I read this book 10 years ago and it was just as enjoyable this time around. This book is full of insights not only into the person of Bob Shannon, but offers an informative look into East St. Louis. A very quick and easy read. I had the pleasure of having Shannon as a teacher many years ago. Reading his words brings to mind his most distinctive voice, which always commanded respect.

Having played against Bob Shannon, I know full well of the East Side mystique. Being a former player at nearby Granite City, I went to nearly every game mentioned in Bob's book. So, I'm over qualified to say that the East Side Flyers's story is a fascinating one. The place just emits an aura that has High School Football all around it! The 'Side was made on big play football, coached by Shannon, a big time coach

This is one the best books on football that I have read. Coach Shannon is a credit to our coaching profession and this book shows that. It also gives us a look at what is like to work under adverse conditions. If you are a football coach who thinks he has it tough, then you should read The Right Kind Of Heroes.

For families pressed for time, and money great ideas. Offers insightful tips and gives great fun trip ideas.

I received this book as a gift and can't put it down. So much to do in our great state. I recently found another book Up North Wisconsin A Region For All Seasons which is a must have also!!!

52 Wisconsin Weekends offers a new place to go and a different thing to do every weekend throughout the year in the Badger State of Wisconsin. The suggestions range from romantic getaways for couples, vigorous activities for families, and outdoor adventures for anyone in search of open horizons and sunshine. Midwest travel expert Bob Puhala provides a full year's worth of fresh and fulfilling travel experiences from weekend mountain biking in rugged Lincoln County, touring lighthouses in the Apostle Islands, exploring Al Capone's hideout, drinking and dancing the night away at the Germanfest in Milwaukee, and a lot more. 52 Wisconsin Weekends is a terrific, highly recommended compendium of ideas for newcomers to the state seeking to become acquainted with its immense recreational resources, and for long-time natives looking for something novel to do elsewhere in their home state.

Accessibly and informatively written by travel journalist Martin Hintz, and illustrated with Bob Rashid's gorgeous color photographs of Wisconsin's natural splendor and the people proud to call the state home, Backroads Of Wisconsin: Your Guide To Wisconsin's Most Scenic Backroad Adventures is a visual narrative, and reference guide to enjoying the scenery, landmarks, and historical locations available among Wisconsin's roads. Maps and detailed descriptions complement this excellent and enthusiastically recommended guide for both day-tripping vacationers wanting to make the most of what Wisconsin has to offer, and the armchair traveler content to simply read about it.

Even if you do not have much of an interest in Ancient Egypt this book is filled with information and explanations that will make you wonder why you haven't given much thought to the Ancient Egyptians before. The art, literature (first love poems!!), and architecture are enough to make you marvel. But the creation of a 365 day calander a by the ancient Egyptians a few thousand years ago is enough to give you pause; then you discover how really remarkable their skill and knowledge of medicine was and you sit back in awe, at least I did. Though there are illustrations, I wish there were more. And for some reason (though this may be unique to my eyes) the font that the Greenwood Press uses in this book, seems to require more focused reading. But these are very small concerns regarding a book that really gives you more than just information. It gives you a sense of the whole culture, and, if you're like me, you'll want to find out even more, which is a clear sign that the authors have done an excellent job.

Whether you are looking to plan a week-long family journey full of unique things to do, or just looking to escape to a relaxing mineral bathhouse for a day, this is the guide for you! It covers the entire state of Illinois with comprehensive lists of museums, festival dates, restaurants, hotels, historical places and much more. This guide will help you find whatever it is you are looking for. It is also filled with fun facts and interesting trivia. Did you know Illinois is home to the world's smallest headstone, one of four rare tiffany grandfather clocks ever made, and the largest Indian burial mound north of Mexico? This book offers something to catch everyone's interest.

Christina Bultinck chicagosouth.guide@about.com A Native's Guide to Chicago's South Suburbs

I read this book about a year and a half ago, having checked it out from my Bible College library. It was the title that drew me in, but the story is fascinating. Marilee Pierce Dunker does a just presentation of her father and mother's life in ministry with World Vision from its beginnings right through till her father's death.
This biography was gripping for me; towards the latter half, I didn't put it down till it was all over. A very sobering true story of the stress and pressures that famous Christian leaders face, and it's effects on their families, it's a good find among biographies because it balances out the fantastic with the tragic and real issues that often get glossed over in other accounts of people's lives. The author, daughter of Bob Pierce, does in no way disrespect her father or mother, while portraying their difficulties, and I came away from the book wowed by the family's perseverance, challenged to look with a less critical eye on those who are "big names" in the Christian community. Everybody's human, and we all make both sacrifices and mistakes, but God's grace and power to change us is the main message that I believe Pierce-Dunker delivers in this book. A worthy read (I want to read it again) if you can weather the storm that you witness by reading of the Pierce family in this powerfully moving account.

Reading this book has changed the way I view the world and live my life. This book has helped me change my eating habits and motivated me to exercise, and now I have lost fat and am gaining muscle, and I really can feel the difference. This book is different from other nutrition books I have read because it takes into account the best from modern medicine and ancient nutrition form the East. I recommend this book to anyone that is interested in changing their lives and becoming healthier.

My wife and I had never gone anywhere near New Orleans. The Unauthorized guide pulled no punches and gave amusing and thorough advice on subjects we hadn't even considered. It is very useful and we heartily reccommend it to everyone.

I used this book to guide me through a recent visit to New Orleans and it proved invaluable on numerous ocassions. The writing is tight, informative but not dry, and it covers a lot of issues which other guides fear to address. The section on avoiding crime and scams.."I know where you got those shoes" was invaluable and saved me some money and some strife! The restaurant guide is excellent and the affordability rating very accurate. Using this guide it was easy to get the best for the least at every meal. Pay attention to the guide, especially about "Mothers" and "The Gumbo Shop" and you can't go wrong! The swamp tour info was also a great help and the guide wasn't wrong when it recommended one over the other (we did both). I highly recommend this guide and really...can't praise it enough!

Although we'd been to New Orleans numerous times and thought we knew the city pretty well, this guide took us places we'd never been before and really helped us discover parts of the city and its people that it would have taken years for us to accumulate on our own. It guided us so artfully that our experiences in New Orleans led us to move here full-time.So many guides steer you to this or that, but one of the biggest assets of this guide is what it steers you away from: the bad restaurants and ones that aren't worth the money, the overpriced amusements, and high crime areas.What it does give you is not so much of "what" is in the city, but the "how's" and "why's" of life in New Orleans. And it's pronunciation guide to street names and the like in New Orleans is as valuable as if you were going to a foreign city. Which, of course, you are--New Orleans is the United States' most foreign city!