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Let My People Go Surfing: The Education of a Reluctant Businessman
Yvon Chouinard
Penguin (Non-Classics), 2006
A fun, unique, and compelling biz book
This book will appeal to 2 types of reader (and I trend to both categories):
1. The hardcore, outdoor purist (and core Patagonia dirtbag customer) who is interested in how Chouinard turned his passion into a thriving business;
2. The socially responsible ...
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The Reluctant Fundamentalist
Mohsin Hamid
Harvest Books, 2008
Wonderfully nuanced insight into Pakistan and the US
I was hooked at the first page. I love the narrator's style: you are the listener and can just imagine sitting opposite Changez in Lahore's Old Anarkali: definitely those who have been, and I hope also those who have not. Since, I believe, this book gives a wonderfully ...
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The Reluctant Welfare State: Engaging History to Advance Social Work Practice in Contemporary Society
Bruce S. Jansson
Brooks Cole, 2008
The most enjoyable textbook I've ever come across!
I was assigned this book for a course I took on social welfare policy (I'm studying for my masters in social work) and actually LOVED reading it. Jansson's writing style is very fluid and engaging, and the material covers issues that I'd wanted to study since I was a ...
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The Reluctant Communist: My Desertion, Court-Martial, and Forty-Year Imprisonment in North Korea
Charles Robert Jenkins, Jim Frederick
University of California Press, 2008
A fascinating look at North Korean life!
Jenkins produces a fascinating glimpse into the day-to-day workings of the North Korean government, especially in terms of the lives of "average" citizens. He writes in an engaging, down-to-earth style that makes for fast reading while still answering all of the ...
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The Reluctant Tuscan: How I Discovered My Inner Italian
Phil Doran
Gotham, 2006
Haven't laughed hard at a book in ages - Absolutely wonderful!
I originally bought this book at a retail store to give me something to preoccupy myself while waiting for my husband at the doctor's office. It turned out to be wonderfully entertaining. I couldn't stop laughing at all the antics and descriptions. This book went from ...
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Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah
Richard Bach
Dell, 1989
A book to read, then read 10 more times!
This book happily holds the title of my favorite book of all time. I first read it 15 years ago, and it's still held strong as the best. It's inspirational, adventurous, and deep. It's an easy read, yet you'll never forget it. If you're anything like me, your copy will ...
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How to Get Your Child to Love Reading: For Ravenous and Reluctant Readers Alike
Esmé Raji Codell
Algonquin Books, 2003
great reference
I am very pleased with this purchase and found it to be a great value. I didn't realize what a huge book I would receive and I am thrilled with the information crammed inside. There are so many wonderful ideas with book lists galore. I have actually carried this book ...
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Jack and the Box (Toon Books) (Toon)
Art Spiegelman
Raw Junior, LLC, 2008
Two boys' review: "Can we read it again?"
I'm a father of two boys, ages 6 and 4. This is my first review as part of Amazon's Vine program. I've reviewed a lot of children's books and you can find some of my other recommendations in my Listmania! List titled, "Little boys' bedtime books."
My initial ...
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Reluctant Disciplinarian: Advice on Classroom Management From a Softy who Became (Eventually) a Successful ...
Gary Rubinstein
Cottonwood Press, Inc., 1999
A must have for new ( and more seasoned) teachers!
A hilarious and easy read, this book rings true and has really helped me grow as a teacher. I gave it as a gift to beginner teachers who loved it!
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The Reluctant Widow
Georgette Heyer
Sourcebooks Casablanca, 2008
One of my favorites by Georgette Heyer
I have been reading and collecting Georgette Heyer novels since I was 18. I actually discovered them by accident in a used bookstore where my older brother had a job. (One must patronize establishments where family members are employed.)
I have loved her novels ...
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The Reluctant Dragon
Kenneth Grahame
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR), 1988
Wag the Dog.
This delightful story tells the tale of a boy who meets a kindly dragon on the edge of town. The boy and the dragon become friends and start spending a lot of time together. Then the people of the town find out about the dragon and send for St. George. The boy meets ...
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The Reluctant Queen: The Story of Anne of York (Queens of England Novel)
Jean Plaidy
Three Rivers Press, 2007
The Reluctant Queen
Wonderful read. Author was very inventive. Lots of information on Richard III the Duke of Gloucester. So many think of him as evil. Glad this book was more truthful about the 2 nephews and Richard's relationship with both brothers, George and King Edward.
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What the Dog Did: Tales from a Formerly Reluctant Dog Owner
Emily Yoffe
Bloomsbury USA, 2006
Dog Treat for Humans
Ms. Yoffe's wonderfully funny and sometimes poignant book of dog tales takes the reader on a tour of life like no other book I have read. Her hilarious wit and candor about both herself and her dog reveal the sweet, bittersweet and frequently quirky friendship between ...
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Otto's Orange Day (Toon Books)
Jay Lynch
Raw Junior, LLC, 2008
A GLOWING, inventive book!
What strikes me most about this Toon title is the wonderful personality in its pages. The lively, believable characters come to life in the comic. My children love this book and it's difficult find books my children will actually ASK to read again and again. Our ...
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Mo and Jo: Fighting Together Forever (Toon Books) (Toon Books)
Jay Lynch, Dean Haspiel
Raw Junior, LLC, 2008
A book your children will love!
For a mom of three, I understand the ins and outs of sibling rivalry-- and this wonderful toon-book puts a delightful spin on the tired subject. The story combines the everyday arguments of a brother and sister and the not-so-everyday adventures of super heros. The ...
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