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An Old Captivity | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 1,198,972,800 | Shute never disappoints.... | An Old Captivity is an overlapping tale of what Shute began in Vinland the Good. Shute's stories can be considered quaint, or old fashioned, by some, but in today's rushed society his characters are refreshingly dedicated to their trade/duties, and well thought out in their actions. This story is about an air adventure to seek archaeological data in a remote area of Greenland with just the right amount of reality to make the reader feel like they could be there.Shute always does an excellent job in making the reader "feel the struggle" on a personal level. In today's novels, the inner struggle, or process of dealing with moral dilemmas, is too many times minimized or completely missing. Shute does a service to those who acknowledge the greater aspects of ones choices. He acknowledges in great detail the struggles within which we all face, yet rarely talk about or teach to the next generation. While Shute's novels are fiction, his characters are more real than the ones we will find from most any other author. A great adventure, a great read!For those wishing to know more about Nevl Shute, an internet search for the Nevil Shute Norway Foundation will put them in touch with much information as well as other Shute enthusiasts. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
An Old Captivity | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,361,404,800 | Ancient history | Shute uses the device of separate hisotries separated in time but not place to weave and intriging story. You struggle with the events but can't put it down until the last page. Don't miss it. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Okomi the New Baby (Okomi Series) | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 1,096,934,400 | A delightful series of books for kids! | The mother-infant relationship of chimpanzees is similar to that of humans, and children will be educated and entertained by this delightful series of eight books describing the loving relationship of a young chimp and his mother.The first book in the series, Okomi: The New Baby, introduces the reader to Mama Du, an important female chimpanzee, her recently born baby, Okomi, Okomi's father, Dada Du, and their life in an African forest.The second book, Okomi and the Tickling Game, finds Okomi and his mother lying in the shade on a hot summer day. After waking up from her nap Mama Du tickles a sleepy Okomi until she becomes tired. Okomi then decides to tickle his mother and they enjoy the "tickling game" until they become hungry, hug and go off to find some food.Further stories find Okomi having fun playing in leaves and learning to climb a tree. Okomi Enjoys His Outings describes new things that the young chimp discovers when on a walk with his mother, while Okomi Wakes Up Early finds an energetic and playful Okomi having fun under the watchful eyes of a patient and loving mother.Okomi Goes "Fishing" has Mama Du teaching her young son how to get termites out of their hill and eat them, and Okomi Wanders Too Far tells how the baby chimp wanders off and temporarily gets separated from his mother.The stories are very simple and describe situations that young children will relate to. Children will also learn about chimpanzees as the stories are "based upon real events and natural chimp behavior in the wild as observed by Jane Goodall." The first time that I read one of the Okomi books to our son Liam, he liked it so much that I had to immediately read it to him two more times!Some of the proceeds from the sale of the Okomi books supports the work of The Jane Goodall Institute's Tchimpounga Sanctuary in the Congo Republic where there are more than 100 orphan chimpanzees. --Glenn Perrett | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Okomi the New Baby (Okomi Series) | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 1,053,648,000 | A warm and gentle story for beginning readers | Collaboratively written by Helen and Clive Dorman under the auspices of The Jane Goodall Institute, Okomi: The New Baby is the first in a series about the relationship between a chimpanzee infant and its mother. A warm and gentle story for beginning readers, with thoughtful color illustrations by Tony Hutchings, and a deep sympathy for humans' primate relatives. Also highly recommended are the three other titles in this outstanding series for very young readers, Okomi And The Tickling Game; Okomi: Plays In The Leaves; and Okomi Climbs A Tree. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Okomi the New Baby (Okomi Series) | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,280,188,800 | Endearing | We love the Okomi series and this is the first one we bought. My daughter quickly took to Okomi and there is no wonder why. Okomi is adorable as is the story. I highly recommend this series. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Where's The Rest Of Me | null | 5/5 | 23 stars
| 1,201,305,600 | Accentuate the Positive | This autobiography (cowritten with Richard G. Hubler) was intended to introduce Ronald W. Reagan to the general public in preparation for his first gubernatorial campaign in California. Reagan's address to the 1964 Republican National Convention on behalf of Barry Goldwater made quite an impression upon the delegates and television viewers. It was the lone highlight of a desultory election year for the Grand Old Party. As a result of this speech, a movement was launched in the Golden State to have Reagan become a political candidate.The campaign was successful and Reagan secured the nomination and defeated the incumbent Governor Edmund G. "Pat" Brown in 1966. He served two terms in Sacramento, made an unsuccessful bid for the Republican Presidential nomination in 1976 (losing to the incumbent, President Gerald R. Ford) before he was victorious in 1980. Reagan served as President for two terms.As for his autobiography, it is light and entertaining reading. Reagan was an optimistic individual and in recounting his formative years in Dixon, Illinois, his collegiate years at Eureka College, his first jobs as a broadcaster and his entry into movie industry, he chooses to emphasize positive experiences. There is precious little attention paid to his father's alcoholism or the difficult times that his family endured during the Great Depression. Reagan makes passing references to such subjects, but he does not dwell upon any dysfunctional family scenarios. Although his father was a lapsed Roman Catholic, Reagan identified more closely with his Protestant mother and the Disciples of Christ denomination.Much of the book focuses on Reagan's film career and television and summaries of all of his movies are included. His career was interrupted by service in World War II. Reagan had enlisted as a reservist in 1937 and he was ordered to active duty in April, 1942. Due to his nearsightedness (Reagan routinely wore eyeglasses off screen), Reagan was assigned to limited duties and did not serve overseas; he spent most of the war in front of the camera making training films. He was promoted to the rank of captain in 1943. He was discharged in December of 1945.Following the war, Reagan was employed steadily as an actor, but it was clear that he had missed the opportunity to become top billed performer and he had to content himself with supporting roles and leads in "B" films. When his movie career declined, he worked as a television host and performer. Reagan served a term as president of the Screen Actors Guild during the volatile period of Congressional hearings concerning communist infilitration of the film industry. This experience politicized Reagan and he began to rethink his political affiliation. He had formerly been a New Deal Democrat, but he became increasingly identified as a conservative after the HUAC hearings. He finally changed his party status to Republican in the early Sixties. When his movie career declined, he began to work steadily in television roles.The conclusion of the book is largely rhetorical. It is a political manifesto of sorts which recaps the themes developed in Reagan's celebrated speech before the Republican National Convention. As previously mentioned, this book was an introductory exercise. None of Reagan's political successes are not covered here since they occurred subsequent to the book's publication. Overall, the book is filled with amusing anecdotes, personal charm and good humor (I met Reagan once and he made a positive impression during a brief interval), but Reagan remains something of a pleasant enigma, not unlike another popular president, Franklin D. Roosevelt.If you are interested in Reagan's presidency, you will need to do additional reading elsewhere. As a political profile, this book succeeded in its intended purpose when it was released in 1965. If you like trivia, the title of the book is taken from a line of dialogue in the film "King's Row." This was intended to be Reagan's breakthrough role as a serious actor, but the war interfered with whatever promotional plans plans the publicity department at Warner Brothers may have had. | 5Book
| 1 | 5 |
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Paperback Reference) | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,278,115,200 | helpful though | it helps me translating into french articles of scholars in the fields of archaeology and egyptology, I'm fond of.though I must look elsewhere, for articles are very technical, and numbers of terms don't appear. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Archaeology (Oxford Paperback Reference) | null | 0/1 | 45 stars
| 1,293,840,000 | Great | arrived before due date, great condition. this was one of my first purchases on amazon before, and am very happy with the result! thanks | 5Book
| 0 | 1 |
Meta Given's Modern Encyclopedia of Cooking Vol 2 | null | 0/0 | 23 stars
| 1,326,153,600 | A little disappointed...... | The cookbook is really nice regarding the recipes. However, the picture that was on the ad did not show that the binding between the front cover and the back of the book was split in half. It, of course, doesn't affect the recipes but I was very disappointed when I noticed the 'defect' in the book. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
With or Without You | 14.95 | 3/4 | 34 stars
| 1,214,611,200 | A really good book | This story really blew me away. I've always been curious about people who feel compelled to kill celebrities, particularly those they claim to love. When I began the book, I never expected to feel sympathetic toward Lillian, but I found myself caught up in the whirlwind of her life. The writing is vivid and rich, and the characters very real. I particularly liked the juxtaposition between Lillian's side of the story and Brooke's mother's side.Though Lillian never met Brooke, she fell in love with the superstar in her magazines and on her television much the same way millions of teenaged girls do. While the premise sounds fantastical, the events of the novel play out in such a way as to make perfect sense. I was left with an immense feeling of sadness for Lillian. The fangirl in me could imagine playing her role all too well. | 5Book
