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This is such a beautifully written book That I read it in one day and now I wish there was another....I love wolf/malamute books but even though Wolf-Woman didn't have that much on the wolves it was Really GOOD....I highly reccommend this book!!!!

This book was the first one I ever read by Sherryl Jordan and I was captured from the moment that I opened the book. Tanith is a wonderful charater with a strong will and beautiful heart. You should read this book if you love romance adventure and the love between animals and humans. Wolf-Woman is one book that you cannot miss!

It held my attention through out the book, it was so realistic and it moved me in so many ways, I think it was just so well-written and it's a real favorite..

Wolf-Woman by Sherryl Jordan

Wolf-Woman is about a girl named Tanith who was an Indian of an unknown tribe. The Indians had put her with wolves to be found by someone else. Ahearn, the leader of a village, found Tanith. Ahearn's village was not an Indian village. Tanith is brought to live in the house of Ahearn. Ahearn's wife, Nolwynn, is happy to adopt Tanith because she had lost her own child.

Later on, Nolwynn dies. Everyone was sad for a few weeks. Then Ahearn got remarried to a woman named Morag. Morag and Tanith don't get along. So Morag sends her on a task. While Tanith is gone, Morag tells Ahearn she ran away. When Tanith returned, Ahearn sends her away. She returns again later and she discovers that when Ahearn had been looking for her, a bear had attacked him.

Tanith is given a medicine in the village to make her think wolves are bad when it is discovered that Tanith has been visiting the wolves again.

She falls in love with a man the same age named Gibran. Tanith goes with Gibran to a village where he was born. When they get there, they are given gifts and presents and have a big feast for Gibran's return. While visiting Gibran's village, Tanith starts to see things and when she recovers she sees that Gibran had a cut on his face, and realizes that she has done it.

She runs back to her former village and finds that four of the wolves that she had known and loved are lying dead on the ground in front of the village. Tanith runs into the forest to the fifth wolf that has not been killed. She finds out that the wolf has mated with another female wolf and that they have wolf cubs.

My favorite character was Tanith because she can understand the wolves, is friends with them, and was living happily with the wolves. Tanith has to choose which cry to answer: the wavering, longing bellow of the human or the steady, beating call of the wolf. I also like Gibran because he is strong, brave, kind, fierce, and soothing to Tanith, and he just seems like a really nice, caring guy. I also like him because it does not seem to bother him that he is not Indian and Tanith is an Indian.

I recommend the book because it is an exciting story. It is an adventure that makes you want to know what is going to happen next. There is sadness and anger in the book but I liked that because it made the story seem realistic. There is also happiness because Tanith gets to be with the wolves again.

My opinion of the book is a 9 out of 10 because they don't explain a few things very well such as not saying from what tribe Tanith comes. I wish they had a sequel for the book.

This book is just that, with a little bit of everything. Set in a prehistoric setting in first person, the reader can really connect with every one of Tanith's (the main character) thoughts. Tanith lived with wolves as a small child before the tribe of Ahear came to kill the wolves and return her to human society, treating her as nothing more than a slave. Soon she begins to long to return to the wolves, who treated her more kindly than any human ever did. But a young man from a neighboring tribe inevitably falls in love with her and offers her a home with his less savage clan. Tanith is left to chose between the worlds of wolves and humans. It's actually something like Julie of the Wolves, but far more detailed in plot and character, and worthy of a wider range of audiences. I've read it at least ten times over since the age of nine, and I'm still not tired of it. I'd reccommend this to anyone, whether they are friends of wolves or not.

Unfortunately this is not the most interesting book about wine I read so far. Most probably I had different expectations when I decided to buy it. It is a light reading for anyone interested in the stories of some women who became successful in wine making. (some stories are very interesting from a humane perspective) But I don't see any other achievements. This is what Women of the Vine really is: light-hearted and straight-forward.

The book starts with a motto from Toni Morrison: "If there is a book you really want to read but it hasn't been written yet, then you must write it." I don't know if this is Ms. Brenner's first writing attempt and if this is the kind of book she has always wanted to read, but I think she did a decent job. However, don't expect to find anything extraordinary or deep, that will give you some food for the thought. It won't teach you too much about wine either. Most probably this is what the book was meant to do - appeal to the larger public.

