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Janice F. (jsf-60) - Reviews

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Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner
Call of the Mild: Learning to Hunt My Own Dinner
Author: Lily Raff McCaulou
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/7/2014


Refreshing perspective in this day and age. Most of us eat meat of some kind, but we shy away from thinking about the death of the animal that provided it. Hunting is more humane than many of our modern animal care practices. Through meeting and interacting with hunters, many of whom are not only conservationists but who know--and care--a whole lot more about animals than the anti-hunting lobby, this author went from being totally opposed to guns and hunting to becoming a hunter herself.


The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, Bk 1)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Millennium, Bk 1)
Author: Stieg Larsson, Reg Keeland (Translator)
Book Type: Mass Market Paperback
  • Currently 4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 12/31/2013


I rated this a 5 in spite of the (at times) sexual content (not being a voyeur)that I skipped over. I love the skillful characterization, especially main character.


The Harbinger: The Ancient Mystery That Holds the Secret of America's Future
Review Date: 7/26/2015


Although presented as fiction, the warning in this book is very real (and footnoted and well documented) and should be read--and taken to heart--by everyone in the U.S.A.


Helping Resolve Conflict: True Experiences of a Christian Anthropologist (Peace and Justice Series:Vol.10)
Review Date: 6/4/2010


Peacemaking is the subject of this book. It is is set up as a study, with thoughtful questions at the end of each chapter. The author gives examples from his life-- and how working to restore peace in relationships has impacted him as well.


Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh
Author: Robert C. O'Brien
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 2/9/2017


Great tale for the youngsters and still enjoyable after all these years.


Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories
Of Other Worlds: Essays and Stories
Author: C.S. Lewis
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/27/2018


Loved this book. I have been collecting everything I can find by and about C.S. Lewis for years, and I found some new stuff in this old book. I read it cover to cover.


Person or Persons Unknown (Sir John Fielding, Bk 4)
Person or Persons Unknown (Sir John Fielding, Bk 4)
Author: Bruce Alexander
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.4/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 7/8/2010


A good yarn. I especially enjoyed the 18th-century British setting (London), and the language also gives a flavor of the time without being difficult to read. Good characterization, and the story line has enough twists and turns to keep me reading.


The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce: The 25 Year Landmark Study
Review Date: 3/11/2012


A must-read for any person with children considering divorce, any divorced person with a child or children, and any child of divorced parents. This book explains so much. And it's easy to read.


The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire, Bk 1)
The Warden (Chronicles of Barsetshire, Bk 1)
Author: Anthony Trollope
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.2/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 9/25/2011


I read this book as a lead-in to an old favorite, Barchester Towers. To me, it lacks the depth and humor of Barchester Towers. In short, I enjoyed it, but I won't read it again -- as I will its sequel.


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