WOW! WHAT A GEM. THIS IS REALLY A STORY THAT PUTS YOU AT EASY WITH THE WORLD EVEN WHEN YOU KNOW THINGS ARE NOT RIGHT. I FOUND IT FUNNY, SENTIMENTAL AND MOVING. THE AUTHOR DID A GREAT JOB OF LETTING YOU FEEL WHAT HE WAS FEELING AND I JUST FELT AT HOME IN THE PAGES OF THIS BOOK.
5 + RATING.

This book is a delight! It is lovely, homey and enjoyable. The author captures the flavor of the time and you relive it with him. Outstanding stories. Easy reading. Highly recommended.

Short, sweet, moving and a delight. very easy reading.
Author discription precise and delightful. Great book to cuddle up with and enjoy. Highly recommended for easy reading and for a touch of nostalgia.

This book paints an incredibly accurate account of Napoleon's life from a close and intimate angle. Whilst it is obvious the author is no Napoleon-hater, he does not make up anecdotes to manipulate the reader (as many Napoleon-haters do in their biographies).

However, this book is no good for people who are interested in the military aspects of Napoleon. This book is more concentrated on the personal side of Napoleon. Although it mentions basic battle plans and overall strategy, that is not the purpose of the book. If you are truly interested in his army, I suggest you read "Napoleon and his Marshalls" and the Greenwood Military volume on The Napoleonic Wars.

Napoleon is reported to have said this, and it is true. In this magnificent biography of the Corsican, Cronin has written the life of Napoleon from the inside: who the man really was. It is not only circunscribed to battles and politics, but especially the intimate life and anecdotes of Napoleon. It changed my vision about this man. The information and research are exhaustive, yet the book reads like a novel. That is the true art of biography.

Napoleon has been one of the most controversial characters in History, and deservedly so. Cronin does not take sides, but he clearly rejects the portrait of Napoleon as an overambitious monster, always trying to get more and more territories for France. Undoubtedly, ambition was the driving force for this man, but we have to consider that he was constantly harassed by other powers who feared that his influence would destroy the old European regimes. Undoubtedly, his coronation as Emperor was a big disappointment to all those who believed he would be the leader of Republicanism. Beethoven, for instance, dedicated his Third Symphony to him, but after the coronation he erased the dedicatory, writing instead: "To the memory of a great man". However, we have to judge historical figures by the standards of their times, not ours.

All in all, this is probably the best biography of Napoleon. At least it is the best among the three or four I have read. It is a shame that it is out of print.

Simply put, Vincent Cronin's Napoleon is the best biography of Napoleon I have ever read. As a student of Napoleonic history, I have read many biographies of the great man, but none has struck home like this one. Cronin presents Napoleon as the man he was, not the myth, not the legend, not the "Anti-Christ." Napoleon's fascinating life from birth to death reads like a novel. It is hard to put down.
Unlike other authors, Cronin does not appear to take sides. He presents Napoleon's accomplishments as well as his faults. If you were to chose one biography of Napoleon, this should be the one!

This book is great. I am not sure what attracted me to it while browsing the shelves, but as I flipped through the pages, I found that this book had some pretty practical advice. And what a story. I thought stories like these only happened in the movies. If anyone ever thinks that they can't come back from hard times, just read this book. It will make anyone want to get up and make something of themselves.

It's about time that a book has been written that helps people tap into the passions, gifts and skills they already possess. Mr. Roazzi provides procedures that help unleash these gifts to accomplish what your true desires are...not, what you're expected to be. Mr. Roazzi shows everyone that we have two lives: the life we're programmed to be, and the life we truly desire. I have spent many years helping people by starting with skills they already possess and love using, rather than learning to be something they're expected to be. It is at this level that lasting success is achieved.
If you want to learn how to succeed, be happy at what you succeed at, and have that success be a natural way of life, then this is a must read book.
I warn you though, if you really want success in your life, come prepared to be honest and get results.

