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Worlds Together, Worlds Apart: A History of the Modern World (1300 to the Present)
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This provocative narrative history dramatically departs from the standard "rise of the West" storyline that has driven world historiography for a century. A stellar group of historians paint a decidedly different modern world history, one in which the rise of the West was not predetermined and where global integration has manifested itself in fits and starts rather than as a smooth process over the last seven centuries. This fresh interpretation, driven by powerful ideas and colorful stories, promises to engage readers for decades to come.
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Excellent........2007-03-31
Unlike the previous reviewers I found Tignor's text to be a highly lucid and comprehensive account of world history. If you have not read much history than you will have to be patient at first with the writing style as it is chock full of information and concepts that can seem disconnected an quite abstract. Yet, if you have the perseverance to stick with it, you be rewarded with a rich understanding of the themes that run through the narrative of human history. Strongly recommended.
Organization? Is that not in the authors' dictionary?.......2005-11-02
While this book contains valuable information it seems horribly put together in seemingly random order. Many-a-times I found that I would be reading the exact same sentence in Chapter 3 as in Chapter 4. The authors largely ignored any sort of geographical or chronological organization and just puts sections in wherever the mood struck them.
book.......2005-10-04
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Try Harder.......2003-10-30
Not only does this provocative narrative dramatically depart from the admittedly tired "rise of the West" storyline - it departs from the purpose of an educational text altogether. The writing in this book is, in a word, pathetic; the authors don't even appear to have a grasp of how to construct a paragraph. The powerful ideas and the context-hungry hodge-podge of stories in this interpretation of the history of civilization since 1300 are skewed by the authors' blatant preoccupation with the cultural dis-integration of contemporary Globalism - to the point of affecting the architecture of the book itself. Readers who flee from the possibility of understanding anything will certainly be engaged by the colorful pictures in this book. The rest of you would do well to keep shopping.
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Much like Zen, Pema Chodron's interpretation of Tibetan Buddhism takes the form of a nontheistic spiritualism. In When Things Fall Apart this head of a Tibetan monastery in Canada outlines some relevant and deceptively profound terms of Tibetan Buddhism that are germane to modern issues. The key to all of these terms is accepting that in the final analysis, life is groundless. By letting go, we free ourselves to face fear and obstacles and offer ourselves unflinchingly to others. The graceful, conversational tone of Chodron's writing gives the impression of sitting on a pillow across from her, listening to her everyday examples of Buddhist wisdom.
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The beautiful practicality of her teaching has made Pema Chödrön one of the most beloved of contemporary American spiritual authors among Buddhists and non-Buddhists alike. A collection of talks she gave between 1987 and 1994, the book is a treasury of wisdom for going on living when we are overcome by pain and difficulties. Chödrön discusses: Using painful emotions to cultivate wisdom, compassion, and courage Communicating so as to encourage others to open up rather than shut down Practices for reversing habitual patterns Methods for working with chaotic situations Ways for creating effective social action
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One of Pema's best books!.......2007-09-27
There is no way you could NOT feel better about anything going on in your life after reading this book.
Simple, Real, and Easy to Follow.......2007-09-12
Pema Chodron is one of the most real and down to earth practicing Buddhist teachers I have come across to date. She brings forth the great wisdom from her own two marriages, children and personal life lessons. She has been a great source of comfort to me during my own difficult times in life and really helped me practice Buddhism in a way that has helped me understand my higher calling and why I am here. I highly recommend this book and all of her books.
Guidance without hyperbole.......2007-06-27
I have always read and re-read the works of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche,deeply appreciating his ability to cut through life's muddled battles. Pema Chodron is easily as gifted a writer as Rinpoche, her teacher.
This book is plain, direct, humble and real. She never offers "solutions" but instead gently guides you to look in places you pass by every day. I've had a crazy year, and reading this book got me back to the place we always are: now.
After reading this, I realized, with a laugh, that I'm already Buddhist and I might as well accept it and get some meditation instruction.