| 0.75 | 4 |
Dominion | 21.79 | 1/2 | 45 stars
| 990,835,200 | Dominion - A Truly Different Book | Dominion is one of those rare books that rivets your attention from Chapter One and intensifies from there. It wouldn't be fair to detail the plot because one of the most intriguing aspects of the book is the intricate weaving of subplots that leave readers guessing where they are being led. Suffice it to say that Dominion mixes adventure, sex, social commentary, humor and suspense to render a tale that both entertains and educates. I can tell you that there is an End-Of-The-World-As-We-Know-It scenario, but it is different from anything I have ever read. The crisis is very creative - no giant comets or Doomsday viruses - and no superhero comes to save the day. Read this one. I promise you've never read anything like it before. | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Montessori elementary material | null | 1/1 | 01 star
| 1,340,236,800 | a bad xerox copy | This item is a xeroxed copy of the book. I don't think this would necessarily be a bad thing, but it is illegible. It more like a copy of a copy of a copy | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
The Montessori elementary material | null | 7/10 | 01 star
| 1,243,900,800 | The Montessori Elementary Material | The content of the book seems excellent as usual with Montessori, but the quality of the reprint is extraordinarily bad. I can recommend to try to buy an old copy, which might be better on the eyes of the reader. | 5Book
| 0.7 | 10 |
Warlock of Strathearn | null | 2/2 | 34 stars
| 967,507,200 | Magical stuff | The author has a wonderful command of old Scots and he brings the past alive with this story . The conflict between the Church and the old Pagan ways of rural Scotland is very much to the fore of the novel .The language and the description are excellent and the momentum carries you along . Some aspects of the Warlocks powers and his ability to use them are not always obvious to the reader, but then it would appear that they are not always obvious to the Warlock either! On a cold winter's evening with a roaring fire and a bottle of single malt , what better way to pass the time. | 5Book
| 1 | 2 |
Warlock of Strathearn | null | 1/2 | 12 stars
| 962,668,800 | Wonderful subject, a disappointing read | There's something about the rich, mythical history of Scotland that lures me back to books like this. Perhaps it's a tug towards the ancestral home.The warlock surfaces early and as he grows he learns more about harnessing his mystical powers. Human and spiritual experiences and relationships are interwoven such that at times you're not sure what's what. The descriptions of his encounters with creatures from the woods are vivid and the results are often surprising and unexpected.As the warlock loses direction in his life, so does the book and the last 100 pages seem forced - without the magic of early chapters. Perhaps this is a reflection of an ultimately fruitless life? | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
Israel and the new covenant | null | 4/4 | 45 stars
| 1,288,915,200 | AN EARLIER, BUT STILL VALUABLE POSTMILLENNIAL TREATMENT | Roderick Campbell was a lay theologian at the time this 1954 book espousing Postmillenialism was published. Oswald Allis (author ofProphecy and the Church, a critique of dispensationalism) writes in the Foreword, "the thesis of the present volume ... can be stated briefly and in a single sentence: The Christian church has for centuries failed to take seriously and carry out fully the Great Commission."In Campbell's own Preface, he states, "In the chapters which follow an attempt is made to study the more practical and historical aspects of the covenants and their bearing upon the closely related subject of Messianic prophecy and its fulfillment. The position taken is that it is futile to expect that the hope of a peaceful and prosperous for this cursed world can be realized until there is first of all a clearer understanding of the covenants and then a more consistent application of Covenant Truth in the every-day life of all Christians and the Church."Here are some quotations from the book:"The answer to the riddle of the Old Testament is Christ. The answer to the riddle of the religion of Israel is Christ... Christ fulfilled both the Law and the Prophets in the exercise of all the functions of Prophet, Priest and King..." (Pg. 39)"Christianity is the fulfillment of the New Covenant spoken of by Jeremiah. This fact is basic in the thinking of the New Testament writers." (Pg. 53)"'Coming in the clouds' cannot by any legitimate method of interpretation be taken to mean a literal and visible return of Christ either to reign or to dwell on this earth... That the phrase 'coming in the clouds of heaven' means a literal and personal return of Christ to this earth is an assumption which has not a shred of Biblical authority in its support." (Pg. 75-76)"(T)he true covenanted community---the faithful Remnant of the church of the Old Covenant---received, like its progenitor, Jacob, a new name. The Remnant of Israel becomes the CHRISTIAN Church." (Pg. 120)(about Gen 12:2-3) "It seems reasonable therefore to suppose that it is the task (commission and function) of the Christian church, under Christ, to bring about a complete fulfillment." (Pg. 15) | 5Book
| 1 | 4 |
Southwestern Landscaping with Native Plants | 21.86 | 8/8 | 45 stars
| 1,211,846,400 | A very useful book from the authoritative author | Any search of the web reveals Judith Phillips as the authority in this field, and this large, thick book reveals why. Encyclopedic in its presentation of native southwestern USA plants, it also discusses planning landscapes, maintenance, propagation, etc. and is therefore immediately useful to the gardener, like having a wise and knowledgeable friend at hand in the dry desert garden.The other review here discusses the trouble of the northern New Mexico high altitudes. I have other challenges at under a mile high in a drought ridden desert with roaming herds of large jackrabbit which eat nearly anything green, including spiny cactus. As they say, under the right conditions, these rabbits will eat anything, even what they do not eat!The European shrub Rosemary (romero) is one thing they will not eat, apparently, and so it is well planted here, as it also resists drought and in fact prefers good drainage. Nevertheless, I seek to restore native plants ravaged by years of overgrazing by those other large rodents: cattle, who have left nothing but greasebush to chew at.Judith Phillips in her many books, but in particular this one, is the guru to turn to. This book is well laid out, with understandable tables and charts and room for notes in all the right places, as well as full color photos and other illustrations and all the right names, familiar and Linnean binomial nomenclature.I only wish it provided much more precise and specific indications for my favorite native, the Ocotillo, including its propagation, but from the general information given we can determine proper techniques, including the rooting of cuttings (with hormones) and the starting of seeds (which I have a bag full on the kitchen table now that need sometihng very soon! Now where did I hide that bag of Perlite?!).If you know of any desert rats like me hiding in exile in the southwestern desert, please send them this book and make them smile, a dusty dry smile but a smile. This is the one book that has it all, with every native plant of this region and how to grow it and where. Get one today. Who knows, the way global warming is going you might want one for your region too! | 5Book
| 1 | 8 |
Southwestern Landscaping with Native Plants | 21.86 | 2/2 | 34 stars
| 1,136,419,200 | Great gift | I originally bought this book as a gift for my mother who lives in New Mexico. She then bought two additional copies for her friends living in the area. While you can't really grow much at high altitude in New Mexico, the book did provide some realistic suggestions and help choosing what might grow. | 5Book
| 1 | 2 |
Southwestern Landscaping with Native Plants | 21.86 | 0/0 | 23 stars
| 1,331,424,000 | Good with a few caveats | Judith Phillips is well known as an expert in the field of arid gardening. This book has much to recommend to those who are looking to beautify their landscape while also saving money on water and fertilizer. This book succeeds in the discussion of design concepts and plant needs. I do have some disagreements with the use of a couple noxious non-native invasive plants, namely Tamarisk and Siberian Elm. These are plants that should be killed if seen and it kind of took me back that the author recommended Tamarisk in particular.Other than this complaint, there is much good information in this book and I honestly hope that more people will garden with native plants. | 5Book
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Stepping From Shadows | null | 33/35 | 45 stars
| 919,987,200 | Mckillip's darkest and most compelling work | It is a shame that most of Mckillip's works are no longer in print, and that proves all too true for this richly awarding novel. I have scoured the local shelves of used book stores in search of ANYTHING written by this master of storytelling, and STEPPING FROM THE SHADOWS was well worth the hours of searching it took to find. This contemporary story traces the journey of Francis to find herself and save her endangered sanity. She is haunted by The Stagman, a chidhood fantasy that does not fade as she grows up, but rather grows in power as Francis starts exploring her newfound sexuality. It is without a doubt the best Mckillip novel I have ever read. (and those of you who are DIEHARD Mckillip fans like I am know that is a powerful statement, especially since I have read virtually all of her works, including others out-of-print.) Once again her use of language and detail paint a lyrical landscape of the human heart and spirit. This book is no holds barred in revealing Francis' struggles with her lonliness and isolation from the rest of the world. Definitely not for children and yet by no means grotesque. It is a story that all must playout in their own quests to find their identities. A quest that must either end in madness or one's true self STEPPING FROM THE SHADOWS. | 5Book
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Stepping From Shadows | null | 13/13 | 34 stars
