I just read this article on what is America's favorite book poll. It seems that the Bible comes out first. But the second choices are different. Maybe I should have asked what is your first and second choices of favorite books ever?
Bible is America's favorite book: poll
NEW YORK (Reuters Life!) - When it comes to literary pursuits in the United States most people agree on at least one thing -- the most popular book is the Bible, according to a new survey.
It came in first in a Harris Poll of nearly 2,513 adults but the second choice in the survey was not as clear cut.
My favorite book, well I can't decide between three because all three are equally amazing. Thoese three would be The Twilight Series. (Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse. Can't wait for her next book to come out) written by Stephenie Meyer
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Surely it was a good way to die, in the place of someone else, someone I loved. Noble, even. That ought to count for something.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Preface, p.1
When life offers you a dream so far beyond any of your expectations, it’s not reasonable to grieve when it comes to an end.
Bella Swan, Twilight, Preface, p.1
Here's the review from Amazon (and I don't feel like I'm stealing the whole paragraph because it is a great review and I'm linking to the site where I hope you'll buy it, and read it):
Amazon.com
Perhaps the greatest book by one of our greatest historians, The Discoverers is a volume of sweeping range and majestic interpretation. To call it a history of science is an understatement; this is the story of how humankind has come to know the world, however incompletely ("the eternal mystery of the world," Einstein once said, "is its comprehensibility"). Daniel J. Boorstin first describes the liberating concept of time--"the first grand discovery"--and continues through the age of exploration and the advent of the natural and social sciences. The approach is idiosyncratic, with Boorstin lingering over particular figures and accomplishments rather than rushing on to the next set of names and dates. It's also primarily Western, although Boorstin does ask (and answer) several interesting questions: Why didn't the Chinese "discover" Europe and America? Why didn't the Arabs circumnavigate the planet? His thesis about discovery ultimately turns on what he calls "illusions of knowledge." If we think we know something, then we face an obstacle to innovation. The great discoverers, Boorstin shows, dispel the illusions and reveal something new about the world.
This book is engaging, meticulously foot-noted and fun to read.
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs - This book has influenced my life in how and where I live and reinforced many of my beliefs.
Geography of Nowhere - James Howard Kunstler - He is so right on about suburban America.
Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell - Gives you great insight into social networks (b4 we called them that)
I honestly haven't read a non-fiction book in years! As a kid even I read mainly history, biographies, etc (or science fiction).
The last fiction book I read was The DaVinci Code by Dan Brown.. and that was only because I'd already read Holy Blood, Holy Grail which is a non-fiction book that touches on the same theme.
My favorite book is usually the one I'm currently reading. Unless it's a real loser, then I get rid of it; life's too short to read bad books.
The book I find myself returning to again and again is Jayber Crow by Wendall Berry. That might qualify it as my favorite book. It sort of has it all: philosophy, love, death, triumph, gentle humor, characters, dialogue, and a story you don't want to end. Plus it's so beautifully written; I don't think there is one wrong word in it and many, many passages worth remembering.
My favorite book is definitely "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austin. It's the best love story ever written in my opinion. I also love the movies made about it. I could watch them every day and never tire of them.
The best book i ever read was called "Hells Prisoner", I cried through most of the book, but loved it. It's a true story about a man who spent 11 yrs in prison for a crime he did not commit. The stuff he tells about & the things he went through, simply heartbreaking.
That sounds like a good book, Latina. I almost always read true stories of some kind when I read, which isn't much lately. I love to read true crime, autobiographies and stories about real events or about people's lives.
I would have a hard time choosing my favorite book.
That sounds like a good book, Latina. I almost always read true stories of some kind when I read, which isn't much lately. I love to read true crime, autobiographies and stories about real events or about people's lives.
That's me also, I don't do fiction... same is true with TV & Movies i watch as well.
The Death and Life of Great American Cities by Jane Jacobs - This book has influenced my life in how and where I live and reinforced many of my beliefs.
Geography of Nowhere - James Howard Kunstler - He is so right on about suburban America.
Tipping Point - Malcolm Gladwell - Gives you great insight into social networks (b4 we called them that)
Jane Jacobs...awesome!
Will have to check out Geography of Nowhere. A client/friend just recommended The Geography of Bliss.
Tipping Point is great - another of his is even better and his newest sounds best. Great speaker, too - saw him recently on Book TV.
That's me also, I don't do fiction... same is true with TV & Movies i watch as well.
kinda why i think i'm so addicted to reality tv.
You guys might want to check out this book.... Devil's Knot : The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt
It is a great true-crime novel. Also, incredibly sad. It is about the 1993 murders of three eight year old children and the subsequent trials of three teenagers charged with and convicted of the crimes. The names of the three teens convicted are: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley. They, however, would come to be known as the West Memphis Three. Leveritt's book revolves around the central idea that the three teenagers convictions were a result of "Satanic Panic" rather than actual evidence. The book also focuses on one of the victim's stepfathers and his possible connection with the murders. Currently, all three teenagers convicted are still incarcerated, but all are in various stages of appealing their convictions.
I, myself, find it impossible to name a favorite. There are just too many to choose from. I guess it depends on what I am reading when you ask me. Right now I am finishing the "Stephanie Plum Series" by Janet Evanovich. All of them are great, and I am totally addicted! A few months ago I would have said the same about the "Twilight" series. Who knows what it will be next!
You guys might want to check out this book.... Devil's Knot : The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt
It is a great true-crime novel. Also, incredibly sad. It is about the 1993 murders of three eight year old children and the subsequent trials of three teenagers charged with and convicted of the crimes. The names of the three teens convicted are: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley. They, however, would come to be known as the West Memphis Three. Leveritt's book revolves around the central idea that the three teenagers convictions were a result of "Satanic Panic" rather than actual evidence. The book also focuses on one of the victim's stepfathers and his possible connection with the murders. Currently, all three teenagers convicted are still incarcerated, but all are in various stages of appealing their convictions.