I was a bit put off by the fact that the women it speaks about are only from the US, more exactly from California. The world of wine is so large! And if the pictures were colored instead of B&W, it would have been even better.

Women of the Vine definitely does not make a statement. As someone once said, it is like a summer rain: short, pleasant, one tends to forget it quickly. It is the kind of book I would read and then pass it on to someone else, without wanting necessarily to keep it in my library. It is just a pleasant way to kill some time.

For a more informative narrative on wine and the passion for wine, try Love by the Glass: Tasting Notes from a Marriage by Dorothy Gaiter and John Brecher. And for a larger geographical coverage of the women in the industry try Women of Wine, by Ann B. Matasar.

Women of the Vine by Deborah Brenner is a fasinating read! Each chapter and each story left you with the the feeling of wanting to read more. Eloquently written! I found that every story was interesting, inspiring and quite engaging. Highly recommended for anyone interested in the subjects of wine, women in the wine industry as well as great career stories.

The Women of the Vine was very interesting reading because I had no idea how many women are involved and influential in this industry. It is encouragement to all women to follow their dreams.

Brenner invites us into a world of fascinating woman and she does it with grace and wit. Her informal style moves the reader along. I learned a lot and enjoyed the journey. Kudos to the author!

This is like reading a wonderful short stories book, with the added bonus of being educated about the wine industry and the "grape". Ms. Brenner and the women you meet in this book are an inspiration for both men and women.

I never thought I would like this book because my wife read most of it outloud to me, all the while she was hooting and howling with laughter. She kept saying, "Are you sure she doesn't know you?" It was curiosity that caused me to pick up the book and read it for myself - silently. I found myself chuckling at first and at times, laughing loudly. I really liked her many shades of men that she illustrated in her "Choose Wisely" chapter. I hope that I am a Cowboy.....my wife only rolled her eyes when I announced that I thought it described me to a tee. I sent Mimi O'Bara an email (from her website) and she sent me a very funny answer. She has a great sense of humor and a very realistic view of life. I recommend this book highly!

I received this book as a gift from my sister who lives in Dallas, who insisted I would find it hilarious. I had my doubts beause I seldom get "Texas humor" however, I was wrong. First this is not Texas humor, this is Life Humor. O'Bara's observations and strategies to cope with a life filled with children, husbands and/or life partners, careers challenges and all the acompanying stresses and strains of everyday life are, indeed, hilarious. She cautions us that these are "survival guidelines" rather than the road to perfection. She celebrates the friendships she has with her woman friends, reminding us that we are obligated to all stick together,laugh whenever possible and cry together, when we must. She actually gives very sensible advice, all the while laughing and waiting for the next cataclysmic event to occur. Her husband, like mine, is an avid golfer and I howled with laughter at her description of "The Golf Effect".....as I read it outloud to my husband he couldn't help but laugh as well...somewhat sheepishly! I believe that I have found a friend....perhaps even a soulmate in Mimi O'Bara and encourage you to do the same.

This book is fantastic for people of all ages and genders. I bought this book for my mother and she read it within a week and liked it so much she bought 12 copies for her friends. This book describes the trials and tribulations a working woman has to go through while trying to balance her children, her job, her husband and her house. If you are looking for a comedic masterpiece for either your mom, your wife or even your girlfriend this book is perfect.

I was wondering why my mother was laughing so hard and I picked it up and read it. Even I thought it was hilarious, a 24 year old law student. Buy this book if you are in for a bucket of laughs!

Mimi O'Bara gives new meaning to multi-tasking. I recognize her family! This book hits home and is a must read for women who think the balls in the air are hitting them on their heads too often. Order two; one for you and one as a gift to give your career colleague who is also super mom and adoring wife and thinks no one understands her plight. Nothing takes the sting out of a bad day better than a good laugh. Mimi O'Bara provides more humor than the Comedy Channel. Kick off those heels and give yourself a fun break. This book made me laugh more than I can explain.

