Wonderfully written and well worth buying
354539
The Last Apparition was wonderfully written and well worth buying.  Whenever I read about Medjugorje it always brings me peace.  God bless you.
385934
I loved this book in so many ways.  It is the kind of memoir that you simultaneously want to race through because the writing is so compelling and that you want to read slowly, savoring each of the small stories that make up the broader narrative.  The writing itself is lovely and the life story the author tells is both beautiful and devastating.  Reading about trauma can be especially painful; it asks the reader to connect with the author - and often to critically examine his or her own personal experiences - in a meaningful way, to consider all of the ways, great and small, that we may be wounded by or may inflict wounds upon those in our lives.  This book does just that, and I found myself reconsidering what "ordinary trauma" means, both in my own life and in the lives of my children and family.  It also made me consider the ordinary joys that we experience, the everyday, commonplace little bits of happiness that go unnoticed but which, like the trauma, are part of what compose our lives.  Sinor does a terrific job of threading those ordinary moments together - both the uplifting and the traumatic - in such a way that we see how all of the small chapters, all the short stories, make up the great book of our lives.  I've recommended this to so many of my friends, and I hope that they, and you, will enjoy it as much as I did.
269966
I am more reviewing the hardcover edition of "Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man" in the "Collector's Library" series, but I must say something about this wonderful book's content.  Many don't get it, but Joyce is an incredibly psychological writer and builds a picture in a way that is inexplicable, in my mind.  If you focus on any one set of words, you don't get it, in general; but there is this wonderful "sense" that emerges from the collections of sentences, almost as if the text has emergent properties.  Joyce also makes use of a number of fascinating literary techniques that were new to me, and which made for valuable items of consideration: it's not just the story, the facts, and whatnot, but how the story is told, and I mean that in an aesthetic sense.  The rigid logical mind might be averse to the work, as I have found that it takes a very different kind of intellectual capability to enjoy this book's splendor.

As far as the edition, the book fits easily into the pocket of any pair of pants, except for some pairs of jeans.  I can imagine it being tucked away very nicely into a number of small personal compartments for easy access, for anyone who, like me, should wish to have such a wonderful classic available for those unexpected times where we have nothing to do (waiting for a bus, after having missed one, and so on).  The edition also has a ribbon book mark, so there is no need to worry about losing your spot.  The supplementary notes and introduction are pound-for-pound (i.e. considering a book of this small of size) unmatched in quality and substance.
3847581
Life changing book. Wonderfully written and engaging.
1480614
This is a wonderfully written, creative and thoughtful book. The theme is fascinating and is handled in suprising ways. I highly recommend it!!
3555957
Recevied my book in today's mail and plan to spend the weekend trying out some recipes.  This book is indeed wonderful for many reasons, plus I can read it like a novel!  It's very clearly written and explained with the stories, and old photographs documenting the history of Jewish bakeries and the families who worked at them.  Obviously a marvelous book and I'm absolutely thrilled to add it to my collection.
580169
beautifully written and wonderfully narrated - Have a copy of book and purchased audio version. Loved the audio version as well.  Great gift for dog lovers too
497190
I'm only a quarter through the text and am buying copies for nearly everyone I know - the stories are fantastic, and the writing is very, very well done.  I'll write a proper review once I'm finished, but was a bit sad to see only one review, so here's this for now.
3922871
...and it is excellent. I would heartily recommend that anyone buy her book.
538493
This is a wonderfully written, warm, honest story that tells not just about the dirty secret of the mental illness of Hoarding, but about the importance of family and love, and the poison of shame.  I highly reccomend it for the writing itself, but you will get hooked on the story.
4613259
This was a fantastic book and I'm so glad that I stumbled onto it. It is well written and manages to be enjoyable as well as very educational. I can't recommend it highly enough.
3004574
This is a wonderful book, well written, entertaining and very helpful! Buy it, you'll be glad you did. And while you're at it, buy a couple to pass on to your friends and relatives.
3399015
This is a fantastic bok that is well worth the read. It is written in such a way that you become completely enthralled, but also learn so much.
7959
I absolutely love well written books, and this book was very well written. The character development was great and the story kept my interest. It touched many of my emotions. Another book I recommend is A Year Since Yesterday by a writer I was not previously familiar with, George Edward Zintel. It is also one of the very best books I have ever read. If you buy A Year Since Yesterday, it is listed as paperback but is actally a high quality soft-cover. Great book for the money!!
3215522
Some reviewers thought this contained too much material from previous books, but this is my first one on Downton Abbey, and I think the book is spectacular. I love the writing, which is brief but clear and effective, and the photos are marvelous. I love the voices of the characters and the actors that come out of the pages. Each segment of the series is looked at in different chapters, so the reader gets a glimpse at locations, behind the scenes, at the food and its preparation, at the clothing, at the jewellery. This book was so worth the money. I already have a waiting list of friends who want to see it. Hum! Shall I lend it or shall I gloat that I have it:)
3837317
This book is wonderfully written!  I was pleasantly surprised to see that my 6 year old was fully engaged throughout the entire story.  I would definitely recommend this book and will also be purchasing for future birthday presents.
4062601
No wonder this book came so highly recommended. It's funny, deep, and compelling, and even though I'm not really into the "hippy" scene, somehow this book makes characters--that a stuffy old conservative  like me would label as such--totally likeable. As far as writing goes, it's wonderful. Many times throughout I had to stop, go back, and re-read sentences that were fabulous. Lovers of language will be well rewarded for picking this one up.