Just Say Hell No - excellent book, very very good read!
919930
No spoilers in this review but Ms. James has again outdone herself with this book.  I have read it twice and loved every minute of the reading and rereading.  She paints beautiful scenes, and the reader is there watching, hearing everything that takes place.  Ms James storytelling just gets better and better.  This story is about every day real life, hard decisions, promises kept, family dynamics heritage, with love and humor and some sadness intertwined.  I am going to read it again tomorrow, never read any book a third time, but this one is worth it for sure.  How long until your next book, Ms. James? I can hardly wait  I love how your stories touch my heart!
2885114
I enjoyed Rage.  It was not a 'nice' book, but it was never intended to be.  I think it shows an excellent portrayal of a seriously disturbed young man's descent into madness.  Talk about the last straw that breaks the camels back - this book is an excellent example of that.  So next time folks, think about that one, little, annoying thing you might do to someone else.....it might just tip them over the edge!!!!! Well done to Steve Gerlach.  I look forward to his future publications.  Those of you who are concerned about your kids reading this stuff....you kinda had an idea what you were getting into by reading the blurb - so don't leave it lying around for your kids to pick up - easy fix!!
3167880
Dude Review: This is one of the best book's I've read in a long time, this book better get awards otherwise someone might git shot! A wonderful plot that I always enjoy included some rowdy humor, a great extended cast that made you love every bit of it. There were little irish sayings in the beginning of each chapter that really made this book stand out. The sexual tension was mild, but the anger the main characters had towards each other that turned into some steamy love makin really made it worth while. Not only that, when life got tough with the bad man doing his bad deed's (in a unique way to this western genre), it really played at your heartstrings as the cast got together to console one another, and that's the mark of an excellent book, strong emotion with a great dose of humor. This book stands a cut above the rest - I'll definitely read the rest of the series, and read this one numerous times, so ya'll go do the same and git this book!
1846881
Loved this book! The author did a fabulous job in providing characters that the reader can get!  Kara's pain can be felt throughout the book and the reader will want to hold her hand through each page. The book is supremely written and could be perceived as an actual true crime scenario. In fact, I think it would be a great storyline for a movie. I highly recommend this book for those who enjoy a good story with nail biting situations that ends with honest to goodness real heroes. Looking forward to more from this author!!
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I was sucked into this book from the beginning. If you ant to do what you wnat to do and just say "To Hell With the What They Say," then you gotta read this book. Mark Messick doesn't pull his punches here as he sets up readers for a journey on how being stupid [that is to say, going against all comon advice that sucks because it pulls you into a trap] just isn't a good idea if you wanna be free.

As I read through this book I started to ask myself this question: "What would I do if I could do absolutely anything?" and then I took it another step: "What would I do with my life if I could it right now?" As you read this book, you'll start to question "the system" that Mark clearly lays out...and it is so true that I found myself cringing as I was reading it. As he points out, the system is so ingrained into us from the beginning that nobody questions it. "Yes, I'm going to work in a job I hate for the next 40-50 years, and there is nothing wrong with that. I'll be perfectly fine."

If anything, this little book is a wake up call, and that's why I liked it. It's not about "how to be more productive" so you can do a job you hate only better. It's not about saving money so you'll have more to give the government when you retire. Nope. This book is about FREEDOM.It's about ignoring the system and being free by ignoring all conventional advice that sucks you into a system that is restrictive, boring and adds nothing of value to your life as it slips away day by day.

The other important point the author makes is that you can only really rely on yourself: nobody else. No system will save you and no other human being will save you from the system if they are trapped in it themselves. He backs this up with the TOP 13 ways that the system has lied to you [us] and messed with our brains. They are:

- Being different is bad
- Thinking outside the box is stupid
- Other people control your happiness
- Your job should be "work"
- RElazation is a sign of insecurity
- Education ends after college
- Work should be your top priority
- A sedentary lifestyle is normal
- It's okay to hide behind technology
- Stress is normal
- Everyone should listen to me
- Your only suppose to have fun in certain situations
- Fate controls your happiness

All of these "little lies" are golden lessons that teach people to "Be Yourself" and "Master Your Own Mind" because you are in control of how you think and feel. Always.

Mark ends the book with a positive message to everyone to change just one thing...just one. Go out an do it today. And then tomorrow. And the next day.

In a nutshell this book is well worth the prive you'll pay for it and, despite the fact it isn't very long, it has great content and you'll walk away feeling you invested your time wisely.
2660469
Excellent read! I've read many Post Apoc books, but this one showed that even the best intentions and greatest ideas can bring about something you'd NEVER expect. Well written! I finished it in one long day, couldn't put it down, to be honest. I recommend this to everyone tired of the same old zombie/killer biker gang/alien EOTW stories.
1465085
Absolutely excellent!  Really funny....he says everything we all would like to say, but don't....great read!
2555778
When I sat down to read this, I thought I would be easily distracted and would read other books before this.  Not the case - this  book was very well written and so honest I found I could not put it down.

I found several quotes that I loved - one being "If you haven't doubted, you probably have not thought very hard about what you believe."

Whether you liked him or hated him it is a very interesting book.  Keep in mind if you hate him with a rabid fantasism, you won't like it, and I wouldn't expect you to.

If you are a person interested in how he arrived at decisions, be prepared for a raw honesty that is very touching.

I am going to buy this book as Xmas presents - the only downside I saw, was I purchased the ebook and it is to large to download onto droid app, so had to read on my netbook.  I also own the hardcover so my husband can read it.  Went out & bought it for him because the was it was written he would find enjoyable, not too "dry and stale".