Ever wonder why you haven't achieved success when you're doing excatly what all the sales gurus say you should do? Ever buy the latest self-help book and know what the text says before you even crack it open? Looking for something more than how to overcome objections? Are you ready to be fulfilled and satisfied in what you do? Then buy this book right now. Some of what Mr. Roazzi says may shock you. He goes against the grain of every major sales trainer out there today. That alone is enough reason to buy the book. Add the fact that he literally pulled himself out of the basement of failure and despair while becoming a millionaire in eighteen months with the beliefs outlined in the book and you've got a great read with valuable information that you can actually use! Warning, this book will change your life. This book is so valuable that you should buy two extra copies and give those to the two most important people in your life. Mr. Roazzi's relaxed, conversational style makes you feel that he's talking to you one-on-one. This book will help give you the inner satisfaction we all seek as well as helping your career. Don't wait, buy it now!

Gosh, I love Sylvia Plath's prose and poetry. I could read and reread some of her poems again and again. This is a great collection of her poems. I keep this book loose on my bookshelf when I feel like getting shivers up my spine before I go to sleep. There are some poems that I can just read and reread over and over again that make me feel... oh, mysterious, anxious, happy, perplexed... and Sylvia Plath is one of the poets who has written multiple poems that give me those feelings. Most people who like poetry are familiar with Mirror or Daddy, but there are other poems that people don't know about. I loved the sonnet "To Time" and the poem "Mystic." It is interesting to read her poems knowing what she was going through... reading the poems that coincide with certain events in her life, like her marriage to Ted Hughes, and poems that she wrote about her attempted suicides. I suggest this collection to anyone who is interested in this woman... and I also recommend that you read The Bell Jar as you read her poems, or maybe a few of her journal entries. Sylvia Plath is one of those poets that writes about herself, and knowing background on her life is crucial in understanding these poems. Well, you can decide for yourself.

This book is the most complete collection of Sylvia Plath's poetry assembled in one volume. It is for this reason that it belongs almost as required reading, not just in American english programs, but in secondary schools everywhere. It's value lies in it's progression of a female poet and her journey towards finding her true voice. We see the early poems, methodically and skillfully written, shedding style after style of obvious influences through excercises of observation and perserverance. Through these verses, she explores and develops an intricate mythology; by the end, however, she has not lost us in her private world of symbolism and imagery, but enthralls us, heartbreakingly, through the mastery of her words. These last poems, that made up her final manuscript, are undisputedly some of the most moving and beautifully executed compositions of this past century. It is a wonderful book, one that forever changes the way the reader interprets art and the world around him that inspires it.

I love poetry, and this every poetry lover's fantasy. Having a volume of one of the best poet's ever almost complete collection. This is a book that I treasure, all the poems are masterpieces, and so beautiful. No one will ever write or think like Sylvia Plath again. This is a must-have for all of her fans. I own many poetry volumes--and this has to be my favorite. I would definitely recommend this--it was well deserving of 5 stars, and even people who aren't big fans of poetry have no choice but to love "The Collected Poems" by Sylvia Plath.

Vincent Price transended his film roles with great intelligence, sensitivity and charm, and at the same time could project the foulist of villians with merely a raised eyebrow. This wonderful book by Lucy Chase Williams captures every single film Price did. It's profusely illustrated with many rare stills (several from my personal collection as I was a contributor)and quite a few color pages. No finer book exists on Price's film work. This book is an absolute must for film lovers of the the golden years of hollywood and lovers of film macabre!

To me, Vincent Price was always the ultimate movie star. His best roles were always those of someone on the brink who was pushed over the edge into soul-crushed madness, best seen in "House of Wax" and the Corman Poe films. Williams describes each of Price's 100 feature films in detail, with the focus on Price's performance. Each entry also quotes contemporary reviews of the film and there is usually an anecdote or two from Price or a costar. Not only is Williams' text good, but the book is full of fantastic publicity photos, stills and advertising art that are treasures in and of themselves. Horror fans can discover some of Price's other roles, like his hilarious comic performance with Ronald Colman in "Champagne For Caesar" (Forget "Quiz Show", check that one out!) At the end of the book Ms. Williams states that she regrets that she didn't have space to cover Price's extensive work in radio, TV, and the theater. So, come on, let's have volume II! (Though we might want to conveniently overlook the "Love Boat" appearances...)

Fans of Vincent Price have much to rejoice over in The Complete Films of Vincent Price. It's hard to believe that for the first time a book provides not only COMPLETE coverage of each of his feature films, but also a wonderful 50+ page biography of the man we loved to have scare us.

