Memoirs Reviews & Ratings

"The first half of the book was more about him and his experiences. The second half was about the restaurant business.... more "

"If you like random facts, Trivial Pursuit, Jeopardy!, etc., then you'll love The Know It All. If the aforementioned... more "

"I was spellbound for the 30% of the book set in New York. The culture clash between Tom Wingo, the main character,... more "

"I read Monster: The Autobiography of an L.A. Gang Member one time before, and I wasn't particularly impressed. Trying... more "

"I simply enjoy a really good book. And this is one of those books that you want to recommend to anybody and... more "

"Everyone should read Hannah's gift. Maria Housden's summary of her daughter's short life is simply written and very... more "

"This is a MOST interesting book. Inspirational for fledgling traders like myself. Good sound advice. No magic... more "

"I have read more than a dozen memoirs related to gambling/pokerand and this was the number one least fun/most boring.... more "

"This book gave me a much needed "better" understanding of the Islamic world. With common misconceptions of this... more "

"Excellent book reflecting the most important aspect of life:
Facing our best selves, overcoming addiction,... more "

"An acquaintance shared this book with me when she heard I was a three-week cancer survivor. A cancer survivor... more "

"Ishmael Beah led a typical pre-teen life in Sierra Leone--hanging out with friends, going to school, performing... more "

"I didn't realize how much I missed the late Tim Russert, who had
been moderator of MEET THE PRESS, until I heard... more "

"I purchase the book to use in my literature class. I have not had the chance to use it in class yet but I know my... more "

"As the blurb on the cover says, the book is about the author deciding to read the Encyclopedia Britannica top to... more "

"I love it! Being a great leader does not necessarily mean you have to compromise your values! more "

"Being a resident assistant, I was thoroughly intrigued by Rebekah's anthropological approach to residence life. I was... more "

"With over 100 other reviews, I can probably add very little. I will say that I enjoyed the book quite a bit.... more "

"This is one of Doreen's best collections at a great price. Very positive meditations! One of the best guided... more "

"Ava's Man is about author Rick Bragg's grandfather, who he writes, "For most of my life, he was no more real or... more "