Epinions Recent Reviews for garym

Like, as, as if; A Review of Take Me, Take Me With You

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 00:18:48 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Warning: Some may find some parts offensive Take Me, Take Me With You: A Novel Of Suspense, by Joyce Carol Oates, written under the pseudonym of Lauren Kelly, is novel only in it´s lack of suspense. I think the title may refer to Oates´ calling to her...

Someone stole the title of my Biography

Thu, 31 Mar 2005 16:08:23 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garym - THE PATIENCE OF A SAINT: How Faith Can Sustain You During The Tough Times In Parenting; is a parenting/religion self help book on dealing with your teenagers. "Self help" may not be the best fit, though. You are encouraged to seek help from learning...

Jailhouse Stories Tales from a better time

Fri, 11 Mar 2005 02:25:24 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Jailhouse Stories is a short book long on wisdom. Neil Haugerud was sheriff of Fillmore County in southern Minnesota from 1959 to 1967. Elected sheriff after a short stint as sole deputy in this small, rural county, he has craftily translated 18...

MY FIRST 100 WORDS. AFIRST PICTURE WORD BOOK

Wed, 19 Jan 2005 16:55:33 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Hello my loverlies, time for another review. Back to the kid stuff. Today we will look into my kids (ages 2 and 2 does not equal 4) favorite book. All-time favorite. One that has stood the test of time and grime, spittle and schittle, wiggly wop. Our...

DUCKLING It Quacks up my little quackers

Fri, 12 Nov 2004 19:06:53 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Okay, before the big show, I must admit that the book displayed by Eps is different from the one I am reviewing. Same title. Cheaper, too. My Duckling is listed at Barnes and Noble for a mere $3.98. Amazon.com is not aware of it, even by the ISBN number...

Mama makes caca

Fri, 1 Oct 2004 11:02:33 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - What can I say about Mama Hen & Her Baby Chicks 1,2,3 that hasn´t been said already¿ This is my mission. Mama Hen has been THE bedtime book for several months at the m house, just now being nosed out by a word/picture association book. Gaspy and...

Beyond the Twin Cities

Sat, 13 Mar 2004 23:00:02 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - A bit about the Minnesota that extends beyond the twin cities of Minneapolis and St Paul area. It comprises about 90% of the state, but only half the population. Minnesota´s state motto is “Land of 10´000 Lakes” for good reason. Lakes are...

FEAR IN CHILE: Lives Under Pinochet

Sat, 1 Nov 2003 00:52:10 GMT

rating: 3/5 by: Epinions Author garym - FEAR IN CHILE: Lives Under Pinochet, is a collection of 14 first person accounts of life under the 15 year dictatorship of Augusto Pinochet, collected and edited by Patricia Politzer, an opposition writer during those years from 1973 to 1988, after which...

THE GONE LIFE, get it before its gone

Mon, 18 Aug 2003 19:18:11 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - This is a review I am very excited about. THE GONE LIFE, by Melissa Steele is not only a terrific st...

WHAT MILKBONE BRAND DOG BISCUITS HAVE MEANT TO ME

Wed, 4 Jun 2003 15:12:38 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - I was born in Fairmont, Minnesota, a fairly small town not far from the Iowa border. The best thing I remember about those days was driving to Iowa with my dad to buy colored oleo margarine. Oleo was OK, but the colored part was illegal in Minnesota...

Bukowski......Cool

Thu, 29 May 2003 19:26:37 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - BUKOWSKI: notes of a dirty old man

notes of a dirty old man, the book, published in 1969, is 204 pages of excerpted columns written by Charles Bukowski, a beat generation legend, who wrote these pieces for a notorious Los Angeles underground...

Trivialities with Charley

Fri, 1 Mar 2002 00:11:53 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author garym - TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY: In Search of America

John Steinbeck (1902-1968) R.I.P. was one of America¨s great novelists. A Nobel Prize winner in 1962, the same year he published TRAVELS WITH CHARLEY, but the book was not related to the award...

