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Totally Riveting!!
This book held me captive the entire time, from the amazing description of the earthquake in 1958, to the historical information about the Lituya Bay area and the Tlingit traditions and the excruciating detail of being stalked by a grizzly, I was loath to put it down.Anyone from Southeast Alaska will enjoy this book but it's great for any adventurous spirit.I am amazed at the lifestyle Lynn enjoys and the talents this man has in so many fields, fantastic storyteller and his research for information to complete the story is exceptional.I hope there is another book in the works!!

A True Alaskan Tale
Ever since I read The Blue Bear I've been a fan of Lynn Schooler. He lives such an incredible life and I love the history and background he shared in this book.As many other people describe, he tells his story in such a way that you feel you are sharing in the experience.He really is able to capture his readers in a very personal way. I have shared this book with several friends and it is slated to be a Christmas gift for a few more.I look forward to the next one!

Subtle, Unique and Masterfully written!
It has been a long time since I have been so deeply moved by an author. Walking Home is not simply an account of an intrepid soul who sets out on a quest through the Alaskan wilderness to search for answers to questions common to all of us who breathe. Walking Home is a tapestry patiently woven thread by thread, full of historic geographical events, explorers, peoples native to the land and those who came and stuck around for a while. Amidst the colourful stories the big picture of birth, death and the living in between is never lost. Expertly woven and humbly told, Lynn Schooler allows us to come close and look into his heart. And while we are peering we find we are looking into our own soul.
Lynn's writing style is subtle and unique. Masterfully done!
Recently short listed for the 2010 Banff Mountain Book Prize, Walking Home will undoubtedly be further recognized for its excellence in days to come.
Denise DeGraaf, Douglas, ON Canada

Brings the wild coast of Alaska to life and as the title impies,touches the heart.
As Author Lynn Schooler walks alone along one of the most inaccessible stretches of Alaska's coast, he skillfully weaves together captivating information about the area's natural history, intriguing stories about historic events, descriptions of building his dream home while his dream marriage was falling down around him, and his perceptions on aging and mortality in a way that fascinates and touches the heart.

Having grown up in Lynn's adopted home town of Juneau, I have heard stories for years about the legendary area where he walked, but his writing brought it to life like never before and introduced me to characters and events I had never heard of.

I had just read WALKING HOME when some friends and I were deciding on a route to take during a two-hour flight seeing trip.We chose Lituya Bay, the starting point for the author's walk and the site of the largest recorded wave in history as the pivot point for our flight. You can see photos on my Facebook page at:

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I have read all three of Lynn's books and loved them all.

How did he carry his backpack...???
...while carrying all of us readers along with him?

An excellent read that filled me, at first, with a sense that I was a spirit moving along the trail with Schooler.I was there with the boulders, the weather, the bear. I even kept a watchful eye on his boat he left anchored in the bay.

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For family members of people with borderline personality disorder (BPD), home life is routinely unpredictable and frequently unbearable. Extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviors, and suicidal tendencies—common conduct among those who suffer from the disorder—leave family members feeling confused, hurt, and helpless.

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The essential family guide to borderline personality disorder: new tools and techniques to stop walking on eggshells
This book provided additional insight into BPD.I have tried some of the techniques suggested by the author and I must say they have worked better than I would have imagined.So I will continue to put the many suggestions into practice.Well written with theory and practical mixed in.I would recommend this to anyone who has to deal with a loved one with BPD.

Excellent Service and product
I recieved the book in a timely manner. It was in brand new condition. Very Very Satisfied.

Practical and thoughtful book
THis is a great book for folks who wonder what may be "wrong" with someone in their family---the truth is, without a professional diagnosis one can't be sure---but to me, the insights into challenging family members provided a unique and sympathetic approach to handling and supporting people who may or may not have BPD.The descriptions of the syndrome, the ways to approach and work to support people is terrific.I would recommend this book highly---it has been enormously helpful for me. The book is direct, practical and positive.

A MUST read for families, friends, clinicians, doctors, etc.

I wish there was a better way to get the word out that this book is hands down a MUST read for anyone who has been impacted by someone they care about living with a personality disorder. I am a clinical social worker and I recommend this book whenever possible-- to the families of my clients, when I am giving presentations or teaching students. Although the book is specifically written for how to cope, understand and interact with someone living with BPD, Kreger offers some great suggestions for anyone in need of support for how to interact with a person having problems with interpersonal relationships and managing emotions.

You can read the first chapter "Welcome to Oz" in it's entirety on Google Books. However, there are two chapters I continually find to be the most helpful. Chapter 3: "Making sense of your relationship" is excellent. It offers insight for the reader to better understand how BPD features challenge a relationship. Kreger describes easy to understand concepts such as childlike characteristics, low emotional intelligence, rejection sensitivity and impulsive aggression. I also highly recommend Chapter 9: "Communicate to be heard," which educates the reader on BPD communication deficits and how to create a "climate of cooperation" with the person living with BPD. Kreger walks you through step by step how to verbally acknowledge what the other person is feeling. She offers specific words that can be used with the person such as "I want to hear about it, but it's hard for me when things get too emotional. I want to give you my full attention and that's too hard for me to do right now. Let me have a little while to calm down and then we can talk" Kreger's writing style is accessible and easy to follow. There are case examples in the book, but they are not too overpowering. The book is packed with useful information that will hit home for many readers.

An insite to dealing with a borderline personality - Easy to read and sensible
The family guide is written in an easy to understand manner.Learning to deal with this problem is essential if you have even a distant family member with this disorder. Written at a level the high school members of the family can understand. ... Read more

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From the Back Cover
Theology, spirituality, and social science are synthesized in the definitive book on how Christian mission can contribute to overcoming poverty and dismantling systematic social evil.Myers explores Christian views of poverty, its causes, and how it is experience differently in different cultures.

Especially designed for use in classes of in field education, Walking with the Poor contains a unique series of charts that can be made into overheads as well as a bibliography and a scriptural index.

Bryant L. Myers is Vice President for International Program Strategy at World Vision International, where he has worked for twenty-three years.

Man of Peace Develpment (org)
Myers certainly packs much keen insight into a very concise book on this subject. The book may not have a recent publishing date, but I have found this to be the single best volume on the subject. I would recommend reading it to all christian workers working where poverty is a way of life.

Excellent must read even for those not too heavily involved in community development.If you find yourself helping an odd family here and there, with micro finance or some other method of bettering their lives, read this book. Will certainly help one to know what questions to ask before one starts a well meaning project. Myers helps to keep us humble about our place in the process too.

I would highly recommend this book to Christian Colleges/Universities teaching classes in Transformational/Community Development. Ideal overview Text for an introductory class - with sufficient depth and breadth to wet the appetite for anyone serious about transforming poor communities.
Andy Rayner (International Field Administrator for Man of Peace Development (org)

Not For Laymen - HELP!
In a recent training session for Agros International it was stated that this text was used as their philosophical base.Having great respect for the work of Agros and World Vision it seemed logical to read a copy and gain a deeper appreciation of their work.Sadly I am disappointed in what I found, not because of any disagreement with its content or motives of the author, but that it is far to intellectual to be understood by laymen (such as myself and co-workers). If one can't understand what the writer is saying, of what use is the book?
Surely World Vision must have someone on their staff who can assemble this information in a book that can be readily comprehended by lay people.Currently World Vision president, Richard Stearns, has an excellent book in print, The Hole in Our Gospel, which is not only inspiring, but easy to read. I highly recommend this one.

Missional Engagement in Any Context
"Walking with the Poor" is a book in which Meyers hopes to develop a Christian understanding of development, to which he gives the name, "Transformational Development". The book integrates insights from theology, social science, and spirituality to arrive at a comprehensive picture of what Christian development looks like.

The book proceeds by examining the biblical story, then by looking at poverty and development from a social science perspective. Bryant than lays out his program of transformational development, with sections on the story, principles, practices, and finally provides a toolkit. The result is that when Bryant lays out his program of development in the final part, he is able to synthesize biblical insights as well as social science insights to come up with his idea of transformational development.

Bryant writes the book attempting to solve the question about the relationship between Christian development work and Christian missionary witness. Bryant begins by analyzing the idea that witness is something added onto development, as a kind of extraneous part. Secular development programs therefore do certain things, and Christian development programs do these things as well as adding on evangelism or witness. Bryant sees this approach as deeply problematic, noting that such an approach reinforces a modern viewpoint in which the spiritual world and physical world are separated.

Building on the work of Paul Hiebert, Bryant argues instead for an integrated approach to development that connects the sacred and profane as well as includes the "excluded middle", which is the space where the sacred and profane worlds intersect. This integrated approach Bryant calls "transformational development". By this, Bryant sees development as positive change in all areas of life, including spiritual, physical, mental, economic, and societal.

Bryant's book was helpful in thinking about the ways in which to integrate Christian witness and development. Bryant's careful analysis of the modern worldview which has lead Christians to separate the physical and social from the spiritual and sacred is much needed. But beyond just pointing out the problem, Bryant begins to show what fixing the problem might mean. Bryant's book helpfully shows a way forward to think about Christian mission in terms of transformation at every level. This impacts not just Christian mission overseas, but Christian mission wherever Christians find themselves, including in our own neighborhoods and cities. Bryant's method itself supports his argument. Bryant analyzes issues and theoretical questions from a variety of levels, such as biblical and theological, as well as using the social sciences.

Great Book on Holistic Development
With Walking with the Poor, Bryant L. Myers has written a book to help bring a new understanding to the area of transformational development from a Christian perspective.Myers gives the Christian development worker understanding for how think about and practice relief work throughout the world in a holistic way.Myers starts the book by stating of the major problems in the modern development world; the disconnect between the spiritual world and the seen world.Myers then explores in detail some of the main concepts in the area of transformational development such as poverty, the Christian narrative and different ideas on how to look at development.Myers then builds off of these understandings and presents his idea of what transformational development should look like in practice.Finally, Myers brings his understanding of transformational development back to Christian witness as the practitioner is able to witness to Christ's love of the poor.In the end, Myers presents the reader with a holistic and nuanced perspective on how to bring development to the poor in a truly transformational way.