Opening "The Working Woman's Guide to Balancing Career, House and Spouse" led to the most enjoyable plane ride I can remember! I chuckled, laughed out loud, commisserated and felt I had a friend and soul-mate in Mimi O'Bara. I didn't care that I was not offered anything worthy of eating. I didn't care who was sitting next to me, invading my space. Upon landing, a man sitting across the aisle from me, tapped my shoulder and asked what I was reading that had entertained me so completely for the last few hours. I looked at him, summing up that he fit the description of every scenario described in the book, and told him it was really nothing he would enjoy. He looked a bit hurt and left out, which only made me love my reading diversion even more!

I have read excerpts from this book to friends at parties, given it as gifts to girlfriends coast to coast, office compatriots and relatives. To realize I am not alone out there in the corporate world of men, kids, balancing it all and keeping a smile on my face, was like breathing for the first time in a long time.

I feel that I have a friend in Mimi O'Bara. I hope she is encouraged to continue writing. I'm sure there's more stories to tell. Her humor, insight and reality keeps me smiling!

The Yada Yada girls just keep getting better with each book. I can totally relate to several of the characters and what they are going through. A great and easy read.

I bought the whole series at one time and read them in order. They are delightful and I began to feel like I really knew this mixed up group of gals. Thanks for the marvelous read that left me wantint to pray more and keep God in the middle of my day. Peggy Touchtone Sholly, Award winning author Down Home Delicious, the cookbook that has made homecooking in vogue again. Buy yours today at[...]

This is my third book of the Yada Yada series. Great story, great price, and the book arrived in good time and in excellent condition. I've just ordered book four from the same sellers.
Thanks from a pleased customer.

I had enjoyed the first two Yada Yada books in this series and this book was just as good. I feel as if I have participated in their prayer group through the first three books and am looking forward to #4!

I read the first Yada Yada book and was instantly hooked. So I read the second, then ordered the third and fourth together. It took me about 5 days to read both the first and second books, but the third one I've been working on since July! I cannot get interested in this book, and the events happening in this 3rd book are just simply boring. Since I've already paid for the 4th book and it's waiting on me to finally get through this 3rd one, I sincerely hope it's better. I was really excited to find this series, and recommended it to everyone, but had I read this third book first I wouldn't have been at all impressed nor recommended it - while it's not a BAD story, it simply does not stand out nor does it hold my interest or touch my heart as the first 2 books did.

So...here's hoping to a better experience with the 4th Yada Yada book!

Your Heart Knows The Answer should be required reading for anyone who is feeling lost, or wants to have more self-love in his or her life. It has made a big difference in my life, mostly in the way that I consciously try to be in the moment as often as possible. Learning to achieve this presence is a process, but Gail teaches us that self-awareness is the key.

A self-help book that truly breaks the mold, Your Heart Knows The Answer offers insightful ways to recognize the voices of your heart; voices that are accepting, non-judgmental, non-authoritative, yet also visionary, creative, and celebratory. With each chapter, Gail offers affirmations and meditations, and encourages journaling to dialog with your heart.

In her chapter on Expressing Your Creative Self, Gail details how each of the Nine Muses from Greek Mythology might impact our own creative explorations and discoveries - having been a blocked artist, this chapter was exceptionally motivating for me.

Gail also offers a loving chapter on accepting and honoring your body - whatever physical shape its in - it serves you in so many ways. Only by showing compassion and respect for your sacred body can you make any changes in a responsible and healthy way.

Perhaps the most enlightening chapters for me are the last two: Opening to a Spiritual Partnership and Discovering Your Truth in the Moment. We are taught not only how to recognize our Higher Self, but to respect and honor Her for what she communicates to us. Would she choose to be in a relationship that doesn't foster spiritual growth in some way? A spiritual relationship can allow us to go deeper within ourselves and challenge us to renew and even heal ourselves. No matter your level of self-esteem, you will also learn to recognize whether you are sacrificing your self-respect to be with someone who doesn't value or honor you as a person - and that you may be losing your sacred sense of yourself in the process.

