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I had high hopes for this as I loved the movie as a kid, but ultimately it's too long and needlessly complex with many parts of the story not having much to do with the overall story at all.
An interesting book. I'm very grateful to these women for the barriers they broke down.
My major criticism is that I thought, and the book insinuates, that there would be more about getting to the moon, whereas there is an abrupt dropoff after John Glenn.
I found the movie to be better, despite being less factual
My major criticism is that I thought, and the book insinuates, that there would be more about getting to the moon, whereas there is an abrupt dropoff after John Glenn.
I found the movie to be better, despite being less factual
5 stars because this is a book that I will constantly think about as it has changed or challenged my thinking.
A personal look at how the death penalty affects people, specifically the wrongfully convicted. This book shows that mercy may be the biggest thing we're missing in our justice system
A personal look at how the death penalty affects people, specifically the wrongfully convicted. This book shows that mercy may be the biggest thing we're missing in our justice system
This book is heartbreaking learning about the lives of some of the poorest children in the world and the amazing story of one boy who was rescued through adoption from one of the most unimaginable nightmares conceivable.
It is followed with an incredible journey to rediscover his past
It is followed with an incredible journey to rediscover his past
Handcarts to Zion: The Story of a Unique Western Migration, 1856-1860
LeRoy Reuben Hafen, Leroy R. Hafen, Ann W. Hafen
This is a very thorough and exhaustive narrative of the Mormon handcart companies that walked across the plains. Although I have heard these stories my entire life, I now have a much fuller understanding and appreciation for those that participated in the handcart migration.
This book is not an easy read, but those interested in the subject will find a deeper understanding of this period of time.
This book is not an easy read, but those interested in the subject will find a deeper understanding of this period of time.
I must have missed something. I don't give 1 star lightly, but this book was terrible. Imagine everything that everyone hated about the star wars prequels - taking, planning, politics, etc - that is all this book is. I really wanted to like this, but I wouldn't have even finished if I hadn't been listening to the audiobook.
Part of me wants to keep reading the trilogy to see if it gets any better as so many peeler live this book and trilogy, the other part thinks getting a cavity filled sounds like more fun.
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Part of me wants to keep reading the trilogy to see if it gets any better as so many peeler live this book and trilogy, the other part thinks getting a cavity filled sounds like more fun.
:(
I didn't think this was anywhere near as good as the others. Most of it its just planning with a long battle at the end. Rough language throughout
Very good the second time through.
In her typical style, Mary Roach is very informative on a subject not many people really think about it know exists. While being a very good communicator of information and ideas, she is very witty as well.
The first time I read this I didn't find it very disgusting, but this time I was repulsed at some parts, so I must be more squeamish than I was 5 years ago
In her typical style, Mary Roach is very informative on a subject not many people really think about it know exists. While being a very good communicator of information and ideas, she is very witty as well.
The first time I read this I didn't find it very disgusting, but this time I was repulsed at some parts, so I must be more squeamish than I was 5 years ago
2.52 stars (divisible by 3)
This book helps demystify the mysterious Nikola Tesla. We see his inventing process and get looks into his life.
While this book contains a lot of information, it doesn't do a good job of conveying why Tesla's inventions were so revolutionary and necessary for our current quality of life. It seems to deal mostly with finances and personal life rather than inventions and how important they truly were.
I guess my final thought is while seemingly correct factually (I'm not a Tesla scholar, so I can't speak for authenticity, but it seems right), it muses the bigger scope of what Tesla has contributed to our world
This book helps demystify the mysterious Nikola Tesla. We see his inventing process and get looks into his life.
While this book contains a lot of information, it doesn't do a good job of conveying why Tesla's inventions were so revolutionary and necessary for our current quality of life. It seems to deal mostly with finances and personal life rather than inventions and how important they truly were.
I guess my final thought is while seemingly correct factually (I'm not a Tesla scholar, so I can't speak for authenticity, but it seems right), it muses the bigger scope of what Tesla has contributed to our world
