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5 | An excellent book full of important information and resources | Anxiety Relief for Teens is an important book and perfect for youth and those trying to support them. The book addresses many issues causing teens stress, anxiety, fears, and depression. Many pressing topics and life situations are addressed that would help open dialogue with the children in your life.<br /><br />The b... | [] | 0593196643 | 0593196643 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,648,265,316,725 | 2 | false |
5 | A beautiful story of faith, hope, and love | The Awakening Heart is an inspiring account of a faithful follower of Christ. She shares many accounts of her walk with Jesus, family life, personal challenges, and life-changing illness that left her feeling a deeper connection to God and her purpose<br /><br />The author also relates what she defines as a “near-death... | [] | 0671558781 | 0671558781 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,648,264,166,782 | 0 | false |
5 | Full of great information | We Should All Be Millionaires is An in-depth look at the many layers affecting potential. Including under pricing, social situations, denial of worth, bad decisions, poor choices and other situations resulting in people and companies poor earnings. The author demonstrates how limiting beliefs and a mindset of scarcity... | [] | 1400221625 | 1400221625 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,647,741,203,930 | 0 | false |
5 | A beautiful life full of honor, grace and love | Mighty Justice is a fascinating look into the life of a brilliant attorney, Dovey Johnson Roundtree, who fought to succeed, make a difference, break barriers, and leave a legacy. We hear of her struggles, difficult choices, amazing friendships and mentors, great triumphs, and rare setbacks. Indeed a remarkable life sto... | [] | B07NMVW34F | B07NMVW34F | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,646,516,573,713 | 0 | false |
5 | I well executed introduction to clutter, hoarding, and recovery | The Hoarder in You is an eye-opening look into the minds, actions, thoughts, and issues some face. The author looks at how outside factors, mental health issues, trauma reactions, and fear influence choices to keep, toss, or hoard. She lists questions, activities and suggests ways to determine if you are developing hoa... | [] | 1609611314 | 1609611314 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,640,903,393,138 | 0 | false |
5 | Great book for young readers | Who Was Frederick Douglas is an excellent introduction for young readers and a good refresher for seasoned readers. The author does a beautiful job providing well-known facts and includes lesser-known details about Mr. Douglas's slavery struggle, schooling other slaves, newspaper, friendship with Lincoln. The book ligh... | [] | B01CDF3SU8 | B01CDF3SU8 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,640,202,173,893 | 0 | false |
5 | A beautiful, brilliant and inspiring read | Be Water, My friend! is a brilliantly personal account of Seattle icon, Bruce Lee, by his daughter. This book summarizes the vibrant, brief, yet inspiring life of Mr Lee. Over the pages we receive close views of the unique principles and techniques Lee used to live, assist others and make a difference for future gener... | [] | 1250206685 | 1250206685 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,638,316,451,214 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful and at times heart wrenching | The Ways of White Folks is a Beautiful and fascinating collection of short stories showing the divide between the races and the caste system leftover from Jim Crow. Some stories offer a glimmer of light and then take the light and your joy too. Other stories grip you tightly and cause your heart to bleed as you fight b... | [] | B005HE8DQ2 | B005HE8DQ2 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,637,705,896,707 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting life story | A delighful life view of a gifted writer. I enjoyed learning about the writer’s family, childhood follies, school days, responses to war, depression era, farming, and love for her parents and grandparents, but the book's pacing seemed slow. The latter portion of the book, after she married and started writing short art... | [] | 0976041375 | 0976041375 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,637,295,124,558 | 0 | false |
4 | Fun and interesting account of the history if biography | A fascinating account of how biographies started, developed, and were used in previous societies. It showed how women were omitted from the genre in preceding centuries. There are humous moments and explanations regarding selective or ignored facts for the purpose of upholding untrue morals or politically correct views... | [] | B00A7SE7B8 | B00A7SE7B8 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,636,345,324,663 | 0 | false |
5 | Brilliant and moving | Love Songs of W.E.B Dubois took my heart places and vividly left me stunned, speechless, and in tears. Occasionally, the book caused great laughter, joy, and emotional discomfort. I was blown away by the rich, vivid characters, engaging stories, and sick individuals.<br /><br />This book holds nothing back. The writer ... | [] | 006294293X | 006294293X | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,635,701,299,143 | 0 | false |
5 | Faithful words of encouragement | The Princess Within is a beautiful look at all a woman of faith can be—written like an encouraging letter to support, share hope, and remove barriers for women who may not realize that they are loved, valued, snd forgiven. It reads like a lighted pathway for redemption, acceptance, and joy.<br /><br />A great book abou... | [] | 0764208497 | 0764208497 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,634,932,449,953 | 0 | false |