Life's Energy, When Things Fall Apart, Start From Where You Are, etc........2007-06-18
Pema Chodron is, without a doubt, an inspirational phenom. She brings the concepts of Buddhism in a down to earth compassionate manner. Before becoming a Buddhist Nun, born in the U.S., she spent early adulthood, as wife and mother, in the southwest. As an American her teachings offer a bridge and insight connecting western culture and Buddhist concepts that just make sense. This book as well as her other publications have helped to provide a spiritual centering and peace, whether in daily life or as a concerned citizen in a very troubled nation and world. If you're on a path to true awareness, emotional health and spiritual depth, then Pema's works are key.
Packs a kharmic wallop.......2007-06-06
A zen man for 40 years, I often find Tibetan Buddhism mired in three-of-this and eight-of-that. But this book is an exception. Chodron packs a wallop that's more powerful, penetrating, profound, and personal than I've dared stand up to in a decade. You needn't accept Buddhism, foreswear Christianity, or even the NEW YORK TIMES. She simply points to a world of sanity that underlies "all the above." CAVEAT: If you read more than a chapter a day, you're only devouring it, not digesting it.
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“The church must be distinct from the world to reach the world.”
— From Chapter 1
“But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for [God’s] own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light” (1 Peter 2:9, ESV).
Holy and dedicated to declaring the excellencies of God—this is the church, or is it? Can we really call the church holy?
- A minority of those who claim to be born again say they believe in moral absolutes (Source: Barna Research).
- One third of evangelicals between the ages of 18 and 35 have no problem with unmarried men and women living together (Source: Evangelical Alliance).
Evangelical Christianity is becoming increasingly worldly. Materialism, hedonism, violence, sexual misconduct, pluralism, and divorce are becoming as common within the church as without. As a result the church is losing its distinct identity as a people set apart to reach the world.
In this book, R. Kent Hughes builds a case for godliness in the church—a case that echoes the biblical call to holiness. The church can reach the world only if it keeps itself from being ensnared by the world. Hughes is not simply urging Christians to say no to worldliness—he is calling the church to say yes to Christ and to his call to reach our lost world.
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In the era of self-empowerment and the relentless glorification of self-esteem, Mark Epstein is questioning whether we have it all backward. As a psychiatrist and practicing Buddhist for 25 years, Epstein has come to believe that the self-help movement has encouraged us to spend enormous amounts of time, money, and mental energy on patching up our egos, rather than pursuing true self-awareness. Instead, Epstein suggests we carefully shatter the ego, as if it were a fat piggy bank, to see what's inside--a scary prospect for those who spend their lives in fear of falling apart. But fear not. Epstein artfully shows readers how to patch the pieces together again into a far richer and more meaningful mosaic. --Gail Hudson
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For decades, Western psychology has promised fulfillment through building and strengthening the ego. We are taught that the ideal is a strong, individuated self, constructed and reinforced over a lifetime. But Buddhist psychiatrist Mark Epstein has found a different way.
Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart shows us that happiness doesn't come from any kind of acquisitiveness, be it material or psychological. Happiness comes from letting go. Weaving together the accumulated wisdom of his two worlds--Buddhism and Western psychotherapy--Epstein shows how "the happiness that we seek depends on our ability to balance the ego's need to do with our inherent capacity to be." He encourages us to relax the ever-vigilant mind in order to experience the freedom that comes only from relinquishing control.
Drawing on events in his own life and stories from his patients,
Going to Pieces Without Falling Apart teaches us that only by letting go can we start on the path to a more peaceful and spiritually satisfying life.
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Mental Mantra.......2007-09-11
Epstein is so facile and disciplined in the art of deconstructing Eastern and Western thought that he is free of the constraints of any cognitive anxiety incumbant to the marriage of these philosophical contexts. Not always so for the reader.
