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thebigz's Reviews (699)
I didn't find the plot interesting at all (maybe you will if you like lawyer books).
There is way more fiction than fact - I understand this is historical fiction, but so much had been twisted and/or completely fabricated. Some surface facts are correct, but don't think you're getting anything choose to what actually happened
There is way more fiction than fact - I understand this is historical fiction, but so much had been twisted and/or completely fabricated. Some surface facts are correct, but don't think you're getting anything choose to what actually happened
Note: on a kindle this book ends at 65% the rest is notes.
I would have given this book 3 stars, but I deducted one star for being about a serial killer. While it doesn't glorify her, it does give her game and notoriety.
It is an interesting book and I think the author does well in discussing all angles and mostly remaining subjective. It is needlessly long and could have been about half the length and still had the same impact.
The author was probably trying to be thorough, but at times it felt like Mr. Schecter was being paid per page written
I would have given this book 3 stars, but I deducted one star for being about a serial killer. While it doesn't glorify her, it does give her game and notoriety.
It is an interesting book and I think the author does well in discussing all angles and mostly remaining subjective. It is needlessly long and could have been about half the length and still had the same impact.
The author was probably trying to be thorough, but at times it felt like Mr. Schecter was being paid per page written
First: I am a male, thus not the target audience
I was impressed with the author's honesty in many parts of the book. She tells some very difficult stories.
While I didn't find myself any more motivated than when I started this book, I most appreciated the looks into the female mind - especially in teenage years, that will be valuable for me in my days as a father.
There were some very good chapters dealing with tough and important issues, although much of it seemed like humble brag to me. This could be because I dont know the author at all outside of this book, but at times it felt like I was reading a really long Facebook post.
There are many good thoughts and pieces of advice that could be useful for people in many different life circumstances
I was impressed with the author's honesty in many parts of the book. She tells some very difficult stories.
While I didn't find myself any more motivated than when I started this book, I most appreciated the looks into the female mind - especially in teenage years, that will be valuable for me in my days as a father.
There were some very good chapters dealing with tough and important issues, although much of it seemed like humble brag to me. This could be because I dont know the author at all outside of this book, but at times it felt like I was reading a really long Facebook post.
There are many good thoughts and pieces of advice that could be useful for people in many different life circumstances
Saints, Volume 1: The Standard of Truth: 1815–1846
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
This was the best history of the Church that they have put out. It helped me understand much better the conditions of the early Church.
I would have given it 5 stars, but it felt very rushed at the end not really explaining well why they left Nauvoo and why Emma Smith stayed behind, and there were a few other parts that could have used more detail, but it was an excellent book.
Very easy to read non fiction
I would have given it 5 stars, but it felt very rushed at the end not really explaining well why they left Nauvoo and why Emma Smith stayed behind, and there were a few other parts that could have used more detail, but it was an excellent book.
Very easy to read non fiction
This was an excellent look at the future possibilities with AI, some great, some not so much. Although a lot of the book doesn't deal with AI directly (space exploration, consciousness, etc), it is still very interesting.
This could all become VERY relevant in the coming years
This could all become VERY relevant in the coming years
There were a lot of interesting stories and I gained a lot of respect for professional wrestlers and what they do, but I don't think the book has much appeal to those that aren't wrestling fans.
I had a lot of fun remembering my teenage years cheering for Cactus Jack (I even bought his shirt back on high school)
I had a lot of fun remembering my teenage years cheering for Cactus Jack (I even bought his shirt back on high school)
This book is very sad reading the experiences of war. It would be hard enough if it was dealing with adults, but bring teenagers took it to another level.
My favorite part was reading about the people at the rehab center and no matter how hard things got, they kept trying to help the kids.
Unfortunately this book leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The theme and have of the book get 5 stars, but the actual writing only gets 3.
I wish it was about 50 pages longer to your up loose ends.
My favorite part was reading about the people at the rehab center and no matter how hard things got, they kept trying to help the kids.
Unfortunately this book leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The theme and have of the book get 5 stars, but the actual writing only gets 3.
I wish it was about 50 pages longer to your up loose ends.
I'm not sure what to say about this one... The author lived through an incredibly tough life, but has really made the most out of it
This was a very fast and engaging read.
I am sorry that she was forced to choose between her family and own mental health. It is very sad to read about all the accuse and neglect she suffered.
The most amazing thing is that 3 PHds came out of this family - how many families can say that, let alone ones coming from a situation anywhere near what is described?
Edit: the more I think about this book the more that some things don't seem right to me. I've lowered my review to 3 stars. I believe she is a victim and escaped difficult circumstances, but I think there are a lot of exaggerations in this book. It is still a very interesting read and the author is very talented and has overcome great odds
This was a very fast and engaging read.
I am sorry that she was forced to choose between her family and own mental health. It is very sad to read about all the accuse and neglect she suffered.
The most amazing thing is that 3 PHds came out of this family - how many families can say that, let alone ones coming from a situation anywhere near what is described?
Edit: the more I think about this book the more that some things don't seem right to me. I've lowered my review to 3 stars. I believe she is a victim and escaped difficult circumstances, but I think there are a lot of exaggerations in this book. It is still a very interesting read and the author is very talented and has overcome great odds
7/10
I really enjoyed the quest for the 2 hour marathon. Some of the biographical parts weren't that exciting, but overall the content was really cool.
If you don't like running there may not be that much appeal, but if you are a fan of running or even athletics in general, it'll be a good read
I really enjoyed the quest for the 2 hour marathon. Some of the biographical parts weren't that exciting, but overall the content was really cool.
If you don't like running there may not be that much appeal, but if you are a fan of running or even athletics in general, it'll be a good read
This was a very well researched and thorough book.
While reading, it feels very authoritative. It goes so deep into some subjects, sometimes without allowing the reader a chance to catch up, that it feels like a doctoral thesis rather than a book.
If you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about Tesla, this is the book you should read.
Unfortunately it is now old enough that some parts may be outdated as more is discovered about Tesla. Technology had also advanced so much since the writing that at times it falls to show Tesla's influence on today's world simply because some inventions weren't around yet when it was published.
While reading, it feels very authoritative. It goes so deep into some subjects, sometimes without allowing the reader a chance to catch up, that it feels like a doctoral thesis rather than a book.
If you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about Tesla, this is the book you should read.
Unfortunately it is now old enough that some parts may be outdated as more is discovered about Tesla. Technology had also advanced so much since the writing that at times it falls to show Tesla's influence on today's world simply because some inventions weren't around yet when it was published.