The Latest Bombshell A Novel

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The Latest Bombshell A Novel
Michele *Author SIGNED!* Mitchell
Manufacturer: Henry Holt Co.
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a fun, topical read for election season

OK

A Toast to Kate Booth!

Shallow Book Written By Talking Head

Great character, good understanding of D.C. politics

The Latest Bombshell: A Novel

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Our Girl in Washington: A Kate Boothe Novel

ASIN: B000F6Z80G

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Kate Boothe is sitting pretty in Rome, drinking good wine, and trying to take a well-deserved breather from her work as a political consultant in Washington, D.C. Then her business partner, Jack Vanzetti, flies out to tell her that someone has been selling military secrets to the Chinese and that her least-favorite ex, muckraking reporter Lyle Gold, has been fingered as the guilty party. With the country in a state of patriotic panic, nobody is willing to take Lyle's side. By stepping in to defend him, Vanzetti & Boothe could finally have the big win they need in order to consult on a presidential campaign.

As sharp and irreverent as its heroine—a woman who's willing to take on the fight of her life armed only with brains, charm, and a couple of bottles of champagne—The Latest Bombshell is a witty, savvy debut.

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a fun, topical read for election season.......2004-10-14

Kate Boothe is like a thinking woman's Bridget Jones. And her polical adventure is so perfect for this campaign season. If you are looking for a fun, breezy read that will still work your brain a bit, I recommend this book.

OK.......2003-12-18

I thought this book was average. THe plot is pretty good- political consultant decides to take on an unwinnable case- her ex ( a journalist) is accused of treason. We go through lots of Washington politics- how you get to see the people you need to know, how important being being best friends with the matre'd of a restaurant is, how a nice bottle of champagne will get you everywhere. Kate Boothe guides us on this journey. We see her battle audits, vengeful old friends, scheming new enemies, an assalt on her reputation. We see her fighting the good fight, saving an innocent man who everyone has turned their back on. But it is just not a very interesting literary journey.

Mitchell makes the mistake of telling not showing. Their are many positive personality traits to Kate, but we hear about them in narrative rather than in dialogue. I needed to hear some of her intelligence, wit, and media smarts. This did not come through to me. She becomes just like every other mediocre heroine I've ever read. There is nothing to separate her from everyone else, and since this is the story of Kate, it makes for a very average read.

The humor is trite, the characters are forgetable- I even think Mitchell forgets why she introduced certain characters. Th eplot is definately good, but the story that goes along with it isn't.

A Toast to Kate Booth!.......2003-10-21

I highly reccommend this politcal thriller and its saucy heroine Kate Booth. It's an edgy trip through the cobblestone streets of Rome and the back rooms of Washington, D.C.: a perfect blend of political power players and gourmet delights. In Booth, Mitchell has created a female character who is clearly flawed, but all the more lovable. She is someone who you want to hang out with, just to get a taste of her exciting and non-stop action work-social-love life.I can't wait to read the next Kate Booth adventure and see if she ends up back with the gorgeous Italian or checked into rehab!

Shallow Book Written By Talking Head.......2003-08-28

While I support our Presiden't strong stand against terrorism, I do understand some folk's concerns regarding the Patriot Act and some of the actions by the Attorney General. Good fiction can take a stand on political issues as it tells a story and I sense this author has some serious reservations regarding the Attorney General, conservative talk radio hosts, and the military establishment.

The problem she has is that good fiction still needs to be plausible and the story needs to make sense. This book, which is essentially about a government plot to frame a reporter on a trumped up espionage case fails those tests. The story goes a bit too far over the top. More importantly, the narrator's perspective as a PR professional/talking head on television is hard to take. In this case, the writer has written a novel in the first person where the main character is shallow and unlikeable. She comes off as a ditzy PR person more interested in fluff and yet another example of the Washington elite's lack of understanding of the rest of the world.

The positive part of the book is that it is paced well and easy to read. Yes, you can read this on the beach, but the impression that it will make on you won't last as long as the tan or sunburn you might get while reading it.

