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There were a lot of interesting stories and I gained a lot of respect for professional wrestlers and what they do, but I don't think the book has much appeal to those that aren't wrestling fans.
I had a lot of fun remembering my teenage years cheering for Cactus Jack (I even bought his shirt back on high school)
I had a lot of fun remembering my teenage years cheering for Cactus Jack (I even bought his shirt back on high school)
This book is very sad reading the experiences of war. It would be hard enough if it was dealing with adults, but bring teenagers took it to another level.
My favorite part was reading about the people at the rehab center and no matter how hard things got, they kept trying to help the kids.
Unfortunately this book leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The theme and have of the book get 5 stars, but the actual writing only gets 3.
I wish it was about 50 pages longer to your up loose ends.
My favorite part was reading about the people at the rehab center and no matter how hard things got, they kept trying to help the kids.
Unfortunately this book leaves a lot of questions unanswered. The theme and have of the book get 5 stars, but the actual writing only gets 3.
I wish it was about 50 pages longer to your up loose ends.
I'm not sure what to say about this one... The author lived through an incredibly tough life, but has really made the most out of it
This was a very fast and engaging read.
I am sorry that she was forced to choose between her family and own mental health. It is very sad to read about all the accuse and neglect she suffered.
The most amazing thing is that 3 PHds came out of this family - how many families can say that, let alone ones coming from a situation anywhere near what is described?
Edit: the more I think about this book the more that some things don't seem right to me. I've lowered my review to 3 stars. I believe she is a victim and escaped difficult circumstances, but I think there are a lot of exaggerations in this book. It is still a very interesting read and the author is very talented and has overcome great odds
This was a very fast and engaging read.
I am sorry that she was forced to choose between her family and own mental health. It is very sad to read about all the accuse and neglect she suffered.
The most amazing thing is that 3 PHds came out of this family - how many families can say that, let alone ones coming from a situation anywhere near what is described?
Edit: the more I think about this book the more that some things don't seem right to me. I've lowered my review to 3 stars. I believe she is a victim and escaped difficult circumstances, but I think there are a lot of exaggerations in this book. It is still a very interesting read and the author is very talented and has overcome great odds
7/10
I really enjoyed the quest for the 2 hour marathon. Some of the biographical parts weren't that exciting, but overall the content was really cool.
If you don't like running there may not be that much appeal, but if you are a fan of running or even athletics in general, it'll be a good read
I really enjoyed the quest for the 2 hour marathon. Some of the biographical parts weren't that exciting, but overall the content was really cool.
If you don't like running there may not be that much appeal, but if you are a fan of running or even athletics in general, it'll be a good read
This was a very well researched and thorough book.
While reading, it feels very authoritative. It goes so deep into some subjects, sometimes without allowing the reader a chance to catch up, that it feels like a doctoral thesis rather than a book.
If you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about Tesla, this is the book you should read.
Unfortunately it is now old enough that some parts may be outdated as more is discovered about Tesla. Technology had also advanced so much since the writing that at times it falls to show Tesla's influence on today's world simply because some inventions weren't around yet when it was published.
While reading, it feels very authoritative. It goes so deep into some subjects, sometimes without allowing the reader a chance to catch up, that it feels like a doctoral thesis rather than a book.
If you ever wanted to know everything there is to know about Tesla, this is the book you should read.
Unfortunately it is now old enough that some parts may be outdated as more is discovered about Tesla. Technology had also advanced so much since the writing that at times it falls to show Tesla's influence on today's world simply because some inventions weren't around yet when it was published.
I consider myself to have an above average grasp on cosmology, physics, etc, but most of this book went right over my head. The problem isn't so much with the content, bit that an idea is introduced once, an acronym given, then you are expected to know LBL, SCP, z, Omega, lambda, WIMP, MACHO, etc etc. This book is full of people, places and ideas that are quickly introduced then you are constantly peppered with them for the entire book.
Further, dark matter and dark energy are barely discussed - most of the book deals with hunting supernovae and using them as standard candles. As the title suggests, but I didn't take literally, this is about the process of searching for the secrets of the universe and goes deep into the difficulties of scheduling time on telescopes across the world and in space, then what it takes to compile data and distribute your findings. Don't expect to learn much about science, this is more about the scientific process. I thought I was getting a book about science, so I didn't enjoy it that much.
Further, dark matter and dark energy are barely discussed - most of the book deals with hunting supernovae and using them as standard candles. As the title suggests, but I didn't take literally, this is about the process of searching for the secrets of the universe and goes deep into the difficulties of scheduling time on telescopes across the world and in space, then what it takes to compile data and distribute your findings. Don't expect to learn much about science, this is more about the scientific process. I thought I was getting a book about science, so I didn't enjoy it that much.
As I've said before, I don't understand why people think these books are so great. 99% boring. I'll read second foundation only because I'm 5 books in now. I have the lowest of expectations.
I had given up on the frontiers saga after not enjoying the last few books.
This one was pretty good. It kept my attention the whole time and was not laced with profanity. I'm hoping the series keeps up with this quality
This one was pretty good. It kept my attention the whole time and was not laced with profanity. I'm hoping the series keeps up with this quality
9.5/10
I absolutely loved this book.
The author takes us along for the ride of Apollo 8, which I always thought of a cool mission, but just one more step until Apollo 11 went to the Moon. Here we learn that this may have been the most exciting and momentous Apollo mission, although I still favor Apollo 11.
My only small critique was the amount of time spent discussing the social strife of the late 60s, which played a part in Apollo 8, but I was reading this to learn about the mission, not necessarily the social and political climate. It was only one chapter, and others than that chapter I found myself salivating for more after every word.
If you like space travel, you'll love this book. If you have an adventurous spirit, you'll love this book, if adventure, exploration, space and discovery have no appeal to you, you will probably only mildly enjoy this book.
Happy 50 year anniversary of the launch tomorrow!
I absolutely loved this book.
The author takes us along for the ride of Apollo 8, which I always thought of a cool mission, but just one more step until Apollo 11 went to the Moon. Here we learn that this may have been the most exciting and momentous Apollo mission, although I still favor Apollo 11.
My only small critique was the amount of time spent discussing the social strife of the late 60s, which played a part in Apollo 8, but I was reading this to learn about the mission, not necessarily the social and political climate. It was only one chapter, and others than that chapter I found myself salivating for more after every word.
If you like space travel, you'll love this book. If you have an adventurous spirit, you'll love this book, if adventure, exploration, space and discovery have no appeal to you, you will probably only mildly enjoy this book.
Happy 50 year anniversary of the launch tomorrow!
There were some good and very interesting ideas presented in this book. The author is very knowledgeable in both science and religion.
It is worth a read simply for the ideas presented, I'm sure even the author would agree that not all ideas presented are correct, but I think it does a good job of how one day with more knowledge we can potentially reconcile science and religion very easily.
This is not light reading and the author goes very in depth, to the point that I had a hard time following along at places. I appreciate leaving no stone unturned, but a more concise discussion would be beneficial on my opinion. Maybe getting deeper in chapter notes, or a separate book altogether.
It is worth a read simply for the ideas presented, I'm sure even the author would agree that not all ideas presented are correct, but I think it does a good job of how one day with more knowledge we can potentially reconcile science and religion very easily.
This is not light reading and the author goes very in depth, to the point that I had a hard time following along at places. I appreciate leaving no stone unturned, but a more concise discussion would be beneficial on my opinion. Maybe getting deeper in chapter notes, or a separate book altogether.