This book brings out few important concepts that really set it apart.First of all, Myers makes it a point of emphasis that the developement worker is not to come into the development situation thinking that they have all of the answers and that the poor need them.He points out that an important part of transformational development is listening to the community.No situation is the same and the practitioner needs to realize that.Also Myers emphasizes that the practitioner has as much to learn from poor as the poor do from them.This is important as their stories combine to form a shared story in which both are changed.Overall, I believe that Myers presents a thoughtful and complete understanding of what it means to be a developmental practitioner in an authentically Christian way.
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This dialogue between two of the most prominent thinkers on social change in the twentieth century was certainly a meeting of giants. Throughout their highly personal conversations recorded here, Horton and Freire discuss the nature of social change and empowerment and their individual literacy campaigns. The ideas of these men developed through two very different channels: Horton's, from the Highlander Center, a small, independent residential education center situated outside the formal schooling system and the state; Freire's, from within university and state-sponsored programs.

Myles Horton, who died in January 1990, was a major figure in the civil rights movement and founder of the Highlander Folk School, later the highlander Research and Education Center. Paulo Freire, author of Pedagogy of the Oppressed, established the Popular Culture Movement in Recife, Brazil's poorest region, and later was named head of the New National Literacy Campaign until a military coup forced his exile from Brazil. He has been active in educational development programs worldwide.

For both men, real liberation is achieved through popular participation. The themes they discuss illuminate problems faced by educators and activists around the world who are concerned with linking participatory education to the practice of liberation and social change. How could two men, working in such different social spaces and times, arrive at similar ideas and methods? These conversations answer that question in rich detail and engaging anecdotes, and show that, underlying the philosophy of both, is the idea that theory emanates from practice and that knowledge grows from and is a reflection of social experience. ... Read more

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One Tough Read
This book was required for one of my master's level courses. In theory, the book was a great idea and the authors had some good points. The downside is that it was merely a transcription of a conversation, not the garden variety book that I had expected. It was hard to read and keep up with, as my interest was waned when they only talked about writing a book in the first chapter. It would have been a much better reference book had there been more organization.

Walking the Talk
Exposes the challenges to changing mind set (traditions), and presents a successful approach to change (encouraging thinking).Practical questions the people can identify with are KEY!

Start here
Scientists, educators, community activist - anyone with a penchant for critical thought and understanding should startwith this book. Myles Horton was an unheralded contributor to the Civil Rights Movement and adult education. Paulo Friere truly understands learning. This book changed my life and will change yours!

Excellent book on education and social change
Just wanted to say ditto to the previous reviewers. Highly readable, engaging dialogue between the two great minds, a great introduction to their lives and thought. I give this book to friends as a gift probably half a dozen times a year it is that good. Trust me. Buy it. Read it. Go out and transform this world into one less ugly.

An amazing book!
I agree with the last reader that this is one of the best books I have ever read.Horton (may he rest in peace) and Freire have been on the front lines of using education for social progress and change.They discusstheir philosophies and principles about education, illustrated by powerfulstories of their work over the years, in an informal, conversational style. It has made me totally rethink the way I approach teaching adult ESLstudents. ... Read more

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In the riveting conclusion to the acclaimed dystopian series, a boy and girl caught in the chaos of war face devastating choices that will decide the fate of a world.

As a world-ending war surges around them, Todd and Viola face monstrous decisions. The indigenous Spackle, thinking and acting as one, have mobilized to avenge their murdered people. Ruthless human leaders prepare to defend their factions at all costs, even as a convoy of new settlers approaches. And as the ceaseless Noise lays all thoughts bare, the projected will of the few threatens to overwhelm the desperate desire of the many. The consequences of each action, each word, are unspeakably vast: To follow a tyrant or a terrorist? To save the life of the one you love most, or thousands of strangers? To believe in redemption, or assume it is lost? Becoming adults amid the turmoil, Todd and Viola question all they have known, racing through horror and outrage toward a shocking finale. ... Read more

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The monster is awake...
Here is the brilliant, completely visceral, and relentless conclusion to the superb Chaos Walking trilogy. It is a monster of a book, too. Even longer than THE ASK AND THE ANSWER, it also feels denser. I had high expectations for this book and Ness delivered, first class.

The war has begun, with the Mayor and his Prentisstown men on one side, Mistress Coyle and the women of the Answer on the other, and on the third front the native Spackle who have assembled into one colossal army easily outnumbering the forces of all the humans combined. Will the mortal enemies Mistress Coyle and the Mayor be able to form a united front to fight for their lives? How far will the Spackle army go? Once again, Todd and Viola are caught in the middle and separated, and they again become pawns in a conflict they didn't initiate. But both of them are done being pawns. They are ready to change things, which will mean becoming leaders. The monumental task of putting a broken world back together may be too heavy a burden for them, but just maybe the force of their love and hope will overcome.

The action factor in this book pushes all the gauges - no running out of steam here. The pacing is breakneck almost throughout, with very frequent point of view shifts throughout - as often as every other page in some areas. Ness has done away with chapters almost entirely by now, so there is practically nowhere to park a bookmark. It can be a little mentally taxing on the reader.

Ness introduces us to an unexpected third narrator: none other than 1017, the Spackle Todd released in the previous book. Through the eyes of 1017, we get an intimate look into the world of the Spackle and how they think. This gives us a view of the battlefield from all sides. Again, Ness impresses with his excellence at creating a distinct voice and the complex psychology behind it, and a visual representation for that voice. 1017 just may be the most unique character in terms of how he thinks, the Spackle mind being so different from our own. His narration style takes some warming up to, though, and he wasn't the most interesting character at first.

War is a time of desperate choices between undesirable alternatives, and this book is full of such choices. This installment more than the previous two is theme-heavy, and its messages can start sounding repetitive. There may be no right or wrong choices, and right or wrong sides. We spend time exploring the gray in-between area that falls amid human reason and passion. The characters are all taking dark journeys, and making mistakes along the way. One of the most intriguing was actually the Mayor. He goes in unexpected directions this time around, and his character is explored to great depth from multiple angles.

It's an emotional roller coaster, and what a ride it was...

Patrick Ness packs some major surprises into this installment that are sure not to disappoint. Overall, this book packs a definite punch and a shocking ending. No cliffhanger this time, but it leaves room for interpretation. After a lackluster MOCKINGJAY, concluding the red-hot HUGER GAMES trilogy I've compared CHAOS WALKING to, this book was very well-satisfying.The ending for MONSTERS OF MEN felt authentic and raw, bringing the series to an incredible close. In my rankings, this series has now surpassed the HUNGER GAMES.

Thank you so much, Patrick Ness, for such a wonderful, unforgettable series.

Don't be fooled by the missing star
Monsters of Men is the only book in the Chaos Walking Trilogy that I couldn't give a five-star review.Don't get me wrong, I still loved the story, and all things considered it was a pretty knockout conclusion to what has become one of my all time favorite book series.BUT.I had some minor issues with it.

I'm probably one of the few people who will feel this way, but I wish 1017, the "Return" Spackle, hadn't been one of the multiple narrators.I wasn't crazy about Viola narrating half of The Ask and the Answer, but at least I liked Viola.I didn't really care for 1017, and except for the near end, most of his parts seemed to do more telling than showing; not enough trademark Choas Walking action. However, it was more than that: Having a Spackle narrate took away all of the mystery of the Spackle.The Spackle had always been one of my favorite things about the first and second books, and it was because they were so unique, so completely other.Being right inside 1017's head made him seem too much like an ordinary human character.And I know, this is a world of endless information, so it should only make sense that we know his thoughts, but as Mayor Printiss proves, there is such a thing as too much knowledge.

And speaking of Mayor Printiss, his character felt slightly redundant to me.I won't give away too much except to say that I had hoped to see his bad guy-ness envolve, REALLY evolve, the way it did from book one to book two.Instead it seemed that book two was where he hit his cresendo.

Overall, Monsters of Men is really a very good read through and through.It certainly doesn't suffer from losing steam the way so many conclusion books seem to do.The action is still breathless, the writing is still as sharp and precise as a scalpel, and the characters are still engaging (hello, Angharrad!)As for the ending, it left enough to the imagination to retain Ness's signature cliffhanger style, while still giving the reader a sense of resolution (I DO wish it hadn't somewhat reminded me of the final book in the Harry Potter series, however).I'm sad that I don't have these stories to read anew now, but I will undoubtably be rereading them--probably multiple times--in the very near future.Meanwhile, here's hoping Patrick Ness has other genius "New" worlds in the making.

Perils of war and the possibility of redemption
Monsters of Men is an epic novel of war told on a grand scale.The book begins immediately after the last one ends, with the beginning of a three sided conflict between the Answer, the Spackle, and Mayor Prentiss.Viola and Todd are stuck in the middle, and the action sucks the reader in straight from page one.The author does not flinch from showing the brutality of war and exploring questions of the morality surrounding it.The characters struggle with placing the good of the whole against the good of the one, and whether war can be or should be a personal thing.Mayor Prentiss says at one point that "War makes monsters of men....Well so does too much knowledge."On a planet of information, that makes for plenty of opportunity for men to behave badly and also to redeem themselves.These themes run throughout the story.

Perhaps my favorite part of this book was the portion told by Prisoner 1017.His experiences and his journey were portrayed so vividly that they added a new dimension to this story.His path to redemption told in counterpoint to the Mayor's journey was telling and effective.Unfortunately, with all the things that this story had going for it, I walked away feeling rather disappointed.There was just nothing new here, aside from Prisoner 1017's story. There were no character twists, and by about a third of the way into the novel, I felt like I was getting repeatedly hammered over the head by the points and themes described above.I felt frustrated that the author kept pounding the same points home time and time again, when I got it the first time.While the Mayor was quite the effective villain in the first two novels, I found him to be rather tedious in this one.I could see clearly what was going on with him, and was just frustrated that Todd and Viola couldn't.

In sum, while I didn't find this to be the page turner that I expected and clearly some other reviewers have experienced, I still found this to be a fairly good ending to what I feel is an incredibly original and exciting sci fi series that holds a lot of appeal for both teens and adults alike.I will still be recommending this series often, but more for the first two books than for this one.

Bogged down by the writing style
Monsters of Men is the Third Book in the Chaos walking series.In order to enjoy this book one needs to have read the first installments of the series.

