5 comments about Arctic Homestead: The True Story of One Family's Survival and Courage in the Alaskan Wilds.

1. I have read many true story accounts of wilderness "Alaska Bush" living, but this one truly had me wondering how this family kept avoided being killed or dying from the unbelievable danger they continued to put themselves in. I found it interesting to read, but at the same time, almost painful. Living in Alaska, I see many, many adventure seekers who think they can make it in the bush without the necessary skills and knowledge it takes to survive on their own. It is truly a miracle that this family, although brave, all survived their experience.



2. Okay, so it's an imperfect family. True they started out with nothing and yes, they are uneducated. Norma probably bent the truth a hair or two. She's got a right to her own opinion, it's HER BOOK!
   
   Les is probably a big brash dangerous guy, but she's still married to him. The kids ... well they grew up with the bears all around them and dogs to mush. Last I heard they are doing fine. How can we judge a family like this? They didn't exactly move to Alaska with a U-haul and a pocket full of change, but pretty close. To me, this story deserves respect because of the sheer magnitude of what they accomplished. These are poor uneducated Americans and I am very proud of them. I wish there were more people like the Cobbs.
   
   My gut feeling about this story is that Norma is mostly telling the truth. She admits to many mistakes, in every chapter, and is open about them. The death of the dogs was pretty damn upsetting and I'd really like to know the truth about that one. Will someone speak up? How about a member of the family? Or maybe some of the Alaskans who were friends to the Cobbs? I'd like to know what happened. I tend to believe that the guy left in charge of the dogs allowed them to die. I do not believe the family killed their own dogs. They just don't strike me as the type. Now the man who stayed behind to "care" for the animals, him I blame. He probably did what she said and killed the dogs with neglect.
   
   It happens. As an animal rescue person, I've seen animals die of neglect many times. I tend not to believe that Les shot all the dogs as inferred by one of their former friends. If there's disparagement about the book, it's not because of the storytelling, because this book is one of those that you just can't put down.
   
   Suspend your disbelief, take what you will from the book, but READ IT!!! It's fantastic.
   
   Jules Harrell



3. UNBELIEVABLE EFFORT!
   
   I BOUGHT THIS BOOK BECAUSE THE COUPLE WAS FROM LONGMONT, COLORADO AND THEY WERE NOT FAR FROM MY ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOME.
   
   THE BOOK WAS A GREAT LOOK INTO THE STRUGGLES OF HOMESTEADING. SOMETIMES I THOUGHT THAT THEY WERE ALL A FAMILY RIGHT OUT OF THE "GRAPES OF WRATH." EITHER TO STUPID TO QUIT OR JUST PLAIN BULLHEADED. I THINK IT TOOK BOTH TRAITS TO ACCOMPLISH WHAT THEY DID. I RESPECT THEIR FOCUS AND THEIR FAITH.
   
   THE BOOK WAS A GOOD READ AND I RECOMMEND IT.
   
   IT IS UNBELIEVABLE TO ME THAT THEY ARE LOOKING TO SELL SOMETHING THAT WAS SO DIFFICULT TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN (TOWARDS THE END OF THE BOOK.)
   
   MAYBE THEY ARE THE "GRAPES OF WRATH" BUNCH, BUT WHATEVER THEY ARE, THE BOOK IS REALLY WORTH READING AND THE COUPLE/FAMILY HAD TRUE GRIT. FOR THAT AND THEIR FAITH IN JESUS, I TAKE MY HAT OF TO THEM AND SAY, BRAVO!



4. This is a great true story about a courageous family carving out their dream on America's last frontier. It is well written, easy to read with event details hard to imagine even during the mid 1970s. This is good reading for anyone planning a trip to Alaska.



