1 comments about Straddling Worlds: The Jewish-American Journey of Professor Richard W. Leopold.

1. Measured, balanced, and readable "biography" by a former student at Northwestern. Based on extensive interviews with Leopold before his death. Harper writes so that the reader feels compelled to read on.
   
   Nicely done.
   
   Read this along with John Morton Blum's memoirs.

No comments about Marginal Man: The Dark Vision of Harold Innis.

1 comments about Latino Sun, Rising.

1. I received this book still in the plastic and was very satisfied with my purchase.

No comments about Learning from Children: The Life And Legacy of Caroline Pratt (History of Schools and Schooling).

1 comments about The Life Of Paramahansa Yoganada: The Early Years In America (1920-1928).

1. Firstly, I wish to state that I enjoyed this DVD about the life of Yogananda completely. It tells us the difficulties Yogananda faced in establishing his foothold on American soil. The narration is superb in quality but fails to bring the viewer to a deeper understanding on Yogananda's early mission in America.
   
   Thus the only negative point I feel about this DVD is that it is too short and brief. The 30-minute viewing time does not justify the price of this DVD. Furthermore it has no extras or useful additional tidbits on the early life of Yogananda in America.

1 comments about The Harvard Book, rev. ed: Selections fom Three Centuries.

1. THE HARVARD BOOK is awarded by the Harvard Alumni Association to High School juniors who combine excellence in scholarship with achievement in other fields. The book contains more than 100 short articles about Harvard experiences by a wide assortment of contributors - many of whom are famous writers. The essays cover almost the entire period of Harvard's existence since 1636. Some of my favorites are by Samuel Eliot Morison, William James, John P. Marquand, David McCord, John Reed, John Updike and David Halberstam. The book is easy to enjoy and praise. The quality of the writing is very high.

5 comments about Into That Good Night.

1. A memoir called Into That Good Night by Ron Rozelle,
   is the story told from Ron's point of view when he was
   growing up in Oakwood and even in his present day
   life. It talks about segregation in schools and in
   some stores throughout the town where he grew up. This
   book shows the change Ron goes through with his family
   when his mother becomes sick with lung cancer. Ron
   learns to appreciate his family much more as he got
   older and started to realize he won't have parents
   forever. He ultimately realizes this when his father
   looses his battle with Alzheimer's disease. You also
   see segregation come to an end in Oakwood as time
   progresses. You see the town where everyone knew
   everyone suddenly become very lonely and empty after
   most of the population got old and passed away. There
   weren't many people moving in to Oakwood because it
   didn't have many job opportunities.
   Ron wrote this book in a then and now format. Every
   other chapter switches, describing his child hood and
   what happened in the future. It is a little confusing
   but you catch on right away. It's very interesting
   this way because it keeps you wondering, "What
   happened to Ron".
   Ron's ability to describe things just painted a clear
   picture of what everything was like for him back then
   in my mind. He gets right to the point when he rights,
   it's not hard to comprehend or anything. That is what
   is likeable about his style of writing. He writes in a
   very appealing manner. Into That Good Night's main
   focus is about Ron's relationship with his dad.
   Ron and his father were very close because Ron's
   father is a very calm kind of guy. He doesn't show
   much emotion where as his mother is described as moody
   and not afraid to yell when something makes his mad.
   This is why he had more of a connection with his
   father because in many ways he was like his father.
   Ron is not quick to show emotion either. Ron and his
   father form a special bond.
   Ron graduates high school and is drafted in to the
   military. He gets shipped off to Germany for a year.
   In the mean time, his mother's health is decreasing.
   She is getting worse and the doctors say she doesn't
   have much time left. She started chain smoking when
   Ron was a kid and that led her to her deathbed.
   Fortunately Ron got to say goodbye to his mom right
   before he headed off to the airport to be shipped off.
   He felt that finally, he and his mother were at peace
   with each other.
   Ron and his dad form a strong bond after Ron gets
   back from the Army and gets his own apartment. His dad
   comes to visit him and they spend quality time
   together. A few years later Ron's father eventually
   re-marries and lives with his new wife. When Ron's
   father gets in his older years he starts forgetting
   things. His loss of memory starts increasing and he's
   even forgetting simple things like where he is. He is
   diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease.
   What is Ron going to do when one of the most
   important people in his life is starting to forget who
   his own son is. What is it like to die not remembering
   what your life was like and what your legacy will be.
   This story was very easy to relate to. It is a very
   easy understanding and likeable memoir of Ron Rozelle.



2. THIS BOOK COMPLETELY OVERWHELMED ME. I LIVED IT ONCE, AND NOW I'VE LIVED IN AGAIN THROUGH RON'S EYES. THERE ARE NO WORDS TO DESCRIBE OUR FATHER. HE TAUGHT US INTEGRITY, COMPASSION, HONESTY, AND LOVE WITH HIS QUIET WAYS AND GENTLY DEMEANOR. HE WAS BIGGER THAN LIFE TO ME. IT WAS SO HARD TO SEE WHAT HE HAD BECOME WHEN ALZHEIMERS TOOK OVER. HE HAD THE SAME SWEET DEMEANOR, BUT SOMETIMES DIDN'T RECOGNIZE US. IT WAS HARD, AND RON TOLD THE STORY BEAUTIFULLY. I CAN JUST SEE OUR DAD'S BEAUTIFUL BLUE EYES TWINKLE IN PLEASURE. THANK YOU RON FOR THIS WONDERFUL GIFT. I LOVE YOU...DIANE



3. Into That Good Night may well be the best book I've ever read. Having been raised in a small Texas town in the same era, it really hit home. Ron's story of life's experiences, of loves and losses, is a heart felt story that is enjoyable and easy to read. It is a wonderfully written story of growing up when racism was really becoming an issue in the south, of his beloved father's Alzheimers, and much, much more. I highly recommend this book.



4. The simple title belies a great author and an even greater reading experiance.
   
   The author writes so that you actually *feel* you are there and know the streets and towns and things he speaks of and what you couldn't possibly see with your minds eye--he makes you feel with your heart.
   
   A"MUST-READ" for anyone who has ever had a death made worse, by things left unspoken.



5. This is one of the best books I have ever read! I devoured it in a day. Beautifully written.

1 comments about An Olympic Journey: The Saga of an American Hero : Leroy T. Walker.

1. Dr. LeRoy Walker has been referred to as an American Hero and after reading his story, I can fully agree. His story is about overcoming politics, poverty, and racism to eventually become the President of the U.S. Olympic Committee. His Olympic Journey was a remarkable triumph and one I'll always remember. Great book!

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No comments about The Intellectual Venture Capitalist: John H. McArthur and the Work of the Harvard Business School, 1980-1995.