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Alma Guillermoprieto’s “The Heart that Bleeds” is an excellent companion to any more general Latin American history book. Providing thirteen case studies of great Latin American cities at different times from 1989-1993, this book reveals the “real” aspect of Latin America that is so difficult to attain in a “history” book.

It is quite satisfying to read her first entry about Bogotá in 1989, then about Medellín in 1991, and finally Bogotá again in 1993. Questions posed in earlier chapters are tacitly answered in later ones. These chapters tend to carry a strong focus on the drug trafficking in Colombia and allow many trends to become apparent over this four year stretch of time. Where in 1989 police effectiveness may be called into question, by 1991 a restructuring is putting pressure on Escobar, and by 1993 police, private groups, and Escobar’s enemies have all cornered him into a pit that he did manage to escape from.

The air, the people, the reality behind the pleasure and pain are all vivid and crisp. Each chapter focuses on a different topic which expands, surprisingly well, into a more general analysis of the country or region in question. The three chapters concerning Colombia discuss the drug trafficking sure, but they they expand into the sicarios- young people hired as assassins to (oftentimes) support their family and their drug addiction. Another chapter reveals the almost comical indifference that has taken root out of necessity in urban inhabitants who must sleep through as many as eleven car bombs a night. The lives of judicial officials and politicians are also explored. Experts and locals related to each field are meticulously interviewed and their most pertinent details expressed through Guillermoprieto’s prose. A chapter on Mexico City delves into the lives and ways of the garbage lords and garbage scavengers, who at one point held immense power over the city. Chapters about Brazil explore the country’s rich spirituality and the fusion of cu
The Heart That Bleeds

What can I say that can do justice to this book? It is EXCELLENT and I HIGHLY recommend it to everyone. I purchased this book in December and read it 3 times within 2 months. I could not put it down. I read it through the 1st time highlighting here and there as I went. The 2nd time I read more intently and highlighted still more. The 3rd time I went through and took notes on a legal pad. I plan to re-read it again shortly. It’s just a wonderful, inspirational book that speaks to you. It makes you want to to cry out (just as in the book)…..JUST GIVE ME MORE OF JESUS!!!..Buy it today. You won’t be disappointed.
My Heart s Cry

I knew the author personally. I took a Holocaust course from Dr. Abzug while at the University of Texas. I asked him questions about the construction of the book. Placing key photographs right after controversial passages in the book. It was done for effect, and had a profound effect on me. This is a must read book for anyone interested in the Holocaust as well as those interested in how such a event could happen. More than anything else the book showed me how fragile we are as human beings, and that when inudated with violence and horror, how we can become indifferent to it.
Inside the Vicious Heart

I truly liked the story. Romance, humor and Irish ambiance in quite a balanced mix. However, I could not help noticing the similarities of the plot to Nora Robert’s “Born in Ice”: a bestselling American novelist with a histoy of abuse as a child rents a room on a farm in rural Ireland, near Galway. The landlady is shy at the beginning but manages to secure the skeptic novelist’s heart by the time he is supposed to leave for home. I repeat, I liked Ross’s story fine, but would have appreciated a more “original” storyline better. By the way, Robert’s books is superb.
A Woman s Heart

“I may have the body of a weak and feeble woman, but I have th heart and stomach of a King” – Elizabeth I

This quote from Elizabeth I says a lot about this book. Professor Carole Levin examines how Elizabeth I was able to use her role as a woman (where traditionally, the public viewed women as incapable, weak, dependant) to her advantage and at the same time she ruled like a “King”. Levin also examined how Elizabeth was so successful in her reign and at the same time, she was not the typical “woman” of her time; she was childless, and unmarried. She portrayed herself as a “Virgin Queen” – as in she was married to her country.

It is important to note that this is not a biography of Elizabeth I but a book that gives a new perspective of Elizabeth I, that helps us to understand the overlapping of politics with gender and sexuality. Levin did an excellent job in using unconventional sources such as gossips, rumors, religious works, diplomatic correspondence that makes it a distinctive scholarly work. This book is also very easy to read, and even if you don’t have a substantial backgroup in pre-modern European history, you will not have a problem in reading this book
The Heart and Stomach

I have had several pedometers in the past, but was never satisfied with their performance. A friend recommended the Omron HJ-112. It is the best pedometer I have ever used. It is easy to calibrate, read, operate and very accurate. I like using the clip on holder and safety clip when wearing the pedometer. It is also very handy to just stick in your pocket, too. I like that it gives you aerobic steps and total steps. i am very pleased and second my friend’s recommendation!
I Heart Love Uranus

I was looking for a quiet and dependable pedometer. This one is with me everyday and no noisy clicking. Nice to have the 7 day memory to help keep on track too. This pedometer has a nice sturdy clip to keep it in place that I personally have not had a problem with. I’m not a large person (130 lbs), but if what I’m wearing doesn’t allow the clip, you can put this in your pocket and it keeps track of your steps as well. As far as accuracy, I really haven’t made the effort to do a scientific study on it, but it seems to be fairly accurate.
Eat Your Heart Out

but probably better! I really knew almost nothing about these books other than it’s about a young criminal mastermind, basically he’s an all-around genius. The fact that the story contains fantasy creatures like fairies and centaurs was something by which I was unaware and pleasantly surprised.

The story starts cryptically with young Artemis and his bodyguard Butler searching for something of great value (for a host of reasons). Artemis’ plot to kidnap a fairy for the ransom gold unfolds and seems inplausible in our real world but just another day at the office for the boy. And one seemingly flaw in Artemis’ plan keeps you guessing, resulting in astonished glee at his genius.

The story sucks you in and is ejoyable to the core. The characters are believable and identifiable. I enjoyed this so much more than I would have imagined and I think you will too. (By the way, the audio versions are excellent; the narrarator really bring the characters to life.)
Close to the Heart

The Heart of a This is a great book. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes did a great job of putting this devotional together. It is great for all coaches. Are you a Christian Coach or a Coach that’s a Christian? …

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