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The War of the Worlds

by H.G. Wells
- Rated 5 stars
“H.G. Wells really was a storyteller ahead of his time. In "War of the Worlds" his ability to perceive science in ways unheard of in his time is fascinating. His prose is classic English, of course, but his characters are engaging, believable; and with all the foibles of the human condition.”

Jacks wrote this review Monday, March 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Loving Your Body: Embracing Your True Beauty in Christ (Focus on the Family)

by Deborah Newman
- Rated 3 stars
“Deborah Newman shares biblical perspectives on how God feels about human bodies: his creation. It's a good look at ourselves, our culture, and our impossible standards of perfection. Every body is miraculous machine, designed for use, not for fickle societies to judge our worth. It's a reminder we all (i.e.: women) need that we are beautiful to our creator.”

Jacks wrote this review Monday, March 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Get Over Yourself!: How to Drop the Drama and Claim the Life You Deserve

by Tonya Pinkins
- Rated 2 stars
“Tonya Pinkins's story is an interesting one, and I agree that if we want different results for our life, we need to choose differently. However, her nuggets of wisdom are buried in pages of "turn your frown upside down" rhetoric. Her version of a successful life (becoming a millionaire) is vastly different than my own, so I discovered little revelation in reading "Get Over Yourself". ”

Jacks wrote this review Monday, March 17 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Zen in the Art of Writing

by Ray Bradbury
- Rated 5 stars
“A look into the weird and fascinating mind of Ray Bradbury, my hero. ”

Jacks wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Life You've Always Wanted

by John Ortberg
- Rated 5 stars
“Ortberg has a gift for being both profound and down-to-earth at the same time. This book is full of revelations.”

Jacks wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Fahrenheit 451

by Ray Bradbury
- Rated 5 stars
“Bradbury's vision of a futuristic disdain toward books is an all-too-chillingly real picture, considering today's electronic "entertain me" atmosphere. His storytelling skills draw in the reader from start to finish. edit | delete review
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Jacks wrote this review Friday, March 7 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Frankenstein

by Mary Shelley
- Rated 5 stars
“Mary Shelley really captures the essence of obsession and the dark side of man's nature; who is the real monster in this tale? The story unfolds as a kind of journal, which draws the reader into the tale. There isn't a facet of the story left unexplored, no strings untied. Brilliant.”

Jacks wrote this review Thursday, March 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
The Career Novelist: A Literary Agent Offers Strategies for Success

by Donald Maass
- Rated 4 stars
““I have read this book so much it's falling apart. When I first began writing, it provided a wealth of understanding of the writing industry. Some years later, it still holds true.”

Jacks wrote this review Thursday, March 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
This Can't Be Tofu!: 75 Recipes to Cook Something You Never Thought You Would--and Love Every Bite

by Deborah Madison
- Rated 5 stars
“Wow, what a great recipe book. The dishes are easy enough to prepare for anyone with a basic knowledge of cooking, but have a flair of true gourmet. This is *real* food for nourishment, with an Asian influence or European flavor among others. Plus, I've gotten my family (a meat-and-potatoes hubby, plus two teens) to eat tofu with me!”

Jacks wrote this review Thursday, March 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Affluenza: The All-Consuming Epidemic

by Thomas H. Naylor, John De Graaf, David Wann
- Rated 4 stars
“This book describes America's obession with consumerism as a kind of illness--"Affluenza". And it couldn't be more appropriate. The view of our culture through this perspective is distressing, to say the least. The book begins with a dismal list of symptoms and moves on to a bleak expression of causes, but at least it doesn't leave the reader helplessly wallowing in fevered illness. There is "chicken soup"!
Reading this book is the experience of being told by a doctor our body is deteriorating and we have six months to live... unless we can radically alter our habits. If you're up to that kind of introspective challenge, read "Affluenza".”

Jacks wrote this review Thursday, March 6 2008. ( reply | permalink )