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The Choir Invisible
Published in Hardcover by IndyPublish.com (February, 2003)
Author: James Lane Allen
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"The Choir Invisible" was wonderfully intriguing ,wholesome
I enjoyed reading "The Choir Invisible" because in an age where "The Right Thing To Do" is an antique, and "Play now pay later" philosophy reigns supreme , it's good to see someone have the courage of their convictions. Totally enthralling!!!!


Deadlock: The Inside Story oF America's Closest Election
Published in Hardcover by PublicAffairs (06 March, 2001)
Authors: Ellen Nakashima, David Von Drehle, Washington Post, Joel Achenbach, Mike Allen, Dan Balz, Jo Becker, David Broder, Ceci Connolly, and Claudia Deane
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An interesting early history of the 2000 election.
This book, by the editors of the Washington Post, does a good job of describing the events which led to the deadlocked 2000 Presidential election. In addition to detailing the paths which led to the deadlock, the book discusses all the post-election issues in a very readable format. Surprisingly, the books editors seem only slightly tilted towards Gore (especially considering it is the Washington Post, which is noted for its liberal bias), so no matter who you voted for, there is much to be found here for anyone with an interest in contemporary politics.

More Detail Would Have Been Nice
Two things struck me while reading this book, the first is that I doubt there is a book out there that is truly balanced and not somewhat biased. The second thing was that Gore really got the shaft, not so much by the recount wars, but by the election official that came up with the Butterfly Ballot. In the history of the USA this decision ranks up there with new Coke and the XFL, what a mistake. As far as the reporting in the book it was not bad for a review of all the articles they had in the paper, but it did not really dig into the particular issues very deeply. I wanted more detail and behind the scenes with both the candidates. I also wanted more details on the court cases; I felt like the sky-high overview of the issues of the cases did not do such an important issue justice.

In reading the book I think a little bit of a democratic bias comes out, just a little, but enough to notice. I also thought it interesting that they had far more details of the Gore group then the Bush camp, it follows the perception that the Post is somewhat liberal in its views. The book is an overview that came out almost 10 minutes after Gore hung up the phone on the second concession call so there are a few more details out now that they did not get in the book. Overall it is a good effort and a readable book, but not the end all be all on the subject.

A Long and Very Good Newspaper Article
Deadlock: The Inside Story of America's Closest Election is a workmanlike and emotionless recollection of the events surrounding the most controversial election of the past 100 years. It is a well organized, easy to follow and not visibly biased view of the relevant events leading up to and following the November 7 Presidential election. Seemingly accurate and double checked to a fault, reading this book left me with the impression that I had just read an excellent 275 page newspaper article and not much more. With almost no humor, lacking any sidebar comments, it is a book Joe Friday would be proud to call his own. While I am a Texan and Bush supporter, I much preferred Jake Tapper's Down & Dirty: The Plot to Steal the Presidency. I guess this means that like most people, when push comes to shove, I'd rather be entertained than informed. I do regret this intellectual weakness and like some of the votes in Florida I may change. But probably not in the next 36 days.


Flute and Violin, and Other Kentucky Tales and Romances: And Other Kentucky Tales and Romances (Short Story Index Reprint Series)
Published in Hardcover by Ayer Co Pub (June, 1977)
Author: James Lane Allen
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James Lane Allen
Published in Textbook Binding by Twayne Pub (June, 1970)
Author: William K. Bottorff
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James Lane Allen and the Genteel Tradition
Published in Hardcover by Associated Faculty Pr Inc (June, 1966)
Author: Grant Cochran Knight
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Landmark (Short Story Index Reprint Ser)
Published in Hardcover by Ayer Co Pub (June, 1925)
Author: James Lane Allen
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The Mettle of the Pasture (The Best Sellers of 1903)
Published in Library Binding by Classic Books (May, 2000)
Author: James lane Allen
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My Madien Effort: Being the Personal Confessions of Well-Known American Authors As to Their Literary Beginnings: George Ade, James Lane Allen, Mary
Published in Textbook Binding by West Richard (June, 1921)
Author: Gelett Burgess
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The Reign of Law
Published in Paperback by IndyPublish.com (October, 2002)
Author: James Lane Allen
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The Reign of Law: A Tale of the Kentucky Hemp Fields
Published in Paperback by Fredonia Books (NL) (March, 2002)
Authors: James Lane Allen, Harry Fenn, and J. C. Earl
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