To find the pieces of Dr. Epstein's deep convictions without falling apart, it is best to resist the temptation to dwell too deeply on every thought, and avoid the frustration that comes when you first realize that this is not a "how to" book. Nonetheless, it is a fine background piece for integrating traditional Western psychological theory (and Eastern religion) into a Bhuddist (Zen) perspective, while addiing a dash of cognitive bgehaviorism for good measure.
I think the appeal is primarily to professionals, because, absent some background in Western psychological theory, it may well be jabborwocky.
Nonetheless, I found it interesting and thought provoking. I am currently looking for a Zen Master to help me unravel the toxic strings that bind me.
Very interesting.......2007-06-22
A very good read for those of us interested in learning about alternatives to the main stream.
Very good start, too wordy mid-way.......2007-04-30
I actually feel a tad guilty for giving this book a three.
The first third to half of the book is excellent, well written and clearly descriptive. I had a few moments of incredible clarity, and would enjoy listening to the author lecture.
Unfortunately, my own reading experience became drab. I was exhausted from this book - and have yet to finish reading it despite purchasing over a year ago. I tend to read books within several days to a week. If it isn't read withint a month, it is unlikely to be finished.
And unfortunately, i felt "burnt out" and cannot even stand to pick this book back up. I have tried several times, but found it, perhaps, whiny...
I think a condensed version would be an ideal substitute...
Going to pieces in a good way.......2007-03-27
As usual I found Epstein's work to be brilliant at capturing concepts from Buddhism and psychotherapy and showing their relevance to everyday life. As I read through this book and integrated the concepts he discussed in it, I found myself pausing more to just feel and let that moment be enough. And that's really what Epstein offers in this book, a chance to pause and mindfully reflect on the moment, a chance to learn that going to pieces doesn't mean you have to fall apart, but that it can be a positive experience.
My only complaint would be that his work is so self intensive sometimes that it doesn't focus much on the mindful interaction that can occur with other people. Given that his background is that of a therapist, this isn't too surprising or unexpected, but some balance would be nice.
Still I feel like I came away from this book with a better knowledge of myself and an awareness of how to be more mindful in my interactions.
What was that? Did "I" just read something?.......2006-01-21
Mark Epstein is much smarter than me, better educated, and knows a lot more than me about Buddhism and psychology.
Why then, did I feel untouched by this book? Every page, every word made sense; his arguments appeared sound and I could sense the earnest passion behind Dr. Epstein's writing. Nevertheless, I came away with little other than the assertion that Eastern Philosophy can inform the practice of Western Psychotherapy.
I suspect many reading this review, looking for books on this union of two great thought traditions, already know of, or suspect, a commonality. Some of his readers have lived within it for years. For these readers, I would guess there is little here other than a reinforcement, and systemization, of these ideas (by means of a pretigious professional training) while others might gain insights that are new to them.
But I do exaggerate. There is another thing that I brought away with me as I lay this book on the "finished" shelf in my basement: a desire to sit with the author, on the couch or on the cushion, and have him communicate his thoughts directly to, and specifically for, me.
Because I suspect Dr. Esptein is more therapist than popularizer and in adjusting his insights for a generic, and collective, reader, rather than a specific and soliary client or patient facing him from across his office, he diminishes them past the point of usefulness. His patients and students are fortunate to have direct access to his perspectives. This reader wanted more.
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My Favorite Popular Geisler.......2004-07-14
The basic structure and content of this book is taken from the middle section of his legendary textbook _Christian Apologetics_. However, it is written in a more accessible way and has handy charts and illustrations to help the reader. Amazon has done well in offering it along side Sire's _Universe Next Door_. If you liked that you'll also like this. Norm points out strengths and weaknesses of each view before moving on to the next. Logic guides the journey. First, there is either something supernatural or there isn't. The fist option is atheism, which is investigated first. If there is something supernatural, then it is either finite or infinite. If the supernatural is infinite, then it is either identical with the world (pantheism) or it isn't. If there is an infinite transcendent supernatural being, then it either interacts with humans (theism) or it does not (deism). His discussion of panentheism foreshadows his current work on what he has called "neotheism" which includes the movement which calls itself "open theism". If you only buy one Giesler book, this should be it.