I enjoyed the first in the Chaos walking very much.The second was enjoyable but frustrating at times because of Ness' dual view and his "stylistic" misspellings.In book three Ness has lost me.The narration is split between Viola, Todd and the spackle 1017 and often splits off mid scene (and then sometimes playing the same scene over from the others perspective which contributes to the extreme length of the book).The main characters have gone from being flawed to unlikeable and I truly wanted them to all be annihilated during their war.The narrations by the spackle are confusing and unclear as he has his own names for all the characters which are hard for the reader to pick out.While the last two books moved very quickly this one seems to stall and the characters that I once rooted for I now couldn't care less about.

I am currently half way through this novel and I'm not sure if I can bring myself to finish it.The characters have become so unlikeable that I don't really care what happens to them in the end.

Courtesy of Teens Read Too
MONSTERS OF MEN is the wonderful conclusion to the CHAOS WALKING trilogy. It picks up where THE ASK AND THE ANSWER leaves off - right at the beginning of WAR!

The Spackle, the Answer, and the Mayor's army are all converging on New Prentisstown - and Todd and Viola are stuck in the middle.

Patrick Ness creates the same heart-pounding suspense in this novel as he did in the first two books. Multiple points of view give the reader a full understanding of what is happening.

Be sure to set aside a block of time when you start this book - or the first two, for that matter. Once I started, I didn't want to stop. I was so worried for Viola and Todd throughout the story. I was stressed and cringed as I got further into the story - afraid for what the author had in store for them.

Mr. Ness made me growl in frustration and brought me to tears. MONSTERS OF MEN ended perfectly

Reviewed by: Karin Librarian
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The Christian life isn't always a walk in the park. Children of Christian parents do die. Christian businessmen do lose their jobs. And husbands of Christian wives do cheat.Being a Christian doesn't protect you from the tough punches life throws.

Taking fourteen strategies from the biblical account of the Israelite journey, Walking with God on the Road You Never Wanted to Travel offers real hope to those on an unexpected, difficult journey. For forty years the Israelites wandered through a devastating wilderness, suffering many losses, and yet learning some timeless lessons. These lessons, presented here as strategies for modern believers, are simply stated, clearly explained, and beautifully illustrated with dramatic and inspiring stories.

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Good book but lacks depth
I believe that this author is a learned servant of God who truly set forth to minister to hurting folks.I really appreciated the relevant and powerful examples of people whose lives were changed forever...and how many of them rose up over tradegy and tribulation.However, the author presents as a man looking through a window into others' lives.He does not seem to be one who has ever been crushed and broken and that makes a difference.

So many of my questions were answered
This well written book provided many of the answers to questions I had about getting through my hard time.The true experiences of other people and the word of God provided comfort and hope that I could also heal and restore meaning to my life.

Best book on dealing with the hard things of life
Mark Atteberry is the best author I have read dealing with handling the unexpected hardships of life. The strategies he provides are extremely helpful, practical and do-able. Get this book if you are going through something that you never expected would happen. You are not alone and this book will help you tremendously.

A good read, but left you still needing/wanting something
I read this book recently.I found it was the same old story written by most religious authors.I did not walk away from this book feeling overwhelmed or in awe.

I enjoyed the real-life stories he tells within the book, as I thought they made a bigger impression into why things happen the way they tend to do in life.

However, towards the end in the discussion section, I was a little drawn away that he offers no suggestions no how to go about locating or seeking the items/defining moments in your life, so as to answer the questions and progress onwards in your faith journey.

I felt that this book might be geared more towards those that have already heard God's call versus those that are seeking Him out.Lost sheep would do better reading another book.

A Promise Regarding Walking with God
I loved this book but we must also consider that the promises of walking with God have specific unpopular truths. Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution. 2 Timothy 3:12

For a review of this book we must also look to the category of "unpopular" promises. This promise guarantees persecution for serious believers in Jesus Christ. In a church world where many treasure comfort and popularity, this promise is not well-received.

This promise is given to those who want to live a life of godliness: "who desire to live godly." Godliness is the will of the Lord for His people. "But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness" (1 Timothy 6:11). Our Lord Himself declared that there is great blessing in having a passion for righteous living. "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness" (Matthew 5:6a). The blessing is God's pledge to satisfy that heart which yearns for righteousness. "For they shall be filled" (Matthew 5:6b).

Yet, we have seen that fullness of righteousness is not all that is promised to those who want to walk in godliness. Persecution is also promised. "Yes, and all who desire to live godly in Christ Jesus will suffer persecution." Notice the comprehensive, inescapable dimension of this promise. "All who desire to live godly...will suffer persecution." There are no exceptions. There are no exemptions.
All who sincerely desire to follow the Lord Jesus Christ will experience the consequences that He met, as He walked in righteousness. "Remember the word that I said to you, 'A servant is not greater than his master.' If they persecuted Me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:20). Jesus was not universally hailed for His righteous path. He was opposed, mocked, conspired against, and betrayed. We need not be startled when measures of similar persecutions befall us.

Of course, this promise of persecution is not given to discourage us from pressing on down the path of godliness. Rather, it is offered to prepare us for the difficulties that are guaranteed as we seek to grow in Christlikeness. The Lord even adds gracious encouragements to righteousness, so we will be strengthened to pursue His holy will in this matter. "Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven" (Matthew 5:10). Persecutions can remind us that we are headed for heaven. Persecutions can bring us heavenly measures of sustaining grace along the way.

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This deluxe hardcover features the next 24 issues of the hit series, The Walking Dead, along with the covers for the issues all in one massive, oversized slip-cased volume. Perfect for long-time fans, new readers, and anyone needing a heavy object with which to fend off the walking dead!Collects The Walking Dead #24-48. ... Read more

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great product arrived quickly
This book 2 of The Walking Dead Series is just getting better and better.The story line realy unfolds in this next installment of 4 chapters in the lives of the few left alive after the world has been turned into flesh eating zombie's.The Walking Dead series is the BEST take on the troubles of rebuilding your society and your shattered families after the zombie virus/infestation has gone on for weeks, months, years....I highly suggest getting Book 1 first to read the story from the beginning and you will not be able to put them down.Highly recommended for any horror film lover and especially any zombie film nerd.

AWESOME!
If you are a zombie newbie or an aficinado, the walking dead is a great read. The hardcover edition is a great addition to my library and I strongly reccomend Kirkman and Adlard to all.

Amazing Collection
I just received my copy of this new omnibus collection of The Walking Dead and I am in love!This collection, a long with volume one omnibus and to a lesser but still top notch degree the four smaller hardcovers are how this comic should be read.It's nice to see the great art work in a bigger format than the regular trages or the comics themselves and the story just flows nicely with so many of the issues collected (24-48.)The dust jacket art work is an amazing bit of art and I would be tempted to have it hanging on my wall if the book itself wasn't so expensive, but when I preordered the book in December the price was reduced to a lovely 63 dollars which was a lot easier to swallow than the 100 dollar price tag.However, with the extras you get in the collection a long with the larger format makes the price seem not as steep.Overall, it's just the perfect collection for TWD fans. ... Read more

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When the star of a poorly rated stage production is shot mid-scene, Spenser and his sidekick, Hawk, comb the shabby waterfront town and find a cast of likely suspects among the underworld. Reprint. K. PW. ... Read more

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Walking Shadow
Chinatown & stage actors in a waterfront town.So-so plot.Entertaining repartee, characteristic of Parker.

Spenser at his usual best
Robert B. Parker and Spenser are at their usual best.
Amazon provides quality product at their usual best price.

a fun read with good banter between Spenser and his mates
Parker knows his devoted followers well;ignoring the usual set up descriptions for scenes and
characters preferring to move the story along with brevity and expedition. Spenser's witty repartee
with his Susan and his sidekick Hawk is worth the price of the book. The plot becomes secondary.
Tucked in is always a little lesson for life and few bon mots of French and English lit.

great ending
Susan is on the board of directors of a local theater, so when the theater owner says he's being followed, Spenser agrees to investigate as a favor to her. Between Spenser and Hawk, however, they can't find anyone following him.

Then during a performance of an exceedingly long, boring, and pointless play, one of the actors is shot dead with a .22 to the heart, and things start getting more exciting, with the involvement of a Chinese gang and the reappearance (or not) of the stalker.

I thoroughly enjoyed this one. The mystery was convoluted and complex, yet everything got tied up in the end, and the ending was.... (trying hard to avoid spoilers) .... dark and surprising. I love, love, loved the ending. In a way it was unsatisfying, but that just made me like it more. Gah. I can't explain without giving it away. Suffice to say it's not your usual mystery novel climax.

It was also a relief to read a book from a bit later in the series, with Spenser and Susan more comfortable in their relationship--they've just bought a house in the country, where they live together on weekends, maintaining their separate lives during the week.

Pure Parker, as always
Pure Spencer, crisp and witty in dialogue, exciting in plot, delightful to read. And, as always, full of action, suspense, and excellent plot. It's always hard to put down a Robert Parker book. This one is another of his masterpieces. Don't miss it. ... Read more

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Tuck The Long Road Turns to Joy in your pocket and turn your walk into a joyful meditation. Thich Nhat Hanh teaches "walking just for walking." Learn to enjoy each step and each breath, to regain peace in difficult moments. Photographs of walking meditation from around the world are included. ... Read more

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A wise, calming, peaceful little book
This is a delightful little book, which brought me peace and calm just by reading it.

Thich Nhat Hanh is a wise Zen master, who lives in exile in France, in a community called Plum Village. He tells us we must learn to make "peaceful, anxiety-free" steps. Walking with mindfulness brings us "real happiness".

He teaches us how to walk noticing our breath and the number of steps we take whilst breathing in and out. If we take three steps while breathing in and four steps while breathing out, we can say to ourselves, for instance, "In, in, in" and "Out, out, out, out", one word for each step. At the same time we might imagine we're walking majestically like a tiger. We should keep a "half-smile" on our face while we walk. When we focus on the present moment in this way, all our worries disappear.

You can practise the walking meditation on the way to your car, or up and down the stairs. If possible, however, walk in a park or some other place where you're in contact with nature.

Hanh tells us that the Buddha imprinted peace and joy in the Earth with each step he took, When we walk as he did, we continue this work.

The book includes photos of Thich Nhat Hanh and others practising the walking meditation, some of the photos being from his community in Plum Village.

Towards the end of the book we are presented with examples of the author's poems. For example, the following little gem, entitled "Walking Peace":

Peace is the walk.
Happiness is the walk.

Walk for yourself
and you walk for everyone.