Great character, good understanding of D.C. politics.......2003-07-08

The Chinese have been buying more U.S. military secrets and this time the government has picked the perfect man to take the fall. Reporter Lyle Gold isn't liked by anyone, has annoyed the military on a number of occasions, and he could be the traitor. A few leaks, some political wheeling and dealing, and some post-9/11 rushing to judgement and there's no one in the country who will take Gold's case. But political consultant Kate Boothe has been out of the country. She dated Gold years before and knows that he didn't care enough about money to sell his country for more. She doesn't realize the extent to which the nation needs Gold as a scapegoat for everything that has gone wrong and agrees to work for him. What she doesn't realize is that too many people have a stake in Gold's guilt--and are prepared to take whatever steps necessary to make sure that no one raises too many questions.

Author Michele Mitchell knows her Washington D.C. politics. The who-do-you-know and where can you take me atmosphere of D.C. comes through solidly. She also grasps our national intolerance for uncertainty. If the Pentagon says Gold is guilty, only a traitor would believe him innocent--right? More importantly, though, Mitchell writes a compelling story. Kate Boothe is a sympathetic heroine, with her fears that her boyfriend has abandoned her for the latest blonde, her concerns over what her mother will think when political operatives taint her as a ..., and outright fear when the IRS breaths down her neck after being unleashed by an aggressive White House.

Warning--THE LATEST BOMBSHELL has little sympathy for talk radio, Attorneys General who take their guidance from the Old Testament rather than from the U.S. Constitution, or those who believe that our basic rights must be thrown away to protect Americanism. Even if you don't like the politics, though, the novel is worth reading for its insights into the way the U.S. government is run--and for its intriguing lead character. Very nice.

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one of the best books ever

Slow start, great final.

Amazing book, one of his best

The worst novel of R.A. Salvatore

good but not great
Luthiens Gamble (Salvatore, R. a. Crimson Shadow.)
R. A. Salvatore
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In The Sword of Bedwyr, young Luthien Bedwyr rebelled against the crushing rule of King Greensparrow and his cruel wizard-lords. To save his once proud land of Eriador, Luthien was given a magical cape that renders its wearer invisible--but leaves behind an indelible scarlet silhouette. In Luthien's Gamble, we see Luthien at a crossroads: in spite of the urgings of his comrades to avoid further conflict with Greensparrow, Luthien feels compelled to continue the battle for his beloved country Eriador.Realizing that nobody else will take charge, and with the support of both dwarves and elves, Luthien and his followers stage guerilla raids on town after town.Luthien and his forces defeat scores of enemies and win huge numbers of allies.In the end, King Greensparrow sues for peace.Yet Luthien and Brind'Amour recognize that even in this time of celebration, Greensparrow cannot be trusted, and that the rumblings of a larger battle--for the freedom of the known world--loom in the not-too-distant future.

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In The Sword of Bedwyr, young Luthien Bedwyr rebelled against the crushing rule of King Greensparrow and his cruel wizard-lords. To save his once proud land of Eriador, Luthien was given a magical cape that renders its wearer invisible--but leaves behind an indelible scarlet silhouette. In Luthien's Gamble, we see Luthien at a crossroads: in spite of the urgings of his comrades to avoid further conflict with Greensparrow, Luthien feels compelled to continue the battle for his beloved country Eriador. Realizing that nobody else will take charge, and with the support of both dwarves and elves, Luthien and his followers stage guerilla raids on town after town. Luthien and his forces defeat scores of enemies and win huge numbers of allies. In the end, King Greensparrow sues for peace. Yet Luthien and Brind'Amour recognize that even in this time of celebration, Greensparrow cannot be trusted, and that the rumblings of a larger battle--for the freedom of the known world--loom in the not-too-distant future.