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Awesome Read.......2006-11-04
Start at the begining of the series of course, but the writing for this series is very smart and well organized. The characters get well developed as you keep reading further in the series. Jed :)
Absolutely Awesome.......2004-08-30
The Exiles are extremely cool!!!!!! Each member of the team is taken from an alternate timelines (besides the normal continuty of the other Marvel comics, aka 606)and are commanded by the Tallus to aid other realities before they can return to theirs.
What is so cool about this particular series is anything can happen. The Exiles can meet the Fantastic Four or Spiderman or X-Men of the Hulk or even alien races in one of those realities and because of that reality's circumstances, they can be completely different people than in the 'real' Marvel Universe. Not only is this book for well rehearsed Marvelites, it works very well for newbies because there is very few references to the regular Marvel continuity.
Great book!! if you like the Marvel Universe and especially the X-Men you will love this book. (It has a great writer, great plot and awesome art. Very Funny.)
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Riveting.......2004-11-24
I come from rural America, where jobs are few. Duncan presents portions of my voice and she reveals how structural limitations continue to stifle many upright citizens who want to work, but can't find work in rural America. I would have liked to have seen more content analysis of the local media in the towns that Duncan studied.
Extensive research gives voice to some rural poor.......2004-10-01
Dr. Cynthia Duncan, Sociologist at University of New Hampshire, spent over five years (with some assistance from graduate students) conducting in-depth, life history-producing, interviews with 350 residents of two impoverished rural communities (one in Appalachia and one in the Mississippi Delta) and a more prosperous rural New England community. Dr. Duncan does not explicitly recognize any theory in this text, but she seems to work from a grounded theory method: giving voice to the rural citizens and letting the citizens have some ownership in guiding the study. There are also shades of conflict theory, especially when Duncan points out the local rural elites, although she doesn't discuss the 'power elites' (a la C.W. Mills and W. Domhoff). In this text we meet only 40 of the 350 interviewed citizens, and I thirst to meet more citizens and know more about their lives. We meet citizens of varying: gender, age, race, SES, and occupations. The text also presents a rich historical background on each society. I found the text to be most helpful when comparing and contrasting Dahlia and Blackwell (Appalachia and the Delta). The information on Gray Mountain (New England) was informative and interesting, but I didn't find it to be an effective community to utilize to compare to the other two communities. I yearn for Duncan to find a rural southern society that is comparable to Gray Mountain. Gray Mountain seemed to be on the edge of great change, and I would like Dr. Duncan to re-visit Gray Mountain, in a future study, reporting on the change (or stability) of the community.
Dr. Duncan spent nearly a decade in a tug-of-war as this text was edited down. There are necessarily (due to publishing matters) muted voices and hopefully these voices speak through Duncan's future works. Dr. Duncan is a devoted Appalachian scholar who has invested decades of her life trying to understand (and alleviate) poverty in Appalachia and the Delta. This text can serve as a beneficial introduction to her body of work on poverty. If this text inspires you, then also seek out Dr. Duncan's work in academic journals.
Ideology overrides reality.......2004-04-27
Duncan creates caricatures of the three communities she studied to promote a paternalistic liberalism that can only fail to resolve the very real social inequities she observes. Her portrayal of "Dalhia," a semi-fictive town in the Mississippi Delta, is rooted in widely popular prejudice: all the whites are rich, almost all the blacks are poor. In fact, half of the white families earn below $25,000 a year, and a significant proportion of white families earn below $10,000. Her small sample of "upper" and "upper middle class" whites shoved these people from view. A far higher proportion of African Americans are poor and very poor, but her characterization of whites as uniformly wealthy and privileged is a canard. In 2004, virtually all political offices in the region -- and specifically in these two counties -- are held by African Americans. Further, she views an old New England town as a model for democracy -- conveniently overlooking that it was founded as a company town, and that it has a still-dynamic economy. The economies of the Delta and the Appalachian coal fields relied on extractive industries. When those industries played out, no matter their prior civic culture, they were stranded. She could have gone to any farming or coal region and found similar distress -- and, even in Kansas, deep class divisions -- the residue of prolonged economic decline. The book is an easy read and addresses important issues, but is so deeply flawed it should not be used in the classroom.
