Had I committed this crime and my friends saw me as the perfect mother, I would surely have expected the same. I remember a quote from a newspaper concerning the two students who murdered the Zantop Dartmouth professors, "If these two above average young men comitted this crime I would surely lose all faith in mankind." They confessed and were convicted. So I certainly think this book did nothing but circumvent the real issues, express one's own feelings and sympathy. Good try!

This book should never have been written. I believe the Ramseys are innocent of the murder of little JonBenét, however, when reading this book, my suspicion began to grow. Linda McLean tries to present Patsy as a perfect woman, who did everything well, who only had friends, etc.. But nobody is perfect. Patsy like anyone has her bad times. Linda Mc Lean tries to make us believe that Patsy was perfect 24/7.. It doesnt work. It actually works the other way around ! If this book was aimed at changing people's point of view on the case, making them see that Patsy Ramsey is not evil... then, try again.

This book shows the Ramseys from the point of view of close friends. I think it's great that so many people stood up for them. This book was not meant to address the case at all, just to show a different side of the Ramseys that we never see in the media. I believe the Ramseys are innocent. I was very moved about the part where Patsy invited her husband's ex-wife to spend Christmas with them, so she wouldn't be alone. How very compassionate. Susan Smith would never have this many close friends standing up for her..I think this is a great book for anyone interested in the case. For those who think the Ramseys are innocent, it just confirms it. For those who think they are guilty..perhaps it will help change a few minds.

This text is very poorly written and proved to be an impossible study guide in my initial medical transcription course. I would not recommend it to anyone.

I too found this book to be hard to understand at first. I thought I'd never get done with it. I decided not to let a book get the best of me so I really applied myself and soon I had the hang of it. The only thing I would have added to the book is more tests at the end.

I really, really wanted to like this book. I was expecting a humorous compilation of things which make these United States the greatest nation on the face of the earth. There is some of that. The book starts off with a paean to American-grown oranges (they are more orange than oranges grown elsewhere).

Then on page 4 we are treated to this great "thing": "You'll always remember your senior prom, especially if you weren't invited." Huh? This does not compute.

On page 61 we are informed that "Reading scores for kids can't possibly get lower." Well, yes they can. But how is that a great thing about America.

I also found several factual errors. For example, on page 20 the authors write "Even the District of Columbia has representatives to Congress." No, DC does not have representatives, DC has a nonvoting delegate in the House. Maybe this is splitting hairs, but the residents of DC thinks it matters.

Going through this book left a sour test in my mouth. There are so many great things about the USA, the authors could have done better.

I really, really wanted to like this book. I was expecting a humorous compilation of things which make these United States the greatest nation on the face of the earth. There is some of that. The book starts off with a paean to American-grown oranges (they are more orange than oranges grown elsewhere).

Then on page 4 we are treated to this great "thing": "You'll always remember your senior prom, especially if you weren't invited." Huh? This does not compute.

On page 61 we are informed that "Reading scores for kids can't possibly get lower." Well, yes they can. But how is that a great thing about America.

I also found several factual errors. For example, on page 20 the authors write "Even the District of Columbia has representatives to Congress." No, DC does not have representatives, DC has a nonvoting delegate in the House. Maybe this is splitting hairs, but the residents of DC thinks it matters.

Going through this book left a sour test in my mouth. There are so many great things about the USA, the authors could have done better.

The line "every body knows, that the world is full of stupid people" is just a lyric, not a story line for an entire novel. I was unable to finish it, and completely overwhelmed by the ongoing and absolute abundance of unbelievable stupidity. Not to mention, sincerely disappointed, as I usually enjoy her writing.

I am completely at a loss for words. It is difficult to describe the feeling I had while listening (I got this book on tape) to this book, tape after tape, waiting for the plot to develop.

There are several loosely intertwined plots, most of which could be eliminated without changing the story at all. As one reviewer pointed out, there are cognisant crabs. That's bad enough, but my real issue is with the fact that the cognisant crabs are conversing with a cognisant trout. That's just silly... everyone knows that crabs and trout speak different languages. But honestly, aside from the heros of the story, the sea creatures are the most intelligent characters in the book. In that respect, they presented a welcome reprive from the nonstop mindless drivel that comes from human characters.

I could really just go on and on. There are absolutely no redeeming qualities in this book. Don't expect a typical Cornwell book. I dare you to disregard my review and read the book anyway :).

In a departure from her many forensic thriller books, Patricia Cornwell has written in 'Isle of Dogs' a silly satire of the Commonwealth of Virginia, including Tangier Island. She skewers the First Family and the state police among others. 'Dogs' is the third book that features Andy Brazil, now a state trooper, and Judy Hammer, now superintendent of the Virginia State Police. (They were also in 'Southern Cross' and 'The Hornet's Nest.') It took me several days to finish this overlong book, unlike most of Ms. Cornwell's previous page-turners. As a fan of her Dr. Kay Scarpetta series, except for 'The Last Precinct,' I tried to suspend judgment on 'Dogs' and be open-minded about its postmodern narrative. Even so, aside from some very comical dialogue, I couldn't find much to like about this novel. Dr. Scarpetta made a cameo appearance in two chapters, but she seemed robotic. Judy Hammer was among the least-developed characters in the book. The quasi-historical Internet postings by Trooper Truth a.k.a. Andy Brazil were informative at times but distracted from the narrative flow. Governor Crimm's 'submarine' seemed like a poor imitation of Ignatius J. Reilly's valve. 'Dogs' is somewhat like other postmodern satires I've read, but it never really comes together as a novel. Ms. Cornwell, count me as another disappointed fan who would like to see a revitalized Kay Scarpetta back on the scene.

They should retitle the book "A Big Pack of Infuriating and Manipulting Lies" This book has nothing to do with God or Angels or Divine Teachings.

. . . to be the Angel of North America. The one to whom God told the secrets of how to live in harmony so that humanity is not plunged into another Dark Ages.

Read it for a laugh, and then shed some tears for a man who is 1) hopelessly insane, 2) So evil that he will say or do anything to earn money off people's fears, 3) simply odd and not quite coherent.

The author is the Angel's wife, and she was written down what the Angel says to her. One wonders at the honesty of this couple, but of course, I cannot say anything against, them, either. Certainly a fair amount of this book is good theology - be nice, do good, be concerned for your soul, marry with the attitude that marriage is lifetime commitment, and a few others. But it's just plain odd, and very, very creative (in a bad way) at times with theology.