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Wilderness of Mirrors: Intrigue, Deception, and the Secrets that Destroyed Two of the Cold War's Most Important Agents
This is the best CIA book according to old CIA hands.It doesn't tell you that the CIA people planned the JFK assassination,.... but it sure does tell you that Nosenko the KGB defector who told them the KGB didn't control Oswald,...was tortured and urged to change his story,...and WHO treated Nosenko so harshly.You can then deduce that those same agents were the JFK assassins.
Latin Satins (Djuna Books)
Once again, Kirkus disparages a very good book by a beginning writer apparently simply because it has a multicultural message. True, at times de la Pena seems to lay it on a bit thick -- but prejudice is the theme of her book, after all, and for those who haven't experienced homophobia and racism first-hand, subtleties may well be lost in any case. What I most admire in de la Pena's work is her willingness to deal in ambiguities; "Latin Satins" doesn't end with a neat resolution, but leaves the reader hoping that the protagonist will overcome the struggles before her. A very interesting, very moving early novel.
Latin Satins (Djuna Books)
This is not a review, but a comment by the author, Terri de la Pena. I just logged on to see if a synopsis existed for my forthcoming novel "Faults," (Alyson, 1999) and was surprised to see that "Latin Satins" is still evoking comments five years after its publication. No, it was never intended to be a young adult novel. Much to my surprise, the New York Public Library listed the book on its recommended list for young adults, which caused me a certain amount of pride and consternation. I certainly do not relish being the target of readers who think I would direct my fiction to young readers. And I'm not a beginning writer, either. Have been writing since I was 13 and am now 52! Hope y'all will like my new book . . . .
Health & Wellness Library (2 volume set)
This is a great book to have on hand for whatever questions you might have about health. Alternative medical suggestions are also included in this set. Great pictures for muscle locations, sores, bones, diseases etc.
The "R" Book: Reading, Writing & Spelling: The Multisensory Structured Language Approach (Orton Emeritus Series)
This book is o.k. It is best for teachers mainly. Ididn't really care for it,but it is o.k.
The way of an eagle,
I've known this book for about 50 years. I've always loved it. It is a perfect example of its type -- wildly romantic without ever mentioning anything sexual. The most notable adjective used is "quivering." She quivers, he quivers, there are miscellaneous quiverings. On the last page the weather quivers. I find it delightful.Oh, please stop calling the author M. Ethel Dell. She is Ethel M. Dell.Elizabeth Newark