Don't let the title fool you
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Dinner with a Perfect Stranger by David Gregory

The theme of this book intrigued me.  What would it be like to have dinner with Jesus?  What would you talk about?  What could you say to the man who knows everything about you?  This book had the opportunity to really make the reader think outside the box.  Unfortunately, the author failed.  Jesus and the main character, Nick, have an ongoing debate on the same old arguments for Christianity we have all heard before.  This book also seemed to be chocked full of cliches. Of course, Jesus knows all the right answers, and of course Jesus is able to share just enough about Nick to make him believe he really is the Christ.  There were a few points that left me thinking, but reading through the drivel to get to that point was tough.  I would only recommend this book to those who are new to Christianity and haven't been exposed to the Christian faith.  Maybe they would gain something from it.

To comply with new regulations introduced by the Federal Trade Commission, I am required to mention that Waterbrook Multnomah Publishers has provided me with a complimentary copy of this book for review purposes.  This in no way influenced my review.
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I purchased this book not as a subscriber to Weight Watchers, but just as someone who wants to cook healthy.  I thought that based on the title, that the recipes would be fairly simple since it was called "One Pot".  Well, that isn't necessarily true.  While there are some great recipes in here, do not let the title fool you.  You will need several pans for some of the recipes as well as a lot of prep work.  So, the recipes themselves are good, but they are just not what I was expecting.
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The title and description of this book are very misleading. You think you are gong to read a love story, but you don't, its a hate story. It should have been called 'The Bitch'. That would have been a perfect title to this story of a crazy/self-centered lady and how she made most everyone around her miserable. And for absolutely no reason! And maybe if it was titled more appropriately and the books description was more accurate to what the story is actually about I would not have given it such a bad review. But when you get into a book with a certain idea for what its about and it turns out to be completely different - you end up with a bad taste in your mouth. I wish I had not wasted my time.
Also, I borrowed the book from the library (thank goodness didn't waste a dime on it) so I might not be a 'verified purchaser' but I guarantee you I read the book. So, if you do decide to read it, go in with not expecting what you read on the book jacket and you might find yourself with a good (or at least somewhat interesting) read.
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This book was not at all what I expected from the title. You will find endearing and surprising twists as you take this journey!
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I returned this book as it was not the one I really wanted. The title was not what I had expected.
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Consider yourself warned. This book is not about hunting, despite the title. A couple of people do get shot, but they weren't really hunted. The book instead is about a collection of misfits in the South with such names as "Spareribs," "Bubber," and even a deaf mute strangely named "Singer." These people do their best to live their lives, and they seem to find some comfort in setting up one guy as a sort of god-like figure (there is an uber-god who seem to be the only content person in the novel). What happens when your god dies? I guess you keep on going. The lives of these misfits sheds light on personal and inter-personal conflicts. If the soul is the seat of passion and turmoil, of beauty and ugliness, of honor and cowardice, then the South is the soul of America, as far as I can tell from this book. Anyway, like I said in the beginning, this book is not about hunting, but maybe you'll find it worthwhile.
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The title of this book makes it sound like another bogus diet guide. It's not -- it's a great, sensible book on how to actually change the way you eat and exercise.
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It is not what I had expected. The description is not what turns out to be. Buy at your own risk.
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What a great read this book was. I learned a lot. Do not be fooled by the title. It is a great book to read and its content quite useful.
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The title is intriguing and seems fun loving, thus, it attracts too many readers, hence so many disappointed reviewers.

This book, contrary to its light hearted title, is not for everyone.  You have to be pretty well read in philosophy, semiotics, literary and cultural criticism because it's a brilliant send up, parody, satire, metacriticism, mashup of those disciplines.  I don't think anyone can enjoy this novel as just a surface story.

The book also expounds on the nature of female love, female abjection, the tendency to obsess over unavailable men, debase ourselves.  How so many women are "plus-ones", the helpmate to a successful, older, richer man.  This is the way of the world, and very, very few women could say they freed themselves from fetters of patriarchy.  Even today, in 2016.  Look at your feminist artsy classmates from the 1990s - how many of them made it on their own?  How many have married men who make a lot of money, or have trust funds?

I simply love how this narrator self-deprecates: her films make no money but she successfully manages her professor husband's real estate investments in order to fund her art.  No righteousness whatsoever.  It is a great story about female self-abasement.