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one of the best books ever.......2004-04-20

Although not the greatest book I have ever read, Luthien's Gamble has to be on the top ten. In fact the whole Crimson Shadow series is on the top ten but Luthien's Gamble is my favorite. One thing I like about this book is the fact that it has a simple plot and some simple sub-plats. Sometimes you get books that contain either one boring plot or too many sub-plots to follow. The book's plot is basically Luthiens struggle to keep his country (Eriador) from being taken back over by Avon. Some of the sub-plots include who's Luthien gonna love, how he's gonna raise an army, and very simple stuff like that. However, my favorite part about this book and the series is the character Oliver. You should of met him in the first book so I'm not ruining anything. Oliver is probably the best character I have ever read. He is funny and so full of himself that it makes him even funnier. He is the halfling that provides the comedic relief for an otherwise serious book. He is always hitting on women, and poking people with his rapier, and boasting about himself constantely. After reading this book I have declared Oliver my role model.
My only dislike about his book and it's series is that the plot is very commen although in a different form than most books. It's basically a "gotta save the world from evil" book which has been written about constantely.

Slow start, great final........2002-11-03

The second book of the "Crimson Shadow" is what I have expected - very good adventure story with a lot of combats. However that the first chapters are kinda boring(Luthien doesn't know who to love - Sioban, beautiful female halfelf or Catherin, his first girlfriend), the final is awesome, with hearthstopping magical duel.
Reccomended.

Amazing book, one of his best.......2002-08-11

This book is amazing, a good read. The characters have depth, the story is good, and combat scenes are nothing short of amazing. this is good but the Dark Elf Trilogy is better.

The worst novel of R.A. Salvatore.......2001-08-01

This book is awful. Don't waste your time and money with this uninspiring work. Don't buy it.

good but not great.......2000-12-02

R.A. Salvator weaves a stunning tale of war and the heroics therein. Tied in with a tale of true love pulling through the tough times in life. He could however have done things differently to make this book better. I recommend this book to anyone.

The Crimson Shadow (The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien's Gamble, The Dragon King) by R A Salvatore (The Crimson Shadow)

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The Crimson Shadow (The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien's Gamble, The Dragon King) by R A Salvatore (The Crimson Shadow)
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Title: The Crimson Shadow (The Sword of Bedwyr, Luthien's Gamble, The Dragon King) by R A SalvatoreBinding: HardcoverPublication date: 1995

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Luthiens Gamble

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Luthiens Gamble :Crimson Shadow 2
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Luthien's Gamble
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Not terrible, but not spectacular, either

Out There, In A Good Way!

Iffy book

Great SeaQuest reading

A Good Book that SeaQuest fans will enjoy

SeaQuest DSV : The Ancient
David Bischoff
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ASIN: 0441000428

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In the adventure of the Singing Sword our avenging heroes find themselves pittedagainst the nauseating Nekros,killer of Ronan's noble swordsmith father and then unexpectedly in league with the wizard Anthrax,whose skills are second to none(if you really want to hear your psychopathic donkey's every thought,that is).Ronan must find the singing sword and put to death the evil Nekros,but will that be the end of it-only time will tell.And it's doubtful,given the nature of these things.

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Not terrible, but not spectacular, either.......2007-05-01

If you're a seaQuest fan needing your fix, this'll provide it, but don't expect too much character depth. This author loves to focus on Lucas, Captain Bridger, and Darwin the dolphin, and generally brings in a few original characters. If you want the rest of the cast, you'll be disappointed; fewer of them show up in this book than in the first one, "Fire Below." If you're a Lt. jg. Tim O'Neill fan (like me), this book will make you go rabid and attack it with white-out and a pen, because the author STILL has his name wrong, calling him Lt. Bachmann throughout. Don't ask me why. The plot is decently engaging, and is more coherent through the novel than the plot of the first one. However, if you think you'll get sick of rather preachy dolphin superiority and philosophy, this book may not be the best choice. Also, expect this one to take a much more sci-fi turn than the show actually did during the first season (when this novel is set). The prose is fairly basic and choppy in some spots, but I did still enjoy reading it, as I'm impatiently waiting for the second and third seasons to be released on DVD. It was a decent way to spend three or four hours, but don't go into it expecting a work of Shakespeare, just a simple, sci-fi diversion.