In each of the feature film summaries, author Lucy Chase Williams not only gives us complete cast and credit listings, but also charming ancedotes provided by fellow cast members. This distinguished list includes Charlton Heston, Angela Lansbury, Jane Russell, Robert Mitchum, Gregory Peck, and many, many others.

But what really makes this book a joy for all Vincent fans is the biography. Almost everyone only thinks of Vincent Price as "that horror film actor", but he was so much more than that. Williams warmly reveals Price as the well-known, well-schooled, down-to-earth human being his fans knew him to be. We see the art lover, the fine cook, the author, the "special guest star" on HUNDREDS of television series, and... the practical joker who knew how to enjoy life and have fun.

The Complete Films of Vincent Price is a wonderful book. More appropriately, it is The COMPLETE Vincent Price. The multi-faceted gentleman everyone should get to know.

(Okay, I'm a bit older than eight, but the site wouldn't let me tell you my real age. National Security or something...) Thanks for the Mammogram is Bombeckian (as in Erma). Laura Jensen Walker not only tells us that laughter can heal, she shows us. Her ability to live on the bright side glimmers from each page and through her, we learn to face difficult facts: breast cancer strikes one in eight women, but 100% of their spouses. Yet we can choose our response to the disease; we can decide not to let it ruin our lives.

Alternately showing herself to be our big sister, best friend and cheerleader, Walker has, er, bared all in the higher interest of exposing the stigma associated with breast cancer for what it is: a killer.

But she doesn't stop there. Walker shares perhaps the most telling detail of all, that her own mother is a breast cancer survivor, and passed a steely will and hearty sense of humor on to her daughter. An inheritance that may have saved Laura's life. Discover that as one quote used in the book puts it, "Whoever is happy will make others happy too." (Anne Frank)

I'm decidedly not a crier, but I did cry through the chapter written by the author's husband. I recommend this read-it-all-in-one-sitting title for anyone with breasts.

Not since Erma Bombeck has this generation had a woman writer like Laura Jensen Walker, who speaks to you like your funny best girlfriend, sister, or mother. This book is wonderfully written, full of wit and useful information about breast cancer which is often not covered in more "clinical" journalistic articles found in typical media. The thing I liked best about this book is that by using anecdotal humor, she works in important facts and information about breast cancer in a way that makes them interesting and relevant instead of spewing a lot of statistics at you. It makes the information so much more real and memorable.

I definitely learned things about going through breast cancer that I never knew or never heard discussed before (eg.-did you know that to reconstruct a breast post-operatively, the nipple is "tattooed" on to look more realistic?) The book has a point besides merely entertaining and enlightening. It gives the reader practical advice on how to cope and how to help those around the patient cope with the problems, life threatening decisions, and fears from being diagnosed with cancer. The chapter written by her husband as caregiver is especially memorable because you rarely hear about the man's reactions and experiences though they are clearly very affected by the ordeal of the disease when it strikes a family.

This book would make a wonderful gift for anyone who has been touched by cancer in some way. It was carefully written to entertain, but not offend, while talking about a terrible disease. And in the end, I found it very uplifting as well. Love and laughter can go a long way when left with nothing else.

"Thanks for the Mammogram" is a humerous yet heartwrenching book that exposes every woman's nightmare and offers proof that there is a way to confront this awful nemesis with humor. With 1 out of 7 women currently expected to someday face this enemy, it is most probable that we each know someone, be it a friend or cherished loved one who will enter the abyss of breast cancer. Laura Jensen Walker fell into this abyss and emerged victorious. This is her story... The reader will find themselves quickly drawn into her experience and will sometimes cry, sometimes laugh, and always feel relief that there is light at the end of the tunnel of such a devastating disease. I heartily recommend this book to anyone whose life has been affected by breast cancer. Read it, savor its humorous moments, and be touched by the love that the author poured into the pages.

After reading this book, I will never look at midwives, childbirth, or my body in the same way again. This honest, authoritative memoir, by a woman who started her career as an obstetrical nurse, liberates women from the embarrassment that starts in adolescence with a budding female anatomy.