Finally, the author through this novel critiques the way so many people assume a female narrator rants about failed heterosexual relationships is writing autobiography, memoir, or a bitchfest.  Those same people would not say Philip Roth is writing memoir, rather, they assume it is art.  The Amazon reviewers here certainly are not getting it either - this is fiction, and like the best fiction, it melds philosophy, economics, poetics, and entertainment in one place and time.
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The title of this book is ridiculous. If it were an internet article, it would be "click bait." Please - my doctor is not killing me. Obviously it's Mother Nature who wants me dead.

Usually, when a title is over-the-top, I expect the contents to be equally histrionic, hand-wringing affairs of doom and gloom. This is where I was pleasantly surprised.

Dr. DeRosa has written a thoughtful and comprehensive book chock-full of useful information about hormones, pre-menopause, peri-menopause, menopause, and all the changes that these events can cause. I felt that I was fairly knowledgeable about this subject but there were loads of things I hadn't thought of.

First off, "menopause" is actually THE END of all unpleasant symptoms I had associated with menopause: hot flashes, night sweats, irritating losses in short-term memory (WHERE did I put my stupid car keys??), and homicidal rage increased levels of annoyance at everyday occurrences. (SERIOUSLY, WHERE DID I PUT MY STUPID CAR KEYS??) "Menopause" is not to blame for any of these things. Perimenopause is. The average age of menopause is 52. But perimenopause starts an average of TEN years prior to menopause. So, ladies, when you say to yourself, "This can't be menopause, I'm too young," you're probably right. But you're NOT too young for the sweaty, angry, stupid part that comes first. (Sorry to break it to you.)

Secondly, permimenopause is just as fun as puberty was.

Thirdly, remember how "hormone replacement therapy" was halted in the early 90's because it was going to kill you horribly? The studies that this advice was based on were limited and faulty and have been pretty much discredited by the medical community. What? You didn't hear about that? YEAH, ME NEITHER.

So the upshot is: you have hope, all you poor, sweaty, angry, women trying to raise children, keep a job, and remain happily married. You DO have options. Dr. DeRosa lays them out in a very easy-to-understand way.

The downside is: you may have some trouble finding someone to treat you for these "normal" effects of aging. However, Dr. DeRosa will help you know what to tests to ask for, and what treatment you can expect, at the very least.

As a side note: it really was interesting to read how much of medical treatment is affected by money, politics, and (sadly) sexism. For example, as a woman in her middle-years (or any age, for that matter) and you have lost your sex drive, too bad. If you are a man, however, there are several pharmaceutical options to help you get back in the saddle (so to speak.) Why? Well, probably because high-level politicians, pharmaceutical CEOs, and medical policy makers, are all older men.

A quick, informative, read, now available on Amazon and not just in Dr. DeRosa's office. I bought two copies - one to keep and one to share.
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I was a bit sceptical of this title but the song is very good.  The rest of the album is good but not as good as the title track.  Worth a listen.
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Im a big fan of this book. I have read it several times now.

I think the title is a bit misleading.  The author isn't saying that you should not care about anything.  He points out that you can learn to prioritize what you care about.
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The Title "In His Way" is a little misleading.  Here I thought I was going to be reading a story about "obedience" and being in God's will.... NOPE.  That's not what it's about.  I read this book in a day!  When the author describes what was going on inside her head as opposed to what was revealed on the outside, it was honest and raw.  I think this is one of those books that will speak to people differently.  What I got out of it won't be what someone else gets out of it.  So I'm just gonna say "Read it and let it hit you however it hits you".

If you've had kids, been divorced, been married, lost a parent, or ever tried to live up to someone else's expectations... this book is for you!
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This book's title and media catch the imagination. I know and respect this author's work in a completely different field so this book comes as a surprise. An intriguing surprise I recommend people dig into. The darkness of its subject, coupled with the author's background in human development are a great combination!
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Do not let the subtitle fool you. This book is not just for law students or newly admitted lawyers. It provides valuable tips for lawyers at all stages in their professional careers. As an experienced lawyer, I found the tips to be extremely useful and will keep this book as a resource. The author gives practical advice and encouragement to all those seeking to more actively manage their legal career.
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The title is a lie: this is not even close to being Kipling's collected stories. It is a selection, and an excellent one. If you want all of Kipling's stories, you'll have to look elsewhere. If you want a good place to find the best of them, this is the book to have.