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Klaire B. (ibreadn) - Reviews

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Another Day in the Frontal Lobe: A Brain Surgeon Exposes Life on the Inside
Review Date: 5/21/2010
Helpful Score: 2


As someone who works for several orthopedic surgeons this book helped answer a lot of questions I didn't want bother the doctors with. Even if you are a patient, or simply curious the author has written a book that is easy to read and informative without making you feel intimidated. You are sure to get an "ah ha! So that's why they...." at some point during the book. I recommend it for a quick, good-to-know sort of read.


The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir
The Blue Cotton Gown: A Midwife's Memoir
Author: Patricia Harman
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/20/2010
Helpful Score: 1


This book was so fascinating to me. Not only I got to learn the insides of a doctor's office. But the author's patient's lives were riveting to me. I wanted to know what happens with this patient or how the author handles a certain situation. It's an awesome book and will keep you hooked, I recommend it!


Breakfast with Tiffany : An Uncle's Memoir
Breakfast with Tiffany : An Uncle's Memoir
Author: Edwin John Wintle
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/20/2010


This is a good feel book and it made me gush all through it. This is an adorable gay man raising a darling girl. By the end of the book, I had wished I had an uncle as awesome as he is! Looking for a good read, this is it!


Comfort: A Journey Through Grief
Comfort: A Journey Through Grief
Author: Ann Hood
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/20/2010
Helpful Score: 1


This book is a sweet and aching book about her grieving through the death of her daughter. It's fragile and incredible real and well written. The author's daughter would be so proud to have her as her mommy. Be sure you're ready to sniffle, and take deep breaths as this is a book that hits you right in the heart.


High On Arrival: A Memoir
High On Arrival: A Memoir
Author: Mackenzie Phillips
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/18/2011
Helpful Score: 2


I didn't watch, "One Day at a Time" or have heard a single note of any Mamas & Papas. I only heard of their names and could attach Mackenzie Phillips and John Phillips to their occupation. I didn't experience drugs or quite the way she was raised. Nor do I care for celebrity memoirs much. But this one is different. If you couldn't relate to Mackenzie Phillips in her memoir, her story moved in a nice flowing way. I found myself having a hard time putting the book down and picked it up every chance I got. Fascinating stuff, raw, and painfully real. I wanted to know what happens next. Good book. I especially appreciated the paperback version where there is a postscript added to the end of the book.


House Rules: A Memoir
House Rules: A Memoir
Author: Rachel Sontag
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/23/2011


I couldn't put this book down. Partly I was so intrigued about her father. I haven't found a book that resonated so much of my own father. It was like reading my own life! Even if you couldn't relate--it still is a personal, rich and superb book.


What I Thought I Knew: A Memoir
What I Thought I Knew: A Memoir
Author: Alice Eve Cohen
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/26/2010
Helpful Score: 1


I could not put this book down. This woman went through quite a roller coaster of a ride through her unexpected pregnancy. Quick, easy read that will keep you entertained and wanting to know what happens next. You won't be disappointed!


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