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About the Book The Kennedy Detail
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"The Kennedy Detail is the true story of the critical events leading up to and following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, told for the first time, from the perspective of the Secret Service agents who had a front row seat to one of America’s greatest tragedies."
About the Author Gerald Blaine
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"Jerry Blaine is a former U.S. Secret Service Agent and one of the country’s leading experts in high-level, high profile security. In 1959, Jerry Blaine was hired as a Special Agent of the United States Secret Service, and was handpicked to serve on the elite White House Secret Service Detail, the thirty-four man team responsible for protecting President Dwight D. Eisenhower."
The Kennedy Detail, JFK Assassination Story
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"JFK’S Secret Service Agents Reveal the Inside Story of an American Tragedy. Secret Service Agent Clint Hill was just ten feet from President John F. Kennedy, desperately trying to hurl his body in front of the gunfire, when the president’s head exploded before his eyes."
Reviews for Voices of the Heart
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"I read your book “Voices of the Heart” and it was so moving. I feel very grateful to have had the opportunity to read about your life and how your faith has carried you through it. I struggle with my faith and you offer so many examples of how when we question our faith, it becomes stronger, not weaker - Judi M"
About the Book Voices of the Heart
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"Voices of the Heart is a powerful, compelling, and inspiring story. Laugh and cry with Linda as she takes you through her incredible journey as she finds her way in life and seeks answers to her three profound questions."
About the Author Linda Lambert Pestana
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"Linda was born on October 29, 1948 in Dover, New Hampshire. She received her master’s degree in creation spirituality from Holy Names College in Oakland, California, and furthered her studies in clinical pastoral education at the Interfaith Healthcare Ministries in Providence, Rhode Island."
Linda Pestana: Voices of the Heart
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"Don't wait to live your life, live it now… is a motto that Linda Pestana shares in her book, “Voices of the Heart”. Linda’s life experience has paved a path for her own healing and growth, leading to a story with universal appeal."
Autobiography of Mark Twain, Vol. 1
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"Great Christmas present! Mark Twain is his own greatest character in this brilliant self-portrait, the first of three volumes collected by the Mark Twain Project on the centenary of the author's death. It is published complete and unexpurgated for the first time. (Twain wanted his more scalding opinions suppressed until long after his death.) Eschewing chronology and organization, Twain simply ..."
Listography
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"Listography Journal -- List-makers rejoice! This quirky and imaginative guided journal is the ultimate tool for creating a unique autobiography entirely in list form. Some lists are obvious (greatest accomplishments, best friends, favorite food), others obscure (guiltiest pleasures, greatest acts of kindness, personal fashion trends), and each list is accompanied by hilarious illustrations. Listog..."
Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris
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"I, quite seriously, laughed until I cried reading this book of short stories. I also found that after reading this book I was part of (what seemed like) some secret club. At parties, if you recommend David Sedaris or refer to one of his stories, undoubtedly someone perks up and says "What about that story when he..." leading again to side-splitting laughter. I call it a book with lasting side e..."
True Compass: A Memoir: Edward M. Kennedy
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"This well-written book provides details into the life of one of America's best known families."
My Life in France: Julia Child, Alex Prud'Homme
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"a biography about Julia Child, written with Julia Child, depicting her life in France, where the cooking life all began for her (also the book used as reference for the movie Julie & Julia)"
Boy: Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake
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"This book tells the bizarre and fascinating story of author Roald Dahl's young life. You can really see where he comes up with some of his book ideas, particularly some of the scenes in 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory'. Great read!"
Slash: The Slash autobiography
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"A great set of stories, each one beter than the last. It is hard to beleive it's all true. A super entertaining read and a great insight into a time and a place that I personally find fascinating. I think Anthony Bozza did a great job ghost writing this- it really feels honest, from the hip, and mostly as if it was all Slash's own words. "It seems excessive...but that doesn't mean it didn'..."
DIANE von FURSTENBERG: Diane von Furstenberg - A Signature Life - Published by Simon & Schuster
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"The woman who created the woman-friendly wrap dress is not only a creative muse, she is a worldwide champion of women and girls. Her story will be equal parts inspiration and affirmation for women in general, and mothering women in particular."
My Listography for kids: My amazing life in lists
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"Kids love to write about themselves but often have trouble getting started. Making lists lets them get down to the essentials, fast! Full of fun illustrations to frame the facts. By the founder of listography.com."
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
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"This is by far my favorite book by Mya Angelou and my favorite autobiography."
Permanent Midnight
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"A Ben stiller Movie that maybe a lot of people haven't seen. Its a good one. It's based on the life of Jerry Stahl, the writer of the TV show ALF, who at the time was a hot shot Hollywood writer with a blockbuster sized drug habit. A film about the trappings of fame and success in Tinseltown. Oh, and ALF makes a cameo in his drug fueled hallucinations."
Confessions of a Window Dresser by Simon Doonan
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"Simon Doonan decided to put stuff rats in a window display in London. Next thing he knew, Maxfield in LA stole him from across the pond. Now he's been Creative Director at Barney's for over twenty years, found true love, and is aging spectacularly. He is every bit as creative and wacky as ever and this first book celebrates the amazingness that is Simon Doonan."
My Life Story
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"It's scary thought to sum up your whole life in it's entirety. But could also be very bittersweet. Documentation is the new black. =)"
Sing a Song of Tuna Fish: Hard-To-Swallow Stories From Fifth Grade
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"Esme Raji Codell shares a series of vignettes set during her long ago childhood- way back in 1979. Readers will find lots to identify with though, as Codell shares hilarious, touching and surprising stories about things like egg vigilantism, attracting boys and stealing matzoh. A great book for girls just entering adolescence that can open the door to discussions about parent's fifth grade misfire..."
The Beatles Anthology
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"Visually appealing, richly dimensional, and full of fascinating, first hand accounts, this is far more than a book. It is a beautifully told story that utilizes voices, images and relics to chronicle the experiences and adventures of arguably the most influential musical group to date. A truly exquisite book."
Against All Odds: My Story Book by Chuck Norris
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"Against All Odds is the ultimate Chuck Norris autobiography. It's got some Jesus, an alcoholic father, and probably some martial arts too. Read the words from the legend himself and you'll connect on a much deeper level."
Born Standing Up: A Comic's Life - Steve Martin
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"My dad loves THE JERK and pretty much everything Steve Martin was in. He even liked that movie that had Superman in it and like a million kids in a house. Anyway, this book is amazing as a history of one the true wild and crazy guys. The book reads like a memoir, but it is also an illuminating guidebook to stand-up from the guy who hung with Belushi and the OG crew of SNL greats. Amazing BW ph..."
Listography Journal: Your Life in Lists
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"Write your own listography. Great concept and illustrations. http://listography.com/static/book/cover.html"
Kinski Uncut: The Autobiography of Klaus Kinski
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"I Love Klaus Kinski an beside his autobiography is this biography really good"
Blankets by Craig Thompson
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"EXCELLENT example of a graphic novel of a young man coming of age. Craig Thompson is a very good draftsman and sensitive storyteller. I'm not surprised that this is one of Time Magazines top 100 best comic books. I DEFINITELY recommend this book."
Me Talk Pretty One Day
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"Oh how I love David Sedaris! Me Talk Pretty One Day is one of his best collections of short stories about his crazy family and neurotic life. Makes me laugh everytime."
The Audacity of Hope: Thoughts on Reclaiming the American Dream
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"It's so refreshing to find someone who still believes that hope is not folly - and it's even more shocking when that person happens to be a politician."
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