I highly recommend this peaceful little book. However, I must point out that it takes practice to coordinate one's breathing with one's steps and thus perform the meditation correctly. But practice makes perfect.

walking meditation handbook
Book was good and easy to take along w/ you as you walk, but price was too high for such a small book.

Publishers reviews misrepresented content-Nice gift book.
As a long time fan and believer in the words of Thich Nhat Hanh, this book was not what I expected. The editorial and publishers reviews I read on other sites misrepresentated the books actual format and content. I was expecting a real "book" and not a poetic picture book. I expected more in depth writing and not just bits of wise poetry. The book is fine for what it is, as anything that this amazing author writes is very worthy of our time, but from what I had read about it I had been expecting more. It fell short of the publishers reviews but that does not mean it is not a good little book. I ordered it here after I read about it on other sites, and did not see the photo description here on Amazon. Had I seen the cover and been able to look inside, for some reason I was unable to do this when I ordered it here on Amazon?, I wold not have been disappointed and probably not ordered it. It does make a very nice gift book especially to a friend who is not familiar with his writing or someone who is too busy to spend much time reading. Nicely done for what it presents. I gave it the 3stars because of my disappointment.

WELCOME, WONDERFUL, REWARDING REPRINT OF WALKING MEDITATION JUST THE RIGHT SIZE FOR WALKING
You can take it with you.

At the size of a standard photograph, this book is designed to slip easily into your walking pocket to keep you mindful of the mindfulness necessary for walking meditation.

This text now comes in a variety of media, including VHS and DVD, but the Parallax Press reprint is expecially useful and welcome for those actually practicing the prayer of walking meditation.

We are a Pilgrim Church; let us grow most profoundly mindful of the Immanent Presence and Path.

This book is a sheer delight and instruction by the great and prolific monk Thich Nhat Hanh, still in exile from his native Vietnam, nominated by the Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, JR. in 1967 for the Nobel Peace Prize and still actively fighting for peace literally with every mindful breath ever since that distant time forty yeares ago.

Christian, Catholic, Muslim or Jew, Hindu or Sikh, this book will do you no harm; it is not a threat to your path but an aid to walking truly and deeply your own path. It brings you to a deeper realization of the path which you truly walk. With this book you cannot go wrong, but ever more right. Read it in peace while you walk. Read it while you walk with your family. Read it and know consciously the path that you walk.

Dante begins his great trilogy announcing that he awoke while walking within a dark woods in the middle of his life, discovering perils on all sides but the path through hell to paradise. By this book may you awaken to your path, and may it lead us all together to the true Paradise which awaits all those who walk in peace and compassion as commanded.

Once upon a time, and still regularly in my parish in Mexico, we Catholics took prayerful walks together in processions, every day in May, in Lent, in Advent (posadas), for the Virgen de Guadalupe, very mindful and prayerful walks meditating the mysteries of our Faith, conscious as here of everything we did upon our walk, deeply mindful. Outside of my small and traditional parish in Mexico we have mostly lost this tradition. We do well to regain it. We begin by this book, remembering how to pray on our feet, like the Israelis escaping Egypt, to pray fully mindful, with all of our hearts and souls, on the run, a Pilgrim Church.

Highly recommended.

Great introduction to meditation...
Thich Nhat Hanh recently spoke to the United States Congress about peace, violence, compassion, and listening. He suggested that members of Congress can find both inner and universal peace through walking meditation, or mindful walking. This tiny book serves as an introduction to this practice. Each page represents an idea, and the first page proclaims "Anyone can do it." Reading on, the book reveals the true simplicity of walking meditation, and validates the claim that "anyone can do it." Controlling one's breath is not the goal, but being aware of one's breath, being aware of the earth and one's feet against it. The book explains how to accomplish this in incredibly easy to understand language. Short stories about the Buddah and Thich Nhat Hanh's experiences with walking meditation, as well as many photos, punctuate the lessons. The book also suggests practical applications for walking meditation: dealing with anger, panic, and helping to find solutions to immediate problems. A great introduction to meditation and the thought of Thich Nhat Hahn. ... Read more

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Like the contents of a fragile parcel, the mysteries of postal life have at last been shattered, revealing the inner workings in all their brilliant glory!No longer will men and woman have to imagine what it's like walking from lawn to lawn, continually stepping over doggy landmines for hours on end!It's all right here!In a style that's decidedly humorous, not encyclopedic, quirky, but not in need of psychiatric care, letter carrier, Austin Brown, recounts fifteen years of postal life as a mailman.Writing with obvious delight and a firm grin, the idiosyncrasies of American culture are are illuminated in a fresh and entertaining way.Against this backdrop, the reader follows his life as a young letter carrier trekking along the sidewalks of Indiana, at first quite green- terribly green- but in time growing in maturity, learning the secret arts of blue collar survival amid a land where the average citizen roams wild, unhindered and real.Tempests are battled.Frothy-mouthed dogs are wrestled.Mobs of sticky children are overcome.And wild-eyed Postmasters are evaded. Step into a world not unlike a Norman Rockwell painting, but one where the neighborhood dog is firmly latched on the mailman's leg. ... Read more

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Walking with the Mailman
I just finished reading the book "Walking with the Mailman", by Austin Brown and
it was a very interesting read.I am also a mailman, with 35 years experience and
I can relate to everything he has been through. I really enjoy my job because every
day there is something different to see or deal with.You always have dogs, kids,
sometimes unhappy customers, and the weather.This book dealt with all these
things in a humorous manner.It's a laugh-out-loud type of book.Most people
have no clue what the average mailman deals with on a daily basis and this lets
the reader walk with the mailman plus get to know Austin.I think every mailman
will enjoy reading this because they deal with these events almost every day.I work in the same office with Austin and had no idea that he was writing this book. He did an excellent job with life in the office and on the street.

Great insight, cleverly written, fast read...
For years I thought the perfect job would be that of a mail carrier. Good income, job security, free sun, fresh air, and exercise! I love to walk (even in extreme weather), I'm an animal lover (so the dogs would be no problem). I love having a tan, so this job just seemed perfect, and I often envied those who had this position. I even went as far to taking the 'test', which I passed, but barely. I can still remember that headache when I left the conference room.

When I heard of this book, I wanted to read it. The first day I read 22 chapters without putting it down. It's a 'fast-read', cleverly written book, I must say. I struggled to break away to even switch the laundry out!

I'm saddened to be finished with my reading of this book. I yearn to hear more stories! Perhaps a 2nd edition will come out? With many years of experience, surely there are more stories to share!? I'll be waiting!

I laughed out loud MANY times while reading this book. I even teared up a bit at one point. Thanks for sharing the memories! I now have newfound appreciation for the mail carrier, and honestly don't think I could handle the position. (even for 2 weeks!)

Job well done to all mail carriers and to the author for great insight of the job.

Great read *****

~Carmin Peterson

Austin Brown Delivers!
With an inside look at the life of one of America's most recognized icons, Austin Brown gives a fresh perspective to a day on the streets in the Heartland.Truly funny, it's a good read that I think any postal carrier should pick up.Americans will be amazed at how their precious little "Fluffy" is seen entirely different from the other side of the not-so-sturdy fence!Pick it up today!!!!

Walking with the Mailman will make you smile.
Walking with the Mailman is not just a walk with a mailman, but a walk through life.It is a book filled with humorous, but insightful stories about human nature.It is at times hilariously funny and at other times thought-provoking.It is not just a story about a mailman's interesting anecdotes, but a penetrating look at people - old and young, the haves and the have nots, the working man and the playground bully.The stories range from combat with a pit bull to being rescued by a hero in old Buick to witnessing Goldtooth win a million dollars.The author deals with the silly to the sublime.The subjects range from porcelain sanctuaries (restrooms) to pondering various aspects of theology.At times I laughed out loud and at other times I reflected on the analysis of human behavior with a "hmmmm."This is a book that could be given as a gift knowing that it can be enjoyed by both men and women, the young and the old.This is a good book to keep on the shelf for a rainy day read.This book will make you smile.

"Walking with the Mailman" Delivers
Imagine if your mailman had the sarcastic wit of Dave Barry, James Herriot's knowledge of dog psychology minus the sentimental love for the dogs (Herriot's encounters with Mrs. Pumphrey's Tricky Woo being child's play compared to what your mailman has gone through), Tom Sawyer's knack for getting into trouble, and P.G. Wodehouse's penchant for writing sentences with metaphor-popping descriptions and humorous ironies.Then pretend such a person took his most memorable experiences in his many years of delivering the mail and wrote about it.If that book was placed into your hands, it would be "Walking with the Mailman."

Austin Brown has succeeded in telling his stories - from some of the real-life human dramas he's encountered, to finding the true "pot" of gold every postman seeks, to being bitten on his route by his ex-dog - in memorable ways.Some books you just cannot help laughing out loud as you read.This is definitely one of them.Yet it is not all humor.Without any tone of moralistic injection, Austin has a way of sharing life lessons he has learned while walking all those miles that make you nod with understanding.

Every mailman should purchase this or receive it as a gift, as it would lighten their load and shorten their route as they think perhaps anew about their high calling.Indeed, the Postmaster General should make Austin's essay on "The Blueness of the Uniform" required reading for all aspiring new mail deliverers.The fact that 25% of the proceeds will go to the Be the Match Foundation, an official partner of the U.S. Postal Service, gives all the more reason for postal workers to get their own copy of this book.

Yet most of all, this book is just an enjoyable read.If you have ever wondered what happens when "dog meets mailman" or your mailman has to deliver to that address in the part of town you would never visit, here's your opportunity to find out."Walking with the Mailman" delivers! ... Read more

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Walking in this World presents the next step in Julia Cameron's course of discovering and recovering the creative self. The Artist's Way, a classic cherished by aspiring and working artists who have experienced its benefits, is a groundbreaking book that offered an original and astoundingly effective 12-week course in recovering inherent creativity by minimising life's 'blocks' - self sabotage, jealously, guilt, lack of confidence and other inhibiting forces. Walking in this World shows readers how to inhabit this world with a sense of renewed creativity. Full of valuable new strategies and techniques for breaking through difficult creative ground, this is the 'intermediate-level' of the Artist's Way programme. A profoundly inspired work by the leading authority on the subject of creativity, Walking in this World is destined to become a true classic. ... Read more

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Literally walking your way to yourself...
I bought this book for a class based on the book- the required text. I love it! This is a great book to do as a group. Lots of reflections and excercises to uncover and appreciate your inner artist.

love it
Having done the artists way years ago with amazing results, I began the morning pagesand haven't missed a day since.Lovely book so far, just in chapter 3. ..

walking in the world
This is an excellent book about accessing your inner soul as we walk in this world. It has served useful in the process of facing repressed memories of sexual abuse in childhood.

