The Measure of a Man: A Spiritual Autobiography (Oprah's Book Club) By Sidney Poitier - Sidney Poitier ,The Oscar-winning actor and humanitarian offers an intimate look at his journey from a childhood of poverty to cinematic success.This autobiography explores his rich and inspiring life, the lessons he’s learned and his commitment to maintaining personal ethics and artistic integrity in the face of racism. Sidney Poitier is known worldwide for sensitive and powerful portrayals in socially charged films. In his magnificently crafted life story, you can't help but feel moved by his narrative. It is joy to read Poitier's candid tale. Sydney Poitier looks back ...
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The multi-talented Michael Boatman , star of movies and television, has now turned his attention to writing fiction, with a first collection of "mean little stories from the wrong side of the tracks" called God Laughs When You Die , featuring an introduction from horror master David J. Schow. Boatman's fiction is taut, honest, and dark. Joe Lansdale said about the collection, "[he] writes like a visitor from hell. Someone out on short term leave for bad behavior. I love this stuff. He's one of the new, and more than promising writers making his mark." (For Boatman's fascinating recent essay "Lady Hollywood", click here ...
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Germ by Robert Liparulo Synopses & Review Publisher Comments: The list of 10,000 names was created for maximum devastation. Business leaders, housewives, politicians, celebrities, janitors, children. None of them is aware of what is about to happen — but all will be part of the most frightening brand of warfare the world has ever known.The germ — an advanced form of the Ebola virus — has been genetically engineered to infect only those people whose DNA matches the codes embedded within it. Those whose DNA is not a match simply catch a cold. But those who are a match experience a far worse fate. ...
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Review by Tim Gleichner I am approaching this review differently than I would others. I am asking for help. As the father of girls ages 2 and 3, this book gave me a bedtime story and my daughters gave me an honest reaction. This story follows classic fairy tale protocol....with a bit of a twist. All of Princess Bubble's friends find their Prince Charming and it is expected that it is only a matter of time before Princess Bubble does as well. The twist is, that Princess Bubble decides that she doesn't necessarily need a prince or money to find happiness, but will ...
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To Kill a Mockingbird. The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Alas, Babylon. Animal Farm. 1984. The Lord of the Rings. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. The Great Gatsby. The Day of the Locust. Catch-22. The Bourne Identity. Become a Better You. The Grapes of Wrath. Wuthering Heights. Sam I Am. I Love You Forever. Atlas Shrugged. Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys. The Outsiders. Moby Dick. Robinson Crusoe. The Firm. Uncle Tom's Cabin. Horton Hears a Who. Interview with the Vampire. The Secret Servant. Tuesday's With Morrie. Eat, Pray, Love. The Secret. Little Women. The Kite Runner. Jane Austin. Treasure Island. Brave New ...
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