5. I was very disappointed in this book. While the first half is entertaining and interesting, it eventually became offensive to me for a number of reasons. The author, Norma Cobb, refers to herself (in the section about working on the pipeline) as "not unattractive" but then later goes on to categorize Susan Butcher as being not much to look at. Well, from looking at the pictures, I might agree with Norma's appraisal of herself, (though it does sound boastful for someone living in Athapaskan country, where the Natives do not boast about themselves), but to denigrate Susan's looks is simply tacky. Many believe that Susan Butcher was a very attractive, natural and wholesome looking woman. Further, when Norma comments on the passes made towards her by another musher, Rick Swenson, well - that is equally tacky, particularly with a well known individual. Unfortunately, these things, along with other things such as poor grammar and incorrect usage of the English language point to someone who appears to be both rather full of herself and disdainful of people with more education. It is a shame that what was essentially a good story had these elements that detracted from it. I was also bothered by the characterization of others in this book as they did not, somehow, "ring true." This assessment was solidified for me when I read Ken Nelson's review of the book. I normally do not cull books from my personal library but this book won't be kept.

5 comments about Superfly: The True, Untold Story of Frank Lucas, American Gangster.

1. I was also inspired to read more about Lucas, after seeing the film...but what a let down!!! It was a jumbled mass of bits (hopefully researched)with no flow, and shocking grammatical and spelling errors. The text didn't correspond with the chapter titles and it seemed like a kid(uneducated) had written it. I can't get over that I've paid money for this. Don't buy it!!



2. I have read and liked other books by this author, most notably his work on the Cali Cartel. This book was obviously rushed to meet a deadline with the movie on Frank Lucas and as a result it was poorly written, contained many typos, and added little content beyond a google search or wikipedia. If you have read his other books you probably appreciate the level or research but this book only offers a few tid bits of speculation that are not well substantiated. Its too bad that he rushed it out for what must be commercial reasons at the expense of his integrity as a writer.



3. This book was poorly written with many grammatical errors and misspelled words. The content was somewhat interesting, as it appears to contradict some of the movie "American Gangster."



4. What moron looked at the text before it went to print? Parents: Don't let your kids see this mess.



5. A great book that reveals the truth about Frank Lucas.
   
   Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson I would also advise readers to check out Harlem Godfather: The Rap on my Husband, Ellsworth "Bumpy" Johnson to find the true story of the REAL American gangster, Bumpy Johnson.

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5 comments about Brain Gym and Me - Reclaiming the Pleasure of Learning.

1. I enjoyed reading the theory behind the Brain Gym program since I teach and hear of it often in school, but have never seen it used on a daily basis. After reading the book, I have ordered the manual for teachers and I plan to use it in class next year. I was a little bored with Mr. Dennison's repeated negative stereotyping of school near the end of the book. I have discovered it is difficult to accurately critique "school" when a person is not in the day to day mainstream. Schools have vastly improved through the years: my school is on the forefront of technology and advances in learning. Teachers try really, really hard to take care of our students' learning needs--the job is overwhelming. I am constantly looking for ways to help my children succeed. Having said all that, I do believe in the Brain Gym approach. I found the book interesting, and plan to give it a try!



2. This book is superb. As a clinician, I am finding it very explanatory on a scientific level, yet fully understandable for lay people as well. I am so excited about the information that it contains, that I am sharing it with friends, family, fellow parents, and patients in my chronic pain practice, with success.



3. Wow!! What an amazing concept. More businesses, schools, daycares, nursing homes, etc. should apply this concept!!



4. Like many parents, I have often wondered if the educational system actually suited my children's unique learning needs. Despite huge strides in technology and general global knowledge our children still learn primarily by rout. As was true in our day, today only a small percentage of the children in school today actually find this method natural. The majority of children find themselves trying to learn, getting stressed out, and inevitably hating school. In this day and age that just isn't acceptable.
   
   Dr. Paul E. Dennison experienced firsthand the difficulties of our current school systems. Despite that he was obviously intelligent and went on to experience the pleasure of learning, his first few years of school really ate away at his self esteem. The inherent problems behind these experiences became his focus. Thus, began Brain Gym.
   
   Brain Gym is an easy to use program that relaxes and refocuses the student so that he or she can allow their natural intelligence to flow. The exercises are extremely simple. I did some of them as I read the book and really noticed a difference in my attention to the reading and my overall stress level. Perhaps more importantly I now notice how I feel when I read, write, or work. I see the connection between my tensed up muscles of my neck and my difficulty in concentrating. I feel the stress in my hand and arm as I try to write neatly. I think the good doctor is definitely on to something here.