The last chapter reminded me of the importance of living in the present moment - that it is the only way to live as an empowered, creative person - and the only place where your higher self can communicate with you, to bring a sense of peace and acceptance. Gail suggests that when painful things happen in our lives - and they will - that we should choose to be accepting of them, rather than to resist Life. Resisting life and harboring anger can cause us to suffer. Honoring our truths include an awareness of anger, disappointment, doubt, fear, jealousy, joy, compassion, ecstasy and divine love. Experiencing the entirety of our lives is the only way we can truly find contentment. Although this book speaks primarily to a spiritual awakening in women - a man can also find that his heart knows the answer, despite having lived most of his life following the voices in his head.

I originally read this book because someone very close to me was reading it, and she was very inspired by it. She read me a few passages over the phone, and I could immediately tell that this was something that spoke to both of us. Since I am interested in her personal growth and what she's like on the inside, it also peaked my interest. After starting the book, I soon realized it was written primarily with women in mind. However, I could very much relate to many of the topics and feelings Gail discusses in the book, so I continued reading it. I'm very glad I did. For the past year, I have discovered a lot of things about myself and who I want to be. After reading Gail's book, I realize now, how important it is to both follow your heart and listen to what it's telling you. That is the only true way to live. 'Your Heart Knows the Answer' is written in a powerful, yet down to earth way, that I think everyone can easily relate to. Honestly, I don't read many books, but this was so inspiring and eye-opening that I couldn't put it down. I've always been one to 'do what I'm supposed to do', always think with my head and don't 'rock the boat'. I don't think enough people truly stop to listen to the voice of their heart or do what makes them passionate. The most incredible experiences and people in your life may pass you by if you don't take the time to see them right in front of you. Being in touch with your heart will help you recognize those opportunities and embrace them. After reading this book and sharing this experience with the special person who I originally read it for, what's truly in my heart will always be my first priority. What Gail points out is that often the answers to things we struggle with, are right there in inside of us, and if we take the time to really listen to what our heart says, we will discover that for ourselves. I would definitely recommend this book to both women and men who want to get in touch with who they really are on the inside. Thank you, Gail, for sharing your personal experiences and your amazing insight. For those of you who have ever had any trouble getting in touch with your heart, or you've simply always wanted to, this book will serve as the perfect map.

I love books that lift the spirit and inspire personal growth. The problem with so many books in this category is they don't stick. In other words you read them and in a month or two the information is gone. Not so with Ms. Harris's book. I read the book when it first came out and found the information transforming. I listen to myself differently, my inner voice sounds more healing now and I am more comfortable in my own skin. The book has staying power and that is rare.

This is truly one of the most wonderful books I have ever read! Being a person who has struggled with self-doubts, agonized over making decisions, questioned many of my choices, and worried about not doing everything absolutely perfectly, this book has been life-changing for me. For many years, I have been very focused on self-improvement and have been in search of "the answers" and the "right" paths for me. I have looked for these answers in hundreds of self-help books and many other places. Thanks to Gail, I now truly understand and believe that the answers have been within me all this time! Although I know that the work I've done in the past (including counseling, journaling, talking with friends/family, reading other books, etc.) has all helped me a great deal, it has always seemed that there was something missing-- I still felt lost and confused in many ways. I truly believe this book was the missing piece! Gail gives structure and clarification to some things that I (at least somewhat) knew but couldn't completely verbalize, understand, or incorporate in my life. She has helped me to see that I just needed a little help and guidance in getting in touch with "the voice of my heart" and my "higher self," which I've now been able to do. The timing of my finding this book absolutely amazes me, and I swear it powerfully changed and improved my life almost immediately. I am now recommending it to everyone I know (both women and men)! Gail is so completely open, honest, supportive, encouraging, helpful, and beautifully spiritual. I like that it's not a religious book per se-- but spiritual, in a very gentle and loving way. And I love that Gail not only explains the ideas and truths, but also gives journaling guidance, prayers, affirmations, and ideas for ceremonies to help the reader truly incorporate the ideas and truly change her/his life. I am so thankful to Gail for sharing herself and her insights with the world. Thanks to her book, I feel happier, more confident, more at peace, and more in touch with who I really am than ever before. I highly recommend this book to all-- with all of my heart!