Hard to Find Enriching and Comforting Voice for all Artists
I read a chapter every morning of this book. It comforts me and inspires me the way very very few books on creativity and an artist's life can. I find Julia's writing style easy to read and warmth-invoking. Her writing voice and advice within her words has evolved Julia into a wise successful creative woman mentor for my creative life.I highly recommend this book to any artist looking for encouragement, support and creative exercises to continue to push them forward with their unique artistic visions.

Jamieson Haverkampf
author of the 4-time award winning 500+ resource guide Mom Minus Dad
Mom Minus Dad: The Essential Resource Guide for Busy Adults with a Newly Widowed Parent
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walking in this world....hand in hand w/ friends
Just started Julia Cameran's "Walking in this World". Have completed her book "Artist's Way" w/ a group of friends/relatives on line.It's a great way to stay in contact,get support for your goals & step back into creativity.We're doing it again w/ this new book & hope to accomplish even more goals in our lives than the first time around.Whether you tackle it on your own or as a group,I suggest both her books for your creative journey within. ... Read more

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Dawn Tarnauer’s life isn’t exactly a success story. Already twice divorced, the young Californian is too busy job-hopping to start a career, her current boyfriend insists on living “off the grid,” her Life Coach sister perpetually interferes with incomprehensible affirmations, her eccentric mother is busy promoting the culmination of her life’s work: The Every Holiday Tree, and her father is ending his brief third marriage while scheduling two dates for the same night.

Dawn’s only source of security and comfort, it seems, is Chuck, a pit-bull mix from the pound. So, when her boyfriend announces that he’s leaving her for another woman, a despairing Dawn turns to Chuck for solace.
“I should have said something sooner,” Chuck confides, as he tries to console her. “Couldn’t you smell her on his pants?” Dawn is stunned. It’s one thing to talk to your pets, but what do you do when they start talking back? It’s not just Chuck, either; she can hear all dogs–and man’s best friend has a lot to say. The ever-enthusiastic Chuck offers his tried-and-true advice on the merits of knocking over garbage and strewing it everywhere, auxiliary competitive peeing etiquette, and the curative powers of tossing a ball. Doubtful of her own sanity, Dawn considers that, in the ways of life and love, it might be better to trust Chuck’s doggie instincts instead of her own.

Filled with sharp wit, biting humor, and canine conversation that would make Doctor Dolittle’s jaw drop, Merrill Markoe’s engaging, cleverly written novel is about the confusing search for love and the divine acts of dog.


From the Hardcover edition. ... Read more

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FANTASTIC!
This was one of the best books I had read in a while. It was funny, and sad and pathetic all at once. I have since read several of Merill's books...well worth the read time!

TERRIFIC read!!
What a great book. You dont have to be an avid dog lover, you dont need a huge imagination you just need to be a woman.
Who doesn't identify with Dawn on some level? Only one way to find out if you do...read the book!

Talking dog wasn't enough to save this one
In this Los Angeles-based story ripe with celebrity sightings and melodrama, Dawn's life is slowly breaking down. Newly dumped by her boyfriend Paxton, an arrogant radio DJ, Dawn moves into her little sister Halley's mobile home in Malibu and takes a job at a local veterinary. In these turbulent days, Dawn's dog Chuck serves as her closest ally and companion, and when he first starts "speaking" to her? She doesn't think much of it.

Until they're having full-blown conversations. She and her dog.

My main problem with the novel came in the form of the unsympathetic, unfeeling characters. The only personality trait the Tarnauer family seems to share comes in the form of their selfish, ridiculous behavior. Dawn basically fumbles her way through life, apparently with "doormat" written in lipstick across her face. Dawn's boyfriend? A self-absorbed loser. And the fact that no one else in Dawn's family can even be bothered to notice that, except the dog, was really upsetting.

What's funny is that while I was reading WALKING IN CIRCLES BEFORE LYING DOWN, I was actually pretty absorbed in the story -- though sometimes jolted by the extreme amount of profanity. Markoe has a snarky, fun writing style, and I would probably pick up another of her novels in the future. But intelligent, perceptive talking dogs and hints at philosophy were not enough to save this one for me.

Shoulda got it from the library
Being an animal lover I was certain I would love this book. But what a disappointment it was. Disfunctional family misseries is about all it was. With a tiny bit of dog-story-cuteness.

Furbulous!
If you love dogs and have some screwed up family members (and who doesn't) you must read this book. I don't know that I've ever laughed so much while reading a book before. A true doggie treat for the dog lover in all of us. ... Read more

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She has as much business keeping a stray dog as she would walking across Egypt–which not so incidentally is the title of her favorite hymn. She’s Mattie Rigsbee, an independent, strong-minded senior citizen who, at seventy-eight, might be slowing down just a bit. When teenage delinquent Wesley Benfield drops in on her life, he is even less likely a companion than the stray dog. But, of course, the dog never tasted her mouth-watering pound cake. Wise and witty, down-home and real, Walking Across Egypt is a book for everyone. ... Read more

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Wonderful nostalgic book!
I laughed so much and enjoyed remembering older times and the way things were done in Alabama in the 1950's.

Fun, light, and will make you laugh
I loooove Clyde Edgerton!
He is the best author to see do a reading. His readings are actually performances with music and singing, and his character portrayals will have you laughing for days. He's been described as a modern-day Mark Twain, and I think that description fits in so many ways.
This book showcases southern hospitality and tradition and family. The characters are so well-developed that I swear I'd know it was them if I ran into one in the grocery store.

Well written feel-good story
I enjoyed this uplifting story of an old lady determined to see the good in everybody and how contagious that can be.

"Walking Across Egypt"
Excellent character development.Quick, easy reading.Not what I call great literature but certainly very good fiction.The book left me with a couple thoughts that I will not forget.I will read more by this author.

Homespun charms, plodding and tedious plot
I am in the minority of reviewers; I did not care for this story very much.It is funny in places and as a lifelong southerner, I know it is quite authentic in its details.If you like to read mostly easy-going character thoughts, motives and actions against a rural southern backdrop you may like this, but the plot line takes entirely too long to develop and is not very intriguing.

There are a few extensive scenes which do not seem to tie into plot development, but just character details and some cute humor. The first half of the book thoroughly introduces the main character Mattie, and her slow southern life, with some small preparation of the interplay between her and Wesley; but that's about it - first half the book, not much plot. It slowly builds thereafter.

A bright spot for the unabridged audio CD version - the reader is fantastic.He shows why he is an award winning reader by switching between character voices fluidly, singing as Mattie (rather well) and even as Wesley sometimes.

The contrast character to Mattie is Wesley.He is the anti-thesis of Mattie and I got where I could not stand to hear from him.He is an idiot, not even a competent criminal.I understand he is an adolescent and Mattie wants to help him, but I just wanted to ring his neck. Sadly, there really are such people but still Wesley sometimes seemed like a caricature of such a person.

I think this may not be the right sort of story for me, I was experimenting a bit since I normally read non-fiction, but I enjoy a little fiction as well - it is probably best to take my opinion with a grain of salt: this story has homespun, charming details, cute humor and a simple, nearly boring plot.
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Good Gift for a walker/jogger
I bought this for my mom as a gift, along with a pedometer.She read the book completely in a couple days, then her husband read it after her.They both liked the book.It was informative & thorough, a good read for anyone interested in walking for health/diet reasons.

racewaker photos
Excellent photos of thirteen racewalkers consist of 23-26 stills of one step with each foot.However, the presentation and analysis of data measured from those photos is poorly done and best ignored.It was not the intention of the authors to do so, but I think these photos make a mockery of the USATF racewaking rule that prohibits loss of contact with the ground, but require that loss of contact be visible to the human eye. This is taken to mean no cameras be used by referees. But why no cameras?Are not photos visible to the human eye?

An Inspirational Read!
I purchased Mark Fenton's 'Complete Guide to Walking' through Amazon and the delight started when the book arrived much sooner than expected!The book is very bright and colourful and a very easy read - with each week of a walking plan clearly laid out.The health tips were great, it's nice to have these reinforced.What I found particularly gratifying was to learn the benefits of long-distance walking. I find now that I have no problem whatsoever standing for long periods to time without any adverse affect on my legs. So now during my long, 12+ mile walks, I just think of those muscles getting stronger and stronger and if the bus is late, so what!

My only one complaint about the book - and this struck me immediately - was that it was illustrated throughout with photos of very young, very good-looking and very skinny walkers.What about those of us who have, maybe, passed our prime, might not be America's Next Top Model and who are just in this game for a really strong, fit and well-toned body to glide us through our middle-aged years? One or two photos of 'normal' walkers would have been very much appreciated! The book is targeted at the original 'couch potato' so the illustrations should reflect a little bit of that. This would be my only negative comment.

Other than that, I would be very happy to recommend the book to anyone who is thinking of increasing their fitness routine, even starting from scratch or indeed anyone who currently is a walker and wants to push it up a gear or two. It's very good value for the abundance of information it provides.

I am happy to continue to be part of my neighbourhood's 'landscape' and have, I am happy to say, inspired others to put on their walking shoes and get out and move. It's free, it's invigorating and it's most rewarding.

Get walking with this guide!
A guide to walking you ask? Why bother to write, or read such a book? Well, this book is-- by far the BEST book on the topic. It's informative, amusing, and best of all, it got me back on track with a walking program that works for me. It's an easy read- the author doesn't weigh down the chapters with endlessly quoting scientific studies- you won't be buried in statistics or bored. At the same time, he does provide you with enough scientific food for thought that you'll be motivated to get moving! My only reason for 4 stars ( rather than 5) is that I wish the book was a slightly smaller format. I'm sure the publishers had their reasons for the size they selected. Otherwise, the book is a real winner-- I would even give it as a gift-- for those friends who might be thinking of an alternative exercise to running ( for example). Walking is easier on the joints.

A must-have book that you will refer to and use for years
This is my review that was mistakenly published as "A Kid's Review"!!??