In her memoir, she presents the miracle of birth and shouts aloud those things that some of our mothers could only whisper and blush about. Immersed in bodily fluids up to her elbows, Peggy checks a cervix as naturally as a mechanic checks the oil. She demonstrates that, regardless of differences in race, belief, life style, or age, birth is a celebration of life. She welcomes each new soul and stands in awe at nature's magic--birth.

The writing is warm and welcoming, with a storyteller's enthusiasm and a savvy eye for the humor and irony of every situation. Peggy crafts a must-read for every woman who ever thought about childbirth. Men will discover...they'll gain insight into the intimate world of women and the men who stand with them. A truly strong debut book that fills a remarkably empty niche on the bookshelf....

Have you wished for a less-sterile, more hopeful birth experience? Peggy Vincent's stories of "catching" babies will fill that void. She reminds you that birth is a uniquely feminine experience, and that no matter what or where a woman chooses to labor, instinct and human nature often run counter to the (often male) medical establishment.

This book has stories of wonder, of grace, of sorrow, and of hope. The characters will stay with you long after you've read the last page. The dire circumstances of midwives and their careers in the United States will leave you concerned about the birthing options American women will have in the future.

I strongly encourage anyone interested in babies or birth to read this book---and if you want to be a nurse, it's a must-read!

This book was on my mind, ever since I was aware of its creation. Reading it took priority for the few days it took to complete it. I am an OB Nurse in an upstate New York Hospital, and a avid proponent of a natural, peaceful childbirth. Reading about the experiences Peggy had as a Mid-wife, only solidified my convictions that this experience can be as wonderful as it was designed to be if it is allowed....and this can be done only by very special people.
Since I have read the book, I haven't stopped talking about it to my co-workers. In a very short time, they will be hooked too! It takes special people, and their families to really appreciate the "Birth Experience"....especially when it involves that "special pizza" and the uniqueness of that situation.
What I liked best about the book, is the Oh so spiritualness of bringing a baby into the world. How Peggy captured the wonderful journey of the mother and baby that sometimes can be so solitary, and beautiful, if the woman is allowed to do what is natural.
This book is a must read for any woman, man, child who has been gifted with the desire to share the world with the inhabitants of those who LOVE childbirth!

If you haven't --- what are YOU waiting for. This book - by Vincent Tyler - is one of the most sensuous, sweet erotic poetry books I have ever read or ever been exposed to. It's sweet, romantic, and takes you on a mindblowing, intense, erotic trip. It stimulates your mind, body and soul. So, come to where your fantasy can live and breathe - "I Thought About You Today" is black eroticism at it's best. Yes, brothas do have feelings of romanticism, sensuality, and eroticism. This is a book a single woman, single man, or couple can appreciate equally. So, if you haven't already done so, pick this book up now - and get ready for a intense, wonderous session of mental stimulations, get your glass of wine ready, and let go! Keep writing, Vincent! We love it. We're all looking forward to next exotic level --- Chocolate Cookies......

Vincent fulfills every woman's champagne thoughts and caviar wishes with his unique, fresh, and innovative talents. As you read this masterpiece, you will journey into a realm of fantasy which will leave you gasping for air, shivering, quivering, and begging to be released from the pure passion of every passage your read...

Mr. Tyler makes every woman feel that she is the woman, the woman in his book...Each word spoken is meant especially for her. Every warm caressing stroke of passion and erotica is about her and for her.

In his book, Mr. Tyler takes every woman by the hand and accompanies her, so that she may explore her own identity in a world where fantasy and pleasure intertwine. When you finally reach the end of his journey; the conclusion of his book, you will know within yourself that you are truly a multifaceted Goddess of Love...and the only thing that will satisfy your new insatiable feeling is knowing Mr. Tyler will do it to you again in his next new creation...his next new book exhibiting more of his creative genius.

Join me my sisters as we await patiently and silently for this talented man to lead us to where we definitely want to go...again and again....And ladies as I know you can not part with your own precious copy of this book, direct your friends in obtaining their own copy from the author himself, a local distributor, or Amazon....

And do feel free to share this wonderful book with our brothers and/or male counterparts, so they will know what we want, how we want it, and what they will receive when we are happy and truly satisfied.