Out There, In A Good Way!.......2002-03-28

One thing for sure, I loved the story, the whole idea was a really interesting one. I also loved to see Lucas as a main character in it. He really added something special to the show, and he does so with the books as well. The only gripe is, I would have liked to have seen more Lucas/Bridger interaction, and more Lucas/Ben. Both pairs always had interesting moments. Ben/Katie moments were classic too. Why, oh why did they screw up after the first season? Second wasn't bad, though you missed Ben, Katie and the Doc...and the Chief was cool, but the third season totally [stunk].
Anyway, great first season book. A definate read for Questies.

Iffy book.......2000-05-08

This book was pretty good when I read it. Sort of a departure from the series when I first read it. If you're familiar with the show then I'd definitely get. Relies a lot on first season characters.

Great SeaQuest reading.......2000-04-17

This book is as well-written as any television based novel I have read. As noted in the review below, the author has the characters down pat. Very enjoyable read, if you take it for what it is (a short television novel). Don't expect a Hugo or Nebula award-winner. For all SeaQuest fans, read and enjoy!

A Good Book that SeaQuest fans will enjoy.......2000-03-22

I liked this book better than the last reviewer.I think the best compliment I can give for this book is the author really has the characters personalities down pat.A very interesting story line and complete with a well developed villian.. A true must have for any SeaQuest fan..

seaQuest DSV : the Ancient : a seaQuest DSV novel

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Drawing on her personal experience as well as her knowledge of religious history, Diana Butler Bass examines the contours of the uniquely American relationship between church and state, Christian identity and patriotism, citizenship and congregational life. Broken We Kneel attempts to answer the central question that so many are struggling with in this age of terror: “To whom do Christians owe their deepest allegiance? God or country?” In writing both impassioned and historically informed, Bass, who lives outside of Washington, D.C., reflects on current events, personal experiences, and political questions that have sharpened the tensions between serious faith and national imperatives. This book incorporates the author’s own rich experience of faith, her vocation as a writer and teacher, and her roles as wife, mother, and churchgoer into a larger conversation with Christian practice and contemporary political issues. Broken We Kneel is a call to remember that the core of Christian identity is not always compatible with national political policies.

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Serious reflections from a thoughful historian.......2006-07-11

As we enter the fifth anniversary of 9-11 and the mid-term elections, Diana Butler Bass' book is well worth a second look. Using her personal experiences attending church in Washington, DC post-9/11, Butler Bass reflects on what it means to be a Christian and an American in a post 9-11 world. As Christians, do we drape the cross in the American flag or do we follow the cross of the risen Christ?

Good book on faith and citizenship.......2004-09-15

This well-written book proved to be an excellent treatment of some of the central questions that Christians should be asking about America's forigen policy int he wake of 9/11 and Bush's Iraq war. Bass is a skilled writer, a knowledgeable historian and a thoughtful Christian whose reflections on faith and citizenship will doubtless be helpful to many Christians.

The book is written in a very congenial and approachable style that often centers on stories and anectodes. However, none of this takes away from the substantial points that bass seeks to make. Her perceptions of American imperialism and the hegemony of Bush's pre-emptive foriegn policy are insightful. Evangelicals would do well to stop blindly supporting America's current imperial barbarism and listen to the honest insights of this thoughtful mainline Christian.

There is certainly more academic and rigorous books that have been written from similar perspectives (see works by, Stanley Hauerwas, William Cavanaugh and Michael Budde). However, this book has the wonderful utility of being accepsible to the layperson. This is vital when the perspectives of the laity are becoming more and more important to how the church is able to truly be the church. Highly recommended.