5. Reviewed by Debra Gaynor for Reader Views (3/07)
   
   Paul Dennison describes the moment in fourth grade where a teacher grabs his shoulders and yelled, "Why can't you learn." "From my hurt emerged my work, my message, and my mission: to bring to the world community a new way to educate our children so that they can learn without failure." Mr. Dennison became "skilled in teaching reading, and opened a chain of eight reading centers." "What I came to realize is that, for educators, effective teaching isn't about presenting the information and letting the student passively take it in, but about connecting the information to the movement of the body in an active way."
   
   Dennison was amazed with the results of adding movement to his program. Suddenly he could see students reading more comfortably. Parents commented they could see changes in their child.
   
   It takes more than mental skill, but also physical abilities to be a good reader. Good reading can't happen without a whole set of physical abilities:
   
   Binocularity
   Convergence
   Tracking
   Sustained attention and concentration
   Directionality and motor planning
   Hearing and matching graphemes and phonemes
   Thinking
   Memory of sounds and shapes
   Visualization of letter patterns and word shapes
   Eye-hand coordination
   Timing, rhythm, and phrasing of speech patterns
   "Brain Gym and Me" by Paul E. Dennison is well written. The information is presented in an easy-to-understand format. As a former Reading Coach I'm impressed with his concept. I had similar experiences in elementary school. My eyes did not work together. I became discouraged, my grades were horrible and I quite trying. Only after years of frustration did I realize I could learn. My self-confidence increased and I continued on to assist students in their reading abilities. This book should be mandatory reading for all educators. I have already contacted several teachers and suggested they add, "Brain Gym and Me" to their reading list. Mr. Dennison has returned the pleasure to learning. Well done.

5 comments about The Soul of Money: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Life.

1. If Twist had billed the book as an autobiography, it could have worked. This is not about money but about Lynne Twist's spiritual view of the world.



2. that money had less power over your life? Thsi book is a certain guide to breaking emotional and metal molds in one of life's touchiest areas. Lynne Twist's exploration of the spiritual side of money adn wealth is a heartening introduction to a way of thinking that can change the way the world does business. Her insights are that powerful.



3. I will keep this very brief as I don't want to waste your time like the way I wasted mine by reading this book.
   Key Points of the author:
   - Align your transactions with your morals
   - Scarcity is not real. Believe in sufficiency
   - Focus on the qualitative aspects of life, like relationships
   
   That is pretty much it. The book is a VERY touchy-feely book filled with her real life examples of volunteering with Third World countries and how deep down in peoples' souls is where fulfillment lies, not in materialistic goods. Some of the things she says and suggests borders on socialist doctrine.
   
   If you are looking for a way to better understand yourself, happiness, and the role money plays, I suggest you look into the field of positive psychology. Money has diminishing marginal returns...in other words, the guy who earns $500,000 is not 10X happier than the guy who earns $50,000. With that said, remove yourself from the rat race, be content with the things around you, don't focus so much on tomorrow, and dedicate yourself (career/volunteer) to something you believe in. That simple equation is more valid and will transform your life more than this entire book.



4. Lynne Twist has written a very inspiring book that can totally tranform one's relationship with money and self.



5. This wokderful lady adds the spirt to the money. She has accomplished much in the world, so this is not a "how to" book that is for the purpose of making money for the writer, but one whom I know lives the life and walks the talk.

5 comments about Once Upon a Country: A Palestinian Life.

1. This is a memoir written by a professor of philosophy who is also the current president of Al Quds university in East Jerusalem.
   
   After getting through his father's history in the early chapters, University professor Sari Nusseibeh realizes the central problem between the Israeli and Palestinian coexistence: neither sides understanding of the other side. It takes him meeting Israeli students at college, and flying on an Israeli ariline, and teaching at Hebrew University before he begins to see the similarities between the two. And thats where he evolves his ideas about peace.
   