| 1,010,188,800 | Darkly magical | I made the mistake of starting this book just before going to bed, only putting it down when my eyes stopped focusing.This is not the typical "sword and sorcery" fantasy, full of blue levin-bolts and robed wizards. Instead, McKillip has crafted an enchanted landscape within the fractured persona of Frances, a girl who has created a horned creature called the Stagmen who embodies all that she fears and desires.From the beginning of the novel, McKillip weaves (and ensnares) Frances in religious imagery. There are all the teachings and trappings of Roman Catholicism in which Frances is raised and educated, as well as the rich pagan themes in whatever natural environment she happens to be living in (i.e. the sonoran desert, the mountains of Germany, the English countryside, even the shores of Northern Washington State). Frances splits herself into a sort of insane Trinity: the Frances who writes tales about the Stagman, giving him life; the Frances who is so afraid of everything vital that she tries to disappear, so the Stagman can't touch her; and then there's the bold Frances, desparately wanting to free herself from the soul-killing fear so she can either join with the Stagman or (maybe) become him.A very touching and mature story fit for anyone who hurts, or for those who are trying to understand how and why some people just don't seem to be "normal". | 5Book
| 1 | 13 |
Stepping From Shadows | null | 12/13 | 23 stars
| 983,664,000 | Fantastical (Auto)biography rather than external fantasy | "Stepping from the Shadows" is a mystical coming-of-age novel, a sort of fantastical "Catcher in the Rye". It is about a girl who wants to be 'normal' and who tries to reject her creative, wild-woman self - the self who writes 30-page fairy tales about The Stagman when she should be studying algebra.Tame Frances and Wild Frances grow to adulthood through the fifties and sixties. She (they) endure a very dislocated existence as the Army posts her(their)father to Arizona, Germany, England, and finally California. Tame Frances fears and is drawn to horned, pronged, pointed objects -- cactii are an underground Hellgiant's fingers; tusked boars haunt the German forest -- and finally her more creative self invents The Stagman, after a close encounter with a Guy Fawkes effigy. The Stagman haunts the rest of the book. He is the culmination of everything Tame Frances fears and desires. This is very much an internal rather than an external fantasy, so there are no magic spells or incantations to make the Stagman go away. Frances slowly grows together, stops disliking herself, loses a bit of her shyness, stops running away from her creative self, and comes to terms with the Stagman and (maybe) the Buttercup God.This is how a very creative writer grows up, beautifully told. | 5Book
| 0.923077 | 13 |
Stepping From Shadows | null | 0/0 | 01 star
| 1,315,958,400 | Disappointing | I picked this book up thinking that it would be in the vain of McKillip's other works. What I discovered was a confusing, un-engaging, and overly "literary" novel about a psychologically and emotionally disturbed girl with two distinct internal personae. If you're looking for more of the enchanting fantasy/sci-fi writing that I love from McKillip, this book is NOT for you. If you like early 20th century existentialist literature, you'll probably love it. | 5Book
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The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 17/18 | 45 stars
| 957,398,400 | If you're reading the reviews, you should read the book. | If you're reading this review then you probably should read this book. Reading the review implies that you have an interest in the subject(s) of faith and/or rock and roll which means that this page-turner is for you. Mark Joseph has accomplished an astounding feat here by amassing this information. Welcome to Faith/Rock 101. Prepare to be educated. You should understand, though, that as Mark Joseph begins presenting two opposing viewpoints on a debate that may be new to some, his mind is firmly made up. When Joseph allows the artists to do the talking, the book shines. He does, however, engage in some editorial-izing at times from his own point of view. He has weighed Contemporary Christian Music in the balance and found it wanting. The book is about two points of view regarding the relevance of C(ontemporary) C(hristian) M(usic) to the world at large as opposed to the Christian sub-culture and its quality when judged as art. The basis for Mark Joseph's conclusion that CCM serves no useful function is that the artists perpetually "preach to the choir." It's a matter of Christians making music for Christians who already agree with them. Thus, CCM has none of the tension and angst-and presumably fun-that are associated with real life. CCM is safe and sanitized. It would be inappropriate for me to offer my observations, points of agreement or disagreement with the author. I'm reviewing the book, not the premise of the book. Do you want to discuss it? Email me. It's a fascinating and controversial topic. If you read Rebellion with an open-mind, you will find that it provides some answers even as it produces more questions. Consider the different responses of the members of Kansas. We see the argument set forth in Rebellion in its purest form in the section chronicling Kansas. Faith split the band into Christian and non-Christian camps. We learn that bandmates even segregated themselves on the airplane based on belief! The irony of it is that, after the breakup of Kansas, Kerry Livgren and John Elefante espouse differing views regarding CCM. Elefante embraces CCM, adding a strong voice to the contention that the popular music machine will not accept songs about Jesus. (Michael Been of the Call also elucidates on the pop music machine-the "current power structure, the ones who right now are making the rules and creating the values and ethics of the country.") Livgren, however, is more a proponent of the author's viewpoint, indicating that CCM is far removed from the "real world" where hurting, sinful people never hear it. A complex issue, don't you think? If I go on, my review will be too long and you won't read it. Let me just add this. As far as quote of the day, be sure to see the section on Atomic Opera and their observations of Christianity as it is commonly practiced by adherents and perceived by bystanders. | 5Book
| 0.944444 | 18 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 10/12 | 23 stars
| 947,808,000 | Good reference but at times misses the point | Upon first glance this looked like the most complete tome on Christian rock that I knew existed. The interesting insights begin quickly, as the first chapter goes into how Christians were somehow sequestered from the mainstream. But at over 300 pages it was very unlikely that I would not raise an eyebrow at at least a few things. The red flag rises to full mast in the section describing DeGarmo and Key, which begins by describing the duo as "Among those who shared an 'us-vs.-them mentality' that pervaded the CCM world and ensured its continued irrelevance to the wider culture." Tell that to the countless young people who came to know the Lord through their no-compromise ministry. Joseph does acknowledge this but not after making them out to be aloof, largely because they refused an offer to open for ZZ Top. He then attempts to imply contempt for DC Talk on the part of DeGarmo for their being distributed by Virgin. "Over the years," says Joseph, Degarmo and Key "became the premier CCM rock ensemble, next to superstars Petra." Petra, at least as influential and for at least as long, garnered only a small handful of trivia-question mentions in the entire book.The "Defectors" chapter continues with examples of artists who faced "the CCM dilemma," such as Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind, and Fire. The religious music establishment was leaning on him to write hot music with God lyrics, while CBS was "no doubt hoping that Bailey would write hot music without God lyrics." Why would this be? Later on, Peter King claims that for instance MTV, "they don't care," meaning that if Christians make good music and videos they'd have an opportunity to be played there.The stories of especially Alice Cooper and Kansas are especially interesting, but another artist whom Joseph seems to have it out for is John Elefante. Joseph claims that "it is generally easier and more financially rewarding to be a big fish in a small pond, making music for those who agree with you." How could this be, when much of the book laments the fact that certain Christian singers would have had a much larger audience had they not been a part of the Christian "subculture?"Also included is a list of possible definitions of "contemporary Christian music." He allows that some might be a stretch, but completely ignores taking into account the motive of the artist.The book is apparently well researched and documented, but some statements (such as artists are being encourage to leave their scene, on p 47, and Michael Sweet being unwilling to reunite with Stryper) that lend itself to being documented are not.Joseph goes on to neatly categorize a few select artists into chapters he calls "the Defectors," "the Remnant," "the mainstream Attempt," and "the Rebels." How he can group Dakoda Motor Company and MxPx though, with Michael W. Smith and dc Talk as "rebels," I do not understand. As the book progressed, however, the ideas presented became more in tune with my vision, and more than that and more importantly, made me think. Joseph envisions a music world where the distinctions of "Christian" and "gospel" are virtually gone except for the select few who remain to perform music primarily to encourage believers. Some of his ideas, as he said, would take years to accomplish.Perhaps contemporary Christian music has fallen short in some ways. But someone who is not in the scene at all would get a very strong idea from reading this book that it has failed at what it is out to do, as it has in some ways sequestered itself from the mainstream. But I myself am encouraged by reading magazines like CCM and HM, as they cover exclusively artists whose music I enjoy with a perspective I can relate to. I would much rather have that than having to wade through Entertainment Magazine and Metal Edge for the occasional, and likely without a Christian perspective, story on Christian bands.Read this book for a good background and reference on the stories of many of these acts. But keep in mind that even through 300 pages the faith of the author himself remains unknown. | 5Book
| 0.833333 | 12 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 3/3 | 45 stars