That sounds like a great read, thanks for the suggestion.
You guys might want to check out this book.... Devil's Knot : The True Story of the West Memphis Three by Mara Leveritt
It is a great true-crime novel. Also, incredibly sad. It is about the 1993 murders of three eight year old children and the subsequent trials of three teenagers charged with and convicted of the crimes. The names of the three teens convicted are: Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin and Jessie Misskelley. They, however, would come to be known as the West Memphis Three. Leveritt's book revolves around the central idea that the three teenagers convictions were a result of "Satanic Panic" rather than actual evidence. The book also focuses on one of the victim's stepfathers and his possible connection with the murders. Currently, all three teenagers convicted are still incarcerated, but all are in various stages of appealing their convictions.
I'm familiar with that case. I've seen the video on it a few years ago called, Paradise Lost 2. It was really interesting and if you can find it anywhere, I would recommend seeing it. After I watched it, I was so convinced that the stepfather (Byers) was involved in the murder. He kept changing his story and pointing fingers away from him. He also had his teeth removed after the first trial. There was teeth marks on one of the victims, but none of the teens matched those teeth marks. Byers never gave a good reason for having his teeth removed. I feel for those innocent teens that were convicted. You may be able to find the video online somewhere. Maybe even youtube has something.
I also have a book about the case, which I haven't read. It's called The Blood of Innocents.
I do hope someday that those men are found innocent instead of rotting away in a prison for someone else's crime. This is a story I've never forgotten.
I'm familiar with that case. I've seen the video on it a few years ago called, Paradise Lost 2. It was really interesting and if you can find it anywhere, I would recommend seeing it. After I watched it, I was so convinced that the stepfather (Byers) was involved in the murder. He kept changing his story and pointing fingers away from him. He also had his teeth removed after the first trial. There was teeth marks on one of the victims, but none of the teens matched those teeth marks. Byers never gave a good reason for having his teeth removed. I feel for those innocent teens that were convicted. You may be able to find the video online somewhere. Maybe even youtube has something.
I also have a book about the case, which I haven't read. It's called The Blood of Innocents.
I do hope someday that those men are found innocent instead of rotting away in a prison for someone else's crime. This is a story I've never forgotten.
I've seen Paradise Lost 1 and 2. Paradise 1 was actually where I first head of the case. I've been following it for about 10 years now. The book raises so many valid points, not only about their guilt or innocence, but also about the complete lack of a fair trial. I haven't read "The Blood of Innocents", though. I will have to check that one out.
A while back the stepfather, Byers, came out and supported their attempts to prove their innocence. He claims to believe that they didn't do it. It's just such a horrible story.
Many times my favorite book is the one that I'm reading at the time.
But I will also say that a favorite book series that stands out in my mind from my childhood is the UNCLE ARTHUR BEDTIME STORIES. I even collect the original early books when ever I can find them. I have several of the old sets he wrote.
Anyone remember these wonderful books?
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I've seen Paradise Lost 1 and 2. Paradise 1 was actually where I first head of the case. I've been following it for about 10 years now. The book raises so many valid points, not only about their guilt or innocence, but also about the complete lack of a fair trial. I haven't read "The Blood of Innocents", though. I will have to check that one out.
A while back the stepfather, Byers, came out and supported their attempts to prove their innocence. He claims to believe that they didn't do it. It's just such a horrible story.
I just finished reading The Blood of Innocents. The last chapter of the book really says a lot about what went wrong. One of the star witnesses admitted to making up her story about those convicted. This would be considered perjury. She told the cops the story because she wanted to get out of charges against her for writing bad checks.
Jessie Misskelley (one of the convicted) was pressured into making a false confession after 12 hours of questioning. Only 46 minutes of his "confession" are on tape. Only 46! Misskelley is mildly retarded with an IQ of 72. Studies have shown that people with Low IQ's often give false confessions. The cops were very in his face and scared him into a false confession. He just told them what they wanted them to hear because he thought he'd get the reward money of $30,000. He never realized what he got himself into.
There is no evidence that ties the convicted "killers" to the crime. No blood, no fingerprints, no shoe prints, no hairs, nothing. The only piece of evidence was some fibers, but those were called similar because the fibers didn't belong to the "killers" and many clothes have similar fibers especially if everyone is shopping at bulk retail stores like Walmart. A video about the case I watched on youtube from a CNN report said that it would be unlikely that a killer wouldn't leave behind evidence or take it with him. That is not the case with the West Memphis Three as they are called.
Damien Echols (another of the convicted) has recently written a book called Almost Home. He seems like a very bright person, so it may be a good read.
I was looking around last night and there are an amazing amount of people that are in support of freeing the West Memphis Three or WM3 for short. Many celebrities have supported the cause and have donated to the defense fund. I found many myspaces in support of WM3. Even Mark Byers, little Chris Byers' stepdad wears a t-shirt in support of freeing them. He originally had thought the 3 teens killed his son, but with new evidence and improved DNA he has changed his mind.
Each year the convicted "killers" get a little closer to freedom, but there is a lot of legal hassles to go through. It takes so much time. These once young men have spent half their lives in prison for a crime they didn't commit. They are all in their early 30s.
It's just a horrible injustice and shows all the flaws of the legal system. This isn't just one case, there are many more that get put in prison for crimes they didn't commit. The only thing that Echols was convicted on was his looks and his personality. The scary thing is that the real killer(s) are still on the loose.
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