You will discover the truth about September 11, 2001.......2004-06-18

The deepest implications of 9/11 have nothing to do with George W. Bush or Osama bin Laden, and everything to do with Christians' duty to oppose violence and empire wherever they may emerge. As Butler Bass explains, the confusion of the state with the church has perilous consequences, both theologically and throughout human history. In the face of war, Christians are called to remember that they are "in the world, but not of it." They must love and forgive all people, even those their kings declare are enemies. (One of the most innocently radical elements in "Broken We Kneel" is Butler Bass's discussion of oikos - the concept that we are all one family.)

Indeed, though Butler Bass bills her book as a lament, it is equally a gentle reminder that Christians are aliens in the City of Man, and that bombs falling on Iraq and Afghanistan can neither return our missing loved ones nor answer our own prayers for healing. She also offers hope that through renewed commitment to hospitality in the tradition of Jesus, we may strengthen our citizenship in the City of God.

God is speaking to us, even now whispering good news of comfort and hope. If September 11 challenged you as a Christian, Diana Butler Bass will help you to listen to God again. Buy this book now.

A timely book of true hope and courage.......2004-05-14

Diana Butler Bass shares hope with the church, and all who care deeply about the role of faith in our national life. Bass dares to speak boldly of the hope with in her, and of our challenge to be members of an alternative intentional community, the Church within the Empire. Her words give courage to all whose hearts ache for another way to be both Christians and patriots, to humbly tell out from our souls the greatness of the Lord. Bass' text is a welcome antidote to the myopic zealotry that has been so prevalent in our national landscape after September 11th. I pray that from the hope renewed in reading this significant little book many, "proud hearts and stubborn wills are put to flight, the hungry fed, the humble lifted high." An engaging and inspiring read for all concerned about faith in America. Share this book with your friends, your pastor, grandmother, and reading groups. Would be an excellent springboard for parish discussion groups.

Broken we walk.......2004-05-09

Diana Butler Bass writes for the many Christians whose horror at the attacks on September 11 was compounded by the abduction of Christian terms for nationalist, militarist, and imperialist goals, and the enthusiastic unquestioning enrollment of innumerable congregations and church leaders in a neo-medieval crusade.

A meditation framed on the experience of conflict with the Washington D.C. congregation on whose pastoral staff she was serving at the time, the chapters will call to mind the works which indelibly marked the path of Christianity in the 20th century, whether theatrical, like 'Murder in the Cathedral' or 'A Man for All Seasons', confessional like Merton's letters and meditations on the American war against Vietnam; but the language is not the language of the polemic or the theatre or even autobiography, but the language of lament, of exile, even of excommunication. There is no ease in such language, and there are no simplifications in the book, which opens with the author's confession to her (Episcopal) priest that she had removed the United We Stand sign from the church entryway, because it was a call to vengeance and to a national crusade. When the priest informs her that the church belongs to the congregation, she responds that it's God's church, and from there, travels from the powerful political congregation which dedicates its faith to nation to the celebration of Easter some 20 months later in an inner city church three blocks from the White House.

Those who seek the company of the suffering servant of which the gospels speak, rather than the Nordic warrior messiah that stands at the center of the American war cult as much as he did at the heart of the German Church of the Third Reich, will find a familiar voice & a kindred heart in 'Broken We Kneel'.

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Broken We Kneel Reflections on Faith and Citizenship
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Cooking in the Nude for Women Only (Cooking in the Nude (Prima))
Debbie Cornwell , and Stephen Cornwell
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A clever series

Cooking in the nude, for women only: Scheme cuisine so good it's guaranteed
Debbie Cornwell
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A clever series.......2005-01-05

From the back cover: "This is the liberated gourmet's guide to cullinary fun and games. We think you're ready to "Turn On De'lights" (creating the mood) will enjoy "Baiting the Trap" (appetizers), and appreciate the humor of "Tight Jeans...and other pantry needs". Advice offered on "Less than Subtle Seductions" (entrees) and side dishes are encouraged in a chapter titled "Don't Stop Now". A section for notes (On a Scale of One to Ten) is even provided so you can rate your culinary conquest! Between all the innuendo, however, you'll find a great assortment of quality recipes and complete menu recommendations.