Reviewed by Michelle Cox-Lomas Ph.D. for Reader Views (5/06)

Making the right choices for your life isn't very hard to do, once you know how. The problem is that we don't know how! Finally, this great book has come our way giving us just the right guidance on how we can get out of the negative "voices in our head" and start learning how to really listen to the "voices in our heart." The messages that we receive from our heart are the most positive and unconditionally loving voices. These voices are connected to our Higher Self that wants only the best for us. Our Higher Self wants us to be happy, healthy, prosperous, and always feel that we are unconditionally loved. Once you are truly "in-tuned" with your Higher Self and you learn to really listen, your life will miraculously change for the better!

Learning how to tell the difference between the "voices in our head" and the "voices in our heart" can easily be determined by how you "feel." Are you happy? Are you joyful? Do you feel unconditionally loved? Or...Are you always putting yourself down and feeling unworthy as well as unlucky in many areas of your life?

What do you truly desire? That is the big question! If you want and choose to have a great life, filled with abundance, joy, prosperity, and unconditional love...you CAN have it! All you have to do is learn to listen to the positive voices of your heart and stop giving in to the negative voices in your head.

Gail Harris is a marvelous author and I couldn't put this book down since opening the first page. She gives us so many examples of what happens when we do listen to the voices in our heads as well as showing us how our lives DO improve by listening to the voices in our heart. I noticed an improved change in my own life by the time I got to the second chapter. By the time that I had read through the whole book, my outlook and practice of listening to the voices of my heart has made a huge positive change for me.

If you have been suffering with anxiety, stress, or just feeling overwhelmed with life (and who doesn't) I promise you that if you read this enjoyable book and do some of the personal ceremonies and practices that she recommends, you too will be feeling so much better. You will learn how to change your stress filled days into minutes, and hours, filled with more positive control and peace than you have ever had before!

Don't allow your EGO (the negative voices in your head) to have control over your life any longer! You will feel so good about yourself by the time you finish reading this book that it's like you've turned from a caterpillar into a beautiful butterfly!

Every woman on the face of this Earth, of every age, should have a copy of this great book! Thank you so much Gail Harris for helping us all understand what beautiful women we are and showing us the techniques that allow our true souls to shine through! You are such an inspiration!

Poor Abby Hayes! Every time she receives money she ends up spending it. She is having such a hard time saving up for her new rollerblades!

I like that Abby is not always spending her money on herself, but sometimes spends it on friends. Toward the end, this idea is again repeated when she has extra money that she chooses to spend on friends, teachers, and family. Appreciating others is a nice subtle message in this book.

The book has a mixture of text and diary like entries which makes it fun for kids to read. Abby tries a few different ways to earn money which are nicely woven into the story. I am always on the look out for books using a fictional story to teach children about money (as they seem to be fairly rare). This was certainly a worthy find.

I am a BIG fan of this series. This book acutally gave me the idea of having a garage sale. So,Abby wants new rollerblades,not Eva's(her SuperSis who is a twin)rollerblades. The ones that she wants are dark and shiney but best of all,they have purple wheels with a swirling,bright desing that would flash when they turned. Abby just has to have them...but how. She does her chores,looks on the streets for money,washes her dad's car and, takes care of Marshmallow(her neighbor's cat).She's going out of town for a week and when Heather(name of the neighbor) comes back she will give her $10.Perfect...until Marshmallow escapes. Uh-oh,wants a 10 year old girl to do? Read it for yourself.

This is a great book, although I HATE to play rollerblade. Abby planned a garage sale and save money to buy herself some rollerblades with purple wheels!( Purple was Abby's favourite colour. So am I!)

P.S.:Question:Do people actually save money to buy rollerblades?I wonder who.

Before the garage sale, Abby did many things, but she only got a few dollars. So at the gargage sale, she earned $162.75! She could buy rollerblades,new pads and presents for her friends
and family who had help her while she earn money. At the end, she still have little money for herself.(PHOO!)

In the fourth book in the series, Abby Hayes has hand-me-down rollerblades from her older SuperSis, Eva. Abby hates them, she can barely take them off! So she decides to save her money. Many unexpected things happen in the process, and someone in her family takes a trip to the emergency room! Abby finally gets an idea where she earns more than enough money to buy shiny purple rollerblades she has had her eye on for a while. I loved this book because it is so interesting to see how Abby resists the urge to spend money and how she finally accomplishes her goal. Read this book today!