another basis for false stereotypes!.......2003-01-29
This book once again takes a great minority of the Mississippi Delta and makes it look like it is stuck in slavery days! This couldn't be more untrue. I agree that the Mississippi delta is a poverty srticken area, but it is not as backwards as this book makes it seem! Duncan took a look at ONE small community here in the delta when the Delta is home to at least 4 of the largest towns in the state of Mississippi! If the book was better researched then it might be good but this book inaccurately portrays Mississippi!
Social Insurance & Economic Insecurity.......2002-10-25
The book Worlds Apart describes what life is like for people of different social classes in three different places in the United States. Blackwell* in the Appalachia, and Dahlia* on the Mississippi are two of these places where inequality is constant. Another place where Cynthia M. Duncan studies is Grey Mountain*, New England, where the opposite happens. Citizens are involved in local government; this helps to reduce class inequalities.
Duncan gets very in depth in discovering the roots of the problems of social inequality. Her research consists of visiting everyplace for an extended period of time, with dialogue from 40 of the 350 local people she interviewed in the book.
In Blackwell, she describes the everyday contempt the rich and poor hold for one another, and how neither side has any desire to meet in the middle. People in Blackwell are also distinguished by the job they hold. If you are lucky enough to hold a job, you become a "have", if you don't you become a "have not".
As the author describes, poverty and inequality situation is so drastic in Blackwell that a local pastor is forced to start weeding out candidates for Christian charity. He says everyday people come in and ask the church to pay for their groceries, gas, and other bills. Word has spread around the impoverished community about his good charity and he finds the numbers of his congregation rapidly rising. Duncan finds that experiences like this undermine community trust and reinforce community held opinions that the poor citizens scheme and manipulate the system.
Dahlia in the Mississippi Delta has similar class separation to Blackwell and contempt for one another. The book continues through Dahlia and Grey Mountain, New England. The New England section focuses on equality and civic involvement. Something unheard of in the previous two sections of the book.
The section after Grey Mountain, Northern New England is titled "social change and social policy". This section makes suggestions for solutions on how to combat the problems seen in Blackwell and Dahlia. The main point that Duncan is trying to make is that in order for real change to happen, a complete outside source is needed. One with no local ties or biases. Her suggestion is that federal aid come from the outside, where locals are unable to take advantage of aid, and aid is based on need rather than first come first served.
I suggest that before reading Worlds Apart, the reader look in the appendix and study the various trends. This will allow the reader to paint a more realistic picture of the three circumstances that Duncan describes.
* Real names have been changed
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Great book!.......2005-07-28
When I went to Bermuda for the first time recently, I wanted to leaarn more about this lovely island. Labrucherie's book provides exactly what I wanted - a readable and fairly comprehensive history of the island, as well as many beautiful pictures. Just perfect!
Magnificent!.......2000-10-10
Extraordinary photography, combined with intelligent, concise, even poetic text. I am English, but I have lived in Boston for many years. Bermuda is perhaps my favorite island--for its civility, its quiet beauty, a little touch of England in the middle of the Atlantic. This book captures Bermuda as I have seen no other book do ... perhaps because it focusses on the small things: the tiny flower known as Bermudiana, the young schoolgirl gazing deep into the camera ... The picture captions are concise, but packed with information; the author chooses and rations his words carefully! There's also, for those who want it, a complete text which conveys the history of the island. A small quibble: there's no information about hotels, restaurants, etc. However, this is not a guidebook, but rather a coffee-table "documentary" book, and in that department it is incomparable.
