Monday, May 08, 2006
Rating the First Ladies:
The Women Who Influenced the Presidency
Behind every great man is a woman! I have become interested, not in our Presidents, but the women who handle the duties of first lady during a presidency. What has been their contributions to the nation, their power and influence over affairs of state, political campaigns, and presidential appointments?
To rate these women, JohnB Roberts II turned to the Siena College Research Institute. The survey measures the opinions of college and university history departments. Each questionnaire contained ten key criteria. To my pleasure, Roberts didn't always agree with the ratings, giving even more insight.
Check out your favorite First Lady, and see how she rated! Read to discover who took bribes, who kept a pet bear, and who maintained a lesbian affair?
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Final Target by Iris Johansen
I personally, always love a good book where the chicks kick some butt! Any book by Iris Johansen will do this, and do it well. This book is no exception.
Cassie Andrews is seven years old and the president's daughter. While her parents were at a ceremony one evening, Cassie is awakened from her sleep by two masked men who murder her nanny and her nurse, and intend to kidnapping Cassie. She is saved just in time, by Michael Travis, a man who made his fortune in the international underworld.
Jessica Riley, a psychiatrist, is called in to treat the little girl. Michael Travis eventually comes back into the picture and convinces Cassie and the Riley girl to go with him on a whirlwind trip filled with intrigue and suspense.
This is a fast-moving thriller, which goes across international borders from Washington to Amsterdam to Paris with the help of Air Force One. Anyone into suspense will enjoy this book.
Cassie Andrews is seven years old and the president's daughter. While her parents were at a ceremony one evening, Cassie is awakened from her sleep by two masked men who murder her nanny and her nurse, and intend to kidnapping Cassie. She is saved just in time, by Michael Travis, a man who made his fortune in the international underworld.
Jessica Riley, a psychiatrist, is called in to treat the little girl. Michael Travis eventually comes back into the picture and convinces Cassie and the Riley girl to go with him on a whirlwind trip filled with intrigue and suspense.
This is a fast-moving thriller, which goes across international borders from Washington to Amsterdam to Paris with the help of Air Force One. Anyone into suspense will enjoy this book.
Tuesday, May 02, 2006
"The Lost Mother"
by Mary McGarry Morris
The setting is a rural area during the Depression.
This is the story of two children, Thomas and Margaret. When their mother leaves them, their Dad is devastated and retreats into a shell. They lose their home and are forced to live in a tent in the woods.
Most times the children are cold and hungry. The father is oblivious to the plight of his children. He is gone most of the day looking for work. The older of the children,Thomas, does his best to look after his sister Margaret. The children are filled with guilt, blaming themselves for their Mother's leaving.
Most of the adults in their lives have their own agendas and let these children down. The children are left to their own devises to survive.
This book is well-written, I would not say that "It is a must read," but if you take it out you WILL finish it.
This is the story of two children, Thomas and Margaret. When their mother leaves them, their Dad is devastated and retreats into a shell. They lose their home and are forced to live in a tent in the woods.
Most times the children are cold and hungry. The father is oblivious to the plight of his children. He is gone most of the day looking for work. The older of the children,Thomas, does his best to look after his sister Margaret. The children are filled with guilt, blaming themselves for their Mother's leaving.
Most of the adults in their lives have their own agendas and let these children down. The children are left to their own devises to survive.
This book is well-written, I would not say that "It is a must read," but if you take it out you WILL finish it.