5 | Complete, sourced, profound and neccessary | How the Word is Passed is a brilliant study of the unnumbered pieces, people, nations, ideas, colonialism, and innocents came to arrive at the unbalanced life of America. Including The use of free labor, breaking of human bodies, slave narrative, start of slavery from the Caribbean thatthdn progressed to African slaves... | [] | B08KQ4W18H | B08KQ4W18H | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,634,502,282,718 | 0 | false |
5 | Great Historical Fiction for children | I loved the audiobook of Dear America. The characters are nicely developed. The plot, dialogue, and circumstances depict the historical period just after emancipation. I think the book gives an excellent view into minds of what people must have thought and felt with their first tastes of freedom. I appreciated the his... | [] | 0590849131 | 0590849131 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,633,748,278,464 | 0 | false |
5 | A rich historical fiction saga | My Brother's Keeper was a beautiful short historical-fiction book. The main character is not much of a writer, but when her dear older brother goes off to war, he asks her to write in his diary. It is a sweet way to give her something to do, take her mind off worry, and in the end, she grows to enjoy writing.<br /><br ... | [] | 0439369037 | 0439369037 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,633,746,499,108 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent English and Creative Writing Refresher | 100 ways to improve your writing is a great examination of writing principles, grammar, creative writing techniques, and ways to avoid common writing pitfalls. The subject matters and tips are organized, easy to follow and the explanations and example make sense. This is book is great refresher for authors, students, a... | [] | B07H1V584S | B07H1V584S | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,633,382,277,244 | 0 | false |
5 | An engaging and inspiration masterpiece | A Closer Walk, by Catherine Walker, is an engaging book. The manuscript focuses on living life to the fullest, understanding our God-given purpose, how we connect with people, and the quest for daily communication with God.<br /><br />The writer provides a plethora of hearty spiritual inspiration and examples of issue... | [] | 0380723786 | 0380723786 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,632,461,733,978 | 1 | false |
4 | A gift to the community | In the Company of My Sisters is a welcoming and encouraging growth journey. It reads like a weekend with your best girlfriends sharing personal thoughts, old hurts, future hope and leaving their pain and shame behind.<br /><br />The books told via vignette of various friends, clients, and family members sharing the wor... | [] | 0452272467 | 0452272467 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,632,281,592,830 | 0 | false |
5 | Solid resources and an engaging experience | Singing for Equality was a great book of resources, songs, singers, and historical facts depicting life, sorrow, struggles, and emotions of the civil rights movement. I could see how this would be beneficial to students, and it would definitely argument the usual music and social studies classes. | [] | B093WY7FHN | B093WY7FHN | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,630,472,275,971 | 0 | false |
4 | Great historical facts | A book of historical facts and conjecture of inhabitants who lived, slaved, worked, and died on the small island Sapelo. Also facts on the descendants, how land was taken, maneuvered away from the original freedmen. The book felt disconnected, mundane, and like reading a term paper in school. I love history, genealogy ... | [] | 0393313778 | 0393313778 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,630,372,029,768 | 0 | false |
5 | A solid book filled with purpose and information | On Writing by Stephen King was an excellent book and my first book by the author. Mr. King shares laugh-out-loud moments, memories of his younger self, family life, courting his college sweetheart, who he later married and continues to be his greatest cheerleader.<br /><br />I was amazed at how relatable his book is. H... | [] | B000FC0SIM | B000FC0SIM | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,630,103,847,256 | 0 | false |
5 | An inspiring and moving journey to light | Out of the Depths was an eye-opening look into the life of the writer of the song, Amazing Grace. I was drawn in by the early life and troubled existence of the writer. Then the author laid out the arduous journey towards maturity and the later mental and spiritual growth, married life, and change of heart. A moving bo... | [] | 0825433193 | 0825433193 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,629,083,581,801 | 0 | false |
5 | An unapologetic look into Black life in America | The black Experience is an unapologetic view of black life in America faced by many blacks no matter their caste, class, or perceived place in Society. Our history, struggle, and constant communal pain are described, dissected, and put back together by The Black Experience. This collection is an excellent breath of lif... | [] | B087ZMFRQ3 | B087ZMFRQ3 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,628,648,876,083 | 0 | true |
3 | Disappointing | From These Roots was Somewhat Informational but mostly name dropping, family and friend mentions, and surface talking. I wanted to hear her life-touching moments. Instead, I heard backstage issues, a few bad choices, disappointing career points, a few historical references, but nothing of genuine substance—disappointed... | [] | 0375407952 | 0375407952 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,628,400,849,868 | 0 | false |