Much Love to you Vincent....

And wishing you the ultimate in well deserved success....

Ms. Rhonda C. Palmer

Prior to reading Vincent Tyler's book, "I Thought About You Today," I had the pleasure of seeing him perform live at various spots here in Chicago. We acutally met as open mic performers at local show and became instant friends. The mutal admiration we share for each other's work has spawned into colaborative efforts on numerous shows and will continue in the next Millinium.

This book is definitely a thing of beauty and reafirms the notion that there still are some very good brothers out there. Brothers who know how to express themselves and aren't afraid to do so. Tyler brings it and brings it hard. I feel very fortunate to be asociated with a writer of such immense talent, drive and determaination. His leadership in the romantic literary arena has inspired me to complete a project of my own.

The style Tyler imparts in his writing not only complements my own, but has paved the way for myself and other writers to follow their dreams and give the world what it's been missing for a long time. Real romantic voices with soul, presence and purpose.

If you don't have this book, get it!

Charles "Chaz" Willett, Jr. Author, Imani Kuumba Umoja

I Just finished reading Vincent Zandri's powerful first novel, "As Catch Can". It's a non-stop thriller with all too vivid characters who come to life in the reader's mind. The narration is fast paced and certainly held this reader's interest. The plot revolves around a prison warden who is caught in a situation where he is accused of dereliction of duty in permitting a cop killer inmate to escape from his maximum security prison. Life inside the prison is depicted in graphic detail, reflecting the problems of life behind prison walls. One of the most striking parts of the story deals with flashbacks of a fictional (although based on fact) account of the Attica prison riots of 1971 in which many of the CO's were tortured, raped, and murdered by the mutinous inmates. I found these descriptions hair raising, arousing feelings of horror at the extent of human degradation possible. The story depicts modern day vice and corruption, as well as Keeper Marconi's spiritual capacity to "play fair" in a game that's rigged against him. The book makes thrilling reading that doesn't allow the reader to put the volume down. It's the kind of novel that should become an edge-of-the-seat movie thriller. If you like crime thrillers, this is the book for you.

Vincent Zandri has crafted an almost surreal account of the depravity surrounding the state prison system of the late twentieth century. After my initial shock at Zandri's descriptions of prison life (not only the terrifying descriptions of the Attica riots as seen from inside the walls, but also the daily life within a "normal" prison) and the initial adrenaline rush of the plot-twisting story (it's not like a roller coaster, it's more like a free-falling nightmare), I was left with the real message of this book, which is about healing. A man tries to heal after a terrible loss, a woman slowly heals from an abusive relationship, a prison system goes through the painful and violent healing process after a corrupt administration. It is also about those who cannot heal and how debilitating lingering wounds really are. Zandri does an extraordinary job of opening the very private world of male grief and making it accessible. Zandri's novel is dark, almost brooding, but its message is ultimately hopeful and one is left with a sense of ironic optimism. Zandri also has left some strings untied, leaving me eager for a sequel.

Without question, Zandri's finest work since "Rice for Edna."

The writing skills of Mr. Alexandria can only be described as having been "Touched By An Angel". He has really outdone himself with this to-die-for book-POSTAL BLUES. The characters of Detectives Joe Johnson and Vernon Brown are still very vibrant, witty and seriously taking care of Police business as the story take you from a Post Office Massacre to the Missouri River as they track down a serial killer. Vincent's writing visually takes you into the story and the personalities of all the characters. Pretty Kevin's character deserves an A+. The humor, romance and intrigue captivates all your senses right to the climax. Mr. Alexandria has really made his mark on the "GREAT WRITERS" page of WHODUNITS! Can't wait for the next book!

Until recently mystery wasn't on my list to read. Now that I've discovered the detectives of Postal Blues and If Walls Could Talk I'm hooked. The characters in Postal Blues were so easy to relate to. Not only were they your everyday hard working men, they possessed wit and charm. I love the laughs and tears that I experienced while reading this book. Vincent Alexandria is a great writer and I can't wait until the next one is published.

I just finished reading Postal Blues. Vincent Alexandria did it again. His descriptive phrases are exceptional and his surprise ending was a surprise! I am anxious to read the third book of the trilogy.