This and the rest of the Abby Hayes series are amazing! The books are wonderful and very cool. There is one problem though: Anne Mazer (the writer) repeats the same thing over and over. Like about Abby's friend Jessica and how she has asthma. That kind of gets frustrating. But, overall, this book is great!

Maya Angelou's poetry is so phenomenal. And the power of her voice reading her own words, is really moving.

Maya Angelou's reading of poetry is moving to the point ot tears and laughter. I highly recommend it.

This audiobook arrived in about a week and was in the condition advertised. Overall, I was satisfied with the transaction and would purchase from this seller again.

...Invictus is by William E. Henley......I do not like much poetry.....but 'Still I Rise', is one of the most moving and powerful pieces of literature of our day. You can feel the rumblings of motivation rising within you as you read it---it summons the power of our ancestors as you read it... YOU FEEL this poem with all your heart--or I fear you have no heart and you remember that feeling for years after you have read it!
It is a magnificent poem that the author not only wrote, but earned through her own life.
This book would make excellent Christmas gifts of inspiration.

This book is filled with wonderful, powerful poetry that really awakened me to the troubles of African Americans in that time of history. Diego Rivera's paintings in the book are staggering and breathtaking. This is a must-see for any ameteur or lover of poetry.

This book contained a lot of advice that I already knew, and some that I didn't know or think about in the past. But reading it all one place gave me the motivation I need to get out of the cube!

If you've ever longed for the wide open spaces of a self-directed career, this gem of a book is for you. Whether you want to pursue a hobby/project on the side or do a complete career 180, Michelle Goodman's book will give you the roadmap. It's chocked full of practical advice on the range of questions that inevitably pop up on a such a journey (What do I really want to do with my career? How do I prepare financially for a transition? How do I stay connected to the world at large? Where do I get started???). Yep, she answers them all. If you've got the urge to "flee the cube," the THE ANTI 9 to 5 GUIDE will lead you out into the light.

This guide is a great way to think through all the ramifications of "living outside the cubical" BEFORE you commit to that lifestyle. The advice is concrete and practical, and extremely helpful for taking your dreams out of your head and putting them into reality.

In making the transition from a full-time job to starting my own gig, I found this book very helpful. Not only did it explain different options for making the leap, but it helps those who don't know what they want to do outside of the cube figure it out. I found the conversational tone of the book to keep the pages turning while offering credible, sound advice.

This book was kind of fun to read. I liked the author's frankness and humor. But I wasn't particularly impressed with how the title of the book was matched to its content. The book totes itself as a supposedly helpful career guide for young women just out of high school or maybe college who work in a cubical in an office environment. And it explains how young women can do some investigating and networking to learn about opportunities outside of a cube. But many of the opportunities discussed in this book were 9 to 5 JOBS. And the title says it is against such career moves.

I would have liked the book much better if it had stuck to explaining how to get out of a cube and make the transition into self-employment. Or if the title were changed, I would have like the book much better if it had only explained how to escape a cube into a more meaningful and lucrative job with an office or a company car. Of course, I wouldn't have pulled this book from the bookstore shelf if it was about the latter because I pretty much just review books that relate to my volunteering for SCORE, the small business coaching nonprofit.

The part of the book that I enjoyed the most was the author's story of how she had found herself stuck in a cube at age 24 and not doing what she wanted to do with her life - which was to do freelance writing. She decided to quit her job and start her own freelancing small business. And she found she couldn't make money at it at first - but she was resourceful and started temping in order to pay her bills while she got her business off the ground. Of course, I would have liked her story better if she were to have said she got her business WELL off the ground within a year or two. But unfortunately she says she continues to dabble in temping jobs from time to time to make ends meet. That doesn't sound like she has really accumulated enough of her own success to be writing this book, but some company did publish it and there are quite a number of positive book reviews posted on Amazon for it. So who am I to judge?

