No comments about Samuel F. B. Morse His Letters and Journals Volume II (Large Print Edition).

5 comments about The Prison Angel: Mother Antonia's Journey From Beverly Hills To A Life Of Service In A Mexican Jail.

1. This book touches your soul and uplifts your spirits. You would dare to judge another person after reading this book about a woman who could forgive and love the "unlovable." Very touching



2. Mother Antonia is an inspiration for us to see all people as fellow humans with similar needs - to be cared for, loved, and accepted. I appreciate that she paved the way to be valuable at an "older" age, and she welcomes women in their later years as valuable and able to serve others. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and passed it around among many friends.



3. The Prison Angel is one of the most inspiring books I've ever read. Mother Antonia is so amazing that one would question the truth of her story if it weren't for the consistent witness and corroboration provided by all those who come into contact with her. She loves and ministers to everyone without distinction. This is a great book for teaching the golden rule.



4. This is a very inspirational book and helps people see how they can still be useful as they get older.



5. I read this book in several sittings which is unusual for me. I just couldn't stop and wanted to read some more of this fascinating story. It is a feel good story for the modern ages. If you are reading this you probably know about the former Beverly Hillls mom , twice divorced who was unable to receive Holy Communion from the Catholic Church, circumvented any road blocks and began her service for mankind(the most down and out of low people in La Mesa prison near Tijuana)and our Lord at age fifty. She produced her own habit and eventually was recognized by an official order. She has worked amongst the biggest drug dealers of Mexico, the murderer of Presidential candidate Colosio, the bloodiest of assasins and the peons who are just to poor to live in society and seek refuge in jail(now that is desperate)and the mentally ill. A prison in Mexico is unlike an American prison. Torture is common. She got involded in prison reform as well as changing men. Mother Antonia is unafraid of the toughest and meanest because she is a righteous woman and all who encounter her love and admire her. She lives in prison. She lives the same way the prisoners do. She walks and talks to the hardest of hard core. She gives them hope and transforrms many of their lives through the miracle of faith. This is an inspirational story that will leave you pondering your own existence; it is truly an amazing story that all should read as it will make you feel better about mankind. She is truly a living saint. Oh yes, there is a large print edition of this book available for the visually handicapped. God bless Sister Antonio and all who she touches.

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No comments about Brave Men and Women (Large Print Edition): Or - The Strange Cruise of the Steam Yacht.

3 comments about With My Soul Amongst Lions (Ulverscroft Large Print Series).

1. This story reveals the coruption and selfishness of the human race and highlight the work and lives of The Adamsons, truly amazing people that fought so selflessly for Lions and the African Wildlife



2. Gareth Patterson is a saint! He is doing what needs to be done concerning the lions. Humanity is a cancer and that cancer is destroying everything in it's path. Buy this book and jump on the band wagon to save the lions!

   ALSO: One of the major problems we face is misinformation. One example is Jennifer Henderson's review of Gareth's book "Last of the Free." The book does not begin with Batian's murder, but end's with it. And in the book, Furaha nor any of her cubs get executed! What is wrong with people? I really wish people would read these books prior to writing reviews!

   One last thing: If you buy these books and enjoy them, please do your part to help the Tuli Lion Trust.

   Here is an idea. If you live in the Tuli area, become a vegetarian! It is the meat industry and cattle ranching that is the bane of lions today. If we can put the meat industry out of business we can save the lions... and some nice cows as well!




3. Gareth Patterson is not a saint as others may think. He is simply a man obsessed by his own experience of his life with lions...and who can blame him for that?? Certainly his courage to follow that obsession knows no bounds but as in most obsessive personalities he is almost totally unable to see other viewpoints ..... to the point where his own and the lives of the lions he has habituated so totally are sometimes at risk. It's a simple biological maxim that if we interfere we change the reality!!! We cant even observe an electron without affecting its behaviour so how are we to weave in and out of lions' lives without often horrendous
   repercussions. The truth is ...we cannot. Gareth Patterson is that wonderful individual...a self righteous 'eco warrior' who sees one rule for his views and another for everyone else. Yes he has a wonderful heart and I admire him greatly....but to try and read his clumsy and inarticulate 'writing' is painful in the extreme. Get a ghost writer to help make the basis of his observations readable and more engaging and maybe we have something which can do a better job for the critters.
   But I fear Gareth may simply be too self absorbed to see the bigger picture.
   
   Of course it's his right to do what he wants in regard to writing but I was disappointed in the extreme with this clumsy short-sighted book

No comments about Out of India (Reminiscence).

No comments about The Life of Marie Antoinette, Queen of France (Large Print Edition).

No comments about Western Worthies (Large Print Edition): A Gallery of Biographical and Critical Sketches of West of Scotland Celebrities.

No comments about Legless But Smiling.

5 comments about Julie Andrews: A Life on Stage and Screen.

1. Julie Andrews: A Life on Stage and Screen is a great read and I have to say that I found it rather informative. Aside from a few spelling and grammatical errors, it was a good book. Any serious Julie fan should read this!



2. This book about Julie Andrews is extremely interesting. Julie has had many inspiring experiences in her life and continues today to have many more. This book explains how she became what she is today. Also, this book tells the reader many interesting facts about Julie Andrews personal life and career.



3. What's with the cover picture? I mean, I love Victor/Victoria, but Julie is a beautiful woman... why did he choose this picture? Also, there were times in the book where Windeler's personal opinion was a little offensive to me. I suppose that is alright, because he is allowed his opinion, but it seemed to me like he was bashing the movie "Star!", which happens to be one of my favorites. Other than the difference in opinion that occurred occasionally between the reader and the author... this book was a delightful, yet 'real' holiday about Julie Andrews. It's loaded with anecdotes and great accounts of 'The Adventures of Julie and Carol (Burnett)' (as I call them). Over all, this is a good read for the Julie Fanatic, just keep in mind that you don't always have to agree with what this biographer has to say . ;)



4. Julie's a great actor, but this bio isn't as interesting as its subject. An editor is needed for Mr. Windeler's overdrawn overdone prose.



5. A great book with lovely pictures. I just couldn't put it down.
   The writer obviously knew her well and shared her amazing story. It was witty, sad and yet it often made you smile. She's also a gutsy lady with a gentle kind nature and very, very talented. Recomend this to anyone..