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Swipe, Sign, It's All Mine
Review of Save Karyn - Karyn Bosnak by AnitaM

Advantages: A true insight into the world of debt
Disadvantages: You might not agree with her method of trying to clear the debt

...day for a month, she'll save $60 on bus fare so that's like getting the sandals for only $100, can't help but raise a smile. And her responses to some of the emails she receives after setting up the website are very funny. I genuinely believe that she didn't have any idea of the true mess she was really in until it was too late. After all, she was in a well paid job, working in television and on a 6 figure salary. She really thought that she could ...
...her. There is also a poignant moment in the book as this all was happening in 2000 and 2001 and the story crosses September 2001. Events that happened in the world at that time are touched upon as she realises it's not the Prada purses or Gucci sunglasses that are important. The terrorist attack also had personal consequences for Karyn as the light hearted TV shows that she was involved in producing suddenly weren't being watched as people tuned ... Read review

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26.04.2005
Judi Dench Scenes from my life
Review of Scenes from My Life - Judi Dench by giantpanda21

Advantages: A good read. Is about Judi Dench
Disadvantages: Can't think of any

...and was bought this book Scenes from my life Judi Dench. This was edited and introuced by John Miller. When i looked in waterstones to see whose biographies they had Judi Dench had this and one other biography (which i would like that one aswell) but i was bought this one and is still a good read. Scenes from my life was purchasd from Waterstones at £12.99 and can be bought from other book shops too. This book is full of pictures of Judi Denchs ...
...shows Judi Dench has been in and have an insight into her life as one of my favourite actresses. Scenes from my life is full of photographs and there is sentences to describe what the photo is. Priced at £12.99 Scenes from my life Judi Dench is probably reasonably priced. ... Read review

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19.01.2008
'Shame' - An Outstanding Story By A Brave Woman
Review of Shame - Jasvinder Sanghera by carysb

Advantages: A Learning Curve
Disadvantages: The Topic Should Never Exist To Need Writing About

My Synopsis 'Shame' is an honest account of a woman who grew up in an Asian community ruled by the gossip of the Gurdwara in Derby. This book outlines the pressures and restrictions of being a girl brought up by strict Sikh values in a community where 'Shame' and 'Dishonour' is the ultimate betrayal and leads to being shunned and disowned by the entire family and local community. ************************************************************* *************** ...
...she refers to herself in the book) is the co-founder of Karma Nirvana, a community project that supports South Asian women. This project was set up to support those affected by domestic abuse and honour based crimes, the making of the project is detailed throughout the final 12 chapters of the book where Jasvinder explains how her return to education and own personal experiences inspired her to provide the services she desperately needed from the ... Read review

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24.01.2008
Shantaram
Review of Shantaram - Gregory David Roberts by dprd

Advantages: Very addictive and intriguing book based on real life
Disadvantages: gets a little vague inbetween

An awesome story of a guy who will not give up, a refreshing perspective on "no matter how bad it gets it would get worse" shantharam is a story based on real life that exposes its readers to surreal circumstances, once picked up can never pt down a brilliant piece that explores layers in both human perceptions through run away convict and the Mafia community of a world unknown to him. The best part of the book is it takes one back to the time with ...
...lives of this "invisible society " that is structured around our social fabric and comprehending the reasons and sympathisisng with the circumstances which would other wise not be acceptable.The book ialthough is so complex with multi discplinary facets of individuals who lead a very ambigious life surprisingly that dosnt sink into the reader while reading, It hits like a jolt when contemplating about what was read, over all a must read book ... Read review

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29.10.2006
Silent Sisters
Review of Silent Sisters - Jenny Tomlin by crazibaby

Advantages: Great book !
Disadvantages: na

I dont even know if this will reach Jenny Tomlin but I am hoping that she someone will read this I am very touched and feel like I have been touched by an Angel after reading this book. Jenny you are an amazing lady, you are so strong willed and I think that your endurance has paid off. I have found a way to a better life after reading your book. I would have to say this is the best written book I have ever read. Your Sister Kim is also a strong ...
...reading the horrible parts of your childhood and how it all continued into adulthood. I am amazed that you never gave up hope, after so many dead ends, you stayed strong and grasped on to hope. I am a struggling single mother,at 22 and trying to make the best life for me and my son. I had him at 18 and although I was upset that his father refused to meet him, and probably never will, my views have changed after reading your book, and I now think ... Read review

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21.05.2007


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