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Sirens

A Memoir

by Mohr, Joshua

Book - 2017

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The Yellow Birds

A Novel

by Powers, Kevin

Book - 2012

Read this and you'll know why our young soldiers come home with PTSD. Read this and you'll know why our young soldiers come home with PTSD. Show less

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Stitches

A Memoir

by Small, David

Graphic Novel - 2009

So much is said in what's not said, and the pictures here are worth 1000 words. Very powerful. So much is said in what's not said, and the pictures here are worth 1000 words. Very powerful. Show less

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The Absolutely True Diary of A Part-time Indian

by Alexie, Sherman

Book - 2007

Just because you make it to the land of the haves, doesn't mean you'll like it. It's pretty confusing. Just because you make it to the land of the haves, doesn't mean you'll like it. It's pretty confusing. Show less

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Farm City

The Education of An Urban Farmer

by Carpenter, Novella

Book - 2009

In addition to keeping bees and growing her own food, Carpenter raises an assortment of farm animals in a vacant lot (that doesn't belong to her!) in the inner city. True inspiration. In addition to keeping bees and growing her own food, Carpenter raises an assortment of farm animals in a vacant lot (that doesn't belong to her!) in the inner city. True inspiration. Show less

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It's A Long Road to A Tomato

Tales of An Organic Farmer Who Quit the Big City for the (not So) Simple Life

by Stewart, Keith

Book - 2006

This was the first book I read about our food supply and it's beautifully done. This was the first book I read about our food supply and it's beautifully done. Show less

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Ender's Game

by Card, Orson Scott

Book - 1994

I found myself thinking about this book long after I had finished reading. It's about the nature of war. I found myself thinking about this book long after I had finished reading. It's about the nature of war. Show less

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Shape up With the Slow Fat Triathlete

50 Ways to Kick Butt on the Field, in the Pool, or at the Gym--no Matter What your Size and Shape

by Williams, Jayne

Book - 2009

Fitness for people who aren't already fit. A novel concept in the flooded fitness genre. Fitness for people who aren't already fit. A novel concept in the flooded fitness genre. Show less

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Jim & Casper Go to Church

Frank Conversation About Faith, Churches, and Well-meaning Christians

by Henderson, Jim

Book - 2007

I loved this attempt by a Christian to understand an atheist, rather than beat him into submission. This book inspired me to take my niece to different churches around Kansas City. I loved this attempt by a Christian to understand an atheist, rather than beat him into submission. This book inspired me to take my niece to different churches around Kansas City. Show less

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This Is Where I Leave You

by Tropper, Jonathan

Book - 2009

Tropper has mastered the art of making you laugh in the face of tragedy. Tropper has mastered the art of making you laugh in the face of tragedy. Show less

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I Thought You Were Dead

A Love Story : A Novel

by Nelson, Peter

Book - 2010

I actually don't appreciate talking dogs as a plot device, but I loved that the main character suffers from a very typical kind of alcoholism, rather than the debilitating, horrific hitting of rock bottom that's so popular to read about. I actually don't appreciate talking dogs as a plot device, but I loved that the main character suffers from a very typical kind of alcoholism, rather than the debilitating, horrific hitting of rock bottom that's so popular to read about. Show less

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The Revised Fundamentals of Caregiving

A Novel

by Evison, Jonathan

Book - 2012

The main character here is the saddest, of the sad. He's surrounded by equally damaged people, yet he leaves each of them a little better off than he found them. The main character here is the saddest, of the sad. He's surrounded by equally damaged people, yet he leaves each of them a little better off than he found them. Show less

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My Dog

The Paradox

by Inman, Matthew

Book - 2013

So, so true. So, so true. Show less

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The Loop

by Evans, Nicholas

Book - 1998

This story is about conflict between ranchers trying to protect their cattle and naturalist re-introducing wolves to the wild. It's a situation for which there are no good answers. This story is about conflict between ranchers trying to protect their cattle and naturalist re-introducing wolves to the wild. It's a situation for which there are no good answers. Show less

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How Do You Kill 11 Million People?

Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think

by Andrews, Andy

Book - 2011

Brilliant, to the point, and relevant. Brilliant, to the point, and relevant. Show less

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One Good Dog

by Wilson, Susan

Book - 2010

This is what happens when you loose it at work. This is what happens when you loose it at work. Show less

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Ratio

The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking

by Ruhlman, Michael

Book - 2009

This book has given me kitchen freedom that I've never known. I grew up eating cold cereal for breakfast, a candy bar and a coke for lunch, and frozen piz...Show more This book has given me kitchen freedom that I've never known. I grew up eating cold cereal for breakfast, a candy bar and a coke for lunch, and frozen pizza for dinner. So my attempts at cooking have always been recipe based. I still follow recipes, but I make things now that I never would have tried before. I made the basic recipe for cookies from Ratio and in doing so Ruhlman taught me how a recipe is created. I've made my own mayonnaise and I always make my own salad dressing. That's inspiration! Show less

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A Fine Balance

by Mistry, Rohinton

Book - 1997

Mistry paints a vivid picture of India and its caste system. This book was such a revelation to me about a culture I know very little about. I wanted to throw myself in front of an oncoming train at the end. Mistry paints a vivid picture of India and its caste system. This book was such a revelation to me about a culture I know very little about. I wanted to throw myself in front of an oncoming train at the end. Show less

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Chemistry for Beginners

by Strong, Anthony

Book - 2009

So smart. So funny. It's chick lit for intellectuals. So smart. So funny. It's chick lit for intellectuals. Show less

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