   A central concept of his is that both sides are allies, NOT enemies. He even goes as far to say that the two are more like allies than the united states/israel and palestinians/arab states are allies.
   
   Unfortunately as the occupation of the west bank and gaza continues throughout the 60s, 70s, and 80s, he sees a different kind of arab majority emerging from the areas, that is bent on the concept of eradicating the Jew, instead of working with. As his story progresses we see how the author gets involved in politics and attempts to keep the two state solution as a viable option, while trying to maintain his own logical understanding of what was transpiring.
   
   But as we come to the 2000s, Hamas gains most of the support of the palestinians, wins elections and violence ensues.
   
   The author is not hopeless. He does speak of trying to advocate a peaceful two-state solution by teaming up with Israelis in the Peace Now movement and in the government, to get the peace that both sides seek. He writes up a two state solution, that would allow Palestinians to have the borders from pre-1967, and allows palestinian refugees to return to palestinian areas, and Jews to jewish areas.
   
   Only concerns i have with his memoir book are of misrepresentations of Israeli actions. He states that the Israelis invaded Lebanon in 82 without "any bullets being shot from lebanon." That's misleading. The PLO were launching rockets into kiryat shemonah and nearby cities which was provoking the Israelis during this turbulent time for the lebanese people, to maintain peace in southern lebanon.
   
   Ina few other places he tries to place more blame on Israel rather than sharing it with the palestinian people, a product of his upbringing more than malicious intent.
   
   However Sari Nusseibeh is not Hamas and not an islamic fundamentalist. He isa two-state solution advocate who writes mostly about using non-violent disobedience. As the reader I wondered, if more palestinians were like Nusseibeh perhaps the world opinion would change towards them? But Nusseibeh DIDNT grow up in a refugee camp, was educated at Oxford and Harvard, and lived a different life than the majority of palestinians.
   
   So perhaps palestinians as a whole dont see life as he does? And maybe this book is as much a minority views as that of the suicide bombers?
   
   Hopefully not, because Nusseibeh portrays himself as a peace seeker. and thats what is needed in Israel and Palestine.



2. The writer knows a country we know very little about. I loved learning about the people of Palestine and their culture from a non-politicized source.



3. This book forms part of a larger group of first person memoirs by wealthy Palestinians (Out of Place: A Memoir andPalestine: A Personal History andThis Side of Peace: A Personal Account and Strangers in the House: Coming of Age in Occupied Palestine). Sari Nusseibeh was born in 1949 in Demascus, and was descended from one of the wealthiest and most aristocratic Jerusalemite family (along with the Hussaynis, Nasashibis, Khalidis and Dajanis). He studied at Oxford and received a Phd in Islamic Philosophy from Harvard and moved to the West Bank in 1978 to teach as Bir Zeit University. Later he would be President of Al Quds ('the Holy') University.
   
   He has lived a life devoted to being anti-Israeli and at the same time a 'peace' activist. His memoir is one long diatribe about his reighteousness, his love of Islam("How could a civilized nation rooted in palestine for welel over a thousand yeats be so easily plucked out and chased away at gunpoint"-surely the Jews wondered the same of the Romans and the Byzantines of the Arabs).
   
   He speaks frequently of his "love for Jersualem" a city he did not grow up in, nor was he born in. For Nusseibeh the 'peace' activist Abdel Khader Husseini, who was a terrorist and ambusher of civilian busses, is "the great Abdel Kader el-Husseini". Nusseibeh, despite his obsession with Islam, marries a western woman named Lucy who he then converts to Islam.
   
   Nusseibeh's life is one of wealth and privilidge. While he was sipping tea as a young boy the Millions of Jewish refugees of the Holocaust and the other million tossed out of Islamic countries were living in cramped apartments in Israel. While he was as Harvard, Israelis were working in the fields and the factories. His was a classic life of a Bourgeoisie and like the children of White Russians who spoke of exotic 'mother Russia' and their desire to return, he too shares the yearning for a time gone by, for a new 1939, for a different outcome to the Second World War and the 1948 war. But his father, Anwar Nusseibeh, helped seal the fate of the Palestinians in 1948, Sari's account would have been more honest if, despite all the other factual errors, he at least noted the truth about his family's role.
   
