Book Comments (906)

RE: Khaled Hosseini: The kite runner

Have just finished this book - could not put it down! It is a real eye opener to the way things are in Afghanistan

RE: Stephen R. Covey: The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People

This is truly a great book. I used to be a facilitator for this program at the place where I used to work. I have met Stephen Covey personally and have had several meals with him. Mr. Covey is a very enlighten person. It's interesting to know why he titled this book as being for Highly "Effective" People instead of Highly "Successful" People.

RE: Dan Brown: Di vinci code

There is a lot of truth, as well as a lot of fiction, in this book. My family has had some history with the Knights Templar for generations, and I was raised with the "open secret" that Jesus was the first Christian Gnostic and that the Holy Grail was actually Mary Magdalene herself... and that, when she died, the title was passed on to a single Priestess in each generation afterwards. This was because Jesus always intended for women to wield power in His vision of how His Church should be, as much as men. Priestesses, as well as Priests. Neither were supposed to have been required to be celibate either! It is never said whether Jesus was the father of the Magdalene Bloodline as we call it in my family, nor is it denied either. That itself is another secret, actually. What is known is that when the old bloodline grew "too thin" to continue, a new Priestess in each generation was chosen from outside the bloodline based on tests of virtue and worthiness in true Arthurian tradition. I kid you not! The Grail Maiden (In reality the most current incarnation of the Grail Herself) was by tradition the High Priestess of the Gnostic branch of the Knights Templar (at least the branch my family was part of), and it is also said that Baphomet was an idol depicting the Gnostic Godddess Sophia who is the female aspect of God. It was not a horned goat, but a white "goddess" statue of a beautiful hermaphrodite-like angel with ten wings and a "horned" crecent moon in her hair. This was destroyed to keep it from the hands of the Church on that Friday the 13th. when the Templars were rounded up and unjustly punished for crimes they did not commit. Largely, so that the Church could silence them, steal their lands, and take their gold. This is what my family passes down, and that is what I myself believe. I will teach the same to my own children, if I ever have any... and until then, I will teach others what I was permitted to pass on. Research Gnosticism and its' connection to the Knights Templar and compare it to Arthurian tradition. You will be amazed at what you can discover, even for yourself, doing so!

RE: Dan Brown: Di vinci code

Couldn't put this book bown, forget the film.

RE: Neale Donald Walsch: Conversations With God

This is really how wise & loving our God/Power/Buddha would be, this book answers ones questions of WHY. Don't walk past it, buy it.

RE: Dave Pelzer: A child called "IT"

I was humbled & ashamed of myself when I read this mans story of his childhood.What an amazing spirit David Pelzer has.

RE: Mary Higgins Clarke: Where are the Children

This book was my 1st intro to Higgins Clark & I am now an avid fan of Marys. If you love Suspense she is a must. You won't be disappointed.

RE: Jane Austen: Pride and Prejudice

A Beautiful classic romance & I simply love it.

RE: Colleen McCullough: The Thorn Birds

Stunning read.

RE: Dan Brown: Angels & Demons

not read the book,but seen the movie it was ok,but not a good ending.

RE: Elizabeth Gilbert: Eat, Pray, Love

I haven't read this. But would love to. Any recommendations why I should read it?

RE: Rhonda Byrne: The Secret

Decent book, But a little far fetched. Life changing maybe. Might work for you. Of course you may ask Michael Vick to watch your pets in a pinch. The Universe is a very stange place.

RE: Dan Brown: The Da Vinci Code

great romp,loved it,,

RE: Dan Brown: The Da Vinci Code

Very Interesting and realistic historic Mystery...
Dan Brown at his best

RE: Stiegg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

Today I finished Book No. 3 of the trilogy. I am very pleased that I went ahead and bought the books. Now I wish I had someone to discuss the books with! Argh!

RE: Dan Brown: Angels & Demons

I actually liked this better than The DaVinci Code. The movie may not be that great, but still a fantastic read.

RE: Dan Brown: The Da Vinci Code

Love the book, I don't care that it doesn't follow history. It is called fiction for a reason.

RE: Stiegg Larsson: The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo

I had never heard of Larsson until a friend casually dropped the name Lisbeth Salander in a conversation and I was totally ignorant of who she was...he insisted that I had to read the books and I went ahead and bought all three and became instantly addicted to Lisbeth Salander. I think Dragon Tattoo is a really good book, but when I started The girl who played with fire, I changed my opinion...I haven't been able to put down the books in a month...and I'm right at the middle of Hornet's Nest...

You are right, Sweden lost a Master author when Stieg Larsson passed...but not only Sweden...the world at large did.

RE: Karen Marie Moning: "The Immortal Highlander"

Absolutely great book in the series..all of them were.

RE: Rhonda Byrne: The Secret

I agree Anna. It's good to be positive because it is good for one's mental health. But the idea that positive thinking alone will bring you all that you want is just an idea the author is using just to make money. It's also possible to become too attached to what you want and that attitude can actually delay what you want. Better is to be hopeful but not too attached.

RE: Jean M Auel: Clan of the cave bear

Jean Auel is an excellent author. Try reading the full series..it is worth the time spent. The last book in the series is out now. Cant wait to read it!:

RE: Richard Montanari: Broken Angels

altered carbon and black man both by the same author are alot better

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