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thebigz's Reviews (699)
a lot of interesting theories are presented, which make the book worth reading. This is hardly an "optimists guide" with bleak outlooks from automaton to climate change and very little optimism. most of the book is how bad things could get.
I think the author intended the final chapters about his hometown in Minnesota to be the optimism, but it really seems more like he's just reminiscing about days gone by.
I think the author intended the final chapters about his hometown in Minnesota to be the optimism, but it really seems more like he's just reminiscing about days gone by.
While not much in this book was "new" to me and seemed like common knowledge, I suppose it could be of great value to some.
There were a few chapters that changed how I look at my marriage, and I thank the author for that.
There is some wisdom for everyone in this book- even those that are happily married. It will probably be different for you than it was for me, but we are all in didn't stages of life/marriage. While the wisdom is presented in LDS theology, those of any faith will benefit.
There were a few chapters that changed how I look at my marriage, and I thank the author for that.
There is some wisdom for everyone in this book- even those that are happily married. It will probably be different for you than it was for me, but we are all in didn't stages of life/marriage. While the wisdom is presented in LDS theology, those of any faith will benefit.
Great story, this book was especially good. family unfriendly, so minus one star for that
an excellent look at American history and the influence God has had in making is the country we are
This is basically the long version of the Lincoln hypothesis by the same author. while this book has some great insight not in the other book, I liked the Lincoln hypothesis more. The Lincoln hypothesis is 6 stars, this one is 5
This is basically the long version of the Lincoln hypothesis by the same author. while this book has some great insight not in the other book, I liked the Lincoln hypothesis more. The Lincoln hypothesis is 6 stars, this one is 5
like all frontiers saga books, great story, minus one star for family un-friendliness
I liked this book a lot. criticisms cite the fact that this book is more about the author's journey in life and ditching her vices. This is true and for someone like me that didn't know her story it was inspiring to read.
she has been through and beaten many things. This is a great book for people in any stage of life
she has been through and beaten many things. This is a great book for people in any stage of life
this is a great summation of Donaldina Cameron's work.
beware: this book is heartbreaking in many parts, contrasted with amazing stories of human goodness
Donaldina was an amazing woman and it's a shame she has been mostly forgotten.
the authors did a great job taking all the info available and writing a concise history.
if you are looking for a exhaustive and total look at her life, this is not it - this hits the high points and is ready to read, which I think is a great way to introduce people to her.
my only complaint is that it wasn't longer with more stories of her bravery
beware: this book is heartbreaking in many parts, contrasted with amazing stories of human goodness
Donaldina was an amazing woman and it's a shame she has been mostly forgotten.
the authors did a great job taking all the info available and writing a concise history.
if you are looking for a exhaustive and total look at her life, this is not it - this hits the high points and is ready to read, which I think is a great way to introduce people to her.
my only complaint is that it wasn't longer with more stories of her bravery
interesting stories from the last surviving African slave. I liked leaving about his life in Africa