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Amy Letinsky

Amy Letinsky

Welcome to my shelfari page. I use this site as a way to interact with people about the books that I'm reading. I love to chat about books, so if you want to talk about anything on my list, send me a note!

Feel free to visit my blog, where I do lots of book reviews: http://amyletinsky.wordpress.com more »
  • Seattle, WA, USA
  • member since October 29 2007

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  • American Mania: When More Is Not Enough
    • Rated 1 stars

    “I have a hard time diagnosing an entire country with a medical illness. Correct me if I'm wrong, but if everybody has something, doesn't that make it normal? I don't think everyone is manic/depressive in America, but the author does make some good points about how we're greedy and compulsive and seem to be getting worse. However, I don't think we're really getting worse. It's the same old problem that was around since the beginning of time. Man has fallen short of the Glory of God, and we keep doing what we don't want to do. etc. We're sinful creatures, bent on our own destruction. I wish the author would have spent less time diagnosing and more time proposing a cure. ”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Wednesday, January 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Thirteenth Tale
    • Rated 4 stars

    “This book was a pleasant surprise. I picked up up expecting standard fare fluffy fiction, and instead, I got a nice trip through literary references (especially the Brontes) and a mystery packed with old books and ghost stories. A very complex plot structure artfully woven together and compelling characters. My main critique is an incest subplot that takes place early in the story that was very creepy, but I understand the author's reason's for choosing to have it. It wasn't graphic or anything, but, well, some things just are a little too troubling.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Wednesday, January 9 2008. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Constant Princess
    • Rated 3 stars

    “This was the first Philippa Gregory book I read, and I got hooked from the start. Yes, it's a chick lit book, but it's well researched historical fiction with very sympathetic characters. I save these books for special treats to reward me for accomplishing something, typically grading finals.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Monday, December 31 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Boundaries: When to say Yes, When to Say No, To Take Control of Your Life (Inspirio/Zondervan Miniature Editions)
    • Rated 4 stars

    “I read this book as part of a women's study, and it really changed the way I look at relationships. I strongly advise that you watch the films that go along with the book, since they elaborate on the text and make it much more practical. The book itself can be very dry at times, but it's worth reading and making the effort to think through the practical applications in your own life. ”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Monday, December 31 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Purpose-Driven Life
    • Rated 2 stars

    “I'm not a huge fan of this book. I give Warren credit for getting lots of people excited about learning more about God, that's a big feat. But, his methods bug me a bit. I felt like the book watered down Christianity into simple bullet points, where more complexity needed to be accounted for. Also, Warren's habit of using multiple versions of scripture seemed to be about making the scriptures fit his points, instead of his points fitting scripture. By using many versions, he could select the one that said what he wanted. At least that's the vibe I got. I'd rather see someone stick to primarily one version of scripture for a particular theological reason and deviate for reasons that they specify in footnotes. It's just good, trustworthy practice. I have more comments on this book, but you can learn them best by reading my copy and reading all my marginalia...there's a lot.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Monday, December 31 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Out of the Saltshaker & into the World: Evangelism As a Way of Life
    • Rated 4 stars

    “The best book on evangelism out there, hands down. Great examples from real life. Engaging and warm. Inspirational. ”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Saturday, December 1 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • Confessions of a Reformission Rev.: Hard Lessons from an Emerging Missional Church (The Leadership Network Innovation)
    • Rated 0 stars

    “My pastor, and his book about the rough road to a megachurch.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Saturday, December 1 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • A Raisin in the Sun (Vintage)
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I've found my favorite modern play. How many tough themes can you weave into 3 acts? There's racisim, abortion, sexism, nationalism, atheism, poverty, and all the other isms in there, but handled in a respectful and masterful fashion. Poignant, powerful, dramatic. I suggest watching Sidney Poitier's film portrayal of the male lead. ”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Saturday, December 1 2007. ( reply | view 1 replies | permalink )
  • How to Read Literature Like a Professor: A Lively and Entertaining Guide to Reading Between the Lines
    • Rated 2 stars

    “Yes, I recognize the irony that a professor is reading this book. I just wanted to know if I'm acting like I should...or something like that. I'm always on the hunt for good resources for my students. Anything that will make my job easier.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Saturday, December 1 2007. ( reply | permalink )
  • The Bedford introduction to literature : reading, thinking, writing
    • Rated 5 stars

    “I think I read just about every introduction to literature text on the market before I decided on this one. Meyer does a great job introducing the major elements of fiction, poetry, and drama, and I like his selection of texts the best out of all of them. I also thought that his language was the most approachable of all the texts out there. Lots of handy online supplemental info. as well.”

    Amy Letinsky wrote this review Monday, November 26 2007. ( reply | permalink )
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