As a recognized health and fitness expert, I am often asked about what I consider to be the best form of exercise, especially for new exercisers. And while I extoll the benefits of Pilates I also realize that for many people even having to buy a mat or learn a new way of moving is too complex.

So I usually recommend walking. It's cheap (and can even save you money on gas, taxi, or public transportation), easy, requires no special equipment other than a pair of good shoes, can be done anywhere (inside, outside, rain or shine), and helps your stamina, endurance, cardiovascular fitness, and bone density. Really, there isn't much more you can ask for in an exercise!

Mark Fenton has been called "America's reigning guru of walking" for good reason. One, his style is approachable and easy to read and understand; two, he has all the scientific data to back up his claims about walking; three, he offers many different walking programs from basic to hills to racewalking. No matter what your fitness level you can open this book and find the perfect starting point for your walking program and then follow your progression every week.

But this book is not just about walking. Fenton manages to slip in some core strengthening, some light weight work, and other exercise activities that will help you get even stronger and more flexible as you continue walking. He also offers diet and nutrition strategies and discusses the role of walking in weight loss, diabetes control, heart health, cancer prevention, and emotional well being. Throughout he offers inspirational real life stories from walkers of all ages and backgrounds, such as diabetic Carol Thompson, 69 year old Mel Smagorinsky, commuter Kristen Trebeche, and rookie marathoner Amy Dawson.

From how to pick out a good pair of walking shoes (and why running shoes are not a good option) to how to buy a good treadmill, from the best walking baby strollers to the most comfortable yet functional backpacks, from heart rate monitors to pedometers, from how to burn more calories to how to stretch after your walk, this book answers every possible question and concern you may have about walking and fitness.

If you want to start a walking program at any age or fitness level The Complete Guide to Walking is a must-have book that you will refer to and use for years. Buy it, use it, and help make the world a healthier happier walking friendly place! ... Read more

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FROM RAW RECRUIT TO COMBAT HERO

In July 1965, Pfc. Craig Roberts crossed the Da Nang River with the 9th Marines -- into the heart of a jungle alive with savage Viet Cong. Eight months later his unit would be called...

THE WALKING DEAD

In constant danger, they flushed the enemy from tunnels and rat traps; defused lethal mines, punji pits, and trip wires; and scored countless hits in ambushes, sweeps, and all-out firefights. From booby-trapped villages to battles at Cam Ne, Le Son, the Phong Le Bridge, and in "Operation Starlight," they shared incredible risks, comradeship, and pride. Now Roberts tells the gripping tale of their war.

Shot down and rescued, wounded in action, Roberts survived against fantastic odds and served as an automatic rifleman, recon leader, sniper, and as an advisor to a Combined Action Company of ARVN Rangers. Transformed from an ordinary nineteen-year-old into a deadly killer, he was the recipient of ten decorations, including two Purple Hearts, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, and a Combat Action Ribbon. His memoir is a story of extraordinary challenges met for honor, freedom, and the Corps. ... Read more

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this is a joke
These guys stole a proud name belonging to the First Battalion Ninth Marines and used it for their own greed to make money.... this book is a bunch of made up things and or stories they heard from others..... don't buy

The Walking Dead
The Vietnam war had many faces: boredom, chaos, naked fear -- and many things no man should see or do. However, some of us are chosen anyway, and the author takes us on his journey with the 1st Bn. 9th Marines early in the war when much of the American effort was focused on "Vietnamization" and the Marine Combined Action Company (CAC) effort.
Roberts style is gritty, earthy, and personal -- a narrative style that fits the actions and people he worked with on operations, and living day to day in what Marines kindly referred to as the "armpit of the world" (and sometimes other body parts).
This reviewer served with Delta Company of the Walking Dead in 1967 when the action had moved to the DMZ area where we fought regular NVA and the 90th VC regiment integrated within the NVA command structure. Therefore, much of the VC related activity that Roberts reveals were non-existent in I Corps area. However, war is the same since fear and death are the same, no matter the conflict. Roberts was able to paint the reality of living and dying in war so effectively that the reviewer felt as though he we there again.
There seems to be one nit in the book. Professional historians have pegged the term "The Walking Dead" as originating with General Vo Nyugen Giap when referring to the Marines "trapped" at Khe Sahn, much later than Roberts relates. The author was at Khe Sahn several times, and while he was often scared, he nor any of his fellow Marines felt that it would be another Dien Bien Phu.
Bravo for The Walking Dead -- both the book, and the men who served in "1/9".

THE WALKING DEAD
There is more embellishment in this tall tale of a book. Like was said in one of the other reviews....to do all that was said and done in one tour as a Pfc is more fictional than truth. Don't waste your time and more important don't waste the 97 cents for a used one. I personally was in Vietnam in 1965-66 starting with Fox Company 2/9 for a little over two months and was transferred to Bravo 1/9 as a Pfc.
Again, there are Marines that served in 2/9 and 3/9 lay claim to the (WALKING DEAD). A few years ago in a buisness in Phoenix there in the office was a Walking Dead sticker. I asked the owner who he was with and he said 2/9. So you will always have the wanabees and I informed him that 2/9 has no connection with the Walking Dead. Nuff said. Get a life and if you write another book maybe it should be fiction??

Liam Jones
USMC

ACTA NON VERBA

A Good Read.
My criteria for any book is simple. The writing must be excellent. The story must be plausible. And the subject has to be absorbing. This book satisfies my requirements and gets 5 stars.

I was in the military and served in Vietnam. The information in this book is consistent with my experiences and the experiences depicted in similar books about Vietnam. I cant argue if Roberts wuz or wuznt in the Walking Dead Battalion. I dont know. I do know that me and my friends from Vietnam argue about events we experienced together. I served several weeks with one outfit in Vietnam, but was never formally assigned to that unit. Consequently, I dont get invited to their reunions. I spent exactly two weeks in still another outfit, was formally assigned to it, and can tell you almost nothing about it. Some of my friends had similar experiences. They were volunteered for temporary duty elsewhere, and there is no formal record of it. So the issue of "assignment" is irrelevant to me.

A Marine's story about Vietnam.
I liked this story about Vietnam.The author spent some time in Vietnam during the early phase of the war (1965-66).What struck me was the comradely focus of his experience.He depended upon his buddies.The Vietnam population was pro-Communist in his sector.Sasser was enraged when the civilian population watched the progress of Marines through their villages and waited for the booby traps to spring.It is no wonder that certain soldiers held grudges against the population when the time came.He was in one village where Cronkite was broadcasting as Marines fired the town.What one didn't see in this village was the weapons cache found in the tunnels and bunkers under the town.

This is one man's experience of the war in its early phases.I liked this very much even though some of the stories are not for some people.This is an interesting read. ... Read more

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A true, first-person account by the victim who survived the crimes committed by the rapist and killer made famous in the movie Dead Man Walking.Debbie Morris takes readers beyond the story of those crimes and into the journey of her faith as she wrestles with the question all of us face at some point in life: Is there any crime, any hurt, any person beyond the power of forgiveness? ... Read more

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Must read
Debbie is coming to our church to speak. I had seen the movie Dead Man Walking some time ago. Did not remember all the details. Debbie's story is amazing. The book is an easy read, you don't want to put it down. I can't wait to meet her in person and hear her tell the story.

Forgiveness does not mean allowance
This book was very well written.Very thorough.It is nice to read a book where someone understands that forgiving someone doesn't mean you give them allowance.This book is also a great testament to being able to forgive, while being reminded you are human, and forgiveness doesn't always come quickly.She beautifully shares the ups and downs, ins and outs, of her life after the crime very eloquently and purposefully.Very honest.I am glad she met Prejean and dealt with her issues of feeling forgotten by her.On the subject of honesty, Prejean has told two different stories here about Willie's remorse, or lack thereof.It would have been nice to have some concrete clarification about this.However, when you are on the outside and looking in, you get what you get, which in this case, was more than I thought I would.Her relationship with Prejean would be interesting to hear more about, but maybe it isn't there, or she does not want to write about it.Overall, an amazing story of survival, growth, and moving on.

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I was very pleased with my overall experience with the seller, shipped in great time, product in great condition. Thank you!

Wow!!
What a book! This is a must read for anyone who has seen Sean Penn's movie "Dead Man Walking". The author is so honest and detailed! I'm so glad she shared her story so you can get the big picture of an unbelievable crime. Her life was spared, and she is doing an amazing job for others who have lived through a herrific crime!

Outstanding read
Having struggled with the issue of forgiveness in my own life, I truly related to what was conveyed in this book.I commend Debbie on her courage in sharing her story, and God's work in her life. ... Read more

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Part two of the literary sci-fi thriller follows a boy and a girl who are caught in a warring town where thoughts can be heard — and secrets are never safe.

Reaching the end of their flight in THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO, Todd and Viola did not find healing and hope in Haven. They found instead their worst enemy, Mayor Prentiss, waiting to welcome them to New Prentisstown. There they are forced into separate lives: Todd to prison, and Viola to a house of healing where her wounds are treated. Soon Viola is swept into the ruthless activities of the Answer, while Todd faces impossible choices when forced to join the mayor’s oppressive new regime. In alternating narratives the two struggle to reconcile their own dubious actions with their deepest beliefs. Torn by confusion and compromise, suspicion and betrayal, can their trust in each other possibly survive? ... Read more

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Perfect...almost
I don't think I could review this book without a spoiler, because the one thing about it I didn't like IS the spoiler--Viola.Unlike The Knife of Never Letting Go, this second story is half Viola's to tell (so obviously, she lived).I like Viola, I really do, but I just don't find her as interesting as Todd, or her voice as unique.Not that she isn't every bit as well-written, she's just not Todd.Having said that, readers of the first book who were put off by Todd's country dialect narration will probablly like this one better because of Viola.

Now on to the raving.

As much as I love Todd, in truth this book could not have been effectively told by one character.There is simply too much happening in too many diffrent places.Todd and Viola have been separated, Todd being held by the impressivly evil Mayor Printiss, and Viola by Mistress Coyle, a healer turned terrorist who will do anything to thwart the Mayor's control of New World.The kid's bond is tested through distance and murderous dictators, and all the while just remembering who they are and what's really important becomes harder and harder. The quote Ness uses at the beginning of the book sums it all up perfectly: "Battle not with monsters lest you become a monster, and if you gaze into the abyss the abyss gazes into you."