5 | Fun and enjoyable | All the Small Poems and Fourteenth More is a sweet, relaxing, and entertaining book to read. I listened to the audiobook and found myself smiling at the variety of small children’s poems. This book would be fun to read at children's bedtime or during reading with young children. | [] | 0374403457 | 0374403457 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,628,291,681,631 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful, Timely and Moving | Walk Toward the sun is a moving memoir of family life, death, turmoil, survival, and a map to light for others still fighting to get out of the war-torn areas of Sudan. Mr. Duany writes with heart, truth, and honor. This story deserves to be read by every child who thinks they have a rough life.<br /><br />I have So ma... | [] | B085QFRCF3 | B085QFRCF3 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,941,737,077 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent resources | This is an excellent book, and I was pleasantly surprised that so much of the information was applicable, timely and relevant. Brilliant resources for various ethnic backgrounds and research needs. Suggestions for extensive searches, ways to claim family coat of arms, questions to ask. She identifies paths to locate re... | [] | 0345325540 | 0345325540 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,940,061,756 | 1 | false |
4 | 800+ Haikus | In this collection of 800+ haikus we glance into Richard Wright’s world during the last 18 months of his life. The reflections are fresh, meaningful and a soothing poetic experience. | [] | 1611453496 | 1611453496 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,868,309,389 | 0 | false |
5 | Short, sweet, and memorable | The Women and the Man collection is full of Wonderful and moving thoughts of life, family, and love. My only complaint is that This collection ended too soon. The author sprinkles in a few poems from other poetry collections, print magazines and a few pieces on culture, violence, race, and loss. What is most memorable ... | [] | 0688079474 | 0688079474 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,777,975,245 | 1 | false |
4 | Interesting Poetry Collection | This is an interesting poetry collection about sadness and lost love. A great way to experience various poets. My issue was the profane language in a couple of poems. Not a book that I would read again, and not one I could recommend for my mother or friends. I do think others would enjoy it. | [] | B003690MRS | B003690MRS | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,628,876,642 | 0 | false |
5 | Fantastic poetry for children and adults | Hip Hop Speaks to Children is A breathtaking poetry collection to feel, live, and enjoy deep down in your soul. Like a fresh rainbow after a summer rain, these poems will take you to places, awaken your thoughts, and brighten your view. A perfect collection of gifted poets blended into strands of hope and dreams. They ... | [] | 1402210485 | 1402210485 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,079,320,943 | 0 | false |
5 | Wonderful and thought provoking | Rain on Me is a beautiful blend of poetry, essays, and prose delivering epic thoughts on life, social stances, remembrances, and eulogies. This poetry goes into your mind, shakes you, and welcomes you into her world's intelligence. Initially, I thought that one poem was her title source. Yet, after the last poem, I und... | [] | B0843S8ZG7 | B0843S8ZG7 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,627,067,694,630 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent and Important | This is the Fire is a necessary and honest look at American History and current situations. Raw, honest, relevant, and essential. This book is for readers who crave truth, wisdom, awareness, and those who value education. Read this book for the full definition of woke. This is a crucial book not to be missed and a clas... | [] | B08LD4S37P | B08LD4S37P | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,626,802,456,550 | 0 | false |
5 | Powerful and Moving | The Warmth of Other Suns is a powerful testimony and an essential tribute to the generations before us. The book tells the story of the survivors of jim crow who were determined to live better, provide better options for their children and future generations—filled with details, experiences, and the power of hope. A fa... | [] | B003EY7JGM | B003EY7JGM | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,626,200,505,379 | 0 | false |
4 | A beautiful and thought-provoking look at life | The 100 Best African-American Poem collection is broad, diverse, and covers a multitude of topics. Some of the prose will make you smile and other pieces will make you reminisce and think of those you love. Many of the writers poems will amaze you, make you sit up, and take notice of life. Then there are a few explici... | [] | 1402221118 | 1402221118 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,625,850,872,088 | 0 | false |
5 | A lovely reading experience | Addiction to Poetry was a surprisingly fun book to read. The rhythmic poetry brought a smile to my face and reminded me of books I read when I was younger. The author’s purposeful lines flow and paint words into the art of life. This book is enjoyable and relaxing. I could see myself rereading these sweet poems. | [] | B082FSQ48Y | B082FSQ48Y | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,625,817,291,333 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful and awakening | Becoming a Wildflower, is a poetic book of life, love, peace and your soul’s growth. It is like sweet confessions of the heart. I loved reading this little book. | [] | B07VT2W6V2 | B07VT2W6V2 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,625,511,918,707 | 0 | true |
