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Twenties Girl: A Novel Twenties Girl: A Novel
by Sophie Kinsella


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This book is a ghost story in the vein of Blythe Spirit. Sadie, the ghost, wants Lara to find her favorite necklace. If you don't take this book too seriously and just "go with the flow" I think you'll find it delightful. The characters are endearing; the plot is a lighthearted mystery with some interesting comments on relationships. But most of all, it is fun and funny.
-Review by Rebecca
Nanny Returns Nanny Returns
by Emma McLaughlin and Nicola Kraus


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This is the sequel to The Nanny Diaries, which I didn't read, and the story starts 12 years later when Nan moves back to NYC with her husband. She thought she left her nanny days behind her when 16 yr old Grayer X shows up on her front porch--drunk. I thought, based on the reviews, that this book would be humorous--it wasn't. Most of the characters and situations really disgusted me. Waiting to see if Nan developed a backbone is what kept me reading this book but it certainly didn't make me pick up The Nanny Diaries to see what I missed.
-Review by Rebecca
Half Broke Horses Half Broke Horses
by Jeannette Walls


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The author has taken hand-me-down tales about her grandmother and woven them into a novel. What I especially liked about this book is that it gives a glimpse into the life of people in the Southwest USA during the first half of the 20th Century.
-Review by Rebecca
The End of Poverty The End of Poverty
by Jeffrey Sachs


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The Author does a wonderful job of detailing the needs, the means and use is limited. Faith in large scale distribution efforts of aid is assumed. Small scale players are ignored in this tome. The discussion should have contrasted the various means of addressing the means and manners in which aid could more effectively be distributed. There have been numerous other books which touch on how to make aid effective; e.g., Three Cups of Tea and Banker to the Poor. These authors reflect and depict the ground level problems afflicting aid work. Overall a useful read to understand the mindset for the World Aid organizations. But as a useful lead for how to eradicate poverty, less useful.
-Review by W Smith.
Reinvent the Body, Resurrect the Soul Reinvent the Body, Resurrect the Soul
by Deepak Chopra


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This book was a pick-me-up and an inspiration!!! In fact, I bought copies for all my closest friends and family for Xmas. Chopra continues to evolve, even after close to 30 books. I'll hold this one close to my heart
-Review by Sunny R.
My One and Only My One and Only
by Richard Loncraine


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This very charming film is about George Hamilton's early life. It captures the 50's and the characters in a most entertaining style.
-Review by Anon
Into the Beautiful North Into the Beautiful North
by Louis Alberto Urrea


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This was definitely one of the most engrossing books I've read this year. A small town in Mexico is left with no men. They have all left to the United States in search of a better life. The town is left vulnerable to drug thugs and bullies. The young women (just out of high school really) decide to head north with their gay friend Tacho, owner of a tiny restaurant, to bring the men home. The journey is not eventless. It is a vibrant account of what immigrants must go through for not only freedom, but also to live life with dignity.
-Review by Margo F
Religulous Religulous
by Larry Charles


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Bill Maher travels throughout the US and the world in search of answers to his legitimate questions about organized religion. Very funny!
-Review by Nathalie D.
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
by Julian Schnabel


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The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is an amazing story about the life of a man who has "locked in syndrome." It opens your eyes to a whole new world and opens your heart to those in need. It is a film that every generation should see.
-Review by Anon
Honolulu Honolulu
by Alan Brennert


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A great novel that tells about the history of Korea, China and Japan and what happened fifty to one hundred years ago.
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