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Published in Unknown Binding by Amphoto ()
Author: Wyatt Brummitt
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Earth Shift Alert Posponed!
In the mid 1980's, (certainly with the help of the Guide's forecast) I perhaps spent more time and energy than I should have with being concerned about the possible "Axis Shift" of the Earth which had been predicted by the Guides and Edgar Cayce as possibly happening around 1998-99. Now here we are, in the Year 2000, and the prediction of this "tilt" of the Earth (which the Guides still maintain WILL happen and cannot be stopped by human intervention) will not occur until maybe 2013 at the earliest! I've read and enjoyed all of Ruth's books as well, but this one reads more like a gossip letter from an old friend than a compelling book. Be careful not to worry or prepare too soon for such a catastrophic event, because who knows?, by 2013 it might be delayed for another 10 or 20 years again. I've enjoyed reading the commentary from Arthur Ford, Lily and the Guides, but their prognostications are far from infallible. Didn't they suggest once that the shift might have happened by now, and that Ruth would not be alive to see it? Please don't get too caught up in it. Also, I did not care that much for all of the historical figures from the Jesus Era who are purportedly reincarnated (and acquainted) in America today. This book is really for die-hard Ruth fans who needed an encore.

Read eight of Ruth's books and kept wanting more...
Working in a book store in 1982 Ruth Montgomery's book "A Search For Truth" literally dropped in my hands from three shelves above me. The title caught my eye immediately because at the time I was searching for answers. From the moment I began reading I could not put the book down. Ruth has a way of writing that holds you captive. I read eight of her books after that and all were just as good as the first. Ruth Montgomery introduces topics of a metaphysical nature to her readers in such a way that make sense and sound logical. She is believable. Ruth is a great teacher on topics covering reincarnation, past lives, life after life, walk-ins, and the list goes on. Long before the rest of us would develop our insights in the late 90s and into the new century, Ruth was an original writing on subjects that during her days were considered too bizarre. Ruth is a pioneer in the field of metaphysics. Her books were written to bring us enlightment. This last book is a blessing to the ones that have enjoyed her previous writings. Reading Ruth's books were like having a friend that understood you and helped you find the answers to questions which were often crossing your mind, but never fully understood. Finding Ruth Montgomery's newist book after 12 years, I was not going to pass up the chance to enjoy my old friend again. For those that do not understand, or do not quite follow what she has written in a "World to Come" I strongly suggest reading all her books and coming back to this one. You will not be disappointed.

Ruth RULES no matter what!
The World to Come was an incredible book to read! I have read many of Ruth Montgomery's books and enjoyed them all immensely. They were all enlightening eye-openers. It is good to know that not all predictions are 100% accurate...that's why they are called predictions, with an element of "possibility" within them. Psychic and Mediums are guided to give information. It doesn't mean it will be totally accurate or come about on a specfic date. If conditions change, thoughts change, or hearts change, so will the outcome of a prediction. You are on a path and if your free will chooses another path, its likely what was originally felt as your outcome will not come to fruition. When this happens, when a change occurs in consciousness, so will the outcome because of the changes you've choosen. God may have lesson the blow, do to the change of consciousness of our thoughts, our prayers, or our combined efforts up to this point. Nothing is written in stone with God, all things are possible. So for those who are disappointed that the Shift of the earth's axis didn't occur on a specific date, or hasn't yet occurred...do not lose faith in Ruth Montgomery. She was given information and shared this information with her readers. She was given "new" information and shared again with us. This does not make her have less credibility, or negate all the information she has so generously shared with us. If anything, we should be thankful for her honesty to set us straight. Frankly any delay in Shifts, or trauma to the world is fine with me.

Pleasure and Practice with the Recorder
Published in Paperback by Hodder & Stoughton General Division (1963)
Author: Leslie Winters
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Unusual Medical Thriller
Not a run of the mill medical thriller. The main character's frequent introspection's makes for an interesting flow in the story line. Good character definition and well plotted mystery make this a fast and entertaining read.

Good Characters
I really hope that we see a lot more books with Evelyn Sutcliffe as the main character...I liked this book because I found myself really liking the "villian" before we knew he was the villian!...OOPS! ...This didnt get 5 stars because the plot wasn't a five star plot, it was pretty basic, not alot of twists and turns but did keep the pages turning towards the end. I don't like Phil and I don't know why...Evelyn needs a new man.!

Psychological thriller that is a great prequel to First Cut

Evelyn Sutcliffe is a second year emergency resident at University Hospital where she shares a deep relationship with a psychiatrist. Evelyn should be a happy person, but the idyllic picture conceals a confused, anxiety-laden woman.. Her lover freely boasts that he is seeing another woman. While Evelyn is on duty, a close friend, Dr. Shelley Reinish, is rushed to ER, but dies within an hour.

Her colleagues, friends, and the police believe that an overdose caused the death. However, Evelyn cannot accept that her vivacious friend would commit suicide. There are too many unanswered questions so the doctor decides to do a bit of sleuthing. However, the facts she learns about Shelley makes Evelyn wonder if she ever truly knew the deceased. As she peels away the layers to Shelley's inner core, Evelyn places herself in danger of joining her friend in the afterlife.

Fans who enjoy action thrillers or works of psychological suspense need to read BLOOD RUN. In reality, this novel is more a coming of age tale of a woman struggling with many flaws and fears. This mainstream flavored novel is a prequel to Leah Ruth Anderson's best seller FIRST CUT, making it a must read for fans of Dr. Sutcliffe.

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Beyond the River: A True Story of the Underground Railroad
Published in Hardcover by Simon & Schuster (2003)
Author: Ann Hagedorn
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Great beginner read
I remember this book from when I was a kid. I have spent years trying to find it again only to find out its out of print. Its a great read for beginner readers. It has colorful pictures. Peabody and his dog Humbug are delightful characters that entertain and show children to look at the small details. Excellent book I plan to share with my niece and nephew!