5 | An honest, brilliant and enlightening memoir | Richard Wright's American Hunger allows this brilliant writer to share hopes, dreams, and a yearning to belong and make a difference. Wright offers a full view of the struggle to belong in a world where one is often misunderstood. He meets people, experiences poverty, racism and during his early years, he allowed starv... | [] | 0060147687 | 0060147687 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,624,739,119,572 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent information on a Brilliant American | This book is an excellent introduction for young readers interested in American legends, acclaimed authors, and black American educators. The book provides a great background of Ms. Morrison’s early years, family life, education, career, and additional biographical information of a fantastic author. I think this is an ... | [] | 0791019063 | 0791019063 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,623,535,849,130 | 0 | false |
5 | Easy to read and informative | This is an easy-to-read and well-developed approach to the life and accomplishments of Mr. Walter White. The story starts with a decent background of his family life, follows Mr. White through his education, early years in public service. We then get to the substance of his adulthood, marriages, and ten years at the he... | [] | 1555466176 | 1555466176 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,623,531,775,757 | 0 | false |
5 | Lovely story perfect for the new reader | The My Uncle Gus book is beautifully illustrated, and the storyline is well crafted for young readers. It kept our two-year-old grandson's interest. The story is fun and perfect for the new and young readers in your life. A great purchase and we highly recommend it. | [] | 0999893858 | 0999893858 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,623,215,108,569 | 0 | true |
5 | Motivational and encouraging | The Secret is a good book with a solid premise written to motivate readers to enhance their life by focusing only on positive and desirable outcomes. The author gives examples and directions to prompt the reader to change or strengthen a healthier outlook on their life. Many of today’s most famous thinkers, teachers, a... | [] | 1471172392 | 1471172392 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,623,214,692,923 | 0 | false |
5 | Best Memoir of the year | Bravo! Fantastic! This book does not disappoint. In the superb, elegant fashion that only Ms. Tyson can deliver, this book will delight, empower, engage, and inform every reader. I found immense joy and delight listening to her childhood, first love, romantic relationships, family life, career aspirations, movie roles,... | [] | B0844N6KP3 | B0844N6KP3 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,622,507,498,803 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting, long and honest | 10% happier is not a book to take lightly. I expected a feel-good, comical story of glorious news anchor life. What I heard was a story of a hardworking, active man who loved his family, followed his dreams, had an annoying sibling (or maybe he was the annoying brother), made poor choices, dropped what didn't work, and... | [] | B07R4NMHJ2 | B07R4NMHJ2 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,621,832,242,873 | 0 | false |
5 | A fantastic book for new and growing authors | Fantastic! This book is packed full of much more than how to reach a bestseller list in 40 days. I recommend that you have a notepad ready, set aside quite time to listen, and soak in the abundant knowledge overflowing* from this volume from this author.<br /><br />I have read many of her books, and each one is magnifi... | [] | B093DX324Y | B093DX324Y | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,621,371,542,063 | 0 | false |
5 | Grandson loves them | I bought these small cards for my 2-year-old grandson. He is bi-lingual, and I thought it would make his learning more fun. He loves to look, hold, play and learn with them. Because of the small size and vibrant colors, he is intrigued and excited to use them. | [] | 1338233580 | 1338233580 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,618,069,455,902 | 0 | true |
5 | Excellent and life changing | Emotional Healing is a Brilliant book. A powerful study of how to deal with the emotions we often overlook, suppress, or Don't understand. The text is full of case studies, examples of how triggers can present, techniques for self-direction as well as suggestions for when other options should be included.<br /><br />Th... | [] | B08BZZKV3X | B08BZZKV3X | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,617,494,256,996 | 1 | false |
5 | Beautiful and Soul Stirring | Woke is a brilliantly compiled anthology of several esteemed poets whose words read like food to my soul. The poems tackle various critical social issues in kind, honest, and straightforward ways that I believe all school age children and most adults will adore. | [] | 1250311209 | 1250311209 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,616,431,086,467 | 0 | false |
5 | A fantastic book with a plethora of writing information | Save the Cat writes a novel is a fantastic book, and I think one that would benefit any writer seeking to provide their reading audience an engaging and moving experience. I initially listened to this book through an audio app and found myself stopping to make notes of things that I needed to remember.<br /><br />To ge... | [] | B078VWDNKT | B078VWDNKT | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,615,916,134,294 | 0 | false |
5 | An important look at prison life. | Wow, there is so much information, pain, shocking data, and necessary documentation for change to be initiated. This is an open look into what is wrong, deadly, and inhuman in our penal system.<br /><br />There is so much manipulation, fabrication, and sickness outlined in this book that it leaves you shaking your head... | [] | B07MWJ1NPM | B07MWJ1NPM | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,615,910,481,661 | 4 | true |
