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1776
1776
Author: David McCullough
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 144
Review Date: 2/28/2015


A riveting account of the events of the Revolutionary war during that year. A great "behind-the-scenes" look.


After the Falls: Coming of Age in the Sixties
After the Falls: Coming of Age in the Sixties
Author: Catherine Gildiner
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 4/14/2021


Very realistic account of life in the sixties. Very relatable for people growing up in that era.


Al Capone Does My Homework (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 5/3/2022


An entertaining look into life at a mid-century prison. Life on the island for the employees must have been quite interesting. I had no idea that families lived there.


American Jezebel : The Uncommon Life of Anne Hutchinson, the Woman Who Defied the Puritans
Review Date: 7/28/2020


A very eye-opening picture of what life was like for people accused of witchcraft. A book that is hard to put down.


The Babe Ruth Story
The Babe Ruth Story
Author: Babe Ruth, Bob Considine
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 2
Review Date: 10/27/2020


Since I am a big fan of baseball it was interesting to hear this in Babe Ruth's own words. Since so much time is spent in describing games you have to have a grasp of baseball to really enjot it.


Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball
Ball of Fire: The Tumultuous Life and Comic Art of Lucille Ball
Author: Stefan Kanfer
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.4/5 Stars.
 8
Review Date: 2/5/2022


This book was very compelling. It gave insight into the lives of Lucy and Desi that are not often seen.


The Blizzard
The Blizzard
Author: Robert Bahr
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 10/27/2020


Having lived through the storm it was like reliving the past. Very descriptive of what the blizzard was like.


The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story
The Burning of Bridget Cleary: A True Story
Author: Angela Bourke
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.9/5 Stars.
 9
Review Date: 10/30/2015


The actual story of Bridget Cleary was interesting but the book also went into a lot of background information about that time period and before. Some of this helped in understanding the reasoning of the people involved but a lot of it was unnecessary. I found myself wanting to skip parts and get back to the story of Bridget.


Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Can't Wait to Get to Heaven (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Author: Fannie Flagg
Book Type: Audio CD
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 27
Review Date: 7/2/2021


A very thought-provoking and entertaining book. Ms. Flagg uses her quirky sense of humor to show the trials of a family responsible for an aging member. Even though the topic is serious, she keeps a sense of humor through it all.


Cash: The Autobiography
Cash: The Autobiography
Author: Johnny Cash, Patrick Carr
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 77
Review Date: 11/10/2016


A forthwright and honest review of his life. He pulled no punches about his addiction problems. An encouraging story about how love and support and faith in God can bring you out of the darkest places.


The Cove (FBI Thriller, Bk 1)
The Cove (FBI Thriller, Bk 1)
Author: Catherine Coulter
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
 561
Review Date: 3/25/2018


Kept me on the edge of my seat. Couldn't put it down.


Dial Emmy for Murder (Soap Opera, Bk 2)
Dial Emmy for Murder (Soap Opera, Bk 2)
Author: Eileen Davidson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
 22
Review Date: 2/2/2019


Hard to put down. Intriguing mystery - better than a soap opera.


Review Date: 10/30/2013


Having grown up in Wilson, NY I found this book fascinating. It is a very personal account of thoughts and feelings during the battles. It might seem dry if you are not interested in that time period, but for anyone interested in Civil War history it is something that should be read.


Elizabeth the Queen
Elizabeth the Queen
Author: Alison Weir
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
 1
Review Date: 3/18/2022


Wow! I didn't know that. An in depth look at Elizabeth's life that you don't get in the history books. We see her as the Virgin Queen but there is so much more to that.


Eva's Story
Eva's Story
Author: Evelyn Julia Kent, Eva Schloss
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.8/5 Stars.
 4
Review Date: 11/25/2016


A heart wrenching account of one of the worst events in world history. Eva did not hold anything back about the suffering people went through. A great history lesson.


Every Breath You Take (Under Suspicion, Bk 5) (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 5/19/2020


Another well written book by Mary Higgins Clark.


First Women: The Grace and Power of America's Modern First Ladies
Review Date: 8/10/2022


This is an unbiased look at the modern first ladies. Well documented information that gives us a look at the real woman, faults and all.


Frontier (Frontier, Bk 1) (Audio CD) (Unabridged)
Review Date: 7/13/2021


Excellent depiction of traveling west during the 1800's. The action keeps listener engaged.


The Gatekeeper: Missy Lehand, FDR, and the Untold Story of the Partnership That Defined a Presidency
Review Date: 5/3/2022


Informative and well-written book about a woman who had the inside track on an administration that dealt with many challenges.


Here's the Story: Surviving Marcia Brady and Finding My True Voice (Audio CD) (Abridged)
Review Date: 4/14/2021


Wow! Very honest telling of joys and challenges of growing up in the public eye.


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