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This fascinating guide to collecting Militaria has been produced in conjunction with the Editorial team of the Armourer magazine, which itself is the market leading international magazine distributed to Militaria and Arms collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

This book contains over 1000 items of militaria which are each in turn, pictured, described and then priced in Sterling, Euros and Dollars.

Items listed in the book include: Ordnance, Bayonets, Medals, Insignia, Trench Art and other material that can be found on sale at Arms and Militaria Fairs throughout the world.

This book is a must for anyone who is interested in collecting militaria and is the only book of its type that provides a guide to this interesting subject area

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the international militaria collector's guide.......2003-01-17

I'll keep this short. If you want to look at some cool pictures, buy the book. If you want a guide for the purpose of collecting militaria, don't waste your $$$$$. I find it to be of no worth.

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Chip carving offers so many choices—and this bounty of patterns was specifically chosen to provide carvers with experience in many styles, including lettering, signs, geometrics designs, positive-image, and free-form work. The projects feature more than 125 different ornamental plates, boxes, wall plaques, cabinets, chair backs, house numbers, lamp bases, lap desks, and other creations. New to this edition: a lettering chart for readers to trace and then carve. To make things even easier, you use only the two most readily available knife blades (W.B. Premier No. 1 and No. 2) and the most versatile, workable woods (basswood and butternut).

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A MUST-have addition to your COOKBOOK collection.......1997-01-02

Chef Antonnuci's cooking is considered by many to be "the best italian in NYC." And if youv'e eaten at his Remi restaurants I am sure you would agree. So, there is no doubting that the chef is knowledgable... but what is most important for a cookbook (as far as I am concerned), is how easy it is to re-create (at home) the meals Antonnuci has mastered over the years. And having just had a dinner party where we served several of his receipes, I can assure you that this book is a "must add" addition to your cookbook collection. To begin with all the receipes are mouthwatering, so you will no doubt have as hard a time narrowing down "what you are going to make" as I did. But once you start, don't worry -- you can't help but be successful... the instructions are easy to follow, and the end product will be your proof (not to mention the rave reviews of your guests).. This book is also nice in that it delves into the regional cooking of venice... it explains what venetian cusine means... and it's interdisciplenary, in that it delves into venetian taste in architecture, design (hand-blown glassware) etc. The roast herb chicken reciepe was a "no brainer" -- and I can't tell you the rave reveiws it got from our guests! It was so simple to make (the secret is in the herb salt receipe)... inexpensive and delicious ... you can't imagine how tender the chicken ended up being. The risotto, which I had been told "would be a nightmare" was painless to make and just delicious... I also have to add, that we NEVER cook... which is proof that this book is for those infrequent food lovers as well as those who get to cook all the time

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Adam D. Tihany
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Anyone know what the symbols mean?.......2006-03-17

I have one of these symbols tattooed on my back (It was college, a drunk night, no questions please) Any idea what they mean? the one i have is on the front cover, lower left hand side.

Mexican Motifs Stickers.......2000-04-06

The bold black and white graphics of these stickers are really impressive. Each one is unique, interesting and just plain fun to look at. A graphic delight!

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"Can I now, a white-haired man who gets into the movies at reduced cost, do I have any magic words left? Can I get a miracle? If I can recall my youth and understand it, that may be the miracle I seek now."

When David Hays was 66 and had joined a synagogue for the first time in over fifty years, he decided to study Hebrew and be a bar mitzvah. And so this world-renowned theatrical designer, founder of the legendary National Theatre of the Deaf, father of two grown children and coauthor of the bestselling My Old Man and the Sea, borrowed his grandson's beginner's Hebrew workbook and joined a class of twelve-year-olds. It launched a wondrous journey of faith and community.

In Today I Am a Boy, Hays's new world begins to intersect with his own history: on Yom Kippur, Hays, who has sailed around Cape Horn with his son, reads the story of Jonah to the congregation and gives a sermon on the Old Testament and the sea. His long-dormant love of learning is wholly rekindled. At the stage of life when most of us begin to slow down, Hays feels more alive than ever, rejuvenated by newfound connections to his youth and faith.