   Seth J. Frantzman
   



4. If you want to understand the immense gulf between Israel and Palestine even among moderates, read this book.



5. This is a truly important book for anyone wishing to understand fully the Arab / Palestinian - Israeli conflict. It sheds tremendous light on very important events, thus far not fully presented from the Palestinian side, especially that of the non rejectionist Palestinian camp. Sari Nusseibeh is a truly visionary man with tremendous courage and is a highly gifted activist and indeed very clever politician despite his own denials.
   
   I have thoroughly enjoyed, and was often moved by, the first half of the book which dealt with the history of Nusseibeh's family and contained his even handed description of the events leading to 1948 and all the way through the 1967 war and his subsequent return to live in Palestine with his British wife. Nusseibeh's portrayal of the lives of the Palestinians between the wars of 1948 and 1967 was very helpful.
   
   In the second half of the book Nusseibeh hammers in, over and over again, on the tacit unspoken alliance of the extremists on both sides and shows how Israel supported the creation of Hamas as a counter weight to the Fateh and PLO. He coherently and very persuasively presents the thought process that he went through to move from the one state solution to the two state solution and demonstrates very effectively the threats that prolonging the conflict would cause to it.
   
   Nusseibeh was often right at the center of things or at least presents himself as such; we see him as a leading figure in standing up to the Israelis and to the Islamists, we see him as the key engine behind the first intefada, or uprising, and we see him winning the respect and approval of Yasir Arafat. In this, second, half, this book moves from being a truly exceptional account of the personal and family history more into an aggrandizing politician's memoir. This should not reduce nor detract from the tremendous personal sacrifice and commitment Nusseibeh made to his cause.
   
   I have heard of the peace work of Dr. Nusseibeh and read some of his articles and interview for some years and while I admire him more than any other Palestinian public figure, this book troubled me in a number of ways. Unlike the other three Palestinian memoirs, originally written in English, that I have read (Gada Karami, Fay Kenfani & Edward Said) Nusseibeh sought to justify every action he has ever taken, to defend his various historic positions and to settle the scores with those of differing views. Most unlike the other three biographies, the book contained virtually no retrospective sole searching whatsoever and important topics such as his obvious passion and skill for politics vs. his academic eccentric persona were packaged for the purpose rather than thought through. Nusseibeh repeatedly simply presented himself as the reluctant professor, yet left us wondering about his very savvy organizational, political and survival skills. He seemed to know exactly how to deal with wily old Arafat, Hamas, the Israeli intelligence and the various factions of the PLO yet retain the freedom to advance his own agenda as well as build important relationships with Israelis.
   
   The tremendous heights, in which, Nusseibeh holds his father, a former Governor of Jerusalem, ambassador and member of cabinet gives the feeling of an immature biography lacking in the distance to be objective. Indeed the first half of the book contains rework of the some of the father's own unpublished memoirs. Obvious points such as the father's commitment to an idealistic form of pan Arabism, albeit non Bathist and non Nasserist, and Nusseibeh own movement into being Palestinian nationalist, seeing Palestine being in natural alliance with Israel did not cause him to reflect further on the role and thinking of his father. A respectful critique and contrast of the views would have enhanced and not hindered the understanding of his father and need not be disloyal to his memory.
   
   Most grating perhaps is the competitiveness displayed with other Palestinian peace advocates and the various attempts at discrediting them. This was particularly evident in describing the efforts that led to the Geneva Accord, which Nusseibeh referred as the plan by the name of the Israeli negotiator, thus marginalizing the Palestinian partner. At some point Nusseibeh clearly fell out with Hanan Ashrawi and Dr. Barghouti, both articulate advocates of the Palestinian cause and for peace and coexistence with Israel, he made his disdain of them very obvious and has not troubled himself to analyze their positions even in retrospect.

5 comments about My Guy Barbaro: A Jockey's Journey Through Love, Triumph, and Heartbreak with America's Favorite Horse.

