I can still remember the first time I saw Sneak Previews. I was home sick from middle school and I was trying to find something to watch. I stumbled oI can still remember the first time I saw Sneak Previews. I was home sick from middle school and I was trying to find something to watch. I stumbled onto this movie review show on PBS and I was hooked. That began my love affair with film criticism and specifically Siskel and Ebert. This is biography of the show more so than the two men, although we get some of that too. This is for the fans and the people who grew up wanting to be them. I had a blast!!...more
This is a faith-based self help tome, which is not my typical cup of tea. But a friend recommended it and my wife enjoyed it, so I thought I would tryThis is a faith-based self help tome, which is not my typical cup of tea. But a friend recommended it and my wife enjoyed it, so I thought I would try it. I liked how it used scripture and it definitely made me think about my relationship with God....more
For those who didn't care for this, I have one question, "Why did you even pick this book up?". I can't remember a book that made me laugh out loud quFor those who didn't care for this, I have one question, "Why did you even pick this book up?". I can't remember a book that made me laugh out loud quite like this book. But I'm also a fan of Tina Fey. Why else would I read this?...more
Interesting combination of a biography of Henrietta and her family and an expository study of HELA cells and their impact on scientific research. I enInteresting combination of a biography of Henrietta and her family and an expository study of HELA cells and their impact on scientific research. I enjoyed the scientific history the most. All of the book is well done, but the family history, particularly Deborah's story became frustrating especially trip into spirituality. Ultimately, a sad story with a hopeful happy ending some day....more
Unflinching look at factory farming. Has lots of interesting side stories and facts but not enough answers or solutions for me. Raises lots of good quUnflinching look at factory farming. Has lots of interesting side stories and facts but not enough answers or solutions for me. Raises lots of good questions, however. Less about being a vegan than stop mistreating animals that we will end up eating....more
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