Enjoy!
435749
Great book, Great read! Luke- The Callahan Brothers grabs you with the first sentence. The first of The Holy Terrors of Texas has you pumped for the others. You won't be able to put it down until the last word. Stubborn male meets newly headstrong woman. A father that wants his sons back home sends a woman in trouble to a friend while leaving out that it is really his son. Luke 'Sin' Callahan promised never to return to Brazos Bend but when Baby Dagger asks for his help he agrees to go only as long as it takes to make her safe. The best of intentions have a way of going different than planned.
1074802
This book was FANTASTIC! The tactical and survival information was spot on, and the action kept me on the edge of my seat. The book covers the reality of violence and defending your self and your family, as well as natural human reactions to such things. I think it could have done without the cursing, but I can live with it. Outstanding job.
4813583
Excellent read for everyone!  This book is specific to people interesting in defensive use of a firearm, rather it is a book that has valuable lessons that anyone can take something away from.  I highly recommend this as a book that everyone should read at least once during their life.
1669015
I absolutely loved this book! I couldn't put it down. Read it way too quickly! Emotions come into play several times because, yes, the story hits very close to home and the accurate way the plot twists and hits obstacles, is scary. In the world we live in with smiling enemies and so much political B.S. and officials on tv that are so fake and rehearsed, that if you have half a brain, you don't want to believe a word from their faces. What's the old joke, if the lips are moving, they are lying- which unfortunately sums up about our total government and elected officials. Very scary. Thank goodness there are special ops risking EVERYTHING to keep us safe with our cushy little lives of freedom, Great read but not really for the faint of heart, it is hard core, actual scenarios and it isn't pretty.
67886
An excellent book about a dilemma. The author presents it in such a way that one can relate to both sides of the story and yet lets the reader make up their mind!  I highly recommend this great read!
2491974
If you regularly find yourself saying "Yes" to others when you really want to be saying "No, no, no!" The Book of No may be just what you need. The theme at the heart of this book is the eye-opening truth of "When you say yes continually to others, you say no to yourself."

After shedding some light on why it can be so easy to fall into the yes-trap, Susan helps light the way to the path of saying no. In addition to providing 250 instructive and entertaining just-say-no scenarios, Susan's book is packed with hard-hitting insights including: "Each time you agree when you don't want to, you give up a piece of yourself" and "No is the cornerstone of self-respect and your gateway to being able to concentrate on what makes you feel better and more in command of your life."

The Book of No is certainly a read worth saying yes to!
2611386
Hell's Detective: A Mystery by Michael Logan is not a book I thought it was going to be. I thought it was going to be a detective story and Hell was a metaphor. No, this had so many surprises in it the first few pages because I didn't read any blurbs on it at all. I glanced at the picture and the ratings and thought it would be good. It was GREAT!!! This was sooo good. It had so many twists, turns, surprises that I was in a loop! I enjoyed this book completely and didn't want it to end! Tell me there is book 2! PLEASE?? There is a detective, yes, works in hell, yes, hell. There are a lot of things that happen in hell. Wow, I won't tell but, WOW. You can go to a bar, the detective does, takes jobs, you can gamble, smoke, etc. What makes it hell, well....I can't tell you...no spoilers here. This is so thought out and plotted. I truly love this book. I was offered to read this book but a few pages in I just bought it. I wanted to read it for me! I will be watching this author now. I hope he has more fantasy. This was fantastic, sorry if I can't quit raving about it but I don't normally gush about a book, read other reviews. Do pick this up! You will be glad you did. I am glad I did. I don't normally re-read books but this one I would!
1754284
Funny that all the 1 star ratings say the same general comment, in which they receive "coaching" from the "[...]" site. Please read the book and decide for yourself. I am a Patriot, and I will not let my 1st Amendment Right to free speech be taken away. This is a superbly written book by an excellent writing team. I commend the courage and guts these gentlemen exhibit in standing up and telling the experience and ordeal that these great Navy Seals have gone through at the hand of the Obama regime.

Awesome job!
3126399
The following are some of the reasons I gave this book 4 stars. It probably deserves less but it was a really good book despite all of its flaws. I think that Wendy Markham is a great author and knows what she's doing.
Obviously the cover art is very misleading about the nature of the book. This is a "heavy" read in which I shed some tears! So be prepared!
Nina is kind of a pain in the ass. What woman would HONESTLY think about having sex with her best friend just so he can have a baby and then walk about from them both? I would maybe think of caring the child of a friend who's married but not for some single guy whose biological clock is ticking! One word: adoption!
It is pointed out (several times) that Nina gave up her life to raise her siblings. It is also pointed out that the siblings have no clue exactly what Nina had to give up. OK...then why was it never brought out? I would have enjoyed it if maybe Joe had stood up for Nina to Nina's family during Thanksgiving while she was pregnant since she does EVERYTHING at their house and the pizza place!
I just find it funny that the reason Nina didn't want to be tied down with kids was because she had already raised her siblings. Lets review shall we....
Dom - an ass with no respect and responsibility! While I was reading I kept rolling my eyes every time Dom never showed up to work at the pizza place! If that was my brother trust me I wouldn't be treated like that.
The Sister - a spoiled brat that only thinks of herself! All she would ever talk about was her wedding! She was so rude to Nina and Nina just took like it was her due! (I can't remember her name.)
The Other Brother - in Germany the whole time
The Younger Brother - gets a girl pregnant in high school and then has his older sister adopt the baby to raise as her own!
No wonder...I wouldn't want to raise another kid either if I'd done such a bad job!
BUT, thankfully the story isn't about the siblings it's about Nina and Joe and their struggle to be together. This is one of the few books I ever read that actually made my heart hurt. I'm sure everyone knows what I mean. You feel the characters emotions. And then at the end you just know that the story is complete and as they say...they lived happily ever after!!