| 955,238,400 | Faith & Music Put Into Perspective | Excellent Book! A must read for all musicians, people in the music industry and Christians. Interesting, riveting and honest perspective about the integration of faith, religion, music ministry and entertainment. Our American culture needs to have a better understanding of how all of our spiritual roots play a part in our musical preferences. Contemporary Christian music is not a separate genre of music. It should never have been thought of as such and marketed as such. Mark Joseph gives clear history and reasoning behind what is and what should be contemporary Christian music. FULL of useful information and insight. Keeps the reader interested so they can't and don't want to put it down! | 5Book
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The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 5/6 | 45 stars
| 947,808,000 | Joseph Challenges Christian Music Status Quo | In his groudbreaking book Joseph stakes out a controversial position challenging the very foundation of Christian music.The guiding hand of the Christian Music has been to take musicians who happen to be Christian out of the mainstream and put them into the "Christian" category thereby shoving them into a safe corner away from the other musicians.Although safe in their own corner the effect has been to prevent any influence of the mainstream something Joseph states should be the fundamental creed of Christians.Joseph has forever put a fork in the road for future Christian musicians, managers, record company executives and most importantly the music buying public. DO YOU WANT TO HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE CULTURE OR DO YOU JUST WANT TO HIDE IT UNDER A BUSHEL.Facinating reading with exhaustive specific documented quotes and situations that make this quite a page turner. You will love it.Orvin James | 5Book
| 0.833333 | 6 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 8/11 | 45 stars
| 963,100,800 | The "problem" of CCM and a radical solution | Contemporary Christian Music (CCM) is a genre that, unlike other musical genres, is defined solely by its lyrical content, as opposed to musical style. Thus, it has been relegated to the evangelical subculture, which is tantamount to locking it in the basement of the entertainment world. Mark Joseph takes a very opinionated view that the "ghettoizing" of Christian music into the CCM substratum has had a severely detrimental effect on Christianity's influence in the wider marketplace. Some artists have been content to remain in the subculture, relying on the evangelizing efforts of their fans to bring the unchurched to their concerts and to spread the word to the mainstream. Others have longed to break out of CCM straightjacket into the world at large, to bring positive values to pop culture. Some have succeeded at this, with varying degrees of success. And some never were in the "straightjacket" to begin with. This book gives an excellent overview of artists in all these camps.Joseph never tries to hide his opinion about CCM. He believes that, in its present form, it basically shouldn't exist. He believes that there should be about 20% of these musicians ministering in churches and to youth groups, and about 80% out in the mainstream, and he has some practical solutions to bring Christian music to that point. Will it ever happen? It's doubtful that it will, or that it even should. After all, to me, CCM is valuable as wholesome entertainment to the modern and post-modern generations who would have no interest in, say, Southern gospel. I think 50-50 is a better, more realistic ratio. He does address the problem of Christian musicians going out into the world and "backsliding" by the proposal of creating a "traveling pastor" ministry to go on tour with the musicians. All in all, a very thought-provoking book. | 5Book
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The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 963,100,800 | Eye and Heart Opening | Mark Joseph challenged me as a person in the Christian ghetto to rethink my position about music and the culture. Well-written and researched, this book has been lived by Mark. Most importantly, Mark forced me to think through some tough issues and take responsibility where I've been part of the problem. Get this book! It's a heart and Eye opener! | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 946,857,600 | ROCK ON, ROCK ON | Mark Joseph's book articulates a deep trend in our culture, that of evangelicals reconnecting with the mainstream and eschewing their misguided former tendencies to be separate to the point of their own irrelevance.It is a wonderful book, one whose story might serve as a call to those evangelicals in the other parts of the culture to come out of their self-imposed exiles, and back into the salt-deprived, light-deprived mainstream. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 2/3 | 45 stars
| 938,563,200 | Confessions of a skeptic's complete change of heart...Me | Initially, as I began to read Rock and Roll Rebellion, I was cynically skeptical. Oh no, not another contrivance of someone's opinion about "the deepest inner-most" of superstars like Lenny Kravitz, Bono, Bob Dylan, etc. Then of course the question,"who is this guy Mark Joseph, and what gives him the right to be an authority on such a subject anyway?" Well to my ashamed suprise, Mr. Joseph took me on a musical time machine where I found myself chained to the bathroom (where I do most of my reading if you know what I mean), my mind nostalgically reminiscing about all the artists I grew up on, conjuring up pictures from my childhood forward, forcing me to answer the riveting questions and statements posed in this book. Mr. Joseph points to the re-emergence of spirituality forfeited by these great artists and the need for a return to the very soul that gave them their admitted inspiration. He also takes us through a journey of the Christian Contemporary sub-culture which he points out has divided this country in an unhealthy backlash of prejudice and pontification from both sides of the culture, while all the while creating an even bigger chasm of undertsanding of Christianity in entertainment. Without giving away too much of the book, in addition, Mark Joseph effectively challenges the "Christian Market" for what it has become and provides very honest, simple, direct answers to the state of the artists and the industry, coupled with resolution. Well Mr. Joseph, I must confess, you made me a believer. -ROBERT HART/Newport Beach, C | 5Book
| 0.666667 | 3 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 1,209,340,800 | A truly thought-provoking book for musicians and music fans alike | In "The Rock and Roll Rebellion", author Mark Joseph gives a brief history of how the CCM (Contemporary Christian Music) industry came into being, and gives profiles of various artists of faith who either embraced or rejected it (or were embraced or rejected BY it). In the book's conclusion, the author offers ideas about what he sees as much-needed reform for the industry, and even questions whether there will (or should) be such an industry in the future.The author asks some tough but important questions in this book: Is the idea of "sacred vs. secular" a Biblical concept? Should artists of faith remove themselves entirely from the mainstream music industry, or should they attempt to be "salt and light" to that area of our culture? Are Christians in the CCM industry really reaching their intended audience with the gospel message, or are they simply "preaching to the choir"? Is the word "Christian" a noun or an adjective?As a musician (who plays in a hard rock/metal band) who is also a Christian and actively involved in my church, these are questions that I have wrestled with personally, and this book has offered some new insights into this important debate. If nothing else, this book should open (or re-open) a much-needed dialogue on the subject. If you like this book, you should also check out the sequel to it: "Faith, God, and Rock n Roll". | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 953,856,000 | must read | This is a great book for anyone in the arts, entertainment or communication that struggles with if they should or how they can integrate their faith with their work. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/2 | 45 stars
| 953,856,000 | must read | This is a great book for anyone in the arts, entertainment or communication that struggles with if they should or how they can integrate their faith with their work. | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/2 | 34 stars
| 952,819,200 | Changed Perspective | "The Rock 'n Roll Rebellion" changed my perspective on Contemporary Christian Music (CCM). Not all CCM is good quality, yet paradoxically groups that actually strive to influence through excellence often find themselves preaching to the choir because their CDs have been relegated to dusty Christian bookstores. However, as the CD selection currently available at Tower Records in downtown Tokyo demonstrates, "pop music culture is becoming more...open to songs with strong spiritual messages". It is time for people of faith with musical talent to take advantage of this trend and be heard by a larger audience because of their quality sound and thought-provoking lyrics. Joseph's book presents a challenge that is well-grounded in research and the personal experiences of those who have grappled with this issue; it is a must-read for all who aren't afraid of a changed perspective. | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/2 | 45 stars
| 948,585,600 | A PERFECT BOOK FOR A TRUE MUSIC LOVER | THE ROCK AND ROLL REBELLION IS ONE OF THE MOST INTRICITLY DETAILED BOOKS THAT I HAVE EVER ENJOYED READING. I COMPARE MARK JOSEPH'S WONDERFUL DETAIL TO THE THUROUGH DESCRIPTION OF THE CANTEBURY TALES. JOSEPH SEEMED LIKE HE PUT HIS WHOLE HEART AND SOUL INTO THIS. FOR ONE MAN TO FIND THIS MUCH AWESOME INFORMATION AND INSITE MUST HAVE TAKEN YEARS. THIS IS THE FIRST BOOK THAT I ACTUALLY LOVED TAKING NOTES WITH. I LOVE THE FACT THAT THEIR IS AN AMAZING AUTHOR LIKE THIS WHO BROUGHT OUT THE FAITH IN MUSIC. ALL OF MY FAVORITE ARTIST ARE WRITTEN ABOUT IN THIS BOOK AND I'M PLEASED TO SAY THAT I READ THINGS IN THIS BOOK THAT I HAD NEVER READ BEFORE. JOSEPH HAS FILLED ME WITH WONDERFUL INFORMATION THAT I CAN USE AT COCKTAIL PARTIES AND IMPRESS MY FRIENDS WHO ARE ALSO MUSIC LOVERS. I HAVE NEVER RECCOMENDED A BOOK TO FANS OF MUSIC MORE THAN I HAVE WITH THIS ONE. IT WAS VERY HARD TO PUT IT DOWN. THIS BOOK IS MY CHOICE FOR BOOK OF THE YEAR! | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/2 | 45 stars
| 946,944,000 | Thank You | Mark Joseph has opened my eyes to today's rock music, allowing me to see it as a form of media that can link the "secular" to the "Christian" public. It's about time that the good (Christians) and the bad (rebellion) acknowledge each other in music beyond the obvious stereotypes. Rock 'N' Roll lives within our lives. I know, because I was a teenager in the '70's who grew up with it. Now some 25 years later, I feel goo to be a rock 'n' roller with a renewed Christian faith. Christian rock 'n' rollers are encouraged by Mark Joseph's book to spread the Gospel. Rock 'n' Roll doesn't have to be evil. It can live on in victory.---Noriko Kai, Newport Beach, Ca | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 1/2 | 45 stars
