This book finally brings to light Janina's story of living in Poland during WWII. She hid under an assumed identity and managed to help countless prisThis book finally brings to light Janina's story of living in Poland during WWII. She hid under an assumed identity and managed to help countless prisoners by providing them food, medicine, and sneaking people to safety....more
This book follows the story of Ron Williamson. He had a promising childhood as a baseball star in Oklahoma, but then his life fell apart. His misfortuThis book follows the story of Ron Williamson. He had a promising childhood as a baseball star in Oklahoma, but then his life fell apart. His misfortunes culminated in his conviction for a murder he didn't commit and a stint on death row. This book tells his story and offers an interesting look into how law enforcement, the courts, and jails function....more
It was interesting and also infuriating to read about all the people who were wrongly convicted and spent many years in jail for crimes they didn't coIt was interesting and also infuriating to read about all the people who were wrongly convicted and spent many years in jail for crimes they didn't commit. It's scary how the justice system leads to this. I really liked hearing their personal stories, although some were more detailed and others left me wanting to know more....more
This book goes into great detail about Jackie's life, but it remains interesting and easy to read throughout. I enjoyed the short chapters and all theThis book goes into great detail about Jackie's life, but it remains interesting and easy to read throughout. I enjoyed the short chapters and all the commentary by Jackie's friends and family. This book gives you a great look into the life of such a famous yet misunderstood person....more
I liked how honest Maria is about her mental health. She doesn't hide any aspect of herself, no matter what. She also talks about several groups she jI liked how honest Maria is about her mental health. She doesn't hide any aspect of herself, no matter what. She also talks about several groups she joined in order to solve a range of problems, such as debt or overeating. ...more
This was a fun, fast-paced book that explained life in medieval times. There wasn't a ton of detail, but it covered a wide range of topics. It was a fThis was a fun, fast-paced book that explained life in medieval times. There wasn't a ton of detail, but it covered a wide range of topics. It was a fun way to learn a little more about medieval times....more
This book offered theories as to why English monarchs have died. You get a brief history of their life and reign, and then the evidence of their causeThis book offered theories as to why English monarchs have died. You get a brief history of their life and reign, and then the evidence of their causes of death. The chapters were short, but involved many royals. ...more
This book is so fascinating. I liked all the pictures of oddities and the history of some of the pieces in Ryan and Regina's collection. I also enjoyeThis book is so fascinating. I liked all the pictures of oddities and the history of some of the pieces in Ryan and Regina's collection. I also enjoyed the details about other collectors with whom they have done business. This story also makes you think about what your ultimate goal should be for your collection.
Thanks to NetGalley for a copy of this book!...more
This book offers a quick overview of life for women from 1540-1740. The author uses lots of specific examples of real women and their own words. I leaThis book offers a quick overview of life for women from 1540-1740. The author uses lots of specific examples of real women and their own words. I learned a lot about life during that time period. This book gives more of a broad overview rather than many details....more
This book offers up glimpses into some really interesting places that have been lost or forgotten about. However, the snippets are too short to reallyThis book offers up glimpses into some really interesting places that have been lost or forgotten about. However, the snippets are too short to really tell the whole story and I was left wanting more. I also would have appreciated more pictures!...more
Leslie Jones is hilarious and I loved getting to learn more about her life. I love how honest she is, never trying to sugar-coat her own or anyone elsLeslie Jones is hilarious and I loved getting to learn more about her life. I love how honest she is, never trying to sugar-coat her own or anyone else's behaviors. ...more
This book covers the planning and execution of D-Day. I loved how it featured the words of all different types of people. Some of them were famous worThis book covers the planning and execution of D-Day. I loved how it featured the words of all different types of people. Some of them were famous world leaders and some were just ordinary soldiers. Some were civilians. This book also included German viewpoints of D-Day. The words of all these people paint such a vivid picture of what they felt and experienced.
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Yay!...more
This book really opens up your eyes to how birth is viewed in American hospitals. It explains why the rates of C-Section births are so high here. I reThis book really opens up your eyes to how birth is viewed in American hospitals. It explains why the rates of C-Section births are so high here. I really enjoyed hearing the personal stories from mothers all over the country. The author's own experiences also highlight how the mother's problems are so often ignored in order to focus completely on the baby. She also offers information on how we can change the outlook on birth.
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Yay!...more
This book offered an interesting look at how people covered up the crimes of an Amish man. There was a huge web of people with the knowledge of what hThis book offered an interesting look at how people covered up the crimes of an Amish man. There was a huge web of people with the knowledge of what had happened that weren't willing to speak up or were ignored when they did. I mostly liked hearing the outlooks of all the different people that the author interviewed. ...more
I liked that this book teaches you about the Constitution, but in a fun way. The author delves into what the Founding Fathers might have meant, althouI liked that this book teaches you about the Constitution, but in a fun way. The author delves into what the Founding Fathers might have meant, although it's hard to interpret at this point in time. ...more
I enjoyed all the details in this book about the planning for D-Day. I also liked learning about all the decisions Eisenhower faced during the war. ThI enjoyed all the details in this book about the planning for D-Day. I also liked learning about all the decisions Eisenhower faced during the war. There were so many different personalities he had to deal with. Fascinating!
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Yay!...more
The quest for the truth about the murder of 3 men in Waltham is a worthy one. The author presents a lot of good information about the men and the inveThe quest for the truth about the murder of 3 men in Waltham is a worthy one. The author presents a lot of good information about the men and the investigation of their deaths. She was friends with one of the victims. However, I often found myself confused about how all the different people fit into the story. The timelines were also confusing at times. ...more
This book is the story of Mae and his family. It graphically shows how unthinkably horrible life was like in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. Every timThis book is the story of Mae and his family. It graphically shows how unthinkably horrible life was like in Cambodia under the Khmer Rouge. Every time that things looked up, something else worse happened. Even after escaping Cambodia, the refugees faced even more horror. I'm amazed that Mae was able to survive such awful things. I'm glad that his son helped him remember and record this history.
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This book goes into great detail about the flights that supplied the Chinese during WWII by flying over the Himalayas from India. The conditions were This book goes into great detail about the flights that supplied the Chinese during WWII by flying over the Himalayas from India. The conditions were brutal. I liked all the personal accounts from different people involved in this mission.
I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway. Yay!...more
This book focuses on early women Egyptologists. I like that this book gives attention to women who were for the most part completely forgotten. This bThis book focuses on early women Egyptologists. I like that this book gives attention to women who were for the most part completely forgotten. This book outlines their lives and their works. It was certainly a fascinating time period for exploring Egypt. Occasionally the text jumps rather too abruptly between time periods, but overall it is well organized.
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