What You're Reading

Reviews from last week's Summer Reading entries:

Walter M (Basha) Book Page Circular - July 2008 Edition - "I look forward to this "magazine" every month. I probably read at least 3 or more of the books that are reviewed each month! Thank you Chandler Library for offering this great publication!"

Michelle H. (Downtown) Digging for the Truth by Josh Bertstein "I loved this show on the History Channel, and even bought the first and second seasons (the only available that I can find). The host, Josh Bernstein, decided to write a behind the scenes type book to tell the stories behind what made it to TV. It was very interesting to hear about exactly how physically demanding filming was, how sick poor Josh got from traipsing about in the jungles and deserts...wow, what an ordeal! I am sad that Digging for the Truth isn't on TV anymore, but considering it nearly killed the host, and his 2 replacements didn't make it past an episode or two, I can understand. Love Josh Bernstein (not just because he's a nice looking guy) and hope he has more adventures in the future, filmed for television."
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"Sue Henry's Alaska Mysteries [Murder on the Iditarod Trail is the first] are some of my favorites. In this latest installment, musher Jessie Arnold is back on the sled when someone has the audacity to be murdered on her property, on a dog run she'd created earlier. In between murder, earthquakes and visits from old friends, she and boyfriend --Trooper Alex Jensen-- manage to untangle the web of deceit in ever decreasing daylight. Loved the setting of this well written book, especially as a former resident of the 49th state."

Debbie W. (Hamilton) The Melting of Maggie Bean [Juvenile fiction] by Tricia Rayburn - "Good reinforcement of positive self-image even without the perfect body."

Lisa B. (Hamilton) Fractured Mind by Robert B. Oxnam-"Not sure if multiple personality disorder was accurately described. First Person Plural was a much better book on the same topic.

Debra G. 90 Minutes in Heaven by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey - "An incredible story about a minister who died in a horrific car accident, and visits Heaven. He then comes back to this world and must face incredible hardships. I found this book very encouraging and reassuring that a real Heaven does indeed exist, and that our lives here on earth may be difficult, but there is glory in the end."