| 939,081,600 | A "Behind the Music" for CCM, informative, thought-provoking | I have been following CCM for over ten years, and while I do enjoy quite a bit of it, a majority of the songs are pretty bland.Why do I listen to it? Because I believe that religion and learning to live while understanding who God is, is a worthwhile subject matter for songs, that, sadly, today's secular radio avoids (save for a very few exceptions).This book, however, was a book that very strongly makes its case, that CCM as an industry is nearly worthless. There's great talent out there that nobody's ever heard of. But the reverse is also true: most radio-deejays wouldn't consider playing a song about God, even the fun rockin' songs!This book should shake the CCM industry, but also wake up secular outlets to show the viability for these artists. And if you're unfamiliar with CCM, this is a great place to start!One caveat, and it's minor, but there's still a small contingent of Christians out there that still believe that "Rock is evil." The book doesn't go into detail, but it also doesn't really point to sources that disprove it (to share with dissenters). Otherwise, a MUST READ!! | 5Book
| 0.5 | 2 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 0/4 | 23 stars
| 946,857,600 | Piggy backing off Charlie peacocks much better work | The entire premis, thesis of this book is much better and more broadly addressed by Charlie Peacock in his definitive work by the same publishing house, At The Cross Roads. If you can only get one of these books, get Charlie's. | 5Book
| 0 | 4 |
The Rock & Roll Rebellion: Why People of Faith Abandoned Rock Music and Why They're Coming Back | null | 0/6 | 45 stars
| 992,908,800 | Great Book for ALL Christians and All musicians | This a great exploration of the Christian music culture, and what CHristian Musicians need to do to regain their influence in culture. | 5Book
| 0 | 6 |
Function Point Analysis (Prentice Hall advanced reference series) | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 1,096,588,800 | Excellent | In the age of agile, iterative and extreme programming (XP), this book may seem outdated. However, it is still viable in all those methods and certainly will help the user get a better grasp on estimates, even if the full blown function point analysis (FPA) is not used. There are many examples that help the reader see how to implement FPA. I got this book soon after publication and it still retains a prominent spot on my bookshelf, well after many others have come and gone. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 14/14 | 45 stars
| 923,184,000 | EXCELLENT! COULD NOT PUT THE BOOK DOWN! | I will definitely buy any book written by Patricia Cabot. This sequel to her first book is marvelous. I love Jeremy and Maggie. Childhood sweethearts. It was so romantic. I remember reading in the first book how Maggie was the bane of Jeremy's existence. How he couldn't retaliate against her because she was a "girl". Now he is taller than her and stronger. I read this book twice. Oh to have someone like Jeremy. He is so funny. He just wouldn't let Maggie go. The way he assumed she would say yes when he first asked her to marry him and she laughed in his face. I love it. I can't wait until Patricia comes out with another book!!! I hope it's another sequel because I so love seeing Pegeen and Edward again. And Pegeen and Edward are still romantic. Pegeen is pregnant again with her seventh child indicating Edward still cannot keep his hands off her as in the first book. I hope if she writes a sequel we will still see Jeremy and Maggie as well as Edward and Pegeen. | 5Book
| 1 | 14 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 6/6 | 45 stars
| 921,888,000 | Buy it ! You won't regret it! You'll be hooked from page one | It was their fight scenes that got me....no it was Maggie's fierce temper and complete panic at the thought of being a duchess....no no it was Jeremy's adorable singleminded determination to have Maggie period...no it was the dog she named after him because she missed him so much. It was all of those things and more such as great dialogue and even better love scenes. Jeremy's happy resignation at the thought of having to wed a compromised Mags was topped in comedic effect only by his dismay at the idea that Edward wasn't going to force them to be married. Maggie's attempts to disuade Jeremy's pursuit were very entertaining to see. Ms.Cabot has a real talent for creating stories that are a delight read and cause an appetite for more of the same. | 5Book
| 1 | 6 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 3/3 | 34 stars
| 1,075,939,200 | Delicate Humor. 3.5 Stars | To the author's credit, the book's part one has the feel of adolescence. Two childhood adversaries fantasize. Maggie Herbert dreams of studying art in Paris, where she will be a famous painter. Jeremy Rawlings dreams of mystical India, where he will be a first-rate soldier in the queen's Horse Guards. An embarrassing situation turns fantasy into reality.Years pass and our two visionaries achieved their dreams. Maggie is an accepted artist and Jeremy is a decorated military hero. Simultaneously, they come back to England, and discover they can no longer deny their denied passion.First introduced in Cabot's WHERE ROSES GROW WILD, "Mags" and "Jerry" evolve from childhood rivals into sultry lovers. Patricia Cabot paves the road to love using gentle humor, thus rescuing her story. Jeremy Rawlings, the Duke of Rawlings' personality is taxing - the world revolves around him. Maggie is a little dense - HE can't possibly love me. Nevertheless, Cabot fills the pages with effective comedy, and the reader will enjoy the lighter moments.Problem areas:* Jeremy's insane obsession to get Maggie into his bed.* Maggie's inability to accept Jeremy's surrender.* The entire business surrounding the mistaken "Jewel of Jaipur".MaryGrace Meloche. | 5Book
| 1 | 3 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 2/2 | 45 stars
| 1,039,392,000 | Don't be misled! | This wonderful story picks up some characters from a previous story, Where the Roses Grow Wild. I almost didn't read it because of the other reviews, but they are wrong! The characters are fully developed, and there are innocent misunderstandings that cause all kinds of mayhem (naturally), there's some great humor; just a charming and delightful story as delicious as her others. (I did think the Star of Jaipur subplot was a little dopey, but hey, the rest of the book was great!) | 5Book
| 1 | 2 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 1,021,680,000 | Wonderful! | I found this book a delightful read. I, myself, am not at all fond of the tearjerker, cliche, or otherwise tasteless romance novels, which is why I typically steer clear of them. But this is a light-hearted novel that really fills a reader with a poignanat, sweet, and lamentful feeling(lamentful because romance can't really be like that). I suppose today's society has taken it's toll and fills oneself with a cynical attitude, but I literally laughed out loud of some of the ridiculous measures taken by the characters and the strange situations they found themselves in. Anyone who says this book has no substance but a laugh has little appreciation for the substance of humor. People are often very much like the two characters: impatient, "rushy", and very very stubborn. But when reading about characters like that, they tend to ridicule and say, "Now that's not believable. Why dont' they just. . . .It could be over so much quicker if. . ." Human being are not perfect(GASP). Our imperfections make a wonderful read. It's easy to guess the ending (they get married), but just to see them get there is hilarious. The characters are very believable and Cabot's humor is witty and charming. I recomend this book to anyone who wants to read about the whims of the human heart. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 1/1 | 23 stars
| 920,678,400 | Silly fun stuff | This book is silly fun. That's it really. Two immature people circling each other, both crazy about each other but just couldn't say the three words for no particular reason. It's fun, breezy to read, and there are many laugh-out-loud scenes.If only there is more substance to the fun. *sigh* | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 918,518,400 | OUTSTANDING | Maggie and Jeremy are the best. I only hope that they have some children or that Ms. Cabot has thought about writing something with little Elizabeth. I could not believe that Maggie thought that Jeremy was going to let her go without a fight. If you are considering buying only one book this month one should be it. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 914,630,400 | Patricia Cabot is now on my auto-buy list | This book was such a good read---I'll buy anything she writes now without even looking at the back cover. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 1/1 | 45 stars
| 912,470,400 | A delight on all levels | In 1871 England, Oxford tosses out Jeremy Ralwings for dueling. His being removed from the university should not surprise anyone since Eton and Harrow previously threw him out of their schools too. When Jeremy sees his childhood pal Maggie Herbert for the first time in years, he ends up compromising her. Though she has always loved Jeremy, Maggie wants nothing to do with the rascal he currently is. Instead of accepting his proposal, she leaves for Paris to study painting. Jeremy joins the military and serves in India.Five years later, Jeremy returns to England with one objective in mind: to win the heart of Maggie, who already has a fiancé. An Indian princess also arrives in England, claiming to be Jeremy's intended. Her portrait of him, which she used as a catharsis to free herself, appears in a gallery. Scandal and a love rectangle ensues which shocks prim and proper Victorian England. However, Jeremy is not in the least perturbed as he continues his bull headed campaign to win back the heart of his beloved.The sequel to the warm WHERE ROSES GROW WILD, PORTRAIT OF MY HEART, is a charming, witty, and complex Victorian romance that will thrill sub-genre readers. The jocular story line is filled with fun and authenticity. However, it is the motives and actions of the fully developed characters that make Patricia Cabot's novel an entertaining tale that will bring much deserved acclaim to the author.Harriet Klausner | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 3/4 | 45 stars
