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Smalltime: A Story of My Family and the Mob
by Russell Shorto
To know One is to Love One (2/25/2021)
This book brought back memories from my childhood. My father is from Italy and my Mom from France so the work ethic that I grew up with I found in this book. Also my husband grew up in Providence, Rhode Island and was very familiar with The Patriarca Family. Many instances …more
Sold on a Monday
Sold on a Monday
by Kristina McMorris
Stolen Children (8/6/2018)
I loved how this author created a tale from a reporters perspective. Unfortunately many children get taken from their parents by unforeseen circumstances.There are probably many children that are grown up now and do not know that they have been taken from their biological …more
Tell Me How This Ends Well
Tell Me How This Ends Well
by David Samuel Levinson
Where Are The chapter Headings? (3/22/2017)
I have never read a book that didn't have chapters. This book was divided by the main characters in the book and yet it would continue with the story which seemed very convoluted to me. The words just rambled on like someone relating a story without taking a breath. I was …more
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
The Rebellion of Miss Lucy Ann Lobdell
by William Klaber
Interesting character (12/24/2014)
Although Lucy seems like an incredible character ,the authors writing made the story slow and not as exiting as I would like it to be. Too bad because I was hoping for more action.
Brutal Youth
Brutal Youth
by Anthony Breznican
What every high school teacher and student should read (5/28/2014)
I absolutely loved this book. This book could be used for a tutorial on bullying and the responsibility of parents and teachers to stop this kind of behavior. For anyone who has been bullied, or ridiculed , like I was in school, this is a MUST READ.
The Hollow Ground
The Hollow Ground: A Novel
by Natalie S. Harnett
Slow start (3/25/2014)
I measure a book by whether I can't put it down as soon as I start it. I could not get into this book. It jumped around too much and was depressing, The book moved along towards the end. I felt sorry for the daughter Brigid but even her character was confusing. I will not …more
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