The Book of Ruth
Published in Hardcover by Ticknor & Fields (1988)
Author: Jane Hamilton
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Jane Hamilton's 1st novel sets the stage for greatness
I have read all of Jane Hamilton's novels, and this first book is still my favorite, which is not to say that the others aren't as good; simply that I fell in love with poor Ruth. I heard Jane say once that she worried about how people would respond to Ruth, and that touched me. Jane Hamilton has a way of becoming a character in a way no author does, in my mind. She usually writes in 1st person, so she has her work cut out for her in portraying a slow, awkward girl despised in her own skin and by her own family, yet who exudes a simple goodness even she herself is aware of. Further, Jane never takes the easy way out, making the central character so predictable as to be easily definable in any way. Real people are not definable creatures, and neither are Jane Hamilton's people. How can you help but feel a stab of sorrow for Ruth's mother May after reading her remembrance of the loss of her one true love, the only good thing, she thinks, that ever came her way. Especially insightful is Ruth's description of her father's hand on her head in a brief moment of unscripted happiness, a rarity in their household, so simple and yet so wonderful that she remembers it for the whole of her life.
Read this book - it is not the happiest prose you'll ever spend time with, but Ruth's sheer determination to rise above all the 'meanness' in her life is well worth the effort.

Book on Tape
I listen to a lot of books on tape commuting back and forth to work. I have read books by Jane Hamilton and enjoyed them, but for some reason was never able to get into this book. I tried it on tape and found it difficult, as well, for the first twenty minutes or so. But then it grabbed me and I couldn't wait to get back into the car to continue "reading." Ruth is a fascinating character, one who seems to know that her life will lead to a disaster but doesn't know how to prevent it. She makes the most out of her miserable existence, making herself believe that love and happiness are and will be hers. The ending was inevitable and I found myself becoming nervous as the end neared.

Mare Winningham read the book on tape and it made the book even better I believe. She was the perfect voice of Ruth. Her voice carried the appropriate emotions at the right time. She WAS Ruth. Very often those who read the books are not right for the reading -- but in this case Mare was a perfect choice and made it more enjoyable.

I would recommend this book on tape to everyone. But remember when you get close to home after driving an hour and you are in a good place in the book, you will need to drive around the block a few times@

Truly Moving
a very cool teacher of mine recently recommended this book to me, so i bought it, read 150 pages the first day, and finished within the next 2 days. i'm not bragging here, this book just has a way of grabbing you. i'm not fond of oprah and her book club deal, so when i saw her "stamp of approval" on the cover i thought to myself ohh i'm screwed. but nonetheless, the book is like a tearful journal of this woman who is humble and seemingly becomes smarter and more confident of herself as she continues to tell her story. but this isn't her journal. it's her life. don't be fooled- this book isn't just for women. throughout ruth's story, you realize how much she has been robbed of even when she is unaware due to so much abuse. maybe you'll see some of ruth in your own self.

Doug: Slam Dunk Doug
Published in VHS Tape by Disney Studios (15 July, 1997)
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Couldn't get into this one
This one started out OK, but I gave up after about 70 pages. I had a hard time following this book because there was just so much going on that had little or nothing to do with the main storyline. I became bored with this story and gave up. I may try to read this author again if I can find her books at a used bookstore.

Killer on Loose in NY Hospital
I chose First Cut because it was a Literary Guild Selection. It turned out to be a disappointing choice for me. The author is obviously knowledgable about hospitals and medical terminology, but it was overdone and overwritten. The pace was frantic and I doubt any human could realistically continue to function as our protagonist, Ev, did in thise book. She is a resident who is a combination flawless physician, marvelous teacher, excellent detective, and sexually appealing to all men in this book. That is just too much woman for me. I began skimming about l/3 way through this tome and was relieved to finish. The lengthly explanation by our heroine of how, why and by whom the crimes were committed was just more (pun intended) overkill.

Fast paced and un-put-downable...
An amazingly good medical thriller. I love a heroine like Ev...strong, sexy, funny. I highly recommend the first novel in the series, Blood Run.

Eric Stanton: The Dominant Wives & Other Stories (Klotz Series)
Published in Paperback by TASCHEN America Llc (1998)
Authors: Taschen Publishing and Eric Stanton
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pretty good book
This book gives an ok amount of information. After you read most of it, though, it is not too useful

Here Be Dragons
Published in Paperback by Ballantine Books (Trd Pap) (1993)
Author: Sharon Kay Penman
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the book has many flaws and is not uptodate.
The book is not well written and has many flaws and supports myths about sex. Masturbation and incest are mentioned by the author as sole male prerogatives, while there is enough evidence to the contrary. Also, book seems to have a feminist undertone when the author mentions that male baby sitters should watch out implying that male baby sitters should not be hired.Rape and sexual harrasment are mentioned by author as a crime by a man against a woman. She conveniently forgets that all women have masturbated some time or the other, there are as many cases of female committing incest (on sons, nephews, cousins), females raping males and females harrassing males. Such views and support to myths about masturbation and incest by author who claims to be authority on these topics make this book a bad choice. Many better books available.

117 Days
Published in Hardcover by Monthly Review Press (1989)
Author: Ruth First
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117 Days: An Account of Confinement and Interrogation Under the South African Ninety-Day Detention Law
Published in Paperback by Bloomsbury Pub Ltd (1989)
Author: Ruth First
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All About 1 2 3 (My First Easy and Fun Books)
Published in Library Binding by Gareth Stevens (1987)
Authors: Ruth Thomson and Martin Ursell
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