| 1,125,360,000 | One for the keeper shelf! | Jeremy, the young and rakish Duke of Rawlings has just been sent down for the final time from Oxford for killing a man in a duel. (Granted, the dead man in question was a cad and hanger-on who deserved his fate, but we digress.) Dueling is illegal and Jeremy must leave the country after being berated and lectured, of course, by his Uncle Edward and saying goodbye to his Aunt Pegeen. Before he leaves, he takes a ride and runs into his old childhood chum, Maggie Herbert. As children, Maggie and Jeremy had been unseparable. His pal Maggie had been a gangly, awkward child. The Maggie he meets has blossomed in all the right places and before you know it, youthful hormones flare and the two end up in the barn. Just as things start getting really heated up, the pair are interrupted, but the ensuing scandal banishes the pair to separate corners of the world: Jeremy in India and Maggie in Paris.Five years pass and Jeremy is back from India, a decorated soldier whose exploits have titillated Victorian England. Maggie is now a portrait painter engaged to another man. Jeremy's back, he's mad and he wants his Maggie back. This time for good. What follows is a story that is hysterically funny, clever and tender. The interaction between these two stubborn characters is a joy to read. Add to the mix a cast of secondary characters from the devious Indian Princess Usha to Maggie's long suffering fiancé, Augustin, to Jeremy's wonderful family, and you end up with a book that is sure to remain in your keeper shelf!TheSchemer | 5Book
| 0.75 | 4 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/1 | 12 stars
| 951,177,600 | PASS ON THIS BOOK | This book was passable. I thought the two characters were very immature and did not merit their own story. They were playing at being in love and I did not find it entertaining. I have read Cabot's other 2 books and highly recommend those, but save your money and pass on this one. | 5Book
| 0 | 1 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 3/4 | 23 stars
| 1,052,265,600 | Worth reading....(3 1/2 stars) | "Portrait of My Heart" was a fun read. I enjoyed the characters very much. I have never read its prequel "Where Roses Grow Wild", but after being introduced to them in this story I find that Im curious and may have to go back and read Edward and Pegeen's story as well. While I found this book to be enjoyable..it isnt a keeper for me. First of all I found it bothersome that while we are told that the characters do in fact love eachother, they never actually get around to telling one another..this is a small thing I realize, but it bothered me regardless. I also felt that towards the middle it dragged a bit and that the tension and the conflict that held the story together was so annoying because if these people had only communicated to eachother a bit more it could have been avoided..but then there wouldnt have been a story at all ...all in all a fun read, but not my favorite. | 5Book
| 0.75 | 4 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 12 stars
| 1,242,086,400 | Frustrating...too much angst! | Having read the first book about Edward and Pegeen, I couldn't wait to read a sequel....I am a sucker for a series even if it is only 2 books. However, I was greatly disappointed in this story. The writing was very Patricia Cabot...which I love...but the characters were so annoying and very immature! I don't remember what I acted like at that age, but I don't think I would have beat around the bush so much with my feelings. It literally drove me nuts while reading this book. I admit the angst kept me reading only because I was wanting for that moment when it would all go away and our couple would act like adults. I am sorry to say that moment never came! I thought for sure that the ending would bring them to a point where words of meaning would flow....never happened...just some sex in the tubby. I wanted more from that portrait she created...I wanted more from their hearts and not their other "organs"...I just felt let down at the end. They never uttered the words "I love you"! What a disappointment. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 01 star
| 1,149,465,600 | hated it.... | Simply put-the story opens on the "hero" letting his Uncle know he's been kicked out of Oxford, for killing another student in a duel. This is after he'd already been kicked out of Eton and Harrow as well. He procedes to blame the Uncle-"because you've made me take the title of Duke". UGH-what a spoiled jerk.If you like your characters with a bit or moral fortitude then I suggest you skip this-no stars. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 12 stars
| 962,150,400 | NOT A KEEPER... | I really enjoyed Cabot's first book-Where Roses Grow Wild. My enjoyment led me to buying An Improper Proposal and this one. I really did not enjoy this book as much as I did the other two. The characters in this book seemed pretty young and the plot was kind of slow. I liked the idea that the hero was so much in love with the heroine and for such a long period, but I didn't understand why she was such an idiot for playing games and getting engaged to someone else. That pretty much is the plot. I guess this wasn't a terrible book, but it is not one that I am planning to keep or read over. It was already difficult enough to finish this book the first time around. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 960,508,800 | A sweet and charming book | This is a nice, light regency romance. The story is sweet. Jeremy and Maggie are nicely characterized. However, I just could not believe that Jeremy could fall in love with Maggie so fast and that Maggie could be so stubborn about her feelings for Jeremy and because of her stubornness she gets engaged with someone else!But still, this book is sweet and a must read for regency romance fans. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 953,251,200 | A *very* romantic comedy | If you're looking for a tear-jerker, don't look here. But if what you want is a light, fun read--with a bit of spice!--this is the book for you. A historical romance with a very modern feel to it. I usually read contemporaries, but I'll definitely be trying more books by this author. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 948,672,000 | A sexy fun filled romp that you can't put down! | What fun Potrait of My Heart is. The characters are colorful and filled with a feisty wit that is becoming Ms. Cabot's trademark. The locations are glorious in their descriptions, and the sex is steamy and provacative. The sexual tension between Maggie and Jeremy builds with each page and the plot twists keep the reader on the edge of their seats. Three cheers for a must read! | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 12 stars
| 947,462,400 | not one of her best | I have read all of Patricia Cabot's books and found this one the least entertaining. The characters were immature and silly and I didn't like either of them. If you are looking for entertainment and characters you want to cheer for I highly recommend her two other books. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 911,952,000 | Witty Victorian romance | In 1871 England, Oxford tosses out Jeremy Ralwings for dueling. His being removed from the university should not surprise anyone since Eton and Harrow previously threw him out of their schools too. When Jeremy sees his childhood pal Maggie Herbert for the first time in years, he ends up compromising her. Though she has always loved Jeremy, Maggie wants nothing to do with the rascal he currently is. Instead of accepting his proposal, she leaves for Paris to study painting. Jeremy joins the military and serves in India.Five years later, Jeremy returns to England with one objective in mind: to win the heart of Maggie, who already has a fiancé. An Indian princess also arrives in England, claiming to be Jeremy's intended. Her portrait of him, which she used as a catharsis to free herself, appears in a gallery. Scandal and a love rectangle ensues which shocks prim and proper Victorian England. However, Jeremy is not in the least perturbed as he continues his bull headed campaign to win back the heart of his beloved.The sequel to the warm WHERE ROSES GROW WILD, PORTRAIT OF MY HEART, is a charming, witty, and complex Victorian romance that will thrill sub-genre readers. The jocular story line is filled with fun and authenticity. However, it is the motives and actions of the fully developed characters that make Patricia Cabot's novel an entertaining tale that will bring much deserved acclaim to the author.Harriet Klausner | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
Portrait Of My Heart | null | 3/5 | 45 stars
| 928,972,800 | A delightfully clever charming story. | This is Ms. Cabot's second book. I found that I did not want this delightful story to end. Hopefully we will meet these characters again in another of Ms. Cabots books... I have been recommending her novels to all of my friends | 5Book
| 0.6 | 5 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/3 | 34 stars
| 1,215,043,200 | Diana Palmer Fan | I love Diana Palmer, because her old books hooked me. Now it seems she makes mistakes about the rich rancher Mack Killain, asking a underpaid school teacher Natalie Brock if she is slumming,(pg120 he calls her a penniless two-timing orphan) when she comes to his ranch. She is the only oneMack had few friends who could pronounce Mckinsey Donald Killain, I don't understand what is so hard about pronouncing that name.Mack had an accident that blinded him when he was gored by a bull.On page 9 Natalie is living with her aunt Mrs. Barnes when Mack is hurt, on page 98 she is living at an orphanage. Neither likes her tending to Mack.Natalie lived with her aunt in a one bedroom home on the outskirts of Mack's ranch. Where she slept when her aunt was alive is a mystery.But Mack takes her to bedroom in her aunt's house. (the one with only one bed room pg 27) pg 171 Afterward there was a mad dash out the door-done leisurely to accommodate Natalie's still slow pace. ???I still say Ms Palmer wrote better books before she went to college to learn to write.Anyway I will continue to read her books so I guess I need to quit belly-aching. | 5Book
| 0 | 3 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,352,592,000 | Great Story! | Awesome book as always. Diana Palmer never seizes to amaze me with her stories! I love her books. Thanks for the stories! | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,352,073,600 | loved it | After I bought this on my kindle I realized I had already read it in a trio book I own. But I reread it. I reread all her books, such a great author!!!!! | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 23 stars