My favorite chapters were "I want a more flexible work schedule" (4), and "I want to be my own boss" (6). These two chapters were right on point when it comes to dumping a day job and starting one's own business. And in the book's appendix I very much liked "A Temp's Survival Guide" and "Boss in a Box." The "Must-See Resources" section in the appendix also seemed to be fairly informative. The checklists at the end of each chapter were well-thought out, too. 4 stars!

How fortunate we are to have someone who is actually ABLE to go to the Middle Eastern countries and initiate candid dialogue with normal (under the circumstances) every day people. Reading this book with an open mind and heart can accomplish nothing but - GOOD - in a country so evidently full of evil, ignorance, chicanery, and greed. Would that this were required reading in every American school. Then perhaps those so blinded or tricked by corporate-based propaganda would open their eyes and see what is right in front of them. If the poor grammar, MISspelling, and illiteracy evidenced in the gutless, negative reviews herein are examples of the typical American - the world is in worse shape than I thought. Be VERY afraid. But at least our illustrious author - is NOT

Having worked with Arab and Arab Americans it seems that Samar through her interviews has portrayed the most realistic representation of Arab opinions I have seen from an American author. The diveristy of Arab perspectives, and the commonalities of American and Arab feelings have been very well covered. The idea of dialogue for understanding is so simple yet we still rely on our public leaders to do the learning for us. This book is a great first step for any American to begin understanding who this culture is, that we often times choose to call the enemy.

this book is insightful to all americans who wish to know how arabs view the american world and culture .this will make clear all the mis-judgements americans make of the arab world.its also important for arabs to read this book because it will help them know what questions americans have about the arab people,culture,politics and religion.

This author has been wrongfully slandred and acussed of many things that were all untrue. All pods have been attacked by one individual. If we do nothing our figures will continue to plummet. We must unite, with a retalitory strike, or we will never sell anothr copy. His MO is to write reviws using the authors name and make it look like someone else. The number one POD had to be removed because of this and any one of us could be next. His slandrs have gone from prank to criminl as he thretned
n authr with racsts remaks. I have written in code because Amazn blocks certain words from being reviwed. My name will reval the culprit, my quots will be my emal, please repli. He must be stpped or our boks will suffr.

A must-read. This book is very important for every American to read. I truly wish there was a follow-up book written since the last elections. This is a thoughtful and enlightening book.

Do you believe in vampires? Well, Lori's twins think they saw one up on the hill and now she's frantic to find out if it's true! She and her friend Kit investigate the history of some strange neighbors who just might be hiding someone up in their attic. As they get to know more about the past, they meet numerous people that all were involved in a mysterious event that occulted more that forty years ago. When the story of that day finally comes out, no one realizes how close to home someone will be affected.

I really enjoyed this book. The story grabs you from the start and you know another good adventure is ahead for Lori. The author adds every day life events and mixes in some mystery, that makes you want to keep reading to the very end to solve it!

Nancy Atherton has done it again with her thirteenth book in the `Aunt Dimity' series. I never get tired of this series about Lori Shephard and the situations she finds herself in. She always comes back to opening her blue book and waiting for Aunt Dimity to speak (or actually write to her from the other side), so she can talk to her about her adventures and get advice.

I would definitely recommend this book to anyone that wants a good, easy and enjoyable adventure to read. Also, I would read the rest of the series too!
This is one series that will bring a smile to your face and a good feeling after every book!

I have loved all the Aunt Dimity books. Somehow they just keep getting better and better. With some series the author tends to become static after several books, but Atherton never fails to draw the reader in and hold on until the final page.

Shivers up my spine yet again. Such a fun book as were all the others. Can't wait for the next one!

As a confirmed Aunt Dimity and Lori Shephard fan, this one leaves me wishing for more. Any confirmed romantic will find this one the perfect blend of mystery and romance. Thanks Nancy Atherton for another winner
Judi H

Nancy Atherton is a wonderful author. I have read all of books! Sometimes I wish I could be with and help her solve the mysteries. You have to love a lady who loves her bunny and talks to a ghost, her "Aunt Dimity"! I always enjoy reading Ms. Atherton's books! More please!!!!
I just read here that the next installment of Aunt Dimity is called, "Aunt Dimity Slays the dragon". Great news for us fans.