±1±: Now is the time The Art of Racing in the Rain (An Unabridged Production)[6-CD Set] Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 31, 2010 19:45:12
Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: a philosopher with a nearly human soul, he has educated himself by listening to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. Through Denny, Enzo has gained tremendous insight into the human condition, and he sees that life, like racing, isn't simply about going fast.On the eve of his death, Enzo takes stock of his life, recalling all that he and his family have been through: the sacrifices Denny has made to succeed professionally; the unexpected loss of Denny's wife; the three-year custody battle with his in-laws over their daughter, ZoË. In the end, Enzo comes through heroically to preserve the Swift family, holding in his heart the dream that Denny will become a racing champion with ZoË at his side. Having learned what it takes to be a compassionate and successful person, this wise canine can barely wait until his next lifetime, when he is sure he will return as a man.A heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope, The Art of Racing in the Rain is a beautifully crafted and captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.
±1±: Best Buy This is a story narrated by a dog and listening to his "voice" is the best way to get his story. I bought this DVD for a long road trip, for which it was perfect. I had tears in my eyes much of the time from either laughing at his hysterical antics or the sadness of some of what happened. I will keep this one forever. on Sale!
±1±: Now is the time Cutting for Stone (Vintage) Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 18, 2010 22:21:11
Marion and Shiva Stone are twin brothers born of a secret union between a beautiful Indian nun and a brash British surgeon. Orphaned by their mother’s death and their father’s disappearance, bound together by a preternatural connection and a shared fascination with medicine, the twins come of age as Ethiopia hovers on the brink of revolution.
Moving from Addis Ababa to New York City and back again, Cutting for Stone is an unforgettable story of love and betrayal, medicine and ordinary miracles—and two brothers whose fates are forever intertwined.
±1±: Best Buy Cutting For Stone- Abraham Verghese - 667 pg. 7/8/10 5 stars
Marion Stone has an amazing, colorful, and tragic personal history. Cutting for Stone is Marion's story, as he tries to piece together the missing fragments of his life. The book's prologue establishes Marion as the narrator of his own story as he looks back on his 1954 birth in Addis Ababa. It was no ordinary birth. Marion was one of conjoined twins born to an Indian Carmelite nun and an ex-patriot English surgeon. Marion's life revolves around the tragedy and the shocking scandal of his birth. As he and his brother grow up in the place of their birth with loving adoptive parents, all other issues seem to somehow circle back to the circumstances of his birth. Much of this book is set in Ethiopia as it evolves following World War Two. The end of Italian occupation, attempted coups and the eventual revolution form a backdrop to Marion's childhood. He and his brother, Shiva, grow up as the privileged sons of Missing (Mission) Hospital's two remaining surgeons. Verghese provides vivid descriptions of the combined Indian/Ethiopian culture and the overwhelming poverty of the surrounding area. Missing Hospital is full of memorable and lovable characters. Surgical procedures are described precisely, as are the surgeon's doubts and determination. It was easy to become engrossed in this busy place and to stay there. Verghese wrote a rather lengthy acknowledgement section to this lengthy book. I appreciated that he took the time to attribute specific phrases and ideas that he used to their many sources. I've added several books to my list as a result. I was not surprised to see that he thanked John Irving for his help and friendship. Cutting for Stone reminded me strongly of A Prayer for Owen Meaney in its structure and themes.
±1±: Now is the time From Baghdad with Love: A Marine, the War, and a Dog Named Lava Order Today!
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Date Created : Jul 06, 2010 02:21:15
A war memoir that will capture the hearts of its readers, just as one scruffy puppy sneaked his way into the hearts of hardened Marines just when they needed it most.
±1±: Best Buy This is a story about redemption. It is a memoir of the Iraq war with a beautiful twist. Jay Kopelman is a modern day warrior who had dream of being a Marine since boyhood. His mission in Iraq is to kill and killing came easy to this desensitized warrior class. Then Kopelman met the little bundle of fur who had managed to survive the bombing of a city. As a result Kopelman learns he can cry, he learns that killing isn't everything. He becomes a new human who learns that saving something, even a puppy, is what makes life meaningful.
A grizzly read at times, always thought provoking and sometimes tender. A surprise read I highly recommend. on Sale!
