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The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life
Alice Schroeder

Bantam, 2008

Best book on Mr. Buffet.
This is by far the best biography available on Mr. Buffett. I sincerely recommend it to anyone looking to have a more profound understanding of Mr. Buffett and the evolution of his investment style and life, covering a time period back to his ancesters to this date. ...
  
  











  



  
The Wordy Shipmates
Sarah Vowell

Riverhead Hardcover, 2008

Dancing in History
Sarah Vowell is my type of gal: writer extraordinaire, political guru, and complete and total history nerd. Coming off the success of the off-beat and incredibly likeable Assassination Vacation, Vowell brings to us the Puritans of the Massachusetts Bay Colony is her ...
  
  











  



  
A Bold Fresh Piece of Humanity
Bill O'Reilly

Broadway, 2008

Entertaining recollections of early phone sex and saying "shut up".
O'Reilly candidly writes about the first time he phoned his beloved teacher, Sister Lurana, and made depraved sexual demands of her. Sister Lurana responded with a loud and angry "Shut up" repeated several times as O'Reilly joyfully continued his perverted sexual ...
  
  











  



  
Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time
Greg Mortenson, David Oliver Relin

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

inspiring
Truly inspiring. This man is a hero, his story and his message need to be passed on if we are to aspire to make peace in the world. Read this book if it is the only one you read ever.
  
  











  



  
Pieces of My Heart: A Life
Robert Wagner

HarperEntertainment, 2008

This book is a treasure!
This very moving autobiography is just a sheer delight. Mr Wagner writes a very honest, gutsy book. It is a rich tapestry of Hollywood and emotions that take you on a wonderful journey through another era. From the way he describes his relationship with Natalie, his ...
  
  











  



  
Letter to My Daughter
Maya Angelou

Random House, 2008

Absolutely inspiring; I couldn't put it down
"I gave birth to one child, a son, but I have thousands of daughters. You are Black and White, Jewish and Muslim, Asian and Spanish-speaking, Native American and Aleut. You are fat and thin and pretty and plain, gay and straight, educated and unlettered, and I am ...
  
  











  



  
Eat, Pray, Love: One Woman's Search for Everything Across Italy, India and Indonesia
Elizabeth Gilbert

Penguin (Non-Classics), 2007

Best Book I've Ever Listened To
I listened to this in traffic for about a week. I actually looked forward to sitting in traffic. Her voice is soothing, the content is inspiring, and I can't imagine why anyone would give it one star. I loved it and was sad when I got to the last cd. Wonderfully ...
  
  











  



  
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Vicki Myron

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

Dewey deserves your time
I sat down and read this book after purchasing it on a whim at the local bookstore. It was the cover that got me. I usually stick with non-fiction books but never books concerned with the lives of animals. After reading the book I can say that Dewey was a lot more ...
  
  











  



  
The Revolution: A Manifesto
Ron Paul

Grand Central Publishing, 2008

IMPORTANT American Document!!
REQUIRED READING: This book reveals the lies every American suspects of their government. Other than the Constitution which is being destroyed, this book is an education of protecting our liberties.
  
  











  



  
The Last Lecture
Randy Pausch, Jeffrey Zaslow

Hyperion, 2008

Life Lessons Brought to Life
A wonderful book to read. It is very sad at times throughout, but so many of the things that DR. Pausch talks about represents everyday life. I strongly recomend reading this book wether you are a teacher, student, business person or anyone inbetween.
  
  











  



  
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle: A Year of Food Life (P.S.)
Barbara Kingsolver, Camille Kingsolver, ...

Harper Perennial, 2008

A guide to change your eating
Barbara Kingsolver uses her very readable style to encourage us all on a journey to understand the effects of the standard American diet on our own health as well as the health of the earth. This book is a fun and heart-touching read that also contains great recipes ...
  
  











  



  
Wesley the Owl: The Remarkable Love Story of an Owl and His Girl
Stacey O'Brien

Free Press, 2008

A book of awareness
Almost a year ago I lost my precious Dove (Heaven) and at times still find it difficult to explain to others what she meant to me. This book does exactly that. Not to mention helping to make more people aware how intelligent animals can be. Also, how they can change ...
  
  











  



  
Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down
Kaylene Johnson

Tyndale House Publishers, 2008

Is the Republican Party Palin?
Kaylene Johnson writes a small book with details that we needed. Is there more needing to be said? Yes, and you can bet there will be more people talkng about Sarah Palin and her family. The book is a small interesting line on the life of a person, like you and me, who ...
  
  











  



  
My Horizontal Life: A Collection of One-Night Stands
Chelsea Handler

Bloomsbury USA, 2005

Loved the show, had to have the books
We started watching Chelsea Lately when I discovered she's written a few books. Got both her books and loved them both. A must buy if you love Chelsea's work and a must if you love to have a good laugh.
  
  











  



  
Angler: The Cheney Vice Presidency
Barton Gellman

Penguin Press HC, The, 2008

Dick Cheney: A Presidential Shield Gone Bad?
Dick Chaney, perhaps the most powerful man ever to hold the office of Vice President, began as President Bush's personal shield, confidant, mentor and ideological soul mate. However, this tidy arrangement, predictably, was to go horribly awry. As this timely book ...
  
  











  



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