In The Untouched Key, the great psychiatrist Alice Miller has written another penetrating work about the manifestation of subconscious experiences into the conscious world. As far as I am concerned, most of the more recent modern writers on the subject have little to add to works like this one. Here is a highly respected and successful therapist, who went out on a limb and confessed to her colleagues, at a time when she could have been basking in the glory of seniority, that she finally realized she only went into the field to learn how to heal her own pain; and then had the courage to withdraw her membership from psyciatric associations once she realized their hypocrisy (which she took full responsibility for in herself, as well).

In this very fine but brief work, Alice Miller studies pivotal works of art and compares their content with the life stories of their creators. The resulting analysis is impeccably true-to-life and highly plausible. She does not trivialize art in doing so, but makes a sound case for how artistic expression could be the great liberator of mankind, and brings us to even greater respect of the artists she discusses. Whether they knew it or not (probably not?) their unrestrained creativity is presented as a gift to teach and inspire us all, subconsciously or consciously, whether or not we choose to analyze it ourselves.

This is one of the most important books you could ever read. It takes the world of childhood to a place you will never forget. As Miller walks you through her interpretations of the lives and self expression of Keaton, Nietzsche, Picasso, Kollwitz and others, you will learn intuitively how to interpret things the way she does. There is a loss of innocence in this process so it is a kind of initiation which comes to the depths of your soul. Your life will be much richer for this knowlege and your understanding of children and the inner child of every adult you know will be that much riper. Once you have read this book, you will wonder how you could ever have been so DEAF and so DUMB and so BLIND!!

I think it is time that ALice Miller recieve the credit due her for her enormous efforts in uncovering coded childhood trauma. Her tireless work has had an transformative and empowering impact on my life and the way I view my childhood and children. In this book Alice uncovers what some people want to view as a "masterpieces" of "ART". "What is really going on here?"she asks. "Look deeper..what is this artist trying to communicate". At times Alice observes and brings to light that the artist is screaming. THis book is SO important!

Characters that seem real and believable. A story that works out the characters' problems in due course without forcing actions on them. And it was sheer pleasure to read a book set in Ireland that didn't make everyone in it out to be dark, dirty, horrible, mean, or viscious. Too many of such books that I've read - whether fiction or nonfiction - seem to want all of the Irish, especially the clergy and religious, to be nothing but bad news.

Alice Taylor has outdone herself again. This book retains your interest at all times and it is very hard to put down till you are done. You need not be of Irish heritage to enjoy this book. Once you start, you cannot stop!

the characters in this story are well-developed. events are well-paced and not rushed but Taylor doesn't include any unnecessary details. one is drawn into the lives of this people in this beautiful Irish village/town without being subjected by sappiness or overemotion.

Courage and Integrity in Science: A Precious Rarety

The Woman Who Knew Too Much: Alice Stewart and the Secrets of Radiation by Gayle Greene. Dr. Stewart is a British physician and epidemiologist (born in 1906 into a large family of physicians) who revolutionized the concept of radiation risk. In the 1950s, while surveying childhood mortalities in the British Isles, she finds that then quite common X-ray examinations during pregnancy doubled the risk for childhood cancer. Fueled by the wrath of radiologists, her work has been viciously derided among the medical establishment for more than two decades. In the 1970s, she finds that some workers at nuclear weapons production sites, such as Hanford, WA or Oakridge, TN are dying of radiation induced cancers, showing that presumed "safe" levels of occupational exposures put these workers at a twenty times higher risk than officially admitted. With that finding she places herself on the "enemy list" of an immensely powerful nuclear weapons establishment, including its scientific elite, and at the center of an international controversy over radiation risks. Stewart's fascinating story, a collaborative memoir told by herself and Greene with verve and humor, is one of a woman scientist's ingenuity, independence, perseverance, compassion, and integrity, a fascinating tale in the checkered history of a mostly male-dominated science. Rudi H. Nussbaum, PhD, Professor Emeritus of Physics and Environmental Science.

The book spans the lifetimes of Dr. Stewart and her parents. It offers a fascinating description of medicine in Britain in the late 19th century, the entry of women into the medical field, and the institutional resistance in the second half of the 20th century to the fact that low levels of radiation are dangerous. Given the recent announcements by the US Government concerning health risks in the nuclear arms industry, this is a timely and fascinating book. Well written and researched.

