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Ilana W. (allieboy) - Reviews

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A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You: Stories
A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You: Stories
Author: Amy Bloom
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/4/2009


Hoping for more after reading other reviews. For me, it was just "eh."


The Dive from Clausen's Pier
The Dive from Clausen's Pier
Author: Ann Packer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/4/2009


For some reason, I was hoping for more.....more heart, more angst. But I didn't feel it, and I'm not sure why. I also thought that it didn't portray the central character in a good light. Don't want to spoil it, but I think you'll see why. Although it was a good read, and Packer wrote it beautifully, it should have asked the question, how much do we owe ourselves in relationship with those we love?


Getting Our Groove Back: How To Energize American Jewry
Getting Our Groove Back: How To Energize American Jewry
Author: Scott A. Shay
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 1/7/2010


Excellent, readable, understandable, and inspiring book about energizing American Jewry, outlining specific goals and means for attaining them. Highly recommended for anyone concerned about the future of Jews in America.


The Pilot's Wife
The Pilot's Wife
Author: Anita Shreve
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/4/2009
Helpful Score: 1


A page-turner, as are all of Shreve's books. I've never read a bad one, or one that didn't make me wish it went longer. The perfect escape. No real redeeming value, just a great book to take you away from the trials and tribulations of life for awhile.


Surrender the Pink
Surrender the Pink
Author: Carrie Fisher
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/4/2009


It's what you would expect.....escapism to a place where women can understand the need to go. Absolutely no redeeming value, no great lessons to be learned. Simply a book for women who want to go somewhere else for awhile.


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