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Caravans: A Novel of Afghanistan
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003
If only they had read this...
A friend of mine, whose husband was head of UNESCO's Book Development Agency in Kabul, gave me Caravans a long time ago. They had thrown up their hands in frustration at the utter futility of bringing humanist values to the Afghan culture, such as it is. Indeed, the ...
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Tales of the South Pacific
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1984
Almost Like Being There
James Michener's "Tales of the South Pacific" is one
of those unforgettable books that take you into the heart of
a time and place and make you really feel it.
Written during the early dark days of the Pacific War against
the Empire of Japan (1942), it follows ...
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Iberia
James A. Michener
Fawcett Crest Books by Ballantine Books, 1969
MARVELOUS
IBERIA is non-fiction memoir of Michener's experiences in Spain. I read the book before I went to Spain and found that Michener was right. He said Spain haunts people who go there. I've been all over the world and Spain is the only place that haunts me in a delicious ...
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Chesapeake: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2003
My First Michener
I've always been put off by the length of Michener's novels, but when a near relative so enthusiastically recommended this book, I decided to give it a try. Well! I have to say that I thoroughly, completely enjoyed every page. Michener's style is so simple, so ...
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The Source: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
Another great
I am a lover of historical fiction and this book is one of my favorites. I highly recommend it for anyone familiar with some of the history but even more so for those looking to learn more about the evolution of religion.
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Poland
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1984
Poland's amazing and unique history in the flesh.
Poland by James A. Michener is a book that has been on my favorites list since I was in High School. My Paternal family descended from Slovak and Polish peasants. This historical novel is great in painting a picture of what life was like for my family and for other of ...
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Alaska: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
Michenerholism - Craving a rich tapestry of history and tales
First, let me announce my bias: I was born and raised in Alaska.
When I saw this novel on the bookshelves when it first came out, I promised myself I'd read it even tho I had never read anything by Michener. Well, some 20 years later, I finally read it. And -- boy! ...
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Hawaii: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
Fantastic Fictional Tour of Historical Hawaii
Mr. Michener's wonderful historical novel on the 50th state masterfully weaves together many smaller individual stories that allow the reader to appreciate this amazing and diverse island group. Hawaii was settled in waves, and book begins with the original human ...
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The Covenant
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1987
Capture the spirit of South Africa
The covenant by James Michener is an exceptional historical novel. The general subject matter is the history of South Africa. The theme of the book is an attempt to capture the spirit of South Africa and describe how separate group development (Apartheid) came about. ...
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Centennial: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2007
Excellent service
Very pleased with the speed and qual;ity nof the book that I ordered. I would buy from this seller again.
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Drifters
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1986
The Drifters
This book really gives the reader a feel for the Sixties! Written in 1971, `The Drifters' is set in America, Europe and Africa in 1969. The plot centers on six young people from around the world, the ways in which their lives become intertwined, and the adventures ...
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Texas: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2002
Our Texas Longhorns are Mexican?
Although I haven't read Michener's classic, "Hawaii", "Texas" is my unquestioned favorite of Michener's works. Yes, it's formulaic but it's a formula that works. Some of it is so accurate it hurts. The part where the two friends go together on a hunting ranch and ...
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Caribbean: A Novel
James A. Michener
Random House Trade Paperbacks, 2005
A classic
Michener at his best. Great history, believable and engaging characters. A recommended read, a new look at the caribbean.
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The Bridges at Toko-Ri
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1984
Exciting
This book was fast paced and well written. The authors descriptive powers were excellent. You saw what he described in your mind. The story brought to life the Korean war and what it was like to land a plane on a aircraft carrier. It was way to short and could have ...
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Space
James A. Michener
Fawcett, 1983
Another epic Michener adventure
SPACE opens in the final days of WWII and introduces the reader to four very different men, a young engineer on assignment in Europe, a courageous Naval Captain on duty in the Pacific, an American high school football hero with his eyes on the stars and thirty-seven ...
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