Character developement in The Ask and the Answer is some of the best I've seen in teen fiction, particulary with Todd; he stops at some dark, bleak places on the road to premature manhood.Characters who lived to see this second book have bigger, more complex roles, and of course, there are newcomers to love and hate as well.For those of you like myself who wanted to see more of the Spackle in The Knife of Never Letting Go, your wish is granted here.

What I loved most in the first novel is the same thing I loved most in this one, maybe more in this one: It transports you completely to a different world, different people.Titles like sci-fi and dystopian and even YA fiction fall away after just a few pages and it becomes about STORY, pure and simple.And you couldn't ask for a better person to tell you a story than Patrick Ness.

Some answers, more questions...
(to avoid spoilers, you will want to finish THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO first. Just a warning.)

Patrick Ness is not about to let up on his readers after the race to safe Haven is over. He has many more suprises in store and new dimensions of his world to explore. Thus, THE ASK AND THE ANSWER is every bit as suprising and compelling as its predecessor, though it is a very different kind of book.

Once Todd and Viola reach Haven, they realize the battle against Prentisstown is over before it began, because the Mayor is there already and the city has surrendered. Todd promises he will do anything the Mayor (who now dubs himself 'President Prentiss') wants, so long as he saves Viola's life. He is interrogated and thrown into chains in the highest tower. Viola, just barely hanging on to life, is taken away...

If THE KNIFE OF NEVER LETTING GO was one huge, non-stop chase, then the ASK AND THE ANSWER is a quiet, tense, psychological waiting game, and you are waiting for the worst to happen. The one problem I had with this installment was the pacing. I didn't tear through it like I did with the first one. THE ASK AND THE ANSWER had some places where the action stagnates and leaves the reader waiting, and then in between the book speeds up with a sudden burst of excitement for a while. So, it can feel somewhat uneven, especially through the middle after the first 100 pages or so. However, suspense is in no short supply. At those times when the narrative goes full throttle, you will be on the edge of your seat, mouth hanging open in disbelief, just like watching your favorite action movie.

What Ness is doing is elaborately setting up the board for the conclusion of this and for the next book, MONSTERS OF MEN, and there are many figures and forces at play. All the prepartation sets a high bar for the final book. Watching it all unfold, you see that THE ASK AND THE ANSWER is far more complex than the first book.

The climax is relentless and heart-wrenching, and will simply leave you stunned. It is perfectly delivered and supremely satisfying, even more powerful than the climax of the first book. Ness sure knows how to end with an explosive bang. Another thrilling cliffhanger ending awaits at the end.

The slower, more deliberate nature of this book leaves plenty of room for reflection and for exploring serious themes and some dark corners of human nature. One overarching theme of this book is war - the harshness, the necessity, the fascination of it, and how integral it is to human existence. Ness handles the theme with grace and isn't one-sided about it. He also explores some heavy and dark subject matter. He will push his characters beyond their limits and show you what people are capable of, both for good and atrocity. Don't get the wrong impression; it isn't all about the horrible; it is also about the good in people and how average people can persevere through unbelievable circumstances and the resiliency of the human spirit.

I really appreciated seeing the characters, particularly Todd and Viola developed even more fully. In this book, Ness even writes from Viola's viewpoint for much of the novel. He manages to give Viola her own characteristic voice, like Todd. Although her voice is not as quirky as Todd's, it is true to Viola, and it is interesting to see from her perspective. The novel is strongly character-driven throughout, and while you may not always agree with the choices Todd and Viola make, you fully understand why they make them. They won't always succeed, but they remain sympathetic and most importantly, realistic. All the supporting characters here, in fact, are well-developed and not one-dimensional. Even President Prentiss is not the cookie-cutter "bad guy who must be stopped from taking over the world" - he is more sophisticated than that.

Can't wait for the final installment.

Amazing Book 2!!
"Your noise reveals you Todd Hewitt." A voice -- In the darkness. I blink open my eyes. Everything is shadows and blur and it feels like the world's spinning and my blood is too hot and my brain is clogged and I can't think and it's dark -- I blink again. Wait. No, WAIT -- Just now, just NOW we were in the square -- Just now SHE was in my arms."

As with Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins, it will difficult to review this book without giving anything away. First, I don't want to spoil anything for people who haven't read The Knife of Never Letting Go. Because really....you NEED to read that book. And secondly, I don't wait to spoil anything from THIS book. So, basically this is going to be a non-review of a book that I LOVED.

What can I say then about The Ask and The Answer? The book begins almost immediately from the point that The Knife of Never Letting Go ended. Todd awakens to find that they have indeed made it to Haven, although it seems that the Army has made it there before him and Viola. Haven, now called New Prentisstown, is under the control of Mayor Prentiss. And Todd has no idea where Viola is or what happened to her.

In this book enemies become friends and friends become enemies. Although the pace of this book is not quite as neck-breaking as the first, it is equally gut-wrenching. Todd is forced to do things he would never have done before. And he loses himself because of it. The once-innocent Todd learns the ways of the "New" world. And shatters himself in the process. Things are not always black and white now. And the shades of gray can be very dangerous. But one thing we know about Todd....he's strong. And good. And nothing can possibly change that. Or can it??

I don't know if it's possible, but I would have to say this book is better than the first. I wasn't quite as dizzy reading it. But my heart-strings were pulled and manipulated just as much. I have a new character I love: "boycolt, boycolt".Once again, we are sucked completely into the lives of Todd and Viola. We see a glimpse into the psyche that is Mayor Prentiss and we see lots of darkness. We see what it is like for his son, Davy, growing up with such a man as a father. And we find a new enemy out there. So many questions as well. Is the Answer enemy or friend?? And what will happen when the settlers reach the New World?

I, for one, am having a hard time waiting for all the answers to come. Book 3, Monster of Men will not be available in the US until May. I'm already chomping at the bit to get it! (pun, definitely intended!) As far as I'm concerned, this is a Must Read Series for anyone that wants to be completely and totally drawn into a dystopian world. It almost physically HURTS to read it, the intensity is so high. But again, isn't that the sign of a fantastic book?? Most definitely given a 5 Star review!!

amazing series
I was blown away by book 1, and even if this wasn't that mind-blowing it was still a great book. The first was What, what, what!! And this one was more what, what, what?

Ness has this gift for total confusion. Who to trust, who to believe, I haev no idea. Everyone is telling things, everyone is lying. There is chaos walking the planet.

Todd has made it to Haven with the dying Viola, but there he is met by Mayor Prentiss and the army and Viola is taken away. He is put into jail, and later forced to work with the now President Prentiss's son, putting the alien Spackle to work. All this while Prentiss is being really nice to him, and telling him things so that he does not know what to believe any more.

There is Todd chapters and Viola chapters as she goes down another road and hears another versions of the same story. All while they just want to find each other again.

I still do not know what to believe. Why were all the women in Prentisstown killed? I know the President is poison, but still, what to believe?

The thing here is that things escalate, the president is yes a monster and whatever he seems to say he does not trust women. I mean they did kill all the women in their town. But then there is those that oppose him and they are not right either. The next book will be called Monsters of Men, and this is something that Viola and Todd says in book 1 or 2, war makes monsters out of men and that is so true in this book.

This is chilling Dystopian fiction that should be read. It will grab hold of you with a bunch of questions, and how that planet will get peace I do now know. The first book was about them on the run, things happening all the time. This book is more lies and propaganda, and trying to stay human when everything is chaos around you.

I am truly looking forward to book 3, not only cos this book ends with a major cliffhanger just like book 1 did.

Brilliant!
The continuation of Todd and Viola's fight for survival was not disappointing. This novel proves that you can write a sequel as good if not better than the first book.Todd's fight for survival and his adapting to work along side the same men he was running from is a telling tale of what we do to survive and fit in with others.Viola meanwhile is struggling to keep her promise to Todd even when she is unable to help him the way she would like.The ending had me reading for 3 hours straight.I simply could not put it down.This novel shows that even when things are at their darkest moments, love and friendship never die.You simply will not be disappointed in this second Chaos Walking series. ... Read more

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Atticus Kodiak knows where people go to hide. That’s why he and Alena Cizkova have come to a secluded Georgian town in the former U.S.S.R. What he doesn’t know is what his friend and neighbor Bakhar Lagidze was hiding from. Bakhar and his entire family have been viciously murdered—all except for Lagidze’s fourteen-year-old daughter, whose nightmare is just beginning. To rescue her, Atticus must enter a lethal web that stretches from Russia to Istanbul, from Dubai to Las Vegas, and into the very heart of evil. But what troubles Atticus the most is that Alena, once one of the world’s most fearless assassins, is clearly terrified of what Atticus will uncover—and what he’ll become when he does.

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Rucka's Best Work Yet
What an excellent book - Mr. Rucka's best work yet.

This is not an attempt to review the book, since others have already done that more skillfully than I can.I only want to add to the strong positive recommendations to read this book. The story is very believable because it is about a very real worldwide atrocity, occurring on a daily basis.

As to the fictional aspect, I hope that this is not the last of the character Atticus Kodiak, very well developed throughout the series, and especially in this novel.

long live atticus kodiak
Another solid entry in the Atticus Kodiak mythos and while I have to admit I do miss the old days when he was just a bodyguard, you'd be very hardpressed to find another author daring enough to change the life of his character so dramatically and see where it takes the writer, his characters, and the reader. While the book is not for the first-time reader of Rucka's work, starting with the first book and getting to this point is an amazing journey. It does seem more and more like the paths of his two novel lines will one day cross, but that makes no difference to me. Just keep writing, man. Keep writing.

Heart Wrenching Drama
Greg Rucka keeps the reader hooked in this heart-pounding, wrenching story of human trafficking.The book starts off in Georgia, where Atticus Kodiak lives with Drama.The brutal homicide of an entire family entices Atticus to risk his life, seeking to solve the details of this mystery.As he gets closer to finding what he is looking for, a personal surprise he did not expect, raises the stakes.Atticus must choose to save, and protect multiple lives as he trots across the globe using different guises.This book is an eye-opener into a major problem that sadly exists today, around the world.

Walking Dead Review
I have read all of Rucka's Atticus Kodiak novels.Walking Dead is perhaps the most intense story yet.The story progresses through the entire book, never slowing down or losing focus.What I enjoy most about all of Rucka's work is the attention to character that is lacking in many books of the thriller genre.