| 1,351,728,000 | good read | It has a good story of forgiveness and second chances. Jealousy can be destructive if you don't get a handle on it. It had a good story line and ending. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,351,036,800 | Best book | This is the best book i have read! I have the hard copy as well as the book on my kindle and I read it ever couple of months. It is such a romantic story. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,349,136,000 | Love the Author, Love the book! | Love the Author, Love the book!! I read this book some time ago, and recently picked it back up again. It is one that I will keep. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 1,322,438,400 | Ms. Palmer brought these two to life. Their story grabs the heart and holds on | The Wedding in White by Diana PalmerSilhouette Desire - 2000 special releaseMen from Medicine Ridge #1This is a powerfully emotional story of a orphaned woman who from a teen befriends a girl and seems to weave herself into her family. Natalie is a true innocent when it comes to romance and men, but when it comes to life and knowing what's important she has wisdom in abundance. She's been in love with her best friend Vivian's brother since she was a teenager. Mack's always had a special place in his life for Natalie, even knowing that Natalie loves him, he can't bring himself to make a life with her. He's vowed never to marry, and because of that he's constantly battling his desires. He has promised Natalie that when the time was right he'd be the one to show her what love making was all about. And now she's 22 and slowly he's awakening her desire and he's awakening feelings in himself that he doesn't want. But something happens and Vivian is certain that Natalie has betrayed their trust, and Mack pushes Natalie away, forbidding her to ever set foot on their ranch again.As mentioned, this is a very emotional story. The bond between Mack and Natalie is a deep one that grows as Natalie matures. In Mack we see a brooding hero who's duty to raising his sister and brothers makes him a loner. While Natalie is a spirited woman who knows instinctively how to make the world right for others around her. Ms. Palmer brought these two to life. Their story grabs the heart and holds on.Men from Medicine Ridge seriesThe Wedding in White ~ SD-Promo ~ 2000Circle of Gold ~ SR-Promo ~ 2000Diamond in the Rough ~ HR-4087 ~ April 2009Will of Steel ~ SD-2054 ~ December 2010 | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 5/8 | 45 stars
| 1,169,424,000 | True Love | This is the best book. She's sweet and innocent but still has fire. He's rough and tough but still gentle and loving. If you like Diana's books this is a treat. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 3/5 | 45 stars
| 1,331,424,000 | Classic Diana Palmer Book | In this book you actually feel what Natalie feels. You feel the emotion and the excitement and the devestation of being told "dont come back here". It is a good book. Written like all DP books. If you like the style of DP books then this one is awesome. I enjoyed it | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 3/5 | 45 stars
| 1,330,646,400 | I don'tr know what it is about Ms. Palmer | I love wedding in white.The story was really good.It's a classic of Palmer's to have a naive girl fall for a big tough cowboy and watch the cowboy stumble his way into falling in love with the naive girl.Love Ms. Palmer's stories because I always almost know what to expcet i the end but diffrent things happen with each story and this one was no diffrent. | 5Book
| 0.6 | 5 |
The Wedding In White | null | 3/5 | 45 stars
| 1,322,265,600 | love it!! | This was the first book I read by Diana Palmer.. I loved it and still do. I can go reread this book over and over! | 5Book
| 0.6 | 5 |
The Wedding In White | null | 17/17 | 34 stars
| 1,187,568,000 | Terrific Diana Palmer book | I have read Diana Palmer books for about 12 years and even collect them. Overall I like her books b/c I'm familar with her storyline formula, it makes for a comfortable reading experience.The Wedding In White is one that I like to read again periodically. In fact I reread it just a couple days ago! Her books normally focus on a very young, timid virgin and a much older man (12-15 year age difference in most cases) and the man is almost always verbally cruel to the lady. But this book is a little different. There is only a six year age difference between Natalie and Mack (22 vs. 28 - same decade YEAH!). Natalie is a strong female who knows how to stand her ground with Mack and shows him that he doesn't scare her. His meanness is mostly based on a lie he was told. Of course, he should still know Natalie well enough to see the truth but he is also fighting his feelings for her which makes it easier for him to just push her away. When something terrible happens Mack realizes what his life would be like without Natalie and his heartache makes you forgive him for his cruelty.For me Diana Palmer books are very similar to each other in plot/style but when you think about it many romance authors have a particular style used in their writings. Some of her more recent books have been a little disappointing to me (for instance Outlaw and Boss Man) but I like this one b/c it is very down to earth without all the "hokeyness". By the end you realize that Natalie and Mack are really made for each other and their love is very strong. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 15/15 | 34 stars
| 1,158,796,800 | 4.5 stars... | Description from the back of book:Sweet, gentle schoolteacher Natalie Brock's life changed forever when handsome rancher Mack Killian branded her with his masterful kisses and gave her a tantalizing taste of true passion. Ever since that first sensual awakening, Natalie knew Mack was the only man for her. Trouble was, the rough-edged loner had sworn off marriage - especially to an innocent rose like her - and told her so on more than one occasion. But Natalie wasn't giving up. For Mack had taught her the best was worth fighting for ... and Natalie would not settle for anything less than all his love!* This was my first Diana Palmer book & I really enjoyed it. This book will hook you right from the start. It gave me many laughs & a few tears along the way. I did find some of the phrase & expressions to be very repetitive. She used some of the sayings over & over again. That's my only real complaint. I would certainly recommend this book. | 5Book
| 1 | 15 |
The Wedding In White | null | 8/8 | 23 stars
| 1,299,888,000 | I must have missed something. | First, let me say that this is not the 1st Diana Palmer book I've read. I have read several, in fact. However, at this point, I'm not sure if I'll read any more. Why?...As reviewer "Weezie" comments (which, by-the-way, is a good review), most of DP's books have a similar story line involving characters with similar personalities. When reading a few books, some similarities are tolerable, but when those patterns are repeated in every book, well, I just can't get into that.So, yes, maybe I have missed something, but frankly, I'm tired of reading about the Hero who CONSTANTLY insults the Heroine & the Heroine being soooo besotted with the Hero that she will forgive him anything. Oh, & let's not forget the fact that the Hero, who just happens to always be more experienced sexually than the Heroine, seems to lead her on, "to let you see what it will be like when you're ready", then promptly & rudely pushes her aside because...? Well, believe it or not, in his minds eye, he's always got a good reason for doing that. And, of course... she always forgives him.Don't get me wrong, there's nothing wrong with forgiving people, esp. those you love. We all make mistakes & hope to be forgiven, but seriously... is it necessary to read that in so many of her stories?We all have our reading likes & dislikes, which is a very good thing. I like feel good stories, & while a little tension between the characters is expected & accepted, the men in alot of her stories are just downright mean & nasty.In "The Wedding in White", the Hero is Mack Killain & the Heroine is Natalie Brock. Yes, you guessed it, she's a virgin, while he is not. She's sweet, gentle, & naive (sexually), while he is not. But, oh, yes, she has a backbone & stands her own against Mack. He has 3 siblings that he raised since their parents died: Vivian, 22, & two brothers- Bob & Charles, who I believe are in High School. Anyway, Nat's boyfriend dies & Mack comforts her. One thing leads to another--they stir each other up, then he says she's not ready... And so it goes...Mack gets hurt, Nat helps take care of him. Tough guy that he is, he pushes her away, she stands firm & stays, they bicker...And so it goes.Then, of course, there's the ultimate misunderstanding... involving Nat, Vivian & Viv's boyfriend, Whit, who Mack dislikes. In a spoiled, jealous rage Viv accuses Whit & Nat of making love, then orders both of them out of her house. Mack, believing his sister without questioning Nat, later criticizes & insults Nat about it in public & forbids her to step foot on the ranch again. He says some really mean & hateful things to her. Uncalled for!!What happens next is the turning point to which Mack & Viv both realize the depth of Mack's feelings for Nat. The things Mack says to Nat at this point are sweet & loving & emotional.So, should you read the book? If this is your 1st DP book & you can get it cheap, or even free, then yes, read it because there are some good parts in this story. However, if this isn't your 1st DP book & stories of aggressive, insulting men, & innocent virgin's tend to upset you, then no, don't read it.If you insist on reading it (nothing wrong with that), then try not to read too many of DP's books together. Space them out, read a lighter romance with less tension, in between readings of DP's books.If you're still not sure, then I would encourage you to read the reviews about DP's other books. Maybe that will give you a better understanding of what to expect from her stories. | 5Book
| 1 | 8 |
The Wedding In White | null | 1/1 | 34 stars
| 1,348,185,600 | wedding in white | Another great book by Diana Palmer.I just love how she makes you feel like a part of the book. | 5Book
| 1 | 1 |
The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 23 stars
