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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."
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..."
Fear To Freedom Personal Journeys
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"Whatever fear you are facing, you are not alone. The podcasts below share fear to freedom journeys from several women who have faced fear and overcome it. The journey to joy takes action. Listen to these women and how God helped them to move on from victim to victory."
Fear To Freedom Journey
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"Fear to Freedom provides practical tools from Rosemary’s own life and the transformed lives of others. This will help others learn how to live in freedom from anxiety, worry and fear and be encouraged to develop a passion to pass what they have learned on to others."
My own personal journey...Rosemary Trible
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"Rosemary Trible shares her own journey of being raped at gunpoint after featuring rape victims on her show Rosemary’s Guestbook. Listen as she reads a section of her book called Fear Steals My Joy...."
Rosemary's book is called Fear to Freedom
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"FearToFreedomjourney.com From victim to victory..Rosemary Trible has mentored and walked alongside hundreds of women caught in the cycle of fear and pain since being raped at gunpoint many years ago."
Amazon: Michael by Jason Fine - HarperStudio
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"Rolling Stone journalists, with a little help from industry insiders such as Stevie Wonder and Sheryl Crow, tell the full story of the man, the music and his unique magic. An up-to-the-last-minute tribute that does justice to the artist we knew as Michael Jackson . . . and leaves his fans breathless once and forever."
The Queen Mother - The Official Biography by William Shawcross
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"I have always thought of the Queen Mother as the model grandmother, smiling benevolently down upon her home country from underneath the brim of a fabulous hat. Yet, as I will have to wait until October 27, 2009 to fully understand, no mere figurehead is she. Indeed, long before I was born, she witnessed firsthand the horrors of WW II and sought to aid its survivors. This warm-hearted woman who ..."
Toy Monster: The Big, Bad World of Mattel: Jerry Oppenheimer
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"An enticing novel that delves into the world surrounding Barbie and her creators. The lives of the people in the Mattel corporation were all but Barbie-esque. Seedy stories of the swinging 70s, affairs, and shady lifestyles fill this book with juicy gossip just in time for this Blonde vixen's 50th Birthday!"
The Rolling Stone Collection: Women's Obama Foil Tee Shirt
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"Rolling Stone recently published a retrospective of Obama's political career, covering his run for the Senate, speeches made along the campaign trail, his decision to run for President, and photographs from childhood up to the present. It's heartwarming, heartbreaking and absolutely the best issue of Rolling Stone I have ever read. They also happen to offer a sweet selection of Obama t-shirts, t..."
Out of the Ballpark: Alex Rodriguez, Frank Morrison: Books
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"Alex Rodriguez caused quite the scene when he and Madonna were seen together while she was still married to Guy Ritchie. Besides that, he had a pretty good year in sports."
The Real Bettie Page The Truth About the Queen of Pinups
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"During the 1950s, she set hearts ablaze with her killer curves and girl-next-door smile. Her cheesecake modeling earned the adoration of industrialist Howard Hughes and a subpoena from vice-presidential candidate Estes Kefauver."
Barnes and Noble: Emily Post - Daughter of the Gilded Age Mistress of American Manners by Laura Claridge
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"Emily Post's first book on manners, "Etiquette", was published in 1922 and has since been revised more than a dozen times. Her career as an author, however, is only part of the Emily Post story, as this 525-page biography reveals. Although a socialite by birth, Post was an advocate of kind, thoughtful behavior . . . regardless of social standing. An extraordinary woman, and a remarkable life st..."
Elliot Smith and the Big Nothing
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"A biography about Elliott Smith written by a former Times music reporter who had never met him. However, this book still captures a realistic Elliott battling depression and drugs.. while making beautiful music. Not going to lie, it's hard to put down if your a fan of his music"
The Encyclopedia Shatnerica
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"William Shatner is a legendary icon among the likes of Chuck Norris (though much less violent). If you just have to know everything there is about this fascinating man then I recommend getting the Encyclopedia of Shatnerica! This book covers more than fifty years of Shatner's life and career including anecdotes from some of his co-stars. This is a perfect gift for that Shatner fan in your life!"
Gonzo: Hunter S. Thompson Book
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"This book is similar to the amazing Gonzo documentary that came out a couple months ago. It has an introduction by Johnny Depp and is a much needed collection of Hunter S. Thompson's writings and photographs, many never printed before. It's a beautiful adventure through the life and times of Hunter S, one of the most interesting writers who ever lived."
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."
Quant by Quant. The autobiography of Mary Quant.
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"Have any interest in the swinging 60s? Them meet its fashion queen, Mary Quant. She was famous for designing some of the most recognizable looks of the 60s, like the mini-dress. And much like Chanel, she was doubly famous because she wore the styles herself, and looked pretty darn fabulous. This is one of my favorite decades for fashion and love all its icons. Edie Sedgewick, Penelope Tre..."
Maximum Snoop Dogg: The Unauthorised Biography Of Snoop Dogg
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"Get the juice on Cordozar Calvin Broadus Jr. also known as Snoop Dogg in this unauthorized Biography on CD. It will surely entertain you as you're working out/ driving through traffic."
Lindsay Lohan: The "It" Girl Next Door
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"Don't like watching t.v. or listening to music? Don't worry you can still enjoy Lindsay Lohan thats to Lauren Brown who decided to write a biography about this 22 year old superstar."
Joy Division: Grant Gee
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"It's a beautiful film, all 96 Minutes are packed full glistening image and sound, the story of the rise of Joy Division is a postmodern fable worthy of the biggest screen you can find."
James Ross:biography
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"James Ross:biography Known best for living life to the fullest James Ross decided early on that he was going to work to live, rather than live to work. With a persuasive demeanor and a “don’t-take-no-for-an-answer” attitude he embarked on a journey that allowed for him to live life along the way."
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."
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