Absolutely superb.......2000-07-02
Having travelled to Bermuda many times over the past twenty years (and I lived there for a time as well), I have to say this is the finest and most complete "coffee-table" book on the island that I have ever seen. It is large-format, filled with superb color photographs (including a lot of aerial shots as well as some archival photographs of Bermuda in the mid-20th century). The text gives you a concise, intelligent overview of Bermuda's history. I've given a number of copies to friends who love the island. The jacket blurb says the author was once a Peace Corps Volunteer, and it shows ... this is a real in-depth portrait, not just "post-cardy" superficial coverage. I have several other books on Bermuda, but this one is in a class by itself.
A "Bermudaful" book........1999-12-06
This elegant photography book provides a thoughtful and perceptive portrait of a genteel world all of its own. It makes one think that to escape modern life, the place to go is Bermuda. There is a wide variety among the hundred fifty or so photographs, from close-ups of people to scenic panoramas, all in rich, lush colors. The beach scenes and sunsets are breathtaking. A bonus is the extensive historical background presented in an easy to absorb reader-friendly style. Particularly interesting are the stories of how Bermuda found itself squeezed between England and the Thirteen Colonies during the Revolutionary War and between North and South in the American Civil War. The author reveals that there were no cars on Bermuda until the 1940s and describes the more recent transformation of the island into a corporate center, "the Switzerland of the Atlantic." The care and craftsmanship that went into the creation of this work is obvious. This is literally a "Bermudaful" book. And do not forget to catch the sweetheart on page 17!
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-A World Apart by Nora Roberts: A ravishing medieval Demon Slayer arrives in twenty-first century New York to brave a strange new world-and a man who will be her destiny. -Impossible by Jill Gregory: The battle between two warring families becomes a battle of the sexes when a bewitching beauty finds herself kidnapped by her sworn enemy. -Sealed With A Kiss by Ruth Ryan Langan: Her father may have given her hand in marriage to a fearsome warlord, but it's his trusted warrior who captures her heart...-Kiss Me, Kate by Marianne Wilman: A lovely American inherits an English manor and her dreams of romance come true when she meets an enchanted prince. But is he her one true love?
A Lover's Kiss?.......2006-08-09
This is one of the series of collaborations about "One Upon a Time" persuasion by Nora Roberts and three of her writer friends. Previously, they got together on "Once Upon a Castle,' 'Once Upon a Dream,' 'Once Upon a Rose,' and "Once Upon a Star." This is the precursor to the "serial" novel which is becoming popular now. Here we have different stories which revolve around a kiss. In England, a "lady" has visions of "A Man" who will enter her life and change it completely. But, "what would she know about a lover's kiss?" She'd never had a lover (poor thing); in fact, she'd only been kissed twice.
'Kiss Me, Kate' is not from Shakespeare but dedicated to all the women who have turned frogs into princes through a little magic (a kiss), and lots of hard work. A kiss is very special -- a magical thing if given by the right person. We all need love and kisses in this life throughout, not just as young women. Passionate kisses are the best, but the cursory kind can be acceptable as a token of his affection. Some men don't feel comfortable kissing a woman, but that's okay. To be kissed or not is not the end of the world, but it can be a beginning to a wonderful friendship.
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Is it over yet?.......2002-11-16
These stories were uninteresting, with unrealistic plots and underdeveloped characters. I have read some of the other books in this Once upon series and they have been mediocre, but these stories were all a complete bore. Save your money.
Fun anthology.......2002-10-18
"A World Apart" by Nora Roberts. Kadra the Demon Slayer has vowed to destroy the devils that threaten her world. When the demon warriors and their king flee through a portal to a strange orb, Kadra follows. However New York City in the twenty-first century is eerily bizarre so Kadra coaxes private investigator Harper Doyle to help her battle her demons even while love blossoms between them. Nora Roberts provides a strong fantasy romance.
"Impossible" by Jill Gregory. Her family has always sheltered Princess Erinn of Marlbury from the ravages of the hundred-year war. Still their enemy Tynon of Bordmoor kidnaps her. Tynon believes that Erinn is a witch, who has enchanted his land and soon afterward his heart. Jill Gregory paints a wonderful fantasy romance.
