Book Reviews - Kate M. (Kinare)

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The Baby Boon : How Family-Friendly America Cheats the Childless
The Baby Boon : How Family-Friendly America Cheats the Childless
Author: Elinor Burkett
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
6


The book was interesting, but the information contained within was not a complete surprise. Yes, I as a childless woman, subsidize everyone elses kids. But the book gets kind of repetitive and I didn't even finish it. If this book is a new concept for you, try searching for "childfree" on google and you'll run into some great communities to chat about the lifestyle.

Review Date: 6/23/2006
Baby Not on Board: A Celebration of Life Without Kids
Baby Not on Board: A Celebration of Life Without Kids
Author: Jennifer L. Shawne
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
8


This book was such a great laugh. My husband and I snuggled and read it together. His mother, however, was not amused when she spied this book on our shelf. Make sure you hide this book if you have grandbaby-rabid parents or in-laws.

Review Date: 7/30/2008
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair that Changed America
Author: Erik Larson
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:


Typical of Larson's writing, this is yet another excellent example of deep research and a compelling narrative style. I recommend this book to anyone with a fascination of turn-of-the-century historical writings.

Review Date: 11/16/2006
Into the Wild
Into the Wild
Author: Jon Krakauer
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
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This was a fantastic read. Krakhauer is a phenomenal author. His tale is a vivid journey into the mind of a young man who thought he was invincible. As we know, even Icarus fell after his lofty achievement.

Review Date: 4/2/2007
Miracle in the Andes : 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home
Miracle in the Andes : 72 Days on the Mountain and My Long Trek Home
Author: Nando Parrado
Book Type: Hardcover
Rating:
9


This is probably the best first-person narrative I've ever read. What a wonderful, inspirational story.

Review Date: 4/16/2007
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing Nonfiction
Author: William Knowlton Zinsser
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:
5


This book is essential for the working journalist who is interested in entering the narrative nonfiction style of writing. It has helped me tremendously with my writing. I also suggest Writing for Story by Jon Franklin.

Review Date: 12/1/2006
Weapons of Choice (The Axis of Time Trilogy, Book 1)
Weapons of Choice (The Axis of Time Trilogy, Book 1)
Author: John Birmingham
Book Type: Paperback
Rating:


Great futuristic sci-fi book. Great to read before 2008, not spoiling this any more than that.

Review Date: 4/2/2007
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