"Taken" with more pain
The plot is similar to the movie, but reality intrudes more here. It's good to have Atticus back. A page turner with grit. It will keep you up at night. ... Read more

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Walking to Fitness
The book is well written, easy to read and the right size to easily fit into your gym bag or backpack (5 1/2 X 8 1/2). Excellent ideas on setting up your own program. Relatively inexpensive.

OMRON PEDOMETER WITH PC PROGAM
This is a super pedometer!Easy read, stores lots of info, and software to store it away on.Provides monthly chart to preserve what I do or don't do so far as walking goals in an easily accessed and colorful way.I'm on my second.Only complaint is the safety clip which attaches to pocket or waistband was fragile on the first and broke which meant it was constantly falling to the ground.Pedometer survived the falls and still works fine but I was concerned I'd lose it so ordered another.Great investment if you're interested in keeping records of your progress.

Get Pedometer Walking....and Walk Away a Winner!
Pedometer Walking: Stepping Your Way to Health, Weight Loss, and Fitness is a great book to get if you want to get into better shape or lose weight by walking. It's also a great read to help you get the most out of your pedometer. Here's what you get.

The book has no chapters, but rather centers around a 6-week program. As you might have guessed, each section is a week. Weekly step logs are also included at the end of sections.

Week 1 is simply about putting on your pedometer and doing your normal activities for a week. The goal here is to find out just what your average number of steps a day is. From there you'll build on that number and the rest of the book shows you how. Included in this section is all the basics you need to know about pedometers, such as how they work, the proper way to wear it, etc. Most helpful!

Know now that your end-all goal of this 6-week program is to get you up to the 10,000 steps a day level. Many people have heard of the "10,000 stpes a day" campaign and it was extremely interesting to me that this number is actually based on research that has been going on since the mid 60's, mainly in Japan of all places. In a nutshell, people who walk 10,000 steps a day tend to have a normal weight compared to people who average about 6,000 steps a day or so. Now that's good info to know.

On to Week 2- the goal here is to increase your average daily steps (which you found out at the end of Week 1) by 20%. This is a nice small increase. This section is all about ways to increase your daily steps.

The Week 3 section is neat. After finding ways to increase your daily step number in the previous week, this week's goal is to practice building some of those modest increases into permanent additions- and to make your newer steps into habits.

Week 4. By now you've managed to increase your steps and may be hitting a plateau when it comes to finding new ways to increase them even further. Enter the goal of week 4- ways to add walks to your week. By using the tips and suggestions in this section, most readers will no doubt be able to find clever ways of adding short walks here and there to further boost their daily step numbers. A few pictures of helpful stretches are also included.

The Week 5 section covers an important way to boost steps- increase the speed at which you take steps. Here you learn the proper, safe way.

And lastly, and perhaps most importantly, is the Week 6 section. Why? Because it covers STICKING with the program. As the book says, more than half the people who start a new fitness program drop out within 6 months. So, the emphasis here is ideas and tips to make pedometer walking a part of your life.

The book ends with a frequently asked questions section and a nice resource section (i.e. hiking info, race walking info...).

I have to say that this is a really enjoyable book to read with good research interspersed within each section. With the book, a pedometer, and a little motivation, I think most every reader will have a lot of fun reaching a new level of fitness. Avid walkers that have plantar fasciitis may also be interested in The 5-Minute Plantar Fasciitis Solution.

Good plan
If you're wondering how to get the most out of using a pedometer, this book is for you. It's pretty basic so for someone like me that is already walking more than the average American but still not enough, I still was able to use it to structure a program for myself. It also gives equivalants for activities like swimming or bike riding. In my 4th week I'm seeing an improviment in my legs appearence and strength and I'm starting to lose wieght.It's become a way of life that I don't think I would have if not for the info in this book.

Great pedometer book
When I bought this book, I knew nothing about pedometers or their uses. This is a really good book. I highly recomend it. Well worth the money. ... Read more

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The son of an Alabama sharecropper, and now a sixth-term United States Congressman, John Lewis has led an extraordinary life, one that found him at the epicenter of the civil rights movement in the late '50s and '60s. As Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), Lewis was present at all the major battlefields of the movement. Arrested more than forty times and severely beaten on several occasions, he was one of the youngest yet most courageous leaders. Written with charm, warmth, and honesty, Walking with the Wind offers rare insight into the movement and the personalities of all the civil rights leaders-what was happening behind the scenes, the infighting, struggles, and triumphs. Lewis takes us from the Nashville lunch counter sit-ins to the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama, where he led more than five hundred marchers on what became known as "Bloody Sunday." While there have been exceptional books on the movement, there has never been a front-line account by a man like John Lewis. A true American hero, his story is "destined to become a classic in civil rights literature." (Los Angeles Times)
Amazon.com Review
John Lewis is an authentic American hero, a modest man fromthe most humble of beginnings who left a rural Alabama cotton farm 40years ago and strode into the forefront of the civil rightsmovement. One of the young people who brought the teachings of Ghandiand King to the lunch counters of Nashville in 1960, Lewis sufferedtaunts and threats, beatings and arrests. He spoke at the historic1963 March on Washington and became chairman of the Student NonviolentCoordinating Committee. The nation, tuned to the nightly news, watchedin horror as state troopers clubbed him viciously, fracturing hisskull as he led a march in Selma, Alabama, in 1965. Today, he's theonly member of Congress who can be proud of having been carried off tojail more than 40 times. With the help of a collaborator, journalistMichael D'Orso, this remarkable man has written a truly remarkablebook. Walking with the Wind is a deeply moving personal memoirthat skillfully balances the intimate and touching recollections ofthe deeply thoughtful Lewis with the intense national drama that wasthe civil rights movement. ... Read more

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Beautiful book
Words cannot express what this book has meant to me.It is both immensely deep and inspiring while feeling very intimate as if Mr. Lewis were right there telling you his story.Particularly interesting portrayal of the turbulent years after King's death.In spite of all the amazing accomplishments he has made, the book is very humble, and Mr. Lewis does not hesitate to discuss his own faults.Another aspect I particularly admire about this book is the relevance to the present day as Mr. Lewis explains how we can continue to work toward the dream of a beloved community.

Walking wirh the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement
Wow! What a book! I could not put it down.At the time, I was a college student and actively took part in the Civil Rights Movement.I participated in the marches and picketing in Columbia, South Carolina.In fact, one day during my freshman year, while we were out picketing, our dormitory was set ablaze. An actwhich was never solved by local police. Walking with the Wind, by John Lewis, gave me a visual insight into the Civil Rights Movement of things that happened behind the scenes, things of which I knew nothing about.
As I continue to tell my children and grandchildren about my participation in the Movement, this book will help to paint a picture which everyone can visualize and understand.Mr. Lewis' description of his family, and growing up in rural Alabama is almost a mirrow-image of mine growing up in rural South Carolina.I couldn't believe the similarities.
Hopefully, one day I shall get a chance to Meet John Lewis.That would make my day!

Mozelle Simmons Richmond

James Key, Author of "Touch-and-Go"
A wonderful book by a great American. During the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis and many other brave men and women held sit-ins, Freedom Rides, Marched on Washington and walked the Edmund Pettus Bridge. Their courage and patriotic drive was powerful and beyond reproach.

No doubt, after reading this book it became very clear to me that the Civil Rights Movement included many young people. Their fearlessness and hope is something our country has not seen in many years. A must read!!!

Party Like It's 1965
While this highly enjoyable and readable book provided a good insider look at the Civil Rights Movement, John Lewis credits himself and the early activists with a bit too much credit.Like any "true believer", he sees the cause only from his perspective, where he is the martyr and the sole focus of the movement.His myopia prevents him from seeing that two major players acted to grant full civil rights to blacks in the 60's.The readiness of a moral American public, and the television broadcasts that made the violence in the South visible.Without a moral citizenry or without the visuals created by television, the progress in civil rights would have been far slower and John Lewis would not have been at the epicenter.

Lewis fails to acknowledge the importance of Americans of good will in overturning the immoral and illegal acts of those that prevented progress in Black civil rights.More tellingly, in his final chapter, he disparages Clarence Thomas for not retaining a 1960's view of America like Lewis does.He bristles at being called not Black enough, yet he is only too willing to pass the appellation on to Justice Thomas.This is a central failing of the Black Civil Rights Movement--condemn anyone not as radical as yourself as an Uncle Tom, or a "compromiser" as in the case of W.E.B. Dubois' condemnation of Booker T. Washington.
Lewis is the quintessential revolutionary who is not able to govern.He is capable of providing non-violent resistance against the racists of 1965, but is incapable of accepting his own success and moving on to a future where rights and opportunities are both codified and respected in the law.

It is an axiom of most every movement today that one should never let a crisis go to waste -even if one has to create (or perpetuate)the crisis.For Lewis to acknowledge that Blacks have made great progress in civil rights and perhaps it is time to move on to a new topic would require that he relinquish his historical role as the martyr of the movement and would put his relevance in serious doubt.Lewis is locked in the past, in an America where Sherriff Clarke & Bull Connor still need to be confronted and Blacks are still victims of harassment, intimidation and coercion at the registration office and the ballot box.

For all his good contributions to the civil rights movement, Lewis does Blacks a disservice by clinging to an anachronistic view of race in America that will only serve to create, not alleviate, tensions between the races.

Thank you Congressman Lewis

I'm actually re-reading this book for it's insights into movement politics.

Last summer I had the great pleasure to help on the Congressman's re-election campaign. Having been involved in activism and politics for several years, this campaign was by far the best thing I ever did. I had the opportunity to help a genuine American hero win re-election.

I saw with my own eyes his commitment to people, hard work and getting things done for his beloved community. On one morning he actually mowed the grass of one elderly woman. She'd indicated that she needed to do that before putting out the yard sign,so he offered. This is in GA, it's July and it was hot as blazes..but he did it. We were just dumbfounded. He wouldn't let us fuss, and once done, yard sign in place he went barreling off to the next house. He at 69, has more energy than the 25 year olds.

I hope that he will write a "updated" book with all of the issues he'd been fighting for since this book was written.
He's been a strong voice for the people of Darfur, LBGT community, and watched with pride this inauguration day.

This is a great story, written with love and compassion by someone I truly respect and admire.

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