from the characters is the stuff of pure pathos and beauty. It is indeed a "memorial" of the author's mother, of whom he offers nostalgic, riveting remembrances. Everything from humorous accounts of her bland cooking to her daily struggle to keep a peasant family alive and stable exhibits the heroic and essential role of the mother in any family. Also, her elderly husband's determination to fight through the pain of his aged body and construct a magnificent Altar in tribute to his deceased wife is nothing short of saintly. This book has the rare ability to pierce readers' hearts, most of whom will undeniably come away from the book with a deeper,tenderer love of their families-if nothing more. From the first word to the last, there is no doubt that this is the voice of a master writer still waiting to be discovered by the world. With hope, that day will come.

This monumental collection, the result of pains-taking research, presents for the first time the complete facsimile records of the Roma (Gypsies) in the Zigeunerlager of Auschwitz-Birkenau. While readers should keep in mind that at least one, if not more, transports of Roma to the camp were gassed upon arrival and not officially entered in the registry, this multi-volume set still provides invaluable data on those Roma registered in the camp, including children born there. Such information includes the age, date of entry, date of death, name, gender, place of origin, and in some cases cause of death for a great many of the internees. Hence, we are provided with a wealth of data, ripe for statistical analysis, that unfortunately has yet to be incorporated into a study of the Ziguenerlager. This edition also includes primary source accounts of Romani survivors and Nazi camp officials, which paint a much better picture of the barbaric conditions existing in the camp than have been published elsewhere. There are also, pictures of some survivors and camp officials, architectural plans of the camp, and a cogent introduction by the director of the State Museum. Except for the facsimiles of the camp records, which of course are in German, the text is presented in three languages, English, German, and Polish, making this work easily accessible to scholars, students, and the public-at-large. I highly recommend this set be added to the collection of any college or university library.

This is a wonderful little book that no Brazilian should miss. The first part (about 120 pages) is a novelette, Memorial da Ilha, which presents a simple, sweet story that tells us so much about Brazilian history and culture. The writing is beautiful and poetic. The literary language draws the reader in to life on the island and keeps us there with the characters as they spend the summer in the sun. Each chapter or episode of the novel is almost like a little story in itself, each one working like a snapshot or window into life in the 1950's or 60's on an island off the coast of Brazil. The novel has a very visual side: as you read you can almost see the island and its inhabitants.
The story focuses mostly on a 13-year-old boy named Bromeu. Through Bromeu's experiences the reader is brought back to the confusion and conflict, simple pleasures and intense frustrations that go along with that difficult age. We can laugh and suffer with Bromeu as he simultaneously adores and despises members of his family, their attitudes and actions; goes after the girl of his dreams who doesn't seem to notice him; pretends he knows how to swim and almost drowns; lives the contradiction of being a city boy who is also a family member of the island natives; and follows the saga of the prohibited relationship between his uncle, Alirio, and Dicinha, an island girl from a good family.
I was lucky enough to receive a copy of this book as a gift from someone who was present at the first book signings in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil in January. And now, I can't wait to get back to the island!
(By the way, my Portuguese is far from perfect, partially filtered through Spanish, but the simple language employed by the author made this a delight to read.)

Williams' book is excellent. While it has been hard not to notice the swell of support worldwide for these memorial museums, no one (as far as I know) has approached them to explore what's in them, why they are being built, and what they mean for the preservation of memory.

The book effectively considers how histories of genocide, terrorism and other terrible events are shown through objects, in photos, and in architectural symbolism. Williams has a sharp critical eye and a fluid, likeable writing style. He asks some broad philosophical questions about what we expect to gain from the construction of museums devoted to the most awful aspects of our shared heritage. Very highly recommended.

I attended this memorial service! Joan was a friend and she made the arrangements for the invitation-only service herself. Mine is framed with one of my many autographed pictures of her. If you're a Crawford fan-atic, snap this up; it's well worth the price!

this is another of those rare jewels for both Christians and historians who have known that there was so much more than the government approved textbooks they were given in school. Read of this great man's life. Know that if the war had taken another direction, he would have been seen as a hero, compassionate to the plight of slaves, and brilliant in his work to unite. Winners write the history books but rare jems like these can be appreciated by all, due to the careful reproduction by some valuable publishers.

It is a pity that this book is available only in Spanish. Readers of other languages are missing the amazing story of a real legend...in her own words!

For my money, Sara Montiel has always been the quintessential movie star... Her mesmerizing beauty and charisma were made for the cameras...She is Garbo, Dietrich, West and Loren all rolled up into one-bigger-than-life film actress and singer... Whoever saw her on the screen has never forgotten her...

So much for her immense film appeal...In this book Miss Montiel bares her soul and takes us along into the unchartered territory that has been her life. Born extremelly poor in La Mancha, her desire for beauty, glamour and success seemed condemmed to remain "the impossible dream" forever... However, through discipline, determination, talent and a little luck, the young woman rises from her humble beginnings and becomes a successful working actress that went from Spanish & Mexican films into the mythical world of Hollywood, sharing top billing with the likes of Gary Cooper, Burt Lancaster, Rod Steiger, Vincent Price, etc. Later she would make several films in Europe that turned her into an international sensation sealing her destiny as one of the most powerful film stars of all time... It was not easy...Montiel had to fight against all odds to reach that status and then to maintain herself on top of the heap for the past 40 years... The whole experience is told in her no-nonsense style and, of course, Montiel give us here a detailed account of all her husbands, lovers and platonic admirers...her triumphs and her failures...the world she lived and her remarkable capacity to rise in spite of everything... This book is simply delightful...

I was excited to receive my book and more impressed when I did open it and skimmed through it. I know it will help me alot in my work!

Thank you-
Rev. Alisa Parlette