| 1. |  | American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
from Random House
Price: $18.00
Customer Review:
The reviews of this book overrated it by a long shot. Most of it dissects the personal conflicts between his close confidents and is of extremely limitted interest. The interesting conflicts, such as that of the bank, his fights with Congress, his Indian resettlement policy,and his views on slavery... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 2. |  | The Last Lecture CD
from Hyperion Audio
Price: $14.93
Customer Review:
I saw some of this guy's video and was intrigued. Decided to buy the audio version and listen to it on my annual road trip to Texas. It was a great way to pass the time and have some deep thoughts. This great man will be missed. But at least his words will live forever. | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 3. |  | Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
from Grand Central Publishing
Price: $14.95
Customer Review:
I'm sure Dewey was a great cat, but this book would have been better as a short story or even an essay. There simply wasn't enough material here about Dewey, the supposed subject of the book. Additionally, I really disliked how the author constantly anthropomorphized him, even going so far as to say... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 4. |  | Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance
from Three Rivers Press
Price: $8.97
Customer Review:
Surprisingly well written personal history...not always a page-turner, but Obama
gives real and honest insight about the very specific emotions of growing up
the way he did. As such, it really reveals the kind of man he is...and the point
view he's likely to bring to the... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 5. |  | The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream (Vintage)
from Vintage
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
Reading about history has always been a favorite past time of mine, ever since grade school, especially reading about real people, you know, before they became famous and they lost touch with the "working guy/girl". I also enjoy Frank Capra movies but that's a subject for another review. So, when I... more info | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 6. |  | Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
from Penguin (Non-Classics)
Price: $8.51
Customer Review:
Everyone should read this book - its a life changer. However, even better, but for some reason being overlooked by the world, is "Leaving Microsoft to Change the World" by John Woods. I don't understand why 3 Cups is being promoted by booksellers and is being given such high profile, where John... more info | 5.0 / 5.0
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| 7. |  | The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
from Bantam
Price: $21.00
Customer Review:
I bought this book as a Christmas present for my Son. I ordered it on 28th November but did not receive it until after Christmas so am very very very unhappy. | 4.0 / 5.0
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| 8. |  | Team of Rivals
from Simon & Schuster
Customer Review:
Read this book if you know anything at all about Abraham Lincoln, or very little! The author has crafted a rich, detailed perspective of a man for all seasons, an American for all times. Our country longs for the depth and breath of his wisdom as much now as during the slice of history in which he... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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| 9. |  | Multiple Blessings: Surviving to Thriving with Twins and Sextuplets
from Zondervan
Price: $11.99
Customer Review:
I read a review where someone said if you've seen the show, that's pretty much all the book is about. I disagree. There were many details I'd been curious about that were in the book. I loved it. If you're not Christian, though, you probably won't like it, as they refer to scriptures and God quite a... more info | 3.5 / 5.0
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| 10. |  | Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog
from Harper
Price: $7.99
Customer Review:
I don't think there is too much I can say about this book that has not already been said by many reviewers to date. I grabbed this book from the library over the Christmas holiday and finished it in about two days. It is truly a remarkable work. John Grogan has a very personable writing style that,... more info | 4.5 / 5.0
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