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God Is Not Great

by Christopher Hitchens
- Rated 5 stars
“Fascinating viewpoints. Hitchens really makes you analyze what and how religion teaches you to think. He presents a really well thought out argument for atheism, which is far and away more humanitarian than most if not all religions. He was raised in Britain so there is much reference to the Protestant God...though he takes all religions to task. All religions have had evil done in their name and he definately airs the dirty laundry most people would have you look past.”

Jessica W wrote this review Saturday, August 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Castle Dor

by Daphne Du Maurier, Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch
- Rated 5 stars
“I loved this book. I love DuMaurier, she is a great author. The story is beautifully told. I cannot tell where the original author leaves off and she picks up.”

Jessica W wrote this review Saturday, August 23 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Infected: A Novel

by Scott Sigler
- Rated 0 stars
“Watch out, you'll be itchy and looking for triangles.”

Jessica W wrote this review Friday, May 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )
A New Earth

by Eckhart Tolle
- Rated 0 stars
“Interesting, however, I really didn't like the absence of personal responsibilty he excuses because people are not living conciously. It is watered down Buddhism made more palatable to Americans by taking the moral guides of Buddhism out.”

Jessica W wrote this review Friday, May 2 2008. ( reply | permalink )
Liberated Parents, Liberated Children: Your Guide to a Happier Family

by Adele Faber
- Rated 5 stars
“Another wonderful book on communicating with your kids, and also, not forcing them into roles by parental expectations. It helped prevent my daughter who was very uncomfortable as a young child (birth-4) with other people and new situations without being in my arms, from being labled shy by my husband and myself. She's seven now, and you would not believe how engaging she is with children and adults alike. If I had allowed people to call her shy, she probably would be because she would think I expected her to be.”

Jessica W wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )
How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk

by Adele Faber, Elaine Mazlish
- Rated 5 stars
“A must read for parents. Here is a parenting book that doesn't make you feel like a jerk for not being the ideal parent one hundred percent of the time, but the techniques when practiced and used will promote peace, harmony and communication in your home.”

Jessica W wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The House on the Strand

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- Rated 5 stars
“Loved this book!! Daphne DuMaurier is one of my FAVORITE authors. What a long, strange trip”

Jessica W wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )
Dumbing Us Down: The Hidden Curriculum of Compulsory Schooling

by John Taylor Gatto
- Rated 5 stars
“A quick read, that will make you angry, and also want to know more. ”

Jessica W wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Underground History of American Education

by John Taylor Gatto
- Rated 5 stars
“A MUST READ for anyone who has been through the American education system, or is contemplating putting their child through it. Mr. Gatto is a fabulous person, I had a chance to meet him when he gave a presentation to a Libertarian group several years ago. His writing, and his speaking, can seem to wander, but he does tie it all together in a very eye opening way.”

Jessica W wrote this review Sunday, December 16 2007. ( reply | permalink )
The Mindbody Prescription: Healing the Body, Healing the Pain

by John E. Sarno
- Rated 0 stars
“What a goldmine!! This book has helped me tremendously. I reccommend it to anyone I know with chronic health and pain issues. Dr. Sarno's insight and advice on treatment is fantastic!!”

Jessica W wrote this review Tuesday, November 20 2007. ( reply | permalink )