SAPPORO: Gold Medal Beer

Fri, 15 Feb 2002 03:27:54 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Tonite for Valentines, I took the Mrs., Sra, geisha, whatever, to the best Japanese restaurant in Concon. The owners lived for a time in my hometown, St Paul. Small world, eh! No names included for tax reasons.

Each time we dine at this...

Osama: The scoop HOLY WAR INC.

Fri, 14 Dec 2001 23:54:20 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Holy War Inc.: Inside the Secret World of Osama bin Laden. A must-read during this historic time. Also a quick read at 304 pages. Published Nov. 7th, 2001, you might think it was thrown together after 9-11, but you thunk wrong. 38 pages of foot-notes...

Today a 3

Fri, 26 Oct 2001 01:46:36 GMT

rating: 2/5 by: Epinions Author garym - BIG LEAGUE, BIG TIME: The Birth of the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Billion-dollar Business of sports, and the Power of the Media in America. A title more impressive than it´s content. The author, Len Sherman, a Scottsdale resident, was there at the...

Today it´s a 5

Wed, 10 Oct 2001 02:27:28 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - I bought THE COMMANDOS –The Inside Story Of America´s Secret Soldiers in the Miami airport two weeks ago as I awaited a delayed international flight home. Given the circumstances, I knew that this was a subject that I would be of more and more...

Terrorist cowards

Tue, 11 Sep 2001 21:13:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - This is something I have to do. I'm sorry if you came here looking for opinions on places to eat and such, but this was my only known option. Still upset? Fire away with your NH or SH and move on.

I am writing this as I watch the...

Oops....I thought this was my house!

Fri, 10 Aug 2001 01:46:05 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Parenthood ranks among my all time favorites. I´m a total sucker for this kind of story. No rockets red glare, no bombs bursting in air. Just a well made reproduction of the lives of everyday people. Good people who deal with problems we all face...

NoLand InSight

Thu, 2 Aug 2001 22:18:08 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - When I saw the previews for Cast Away, I was excited. After reading several reviews, I lost interest. After watching it, I have mixed opinions.

Tom Hanks is an endearing actor who always gives a good performance. I can really relate to him. I...

The BEATERS the better

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 22:30:39 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - BILLY VERA & THE BEATERS—BY REQUEST

Originally recorded for Alfa Records, now available in a CD release from Rhino:RNCD#70858.

I had searched the local music racks for years hoping to rediscover this gem. All the music was recorded...

Hell on earth

Wed, 18 Jul 2001 07:30:02 GMT

rating: 5/5 by: Epinions Author garym - "The Beast, A Reckoning with Depression" written by journalist Tracy Thompson, is an in- depth, no-holds-barred looks into her battle with depression. It is a devilish disease that will be a part of her future life, and also the lives of all who are,...

Don´t judge by the cover

Wed, 11 Jul 2001 18:58:19 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - This book has a much broader range of appeal to the common person than the title indicates.´ Everyone is affected by the privacy issues discussed here. The terms "hide" and "disappear" shouldn´t scare anyone off. Mr.Pankau lays out invaluable...

GRINGOS WELCOME!

Sun, 8 Jul 2001 02:21:53 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - Gringos are welcome in Santiago. Many people love to speak with you and practice their English. A surprising % of the population speaks a chopped form of English. English is a required course for several years in school.

Santiago,...

Lounge Act Lawyer

Fri, 6 Jul 2001 05:16:02 GMT

rating: 1/5 by: Epinions Author garym - I just flew in from Vegas .... BOY are my arms tired! ... badoompa ... Take my wife .... PLEASE! ... badoompa ... STREET LAWYER is a masterpiece ... PIECE OF ... HEY!

Let me start with some praise for Grisham's best work: THE FIRM was...

THREE X's A HIT

Wed, 4 Jul 2001 02:43:15 GMT

rating: 4/5 by: Epinions Author garym - For reasons beyond my control I watched this movie three times in one week. A first for me. It was a pleasure. The movie is based on a true story. The title character is realistic...human. Julia Roberts proved to me to be an outstanding actress. Her...