5 | A powerful and eye-opening labor of love | Walking with the Wind is one of my favorite memoirs. Like most Americans, I had some knowledge of John Lewis, but I had no idea just how astonishing his life story was. I found this book rare, honest, educational, and fascinating.<br /><br />This life history is full of character, struggles, beautiful people, and chall... | [] | 0156007088 | 0156007088 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,615,909,440,169 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent Source for anyone | The author provides a direct unbiased look into what can go wrong, be overlooked, and incorrectly handled within the medical profession. She writes without gore, hyperbole, and at times included tasteful comedy. Some areas are hard to hear as your heart is saddened at the treatment, missed opportunities, and dismissal ... | [] | B000PDZFYI | B000PDZFYI | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,615,331,367,528 | 0 | false |
5 | Brilliant, Honest, and Critically important | Brilliant! I appreciated the author's honest and reflective approach to racism, civil rights, social issues, and the illusion of separate, equal, and other. As I listened to the audiobook, I felt the compassion, strain, concern and empathy of a brilliant mind. The personal stories shared allow anyone with an open heart... | [] | B01N78QGS2 | B01N78QGS2 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,614,806,722,248 | 0 | false |
5 | Basic CRPS knowledge pared with patient cases | Learning to Cope with CRPS is a good solid book covering a difficult topic to understand, treat, survive, and write about. While the writer is not afflicted with CRPS (Chronic Regional Pain Syndrome) or RSD (Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy), she provides a first-hand account of many patients.<br /><br />I appreciate the a... | [] | B00NLNPN5K | B00NLNPN5K | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,613,959,305,455 | 0 | false |
4 | An interesting and engaging read | Behold the Dreamers has an intriguing and well-developed plot. This enjoyable book with likable characters draws you into a world of difference and hard choices. We get to look into a struggling family of African immigrants who try to make a reasonably comfortable life in America. The husband is a proud, diligent and t... | [] | B0138OAB80 | B0138OAB80 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,613,201,860,820 | 0 | false |
5 | Brilliant book on a difficult topic | Possessing the Secret of Joy is a brilliantly written fictional account with strong characters, diverse storylines, and well thought out plots centering on the cultural practice of Female Genital Mutilation. The topic is challenging and horrific. The author did a fantastic job of bringing you into the heart of the char... | [] | 0671793063 | 0671793063 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,613,119,495,935 | 0 | false |
5 | Fun and enchanting | This is a short and enchanting children’s book. The storyline is about A young girl and her brother's trip to spend their summer vacation with their uncle. The storyline is unique, and the characters are full of spunk and tenacity. I think this is an excellent book for young children. | [] | 0788712845 | 0788712845 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,612,662,152,396 | 0 | false |
5 | Brilliant storyline | The premise of this book is unique and fascinating. The author created a brilliant cast of diverse, witty, and resourceful characters. The strength of the story is the well developed story lines, superstitions, familiar relationships observed in many different phases of slave life. The young woman at the center of the ... | [] | B001U2MTII | B001U2MTII | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,611,547,122,759 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful story that was well-researched | American Tapestry is a beautiful, well-researched history. It is full of love, pain, facts, and truth. If you are a history or genealogy buff, you will reflect and appreciate the story and understands the indicated implications. Enjoy the journey and education. | [] | B0070XAZ64 | B0070XAZ64 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,607,280,467,037 | 0 | false |
5 | A Beautiful and Inspiring Read | The Beauty in Breaking is a rare gem. I adored the zen moments and relished the life-affirming quotes. Dr. Harper beautifully shares her view of how she meets her life and creates ways to make a change in the world.<br /><br />The variety of moments she shares, her reflective thoughts, and her interactions with her pat... | [] | 0525537384 | 0525537384 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,606,274,534,156 | 0 | false |
5 | This is a beautiful and essential look at history | Osceola is a unique look at a woman's life, as she reflects on her experience as a young child of a sharecropper. Her mother dies resulting in her father marrying. We get to see the child as she was cared for by her mother, aunt, and then step-mother.<br /><br />This is a short, yet meaningful story. I have read severa... | [] | 0786804076 | 0786804076 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,605,924,906,260 | 0 | false |
4 | Sad look at the quest for freedom | Never Caught is an intriguing yet sad account of the ongoing struggles of an ex-slave of president George Washington’s wife, Martha. I rejoiced several times at Ona's escape, marriage, and the birth of her children. Even so, the story was full of moments of angst for Ona even after she escaped to freedom. Ona's life wa... | [] | 1501126415 | 1501126415 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,604,448,090,727 | 1 | false |
4 | Nice book, good size font but pricey | Purchased as a gift for my mother, she said the book was nice, easy to see but pricey compared to what she normally buys. She is satisfied but will be looking for more reasonably priced options. | [] | 3864690315 | 3864690315 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,603,938,919,334 | 0 | true |