Today I Am a Boy is a brave, clear-eyed and joyous examination of life.

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Should've stuck to the topic, IMO.......2001-04-12

The topic of this book as stated is highly misleading. Yes, Mr. Hays traces some of his experiences on becoming a Bar Mitzvah at age 66. However, he digresses so much from this theme that it was downright annoying!

I was really looking forward to reading about a 66-year-old man's journey into spirituality and rediscovery of Judaism, rather than a name-dropping autobiography.

What little Mr. Hays did write about his spiritual journey back into Judaism was sparse, and even his way off-topic autobiographical sections didn't include much of his family's, friends',or peers' reactions to his becoming a Bar Mitzvah, which to me would have been very interesting.

He also didn't talk much at all about contemporary Jewish renewal and problems of assimilation and how others might, as he did, find meaning in a religious path they've ignored or rejected.

Why, instead, should I care that he went back for a school reunion and one of his class members won the Nobel Prize? Why should I have to wade through the life stories of some of his uninteresting relatives who are not even marginally part of his spiritual story?

In this catch-all manuscript, Mr. Hays also tangentially subjects the reader to an entire fantasy theatrical piece he has imagined about a grown-up Anne Frank (for which I wouldn't buy a ticket, BTW).

What we also get is too much information and commentary about the 12- and 13-year-olds in his class, including an inappropriate (IMO) dwelling on one of the pubescent girls about whom Mr. Hays admitted over and over he had major sexual fantasies.

Great story of a great journey.......2001-01-02

This is one of those books that you could borrow from your library, or from a friend, but you will likely need to buy your own copy since there are so many passages that are either so wise, so funny, or so meaningfully touching that you will need to use your pencil in order to happily jot checkmarks, brackets, and asterisks throughout the book. I know that I did.

David Hays has a surfeit of academic, personal, and professional accomplishments. In his sixties, he was semi-retired, kids grown, had good health and a happy family life. His mind is unquestioningly fertile (yet organized) and he seems to embrace new experiences. As a child he gazed into a mud bubble, and glimpsed eternity. As an adult he throws himself into the grass in his back yard, in order to look more closely at the earth. His life was full, and meaningful, but he does not brag, and he is likable from the outset.

Rather than rest on his not inconsiderable laurels, he decides to become a Bar Mitzvah, joining a class of local eleven and twelve-year olds - in order to devote himself to study with his congregation's rabbi, Doug, for more than a year. It is this journey - and there is a steady unfolding, with no outburst of religiosity - that forms the starting point for this wonderful narrative.

Hays has an ability to tell you a lot about himself by telling you about other people. He respects himself, and he respects others. He is never boring. His parents, in-laws, grown children, grandchildren, his wide circle of friends and acquaintances, and his classmates are interesting to him, and worthy of reportage. He lets you in on these people and their lives and their histories with unstinting (and never maudlin) respect, even awe. In doing this you find out a lot about Hays and his subjects. Their privacy is never violated, and their dignity is sustained.

There is uncloying, laugh-out-loud humor throughout. Family lore emerges, and it is often funny. Hays delights in his wife Leonora's knack of elegantly summing up a situation with a trenchant malapropism. Of his new-found fervor for religious study, she says, "He hooked, line and sinker!" Of the Bahamas: "It's a third-war country." He also shares his family history, including a terrific (true) story, "How my family saved Israel." His feelings and observations as a sensitive member of his class (of the kids at recess he marvels, "They always know where to go.") - and his relationship with his wonderful rabbi - are a pleasure to watch unfold.

Hays includes a piece on Anne Frank that is dramatic, thoughtful, and not at all funny. It is appropriately included, given that the concerns of an adult approaching his bar mitzvah are different from those of a child. And at one point, he attends a Harvard reunion - which maybe could have been left out of this book, with no loss of substance to this great story.

In all, a wonderful book.

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