As Research Director of the Hanford Veterans Cancer Mortality Study I have worked closely with Dr. Alice Stewart. I have learned from her, laughed with her and admired her as the most extraordinary human being I have ever known. But, I never knew her well enough. You must read this book! It will give you a new understanding of the meaning of courage and integrity. More importantly - have your children, especially your daughters, read this book. Thank goodness Gayle Greene has written this eminently readable biography of Alice. It allows us to understand where her drive comes from and how Dr. Stewart can suffer the slings and arrows of the federal scientific pygmies who attack her work. The heart of the story, and a key to Dr. Stewart's personality, can be found in the juxtaposition of the the ending words of Chapter 13 where Professor Greene says "Alice is called in by...radiation victims, her investigations turn up cancer in excess ... the studies are handed over to official bodies...the official studies invoke the A-bomb data to discredit her finds....Time passes." 'It's a long, slow business,' she (Dr. Stewart) says." Compare this with one of Dr. Stewart's favorite quotations, "truth is the daughter of time." She has waited, we will wait; but Dr. Helen Caldicott is right "her work may (I say 'will') receive the recognition and thanks of the future." When one finishes reading this marvelous book one cannot help but think of George Sand saying "humanity is outraged in me and with me. We must not dissimulate nor try to forget this indignation; which is one of the most passionate forms of love." Thank the Good Lord for this stunning creature called Alice Stewart. And thank Gayle Greene for helping us to know her just a bit better.

These documents are interesting in that they are not 'about' the women's liberation. Rather they are 'of' the women's liberation document, not from a women's group but from the Socialist Workers party. They center on what the party, the working class, and fighting women should DO to fight for women's liberation, how a revolutionary organization of workers should organize it self to fight for the goals of the movement, and to deal with new questions the movement has posed to the organization. We have several decades of documents in the series that begins with this volume. They belong on the shelves of every serious fighter for women's liberation and every serious fighter for the rights of working people.

I also recommend Women's Evolution, Revolutionary Dynamics of the Women's Liberation Movement, Abortion is a Woman's Right, Cuba and the Coming American Revolution, Marianas in Combat

This is exciting and thought-provoking material! Published in an inexpensive format, this bulletin brings together a number of reports and resolutions on women's oppression and the fight for women's liberation adopted by the Socialist Workers Party in the late 1970s.

These articles document the deep social changes that made possible the rise of mass women's movements in the 1960s and 1970s. They survey developments in many countries around the world, from the most developed capitalist powers, though neo-colonial and third world nations, to the countries of Eastern Europe and the Soviet Union. They record the impressive history of gains won, and the many challenges still to be met.

I particularly like the spirit of accomplishment and determination to really set society on a new footing that comes through these documents. They reflect the confidence coming out of years of participation in mass protest movements, and the reality of winning changes in women's place in modern society. There is rich material on the theoretical and political debate over the origins of women's oppression, its connection to class society, on norms and standards of conduct among revolutionaries, and the long-term perspective for building a new society free from oppression and exploitation.

I'd also recommend reading the Marxist classic The Origin of the Family, Private Property and the State, by Frederick Engels; Problems of Women's Liberation and Is Biology Women's Destiny? by Evelyn Reed; Women and the Cuban Revolution, edited by Betsy Stone; and The Changing face of U.S. Politics: Working-Class Politics and the Trade Unions, by Jack Barnes.

Some day these documents will be reviewed and studied as important to the history of the world struggle for freedom, the struggle of working people, oppressed people, women for socialism. These are the document which the Socialist Workers Party with considerable input from young fighters in the Young Socialist Alliance, and fighters from sister organizations all over the world, charted its response, analysis, strategy and tactics for the women's liberation. This is to say this is the most important attempt by fighting workers, students, and youth, as marxists and fighters for women's rights to develop an analysis of the women's movement. This is not an analysis to be read in a book or spouted in a lecture, but a analysis written by and for women and men who were fighting the sharpest battles fo the women's movement inthe 1970s, for abortion rights, for the equal rights amendment, for the right of women to enter industrial and technical jobs, and facing the question of political capitalist and working class. These documents are a call to battle. Read them and join the struggles of socialist workers, of women, and men, fights that will add to the richnest of this document of struggle.

In a firm where my position is supervising many workers, I find this book valuable and time-saving. I focus on specific chapters that apply to the person I am advising, and then use the information to pass on to worker or have her (or him! the advice works for men, too) read the few pages of applicable content themselves.

This book is not only chock full of good, sound advice for business women, it's FUNNY and a good read. Small business owners as well as corporate women will benefit from Zyetz's "Momisms". One of the best in its field.

Alice Zyetz has written a wonderful book that any woman can make use of not only in her business or job life but in other aspects of her life where she interacts with others: e.g, politics, volunteer work, community activism, talking back to teachers and medical workers, etc.

I strongly recommend the book.

I love the concept. 10 Disney Little Golden Books in a slipcase. I always liked my Disney Little Golden Books when I was growing up. I have this in my bookcase. Whenever I glance at it I just reminisce.