5 | Loved this inspirational memoir | The If in Life is an excellent memoir. I did not know of Mr. Jennings, yet as I listened to him read his memoir, I was drawn in and deeply moved by the story of love, compassion, struggles, family, and doing the most with what you have in life. His incredible strength and kind heart are touching. He is real, honest, op... | [] | B076HZPQY5 | B076HZPQY5 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,602,976,863,358 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful thoughts of encouragement | Until Today is a empowering book to read and reflect on. Many of the lovely thoughts are excellent for meditation. This is a book to buy and refer to for the rest of your life. Until Today it is a great book to give any of your reading family and friends. Plus, it is a primer for joy. The thoughts cover many of life's ... | [] | B000QJMALM | B000QJMALM | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,602,716,859,090 | 0 | false |
4 | Good children's book | Run Away Home is a good children's book with kind characters and good plot points. The main family consists of the father who is an ex-slave. The mother is a native American, young daughter, and a goofy, lovable dog. The family is kind, spiritual, and upstanding.<br /><br />The family lives simple and eat what they cat... | [] | 0590467522 | 0590467522 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,602,037,875,500 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful, uplifting and inspirational | It took me a while to get fully invested in this book. I prefer self-help, inspirational memoirs, and bible-based encouragement readings. This is like listening to a village of people who have come together to share their most touching life moments.<br /><br />Some of the stories show how we touch each other’s lives; o... | [] | 0757301428 | 0757301428 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,957,687,239 | 0 | false |
5 | Interesting and informative | This book is a quick, enjoyable, and educational read. The book begins with some background on how the author started her writing career. The subject matter is interesting, and the presentation is engaging. I enjoyed the historical facts that Cujo provided and a brief overview of his life before being sold and transpor... | [] | B071YRWK84 | B071YRWK84 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,957,011,104 | 0 | false |
5 | Wonderful book on a difficult subject | In Search of Hana Craft was an exciting book to read. I loved the details, history, and quality of the content presented. This ex-slave’s biography conveyed a unique view of slave life much different than what is generally presented in most slave narratives. The writer builds a clear picture of her world and shows how ... | [] | 0465027083 | 0465027083 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,956,678,766 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent information | The book Up Before Daybreak is full of various firsthand accounts of the lives of sharecroppers, tenant farmers, immigrants entering the labor market, and the growth of cotton manufacturing. I appreciated the detailed information on crops, farming, harvest seasons, wages, economic and living conditions, the inception o... | [] | 0439639018 | 0439639018 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,861,699,332 | 0 | false |
5 | Great educational and moral themes | C. Webb's review Oct 04, 2020 · edit<br />really liked it<br />bookshelves: children-s-books, cultural-fiction<br /><br />Down in the Piney Woods was a mostly positive and enjoyable read. It has a beautiful blended family of five girls and a boy. The children are separated due to time and a new marriage. When they ar... | [] | 0679803602 | 0679803602 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,844,616,035 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful children's book | Color Me Dark is a beautifully crafted children’s book. It shares the first-hand view of Nellie Lee Love and her multigenerational enterprising family. The story is taken from her diary and sheds some light on many civil rights issues, i.e., the right to vote, colorism, the great migration, lynching, mob violence, and ... | [] | 0439529115 | 0439529115 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,601,604,388,797 | 1 | false |
5 | A wonderful book for healing | I enjoyed You Can Heal Your Life. The author provides a strong argument for how to identify what is unbalanced in your body. It is a great concept, and her delivery is insightful, informative, and I believe life-changing. You must be open to listening to your body and trusting that much of the information is scientific... | [] | 0937611018 | 0937611018 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,594,871,182,093 | 0 | false |
5 | A book that will open your eyes and educate you about life | Maya has a way of writing and telling stories that brings you into her world and allows you to feel her energy, pain, and her joy. I love her honesty, openness, and realism. You get the truth, plain and unmoderated. Reading her books is always an education.<br /><br />This book is an eye-opener and a risk-taker. You ma... | [] | 0812980301 | 0812980301 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,594,338,075,160 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent Historical Value | This book is extremely detailed and full of rich historical information on several native American Indian tribes, including Cheyenne, Crow, Cherokee, and several I had never knew existed. It gives you an insightful look at family life, the extended closeness of warriors who are called “brother-friend.”<br /><br />You h... | [] | 0452010950 | 0452010950 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,593,551,355,467 | 0 | false |