1. Interesting insight behind the scenes on horse racing. I loved this book. Yep! I cried at the end, even though I knew the ending already. Edgar obviously loves horse and gave an insider's opinion on how horses in the race world ought to be treated - with dignity, respect, and most of all, love. Barbaro's owners are to be commended as being horse lovers, first and foremost. Barbaro was a majestic, spunky, and beautiful creature. Edgar is a horse lover, too, and a fine horesman. His ethic of not injuring a horse for the sake of any race, no matter the stakes, is sheer love and respect for the horses he has spent his life with. The horses are lucky to have a gifted, kind and caring jockey to work with them. i can hardly wait for the 2008 Derby and see if Barbaro's sibling can finish what Barbaro so magnificently started. Barbaro did for equine health what Nicole Simpson did for domestic abuse.



2. Of course, it is a "wonderful" read....but you know you will cry. There is so much more "than meets the eye" going on with horse racing. I'm glad this good man is working to help other not so valuable horses....where is PETA anyway? Horses are being bred to be big and powerful....but those small (thin, in comparison to body) legs , ankles etc. are too prone to break. Note also the death of the filly due to a break this year too. I could go on and on.....but y'all can surmise the atrocities. And don't forget: Big Brown was put to a race with a known cracked hoof.



3. So moving, so honest, so touching...Edgar Prado's story, his own life,
   and his love for this horse, just made me weep. Barbaro's story turned
   tragic, but during his short life, he was loved very much by very special
   people...Edgar Prado is one of them.
   They will be linked forever.



4. Edgar Prado and his co-writer did a good job representing his love and relationship for and with Barbaro. If anyone wants to know the life style and schedule of a professional jockey, this is the book to read. For me personally I appreciated the further evidence of Barbaro's intellect and intuition by the report of Mr. Prado that "a psychic had called Mrs. Jackson to tell her when Barbaro broke through the gate before the Preaknes, he knew something bad was going to happen. He didn't know exactly what, the psychic said, but he was trying to send a message that we were unable to read."I loved and still do love Barbaro. I grieve his untimely passing.



5. What better way to remenber the horse everyone in the world loves, but through the eyes of his jockey. Edgar Prado respected the ability of Barbaro, developed a relationship that took them to the top, but also
   the tragic side of racing, his accident.Everyone who loves animals should read this book!

5 comments about Coming of Age in Mississippi.

1. This book was chosen by my book club. It was a very slow read, and didn't flow well.



2. I found this book very honest & interesting. I gave it to a friend who said the same thing. I wish she had written more books.



3. Liquidate-4-me never shipped my book. it took over a month to get my refund..Lame



4. In several books I've read regarding Southern History and slavery, this story actually surpised me. Without giving much detail, she becomes famous overnight. Ironic, but to drive into Jackson, Ms. you would never guess just how dangerous a place with was, in fact, all along the Delta and Mississippi was dangerous. She's a born fighter. Good book, takes off towards the end.



5. A must read for anyone interested in first hand accounts of the Civil Rights movement in the United States.

5 comments about Pyongyang: A Journey in North Korea.

1. Having recently visited North Korea for 4 of the wackiest, most surreal and intensely thought-provoking days of my life, I can recommend this book as the next best thing to visiting that crazy country.
   The country is such a closed clam that the visual memories are those that sustain you as you ask yourself, "Did I really go there? Was it some insane episode from 'The Prisoner'? (sorry Guy, borrowed that one from you!)
   The book captures in the most perceptive manner the horrendous mind-control that lies at the centre of this society. However, it also manages to make it laugh-out-loud funny at the same time.
   I literally laughed till tears came at some of the moments illustrated in Guy's deceptively simple drawings. I even sought out and found the turtle in the lobby of the hotel he stayed in!
   The book made me rush out and buy his (very disappointing) Shenzhen follow up and I'm currently reading his 'Burma Chronicles'. Sadly neither seems to come close to the 'Pyongyang' masterpiece.
   By all means read Bradley Martin's ''Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader' for a comprehensive understanding of how the DPRK got into the mess it's in at the moment. But for sheer armchair travel, and even perhaps as a spur for you to go there, read this wonderful self-deprecating shrewdly observant laugh-fest. You'll thank me for it!