Excellent set of books for any age of children. Beautiful illustrations and stories, just like the videos but in a condensed version. Good variety of stories for both boys and girls. My 18 month old daughter enjoys them as much as my 4 year old niece. Also the price through Amazon is much cheaper to buy the books as a set then to buy the books seperately. Some of these books we have found extremely difficult to find on their own, especially Alice in Wonderland and the Sorcerer's Apprentice.

I loved this book, it has many new insights to the prayer warior or intercessor. It is an easy read and once I started to read it , it was hard to put it down.

"I deeply respect the depth of Eddie and Alice's power in prayer. This book is an awesome tool for Christians seeking this power. I highly recommend it." --Evelyn Christenson, Author, "What Happens When Women Pray"

"I generally buy books according to the author first, then the subject. Eddie and Alice have been my friends for more than three decades. I would choose their book on both bases. They have effectively combined fresh insights, touching illustrations, scriptural principles and a unique legal setting to present to us an elevated view of prayer." --Dr. Jack Taylor, Dimensions in Christian Living

"Eddie and Alice Smith take us into the world of the divine court to vividly remind us that 'we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous' (1 John 2:1,kjv). This biblically based and innovative approach broadens our understanding of the privilege and power of intercessory prayer." --Doug Beacham, Superintendent, Georgia Conference, International Pentecostal Holiness Church

"'The Advocates' by Eddie and Alice Smith provides the most powerful and persuasive picture of the true role of an intercessor that I have ever read. Every praying believer needs this message." --Dr. Dick Eastman, International President, Every Home for Christ

"'The Advocates' inspires new levels of maturity and victory in both personal and corporate prayer opportunities! It will dramatically impact your prayer experiences! Absorb the dynamic principles of biblically presenting your case before the throne of grace, and transformation is inevitable!" --Bane & Barbara James, World Intercession Network

"At last, amazing insight into how God likes to be approached! 'The Advocates' provides us with an easy-to-understand study of how God wants us to pursue our cases in HIS courtroom. An invaluable handbook for intercessors." --Bill & Connie Fisher, Chairman Board of Directors, U.S. PRAYER CENTER

This book has received an Honorable Mention from the 2001 Southern Books Competition. "A dramatic front cover, a striking half title page and a bright, cheerful title quickly tell the reader that is a special book. Architecture needs to be seen to be appreciated, and this book does that very well. Photographs are most effectively presented, and the images are exceptional. Quite readable captions guide and inform. Chapter openings dazzle and invite the reader to turn the pages." Congratulations to the author and photographer, designer Robin McDonald, and the University of Alabama Press.

Alabama Architecture: Looking At Building And Place by architectural historian and preservationist Alice Meriwether Bowsher is a gorgeous coffee table book filled with expansive, full-color photography by M. Lewis Kennedy Jr. of the most unique, stylized, and flavorful examples of Alabama's unique architectural heritage. A few essays are included, but the majority of Alabama Architecture focuses on the crystal-clear pictures with only brief captions to describe the most notable features of the buildings depicted. A most beautiful and eye-catching book of Alabama's best combinations of art and shelter, Alabama Architecture is a superbly presented and highly recommended addition to any professional or academic Architectural Studies reference collection.

Hubertie Pruyn Hamlin was born into an influential Dutch family in Albany, New York near the turn of the century. Her first hand account both of her priviledged life and the dynamics of her family's influence in Upstate New York affairs is absorbing.

For homeschoolers using the Charlotte Mason method, this book offers an invaluable first hand glimpse into New York State history.

Highly recommended!

I truly loved this book. I am a twelve year old girl who on my way home from camp last summer stayed in a hotel called the Desmond in Albany, NY. In the gift shop, I picked it up and my mom bought it for me. I have read all 370 something pages and it is really hard to put down. It tells of "Bertie" and her childhood. She associates Lent with her cousin's birthday because her cousin is now older. I felt the grief she felt in losing her father, for last Spring, the same thing happened to me. She tells of being so happy that she finally got a dress that was red, and not mourning colors. You wish that you had a brother as nice and kind as to buy you treats for good report cards as Jack was. You see the influence Hattie and Jack had on her life. Gosh, it seems like your'e just there

This enchanting story is a splendid blend of inspiring words and glorious paintings, conveying a profound message for children of all ages: embrace your dreams, never relinquish striving for their fulfillment. Mary Alice Baumgardner's masterful rendering of nature is reminiscent of Pierre Auguste Renoir and compliments the story's uplifting message.

A friend bought me this book primarily because we are both from Hagerstown, Maryland where the story is focused. I too loved the city park. My little girl and I love to sit are read about Alexandra. The illustrations are wonderful! My little girl is little too young for the discusion section but I do look forward to using this section in the future.