5 | Joyful to read | I loved every poem, thought, and sentiment In Always a Reckoning. The author has a genuine love for humanity. I enjoyed the way he showed the relationships with his family and his community. I found myself smiling and laughing at points. This book is a short read with lots of love, meaning, and joy on every page. | [] | 0812924347 | 0812924347 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,593,127,429,500 | 5 | false |
3 | Brilliant and witty until chapter 8 | The book until about hour 5 was brilliant and humorous. Even with fast-forwarding past offensive and bad language in chapter 8, 5-10 minutes or so, he begins the next chapter with excessive reference to the N-word. I refuse to listen to any more of this book. The fact that the author thinks constantly cursing & saying ... | [] | 0241352630 | 0241352630 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,589,939,377,033 | 3 | false |
5 | Extremely helpful for genealogy researchers | This is more than a book about Oprah; it is a book about hope, resilience, and destiny. The content, organization, and flow is perfect. Whether you are a fan of Oprah or Mr. Gates, this book will move you, excite, encourage, and inspire you. The tips and explanations of the advanced research processes are helpful and v... | [] | B000QCQ8V2 | B000QCQ8V2 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,589,313,702,470 | 2 | false |
5 | Excellent information and viewpoints | The War Before the War is a fascinating study of the controversy of holding men and women in slavery. Extremely detailed, full of politics, human nature, legal viewpoint and greed. It was a well rounded view of all points for and against slavery which lead to the split of America and the ensuing civil war.<br /><br />E... | [] | B07JPHN54X | B07JPHN54X | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,587,581,731,968 | 0 | false |
5 | A detailed study on the construct of race | An interesting and informative book discussing the transition of African men into American slaves. Then the treatment after emancipation and during the reconstruction era. The book is brilliantly organized, well documented, including photos, illustrations, and well-cited comprehensive research into how the careful buil... | [] | B07FC71WD6 | B07FC71WD6 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,587,355,897,177 | 2 | false |
5 | A beautiful collection of joy! | This book is full of smiles, joys, and thoughts from many poet’s hearts. Covering different centuries, interests, moods, and energy. A vast Poetry collection to listen, relax, dream, and enjoy. | [] | B004LUHI8W | B004LUHI8W | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,587,243,992,874 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent book and wonderful look at Sam Houston | This book is a wonderful source of insight into Sam Houston, his plantation, and slave life. It’s not presented as a slave narrative but more of a ex-slave speaking on every aspect of his family, life, work, civil war, community relations, politics and the opportunity for self-education. The clarity and detail is excep... | [] | 1933337230 | 1933337230 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,586,784,207,881 | 0 | false |
5 | Life changing and important | I read this book 20 or so years ago. I laughed out loud in many places, cried, grew into life, and learned how life can fall apart, push you out of your comfort zone, and then turn you around. This book was so engrossing that I stayed up all night, read it in 2 or 3 days, and still went to work energized and enjoyed my... | [] | 0451233425 | 0451233425 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,586,552,538,144 | 1 | false |
5 | Excellent information | This is an excellent social and economical view into race relations, Jim Crow era, and the resulting financial, educational, class divisions, and political repercussions still experienced in some areas of the US. The author’s account also gives a stark picture of the obstacles and challenges he faced during his attempt... | [] | 1505223377 | 1505223377 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,580,429,619,392 | 0 | false |
5 | A fascinating story of redemption | Time-out is an interesting look at the life of a young man, born into the justice system to a drug addict mother and an absentee father. The 13 yr old child Willard, shoots and kills a girl. He's sentenced to 30+ years in prison. After being moved from prison to prison and spending many years in solitary confinement he... | [] | B078X9R4CP | B078X9R4CP | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,579,595,658,837 | 0 | false |
5 | This is a powerful collection | This is a powerful and brilliant poetry collection. The author’s gift is evident, but Beware that the poet curses and in some poems frequently uses the N word. It’s hard to rate this anything less than 5 star, my only issues are his use of vocabulary that I find offensive. Perhaps that in itself is what the poet is try... | [] | 1947793438 | 1947793438 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,578,865,192,298 | 0 | false |
4 | A useful book for improving life | This book is full of helpful data about basic: Nutrition, vitamins, self-help, diet, self-control, stress, health, etc. The information is presented straight and without the fluff. This is not a book that I gained a lot of information from, but it did prompt me to access my health, goals, and life choices. This book wI... | [] | 0446504912 | 0446504912 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,578,175,468,972 | 1 | false |
5 | Solid Information and Encouragement | This a very encouraging and progressive book with some new thoughts on: dreaming, health, wealth, planning and spiritual steps that we can to take grow on our walk of faith. I enjoyed the scriptures cited and appreciate the way the author brought her bible-based points into view. The book is easy to read, information f... | [] | B000VRA11A | B000VRA11A | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,577,504,492,980 | 0 | false |
