I love Princess of Orange very much. I once borrowed it in our school library, 2 years ago. I had read it twice because the story is so beautiful. It's like a fairy tale romance. Beautiful Princess Mary didnt want to marry Prince William at first (she was only 15 back then) so made herself ugly but William saw the real her first and fell in love. Anyway, the story is sooo beautiful. I think they're so sweet when they got married. There are lots of beautiful lines in the book hat i had memorized a few of them. (...)

This is the one indispensible book for anyone interested in what went on in the South behind the battle lines. As Pepys gives us a living picture of the London and court of Charles II, so does M. Chesnut give us a bird's eye view of the Confederate government and the society she lived in.

A wise and witty woman, Mary Chesnut spent most of the war years close to ground zero in Richmond, VA. She knew Jefferson and Varina Davis intimately. She rubbed elbows with congressmen and cabinet members. Mrs. Chesnut was a sharp tongued woman who pulled no punches and she tells us much that, but for her, would remain unknown about the leaders of the "Lost Cause".

Anyone who enjoyed the Woodward/Muhlenfeld editon of Mary Chesnut's memoirs can't afford to miss this publication of the materials from which she created her masterpiece.

Considering I live about ten miles away from the author and visited her garden with my club last summer, one might not think me a very objective critic. And regarding this book, I'm probably not. I found the book full of good information about the perennials that florish here in unpredictable zone 5, and great suggestions for beautiful color combinations. The book is really for avid gardeners who are interested in further studies of particular plants and their cultivars, and the experiences of a gardener/artist who treats the garden as her canvas. She is a bit of a garden snob, and if you are partial to cutsey planters and other garden fixtures, don't bother with this book.

This complex woman is accurately documented in this wonderful book. The section on her war years are haunting and inspiring. No one will forget Elisabeth if they read this book. When does the movie come out? Linda Schiller-Hanna

As an educator, I think this book is one of the best I have read on this subject. It is factual and covers both social and medical aspects of HIV infection and AIDS. Its focus is scientific but it explains a wide range of technical concepts (eg current drug therapies, methods of detection) in suprisingly easy and straightforward terms. It has a very humane feel to it as its authors are both AIDS physicians and scientists involved in the searching for better therapies. I think this book can truly help people learn about AIDS.

Elisabeth of Austria has held a strange fascination for many people, because of her reknown beauty and her strange relationship with her husand and children. Married at 15 to the emperor of Austria, Elisabeth was under the domination of her mother in law. Her first two children are virtually raised by her mother in law and she has very little impact on their life. Feeling oppressed by the court atmosphere, Elisabeth escapes through numerous diversions, including exercise and horseback riding. Supporting a constitutional monarchy, she alienates herself from her husband, who nevertheless continues to love her desperately. Finally they are reconciled and she gives birth to her last child, a daughter who will be "her" child. Elisabeth becomes increasing erratic until she finally removes herself from court life completely. Her final years are marred by unhappiness with the suicide of her only son and her own death at the hands of an assassin.

Author Hamann does an excellent job of portryaing the life of this woman, who has often been compared to Princess Diana. What really becomes clear is that Elisabeth must have suffered from some sort of mental breakdown and without help, she chose to life a life that brought unhappiness to quite a few people, including her husband and children. The book is well written and captures the time period perfectly.

This is a beautiful book to help children cope with the death of someone close. It's simple, comforting message is also very appropriate for adults. It is not overtly religious or Christian, although it does have 'angels" (friendly guides) who help the children in the story understand that death is not a fearful horrible thing and that they will someday be together in heaven with the one they have lost.

Madame Sevier was my French teacher in Edmond OK in 1984. Although I was not the best of students, I still remember vividly the stories she told of the war. This is a must read. She is a fantastic and wonderful woman.

James Hunter

Excellent stuff. I really learnt an enormous amount about the feminist movement, but especially about ways to energize our movement today. The introduction of the category 'organization' into the discussion helps me to get out of the swamp of identity politics. Wonderful theory. Congratulations!

Fiornza's book is another great along with the many others she has wrote. She brings the reality of the Book of Revelation to life. I used her book, along with others, in a religion class. Her book by far was fascinating and truthful. I will warn this book is not for people who do not have an open mind. It is hard reading and takes time, but it is a breakthrough for feminist apocraphyl theology. This book is also not for those who think the Book of Revelation is going to happen tomorrow. I recommend this book for anyone interested in the academic feminist study of the Book of Revleation. It will definitely open up yor eyes!