| 1,360,800,000 | Wedding I as almost missed | Well I thought I would review this book since they insisted. I liked the plot. It was sweet and simple if not a bit too simple at times. What I disliked was the inability to adjust the font. I love manga but I'll refrain from reading if it means I need glasses for my efforts. Also, the editing could have been better especially if you are going to sell these books at mills&boon price. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,360,713,600 | True love. | A true love story as only Diana Palmer can tell. I love all her books. I have a lot of her books. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,360,368,000 | A Really Sweet Story | This is one of Diana Palmer's best stories.The characters of orphan Natalie & rancher Mack Killian is often hilarious.Throw in Mack's spoiled,spiteful sister to create a BIG misunderstanding between the two.This book will really appeal to DP fans & those just starting to read romances. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,357,344,000 | The Wedding in White | Couldn't put the book down once I started reading. Diana Palmer has become one of my all time favorite authors. | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,355,788,800 | The Wedding in White | The Book,"The Wedding in White", arrived in great shape and in a timely matter. I always enjoy anything Diana Palmer writes | 5Book
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The Wedding In White | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,354,147,200 | Diana Palmer Wedding in White | Hey what can you say about a video, it plays when inserted into a DVD Player. If you don' t put it into a DVD Player there is no picture or sound. So, I recommend that every purchaser have a DVD Player on hand so you can actually watch this video. | 5Book
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New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/12 | 45 stars
| 1,203,724,800 | Great customer service | It took longer than promised for me to receive my order. I called customer service. They sent me out another order for two day delivery at no charge to me. Both orders arrived 2 days later. I've ordered from Amazon a lot. This is the first time that I didn't receive my order BEFORE they said it would be here. I was already impressed by Amazon, but now I really am. | 5Book
| 0 | 12 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 1/17 | 34 stars
| 1,112,659,200 | THE NEW MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK = NOT NEW RECIPIES FROM MOOSEWOOD | SPECIAL NOTE TO HARDIN TERRELL OF HOMER AK. I TOO GOT SUCKED IN BY THE "NEW RECIPES FROM MOOSEWOOD RESTAURANT". FORGETABLE! BUT DONT GIVE UP THE REAL "NEW MOOSEWOOD COOKBOOK" IS OUT THERE - TRY AGAIN ITS WORTH IT. MY FIRST COPY OF THE ORIGINAL BOOK WAS BORROWED, AND STOLEN BY A "FRIEND". I WAS DELIGHTED WHEN I SAW IT ADVERTISED AND ORDERED IT, BUT GOT THE MINI-BOOK INSTEAD. I'M STUBBORN SO I REORDERED AND THE REAL "NEW MOSEWOOD COOKBOOK" ARRIVED TODAY. IT'S NOT THE ONE I USED TO OWN, BUT IT IS SUPER, AND IT WILL PROVIDE SUPPER TONIGHT. I'M ABLE TO SUBSTITUTE SOYMILK FOR MILK AND SOY CHEESE FOR CHEESE SO IT IS A WONDERFUL ADDITION TO MY VEGAN COOKBOOKS. GOOD LUCK HARDIN, TRY AGAIN YOU TOO CAN BECOME A COOKBOOK ADDICT | 5Book
| 0.058824 | 17 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 19/72 | 01 star
| 1,215,302,400 | Vegetarian? No. Healthy? No. | First of all, I would like to say that I am not biased against this book because I am vegan. I was vegetarian for 2 years before going vegan, so that has nothing to do with it.Having said that, I would like to express my opinions.First, it offends me to no end that the author uses fish in the Puttanesca sauce. She also uses the term "strict, not even fish vegetarian", which is ignorant. Vegetarians DO NOT EAT FISH! By definition, vegetarianism is abstaining from eating the flesh of any animals or eating anything that results from the death of an animal. FISH IS MEAT! Period!Secondly, I can't put my support behind any book claiming over and over to be healthful that includes dairy and eggs in almost every recipe. From a health standpoint, you can include eggs and dairy in a well balanced diet and still be okay. But not in the LARGE amounts used in these recipes.Frankly, I detest this book. | 5Book
| 0.263889 | 72 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 11/60 | 01 star
| 1,035,244,800 | mooswood cookbook | what a let down. The book is abouit 3 " by 3" ...a real jokepoor representation. gave it to the goodwill. it deserves a minus 10....do not get suckered into this like i did. | 5Book
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New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 1,355,875,200 | Deservedly popular cook book | I didn't realize how popular this cookbook is, but when I mention using it, most folks know of it. The recipes are healthy and pretty well laid out, but like most cookbooks, it often has buried in the instructions something that should've been highlighted at the beginning as a prerequisite needing some prep ahead of time, like "now add the special sauce (see recipe page xx)". Always good to read through a recipe completely before trying to make it or you may find some ingredient or preparatory step that you lack! That said, the recipes are generally easy to follow and most are tasty. The macaroni and cheese and the lasagne recipes are very mainstream and our family loves them. Not all the recipes sound as appetizing or are a little more complicated than I'd like to tackle, but certainly most are good and the book is a great value if you like to cook healthy dishes. I have two daughters who are vegetarian and I'm about 92% there, so it works for us! | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,355,529,600 | I saw ... | This book mentioned is a story about vegetarianism and decided to order it from Amazon. It is terrific and has wonderful recipes...buy it and you won't regret it! Yum!! | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,353,024,000 | Cookbook | Ordered this after seeing a friend's cookbook. Love the pictures and the style in which the cookbook is written. And it got here quickly. Thank you. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 34 stars
| 1,351,555,200 | creative veggie tales | New for me, lots of different spices to make veggies come alive, easy to read, some are more simple than others | 5Book
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New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,348,876,800 | Learn How to Cook | For me, this was one of those fabled books that I heard about for years before actually laying my hands on a copy of it. I'd read recipes out of the book, had copies of pages, and seen recipes duplicated online, but had never actually had a copy.This is a great book for those who are just starting out, or those who are just learning to cook. Being gluten free, this book has come in very handy for me as most of the recipes are naturally gluten free or can be easily made that way. The food combinations are sometimes new for me, but keeping an open mind, and keeping what I like in mind, I've found great success with many recipes in the book. Basic cheese sauces and soups, casseroles, and salads are good staples to have up your sleeve. You can build on these recipes and that's what makes it so good for the beginners or those looking to branch out in their cooking. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,347,321,600 | Excellent! | Very good book to have when you want to entertain friends at home. The recipes are easy to make and very tasty. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,344,124,800 | great new version of an old favorite. | My old version of this cookback that I'd had for decades finally fell apart. I ordered this one expecting 'the same' but found nice updates in photos, the narrative, some new recipes, etc. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,337,817,600 | A great update | This book is a great update of the original. We sent it along to a friend who has recently become vegetarian and she loves it as well. Highly recommended. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,336,348,800 | My absolute favorite book! | This cookbook is great for vegetarians who are looking for something healthy, flavorful, new, and exciting. I've made at least 20 recipes out of this book and haven't once been disappointed =) (and I'm a huge foodie and Dietetics major) | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 0/0 | 45 stars
| 1,331,596,800 | vegetarian bible | Best vegetarian book ever. Also perfect for non-vegetarians who want to add interest to their diet. The variety of dishes is amazing and most are really well thought out. Have been using it since 1980 and the NEW edition is even better, with healthier versions of some recipes. Includes dishes with foreign influences. Great gift for the new generation of cooks in my family. | 5Book
| 0 | 0 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 6/6 | 45 stars
| 1,124,064,000 | Fantastic! | I use recipes from this book two or three times each week. The soups are especially good, but I have been happy with almost every recipe I have tried - salads, entrees, sandwiches, desserts, everything! The recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, she uses basic ingredients and spices, and most recipes are very flexible so that you can make your own modifications. I've purchased at least half a dozen copies more as gifts for friends and family and it is a hit with everyone! These recipes are much more accessible than those in the Moosewood Collective cookbooks.Spiral-bound would be better, but believe me, if you use this book as much as I do it wears in very nicely. | 5Book
| 1 | 6 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 6/6 | 34 stars
| 884,563,200 | Interesting and pretty easy intro to veg cooking | Definitely a fun cookbook. It's a good guide to preparing some fun and interesting vegetarian foods. The recipes are easy to follow, and not too complicated at all. It's a collection of recipes which were prepared at the Moosewood restaurant, a vegetarian collective. The book is illustrated with a series of pen-and-ink drawings and cartoons. These drawings, along with the hand-lettered text, give it a fun, friendly feeling. In the first edition of the cookbook, this feeling of cooking as fun, and vegetarian cooking as a rich and varied cuisine was enhanced by the choice of recipes, including some which weren't necessarily good for you, but ended up tasting stellar. The updated edition, unfortunately, attempts to make many of the recipes healthier, by cutting oil, cholesterol, and eliminating some of the classic tasty yet dreadfully unhealthy recipes. In my experience, the modified recipes occasionally come up short of the mark. This book is still entertaining, and certainly worthwhile to have around, but if the opportunity presents itself, try to dig up a copy of the original cookbook rather than the recent edition. | 5Book
| 1 | 6 |
New Moosewood Cookbook | null | 26/34 | 01 star
| 1,045,699,200 | Riddled with errors | I love reading this book but the recipes needed more testing before publication. The nachos sauce calls for a horrendous amount of sugar (an ingredient typo?). GAdo-gado is bland, bland bland. My friends and I marvel that this book has become so popular, because so many of the recipes are so bad. | 5Book
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