5 | Good Solid Encouragement | The greatest you is a good and solid book offering a strong foundation for all who wish to start or continue on their journey to self improvement. I think his style will appeal to many, and I look forward to seeing what he publishes next. | [] | 1400207932 | 1400207932 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,885,145,728 | 0 | false |
5 | An Excellent and Enlightening book. | This book is a very touching and compassionate view of the stolen school girls of Boko Haram. I appreciated the back ground details presented by the author that shined a light on what help cause the radicalization of the group. The book is informative, important, and powerful. This allows The reader to get a on-the-gro... | [] | 0062686674 | 0062686674 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,812,595,535 | 1 | false |
5 | This is an excellent book for anyone who enjoys historical facts | This is a valuable book with plenty of details that could be skillfully taught in middle and High schools across the world. While the majority of the information is US-centered, there are historical facts about Haiti, Barbados, France, and British slave involvement.<br /><br />I enjoyed the comprehensive details on Nap... | [] | 0590457357 | 0590457357 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,447,336,560 | 0 | false |
5 | Fantastic information | This is the best information I have ever received on asthma. The book was written in 1995 and the author is not a certified medical professional, which initially made me question if it would have any current or applicable information. The author is a savvy mother of an asthmatic child.<br /><br />The information prese... | [] | 0823920690 | 0823920690 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,219,400,861 | 0 | false |
5 | Beautiful story of a difficult journey | This is a charming memoir of a beautiful life that was devastated by hatred, concentration camps, and rape. She provides a full look into her family life before, during, and after WW2 and Hitler’s Nazi regime. The book has points of deep sadness, terror, and other layers of heartache and despair. It is nicely written, ... | [] | B003L77WKU | B003L77WKU | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,210,548,533 | 0 | false |
4 | A 2nd generation US family story | This is a nice story of a Latino family’s journey as 2nd generation US citizens. The 6-hour audiobook provides basic details, nice structure, and is a decent read. This book was a little disappointing and not what I expected as an adult biography. It reads like a book from an elementary school classroom, and It only s... | [] | 0316252166 | 0316252166 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,576,208,971,603 | 0 | false |
5 | Great resource | This is a short and informative book. (about a 3 hr audiobook) The author provides examples, real-life stories, and scripture references to show the need to forgive. He explains that we must forgive, to be forgiven. I enjoyed the variety of people and the various severity of the wrongs described.<br /><br />The book he... | [] | 1942611838 | 1942611838 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,574,891,059,243 | 0 | false |
5 | A well researched book of facts and accomplishments | This book is a short, compressed look at the life and career of Maya Angelou. The author presents a reasonable quantity of facts, family relationships, and personal journeys covering Maya’s childhood, books, music, variety of jobs, vast dance career, husbands and partners. in addition to extensive traveling through th... | [] | 0894906844 | 0894906844 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,574,825,806,573 | 0 | false |
5 | An enjoyable book of wisdom and encouragement | This is a charming book written by a smart woman. It is clear that the author saw her book as a tool to help others journey through life a little easier. She carefully created a little book of insight rolled with: family and career stories, life lessons, scriptures, quotes, and faith-based thoughts of life. I had not b... | [] | B07KB65NMS | B07KB65NMS | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,574,655,470,598 | 0 | false |
5 | An enchanting book | I completely enjoyed this short look into the life, mind and challenges of Tyler Perry. It was an eye-opener to hear about his difficult childhood and early life struggles. I was awestruck at his kindness and respect to the people around him, the beautiful and loving relationship with his mother, and his total devotion... | [] | 0812989341 | 0812989341 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,572,295,102,752 | 0 | false |
5 | Amazing detail and a bounty of information | This is a great deal of necessary information to understand the power, importance, and historical issues still affecting the freshman descendants of the fire tribes. The information is clearly presented, organized well and illuminates so many issues. Land allotment, education, generations, Dawes roll, Wallace roll, bla... | [] | 0807858838 | 0807858838 | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,571,006,381,867 | 4 | false |
5 | A great book to give loved ones | God is not mad at you, is an extremely thoughtful and encouraging read. Lots of great scriptures, life wisdom, and examples showing God’s love, support, and provisions for our sin. This felt a little different from other books I have read by this author, and that is in my opinion is a good thing.<br /><br />The informa... | [] | 145551747X | 145551747X | AFQ7WYW4KSH4VI5OVXCP2GV6PBRA | 1,570,297,158,054 | 0 | false |
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