2. After finishing Bradley Martin's excellent Under the Loving Care of the Fatherly Leader: North Korea and the Kim Dynasty, I was interested in finding out more about the DPRK. This book is pretty current, more so than Martin's book (excluding his Epilogue) and helps bring to life a lot of the facts that Martin left unanimated (no pun intended.)
   
   This book is essentially an illustrated travelogue, and a well-illustrated one at that. It was always enjoyable to read and engaging. Not only that, at the end of that day it offered better understanding of a few things in the DPRK. He documents the life of a foreigner with more access to the country than a diplomat or journalist but not as much as an NGO worker. So the life of the medium/long-term expat in Pyongyang is exposed like never before. Via that, recent developments in "openness" are shown for what they really are.
   
   Pyongyang is a strange strange place and Delisle exploits that for humor as well as a poignant commentary about the poor people who suffer from that strangeness.
   
   Aside from describing life in North Korea, it opened my eyes to a lot of what goes on in the animation industry--the offshoring as well as the technical challenges of bringing a cartoon to life.
   
   I lent my copy to other members of my family--some avid comic readers and others for whom this was their first comic--and they all really enjoyed it. So I recommend it, especially for the discounted amazon price.



3. This Guy is one of the coolest guys. I have this book and his Shenzhen book and I abosolutly love them. I lend them to people all of the time. You can't go wrong with this book. This has to be the very best way to capture a memory. You go under cover with Guy in a way that video cameras and microphones cannot take you. Simply awesome.



4. I finished this graphic novel about 2 months ago and it still stays with me. Guy Delisle excels at delivering "big picture" descriptions of life in Pyongyang and North Korea as well as the more unique (or odd) details of a Westerner just trying to pass his time on a job in a nation closed off from the world.
   His art compliments the mostly lighthearted take on his often puzzling encounters. It also helps the more serious matters subversively arrive.
   Delisle briefly pulled back a curtain and introduced to me to a place and people I've known very little about. My curiosity about Pyongyang and for details about life in N.K. has only continued.



5. Unfortunately I do agree with the person who felt slight disappointment with the artwork - and I found depth of penetration of the subject slightly disappointing too. And yet the book did leave a deep impression on me, of shock, and so I would recommend it. it's educative too - I knew nothing of N Korea before. There are some other artists' work in this book, which form part of the narrative for a few pages, and their work is vv impressive. But maybe the stark style that G de L has plumped for matches the subject matter, stark, and kind almost sterile. Still v well drawn though, just basic at the same time. Def worth a look though, v interesting indeed.

5 comments about Don't Bet against Me!: Beating the Odds Against Breast Cancer and in Life.

1. Wonderful book with lots of information about breast cancer. Also a great story on Deanna's life and such a down to earth person. She is just a sweetheart and you will love her. Don't Bet against Me!: Beating the Odds Against Breast Cancer and in Life I also bought the book for a friend that has breast cancer and is going through chemo and she has found the book to be a great comfort.



2. She is a very brave woman who because of who she is will inspire women to get through whatever God puts in front of them. She is someone who has not let being in the public eye to change them into someone they are not. But has stayed true to herself and is doing wonderful things for others.



3. In a word? Inspirational. This lady has faith and talks freely about it. I believe this to be an ideal gift to share with someone facing this disease; they may well be comforted.



4. This is an excellent book about a woman's journey with breast cancer. Deanna Favre is the wife of Brett Favre of the Green Bay Packers. She describes her dealing with breast cancer, the aftermath of it and her struggle to survive and live with a deadly disease. Her and her husband have started a foundation dealing with breast cancer and continue to work tirelessly for the foundation. Reading the book brings forth a variety of emotions and I would recommend this book to everyone especially those who have been touched by breast cancer in some way.



5. This book is totally awesome. A great insight by Deanna from her life with Brett to her cancer and beyond. A book worth reading.