reads like a true story
932895
Wow...reads like a true story. My kids loved it so much that I had to order extra copies for their friends. We await the next volume...
1868437
This book is a true story that reads like fiction as it is full of surprises and the heroine is completely lovable.  Darah's story of keeping faith through incidents that  one usually only reads about is entertaining and touching all at once.  She makes you laugh, cry and feel as if you were there.  Her wit and imagination make this story of real life a wonderful book.
19829
This true story does read like a thriller. And the fact that it is based on a true person, makes it all the more riveting. The subject is one worth getting an education on -- people's insane attraction and need to possess rare and exotic species. BRAVO! I can't imagine someone not enjoying this book unless they are opposed to the subject.
157420
Anyone who  likes non fiction will enjoy this book. The way the author describes the events in this book is real.
2864553
This story is written so cleanly and so honestly that it reads as though it was spun in one piece out of thin air; this surely belies the extensive research and hard work that underpin the work. Making language read as effortless requires enormous skill, which Dave Eggers has in spades.

This is a story that encompasses many perspectives and many facets, and they're woven together masterfully here. I can't say it was a purely enjoyable read as it made me feel so many emotions (including rage, shame, and despair)--but it's both important and hard to put down. It should be unthinkable that this could have happened to Mr. Zeitoun today in the United States, and the fact that it isn't tells us we have an awful lot of work to do here in our own backyard.
1662818
This personal account of an experience by an anesthesiology physician was a riveting read, so bizarre, I had a hard time believing it was real. The book was written superbly, like a novel, and the pages turned quickly. I usually read Christian fiction, and though this had nothing Christian in it, and a bit of offensive language was included, I could not stop reading because of the compelling subject. Until the end, when the author stated that this actually happened, I thought I was reading a novel.

The main character, Jenna Reiner, entered the Operating Room one morning, prepared her drugs for the surgery, then stepped out for a minute. While she was gone, a prep nurse in the OR switched a bag of medicine for a saline solution, then used the drugs to feed her own addiction.

The ensuing pages told of a lawsuit by the patient against Dr. Reiner and the hospital, which went on for about two years. The stress on Dr. Reiner and her family are told with reality. Both family and professional relationships are portrayed openly as Jenna seeks release from the anxieties she faces. Some of the situations are unbelievable, yet they are true.

This was an e-book that I downloaded for free on my Kindle.
1440629
I rarely write a review, but this was one of the most heart-warming, real-life stories I have read. Three friends go through "life." They have the troubles we all have and they deal with them with the help of family and their very special friendship. The people in this book read like real people. Every time I put my kindle down, I felt compelled to go back and read on.
4973648
Written like a novel, this is the true story of how Martin Gray survived the Holocaust.  But this book is about way more than that; it's unlike anything I've ever read before.  Martin Gray was just 15 years old when the Nazis invaded his homeland, Poland, in 1939.  What he tells us in this book is a very personal story of the hope, courage, and strength it took for him to persevere and survive.  I've read the Amazon reviews posted here by several non-believers who accuse Martin Gray of being a fraud, and I find myself disgusted that they would attempt to discredit him this way with no significant evidence to support their claims.

To be honest, I wasn't keen on reading a Holocaust memoir.  I assumed the book would be filled with images of brutal and horrific crimes we all know the Nazis committed against their brothers, sisters and children.  But I recently heard a radio interview with Martin Gray on NPR, and something about this interview compelled me to order this book and read his story.  And what I read was so much more than yet another book about the basest forms of life committing atrocities against humanity.  I read an inspiring story about hope, courage and love.  My life was altered by reading this book.  I wish I had read it twenty years ago so I might have learned earlier the things this book reveals: the true meaning of hope; what integrity and courage look like up close; how, with determination, we humans can accomplish almost anything.  That's what this book is about.  And I'm a better person for having read it.

Thank you Martin Gray.  I, for one, will always remember those you loved.
3488178
This book gave me chills. It is a true story that reads like a mystery. If you have ever wondered if there is life after death, read this book. Suzanne Giesemann is a gifted medium from an unlikely background. She has much to share and hope to give to those who are grieving the death of a loved one.
3736339
I loved this book and would give it more than 5 stars if I could.  It is a true story, meticulously documented and wonderfully written.  I came to care about  all the characters and could easily visualize the story as a movie.  Mr. Zuckoff made the whole story come alive and I will look for his other books because I enjoyed reading this one so much.  I highly recommend this book!
4815462
Fascinating book - reads like a novel, but it is a true story.
The author provides a rare view of Afghanistan just after the Russians left the country.
2507
I found this book hard to put down. It is a story that really needed to be told, documenting what those who actually first responded actually experienced. I really appreciate what they did.
24899
This true story is easy and hard to read at the same time. Easy because it draws you in and you can't put it down. Hard because of the unbelievable things that happened to Jimmy Wayne as a child. This book has opened my eyes to foster care, the system, and mostly the children that need our help.
411225
A true story that reads like a novel. It is a flowing, well written and very readable chronicle of those who lived on the Great Plains. One quickly gets a feeling for the courage, tenancity, perserverance of those who found themselves lured to the Plains in the late 1880's and early 1900's with few options other than to stay and survive. It also gives those unfamiliar with agriculture and soil management some idea of what can happen when misguided land usage and over promotion of land use for economic purposes come together. You will come away with a new appreciation for the value of water, the force of nature and some idea of what "survival" and "tough" really mean.
1164524
In 1988 Martin Pistorius fell ill. He became unresponsive and doctors thought that he was brain dead. That was far from the truth. Marin was well aware of his surroundings and could see and hear everything. He was trapped inside his own body unable to move.
This book tells the tale of a remarkable true story of Martins life. While reading, I could not put down the book. I was captivated by his story telling and horrified at the ordeal he went through. I did find the chapters to be a bit sporadic at times, especially near the end of the book. I felt like he had so much to say that to remember that chapters were disjointed. Even so, I highly recommend this book. It makes you think how lucky you are and things could be worse. A lot worse.
I give Ghost Boy 4 out of 5 stars.
4854621
This is an amazing read. It's interesting because not only is it a true story but it's so crazy it reads like a fiction novel. She is an amazing writer and makes this one of the most beautiful accounts of something terrible.
644740
I found this a fascinating story of a Marine who grew up in less than perfect circumstances, served in deadly WW2 Pacific combat, and lived to marry a wonderful woman.  It is full of real life experiences, told honestly, and the truthfulness is evident.  The chapter describing the battle of Okinawa is riveting, and clearly describes the dangers our service people go through.  I'm glad he survived to write about it. He apparently likes the nickname "Terrible" of his earlier life.