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Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhân Hải Trung
Great book, actually. It talks about the meaning of tears in different cultures and civilizations, which I really love. It is a smart book. It also demystifies tears, which many see as a sign of weakness, and discusses emotions and gender, which is great because it just makes explicit what we know as societal norms. The discussion of the politicians and emotions was very interesting especially in light of the upcoming presidential election. The author contrasted the presidential candidates, the cold Hillary Clinton against the transformation of Bob Dole as mocking emotional presidential candidates to one that openly showed emotions during President Reagan's funeral. Also a discussion of Bill Clinton as being trained to allow tears to flow readily as soon as he was on camera. The author also discussion the physiology of tears and that part was a bit over my head and consequently boring, but overall, this book was a much more interesting read than History of the Smile.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi:
Hold on to your fish-net stockings because the action in DEAD GIRL'S DANCE starts on the first page and never lets up. The story begins exactly where the first book in the Morganville series, GLASS HOUSES, leaves off. Claire, Eve, and Shane are in shock over what Shane's father and his buddies have done to Michael. Shane's father has returned to Morganville with one thing in mind. He wants to kill as many vampires as he can, even if he gets killed in the process. After the trauma Shane's family went through with the loss of his sister, and subsequently, his mother, Shane and his father cooked up a plan for revenge. Shane's phone call to his father set the plan in motion and once his father arrives, Shane realizes what a mistake he's made. The protection Claire, Eve, Shane, and Michael have under the Founder is in jeopardy now that Shane's dad is causing problems. If they are thought to be involved in any kind of plan to kill the vampires, their protection will be removed and it will be open season on the occupants of the Glass House – and believe me, there are plenty of vampires and people in Morganville that want to see them dead. When one of the most powerful vampires in town turns up dead, Shane is accused of the crime and sentenced to death and it is up to Claire and Eve to find a way to save him. Readers will enjoy it when Claire's nemesis, Monica, gets a little of what's coming to her when the tables are turned and she is put in the victim role. Also be looking for relationships to blossom over the course of DEAD GIRL'S DANCE, both in love and friendship. We also meet a new, likeable character named Sam. He offers aid to Claire and Eve when they are in desperate need of help. The only drawback with this book is that it isn't a stand alone story. In order to understand the reason behind much of the action it would be better to read the first book in the series, GLASS HOUSES. However, in my opinion, this isn't a major drawback at all since it leads you to another great book by Rachel Caine. DEAD GIRLS' DANCE is one of the best books I've read and the shocking ending will leave you panting and begging for the next installment.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Lois N. Magner
Good read
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nguyễn Thị Thanh
A friend picked up a copy of this bio about one of the early female pro-wrestlers.
3.5 stars Freaken creepy!
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Carron Brown
great gift for a new mom. my MIL gavew me this before having first child.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Nhiều tác giả
Amazing.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Minh Nguyệt Thính Phong
For once I disagree with Publisher's Weekly. They say Hayt has "chutzpah." I say she's the latest in a long line of sensationalists. Although Hayt writes beautiful sentences, there's nothing new about the way she embellishes her life in the interest of writing a more outrageous memoir.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Lauren Oliver
As an avid follower of the Jaycee Dugard abduction case, I was eager to pick up her personal account of her 18-year ordeal in the hands of demented kidnapper Phillip Garrido and his wife, Nancy. Unlike the countless news reports and documentaries on the case, A Stolen Life is told in her own words, in her own voice, with a compelling narrative that will leave you breathless. Jaycee lets readers know right off the bat that this memoir tends to be scattered in thought and disjointed at times, for her memories of the ordeal remain fragmented, and she’s still sorting it out in her mind. Indeed it does jump back and forth in time, and takes readers on an emotional roller coaster from Jaycee’s vivid recollections of the abduction and sexual abuse to the birth of her two daughters to her eventual rescue. Part of the story is told through a series of journal entries, which express a range of mixed emotion from fear to anger to confusion to a longing to return home. Yet no matter where the narration takes us, always consistent is an ebbing and flowing sense of hope to be rescued, as well as an indomitable will to survive. In addition to details of the trauma she sustained, Jaycee incorporates some pleasant childhood memories into her book, which serve to portray the innocence of her 11-year-old self before her abduction. Her transition from a carefree girl playing with Barbie dolls to a captive sex slave is truly chilling, and her mental and emotional recovery provokes admiration for her resilience and strength. Jaycee also comments on the failure of Garrido’s parole officers and his psychiatrist to take action when needed; for not monitoring him close enough or getting him proper medical attention, thereby enabling his behavior and allowing Jaycee to suffer. For example, during the many times parole officers did rounds at Garrido’s house, they failed to search the home thoroughly and didn’t bother with the backyard, where Jaycee and her daughters were being kept. The major question underlying all this is why Garrido, a convicted rapist, was let out of prison after already proving himself to be a repeat offender. There’s no doubt that Jaycee’s story has raised some important questions about these systems and will likely inspire activists to push for stricter laws when it comes to providing parole and monitoring former convicts. Simultaneously hard to read and hard to put down, A Stolen Life resonates with a sense of triumph over unimaginable hardships. There are few more satisfying memoirs out there today, so I advise you to pass on Bristol Palin’s and pick this one up instead. Her story is one that needs to be told.
Accidentally bought this book because I forgot I'd already read it. I took it on a recent work trip as my recovery from Multipliers (see previous review). I started it Wednesday during my flight out of town and realized about 5 pages in that I already knew the characters, but I still couldn't put it down. I read it only while flying and finished it on the flight home on Thursday. I previously rated it three stars because all of these stories are so sad, but I have to up it to four because her writing is so wonderful. I may have to reread Interpreter of Maladies now as well.
Sách được viết bởi Bởi: Alexander Green
我已经在这些角色上投入了40多年,因此很高兴阅读这一期最新文章。
Người dùng coi những cuốn sách này là thú vị nhất trong năm 2017-2018, ban biên tập của cổng thông tin "Thư viện Sách hướng dẫn" khuyến cáo rằng tất cả các độc giả sẽ làm quen với văn học này.