"Sealed with a Kiss" by Ruth Ryan Langan. Her father promised powerful Highland chieftain Duncan MacLean his daughter Arianna Douglas in marriage in exchange for protection against invaders. When Duncan's warriors come to escort Arianna, his nephew Lachlan steals her heart. This is an entertaining tale that although the key characters are never developed.
"Kiss Me, Kate" by Marianne Willman. Kate Singleton inherits a manor with a resident enchanted prince. However, her heart belongs to her new neighbor, Michael Bellamy. With a wee bit of help, Kate might save the prince and gain heart's desire too. This is a fun fairy tale that the audience will enjoy yet feel the American, the Englishman, and the frog needed further development perhaps in a novella.
The fifth "Once Upon a ..." is a delightful fantasy romance anthology.
Harriet Klausner
Book Description
Today's divorce epidemic reflects the rise of many social forces that can pull even the happiest couple apart. In fact, many of us hold deeply ingrained attitudes and assumptions that work against long-term marital happiness. From renowned family therapist Dr. William J. Doherty, this book helps couples pinpoint hidden marital problems and take positive steps to stay close and connected every day. Readers learn to break free of such common traps as confusing desires with needs, applying a trade-in-the-old-model consumer mentality to one's own spouse, or becoming overtime parents instead of full-time partners. They get suggestions for creating relationship rituals that stand the test of time; from mundane to celebratory, sexy to silly. For young couples who want to hold tight to happily-ever-after, or longtime marrieds on the brink of breakup, this book shows how to fight back to restore a marriage worth saving.
Customer Reviews:
Superbly helpful.......2007-03-05
I think the most important part of this book was the fundamental hopefulness about what might feel like a hopeless situation.
Highly recommended!!.......2007-01-10
This book should be required reading for all married couples, and even for those engaged or considering marriage so the many pitfalls and misconceptions so prevalent today can be hopefully avoided.
Drop what you're doing and read it!.......2007-01-07
This book is a giant gulp of fresh air. It's easy to read and understand without being simplistic; it's neither gimmicky nor condescending; and the advice and insights within it are sensible and do-able. So much of it rang true that I found myself wondering whether the author has been secretly hanging out at my house. He suggests that we, as a community, try to support each other's marriages, and I plan to start by referring my friends to this book.
Fantastic Book about Marriage!!.......2006-07-03
This book single-handedly turned my marriage around. After many long months of soul-searching and analyzing my marriage, my life, and what I wanted, I stumbled upon this book at the library. Boy, did it open my eyes! Doherty outlines how our society undermines marriages today and how we truly must take back our marriage from the hostile consumer culture. He made me realize that we can't just consider what WE want personally, but rather what is best for the marriage -- there's you and me and then there's the MARRIAGE -- three separate entities. Instead of focusing on what's wrong in the marriage, he helps you realize what's right in the marriage. Things aren't always as bad as we make them out to be in our minds.
This book should be required reading for couples before they tie the knot. We'd probably end up with far fewer divorces. And for anyone who is already in a failing marriage, I highly recommend reading this book. It just may change your thinking... I know it did mine.
A book that will help ANY marriage!!!! .......2005-08-02
I am a graduate student, this book was an assignment that required me to design a marriage enrichments program. So I approached this book with a very critical eye, wanting to find all the pros and cons. With that being said, I loved this book. The author William J. Doherty does an excellent job addressing issues and attitudes in marriage in a way that I have never thought of. The concept of a consumer attitude is a profound idea, and better yet it makes sense. The book is well written (but on a level that anyone can read and understand), with great examples, and ideas to apply the concepts presented in this book. This is a book that everyone should read; it is not just for marriages that are struggling. I feel that I have a very healthy and happy marriage, yet this book has helped me improve a relationship that I thought did not need improvement. It can also help newly weds who are juts starting out on their journey together. Over all this is a great book that will help any marriage as much as the reader is willing to allow it.
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