Reflections: Life After the White House
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  • Not as great as the first one
  • Not as good as her first; but still has some value
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Reflections: Life After the White House

Manufacturer: Simon & Schuster Audio
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ASIN: 0743533585
Release Date: 2003-10-20

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Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother to a president. Barbara Bush's prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, Barbara Bush defied skeptics to become one of the most admired First Ladies in history; she remains a beloved public figure today.

Reflections begins with the inauguration of her son, President George W. Bush, in January 2001, and then flashes back eight years to President Clinton's inauguration, when she and her husband President George H.W. Bush were leaving the White House. Drawing on excerpts from her diary, Mrs. Bush chronologically takes us through this time in her life. She reveals her and her husband's inner lives through sometimes touching and often hilarious stories about their extensive travels, their hobbies, and their charity work. She discusses her experiences on the campaign trail with her sons, and relates her continuing interactions with VIPs from around the world. Mrs. Bush also reflects on the experience of having a president for a son and discusses the family's reactions to September 11, 2001, and its aftermath.

Reflections will delight Barbara Bush's millions of admirers with the former First Lady's warmth and wit, as well as with candid revelations and anecdotes from the past decade of a full and fascinating life.

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"""There is a myth in the United States -- you've heard it many times. It says that all American mothers hope that their child will grow up to be President of the United States. In my case that certainly is a myth. I never dreamed that any of ours would; there were days when I hoped they'd just grow up!...But on January 20, 2001...there we were sitting on the west side of the United States Capitol, waiting for our son George W. to be sworn in as the forty-third President of the United States of America."" -- from the Prologue This inspiring follow-up to Barbara Bush's number one bestselling memoir covers the momentous eight years between President George H. W. Bush's leaving office and President George W. Bush's inauguration. Not since Abigail Adams has one woman been both the wife and mother to a president. Barbara Bush's prominent place in American history is matched by her extraordinary popularity: Republicans and Democrats alike appreciate her wit, her compassion, and her devotion to her family. Dignified, loyal, and unpretentious, Barbara Bush defied skeptics to become one of the most admired first ladies in history; she remains a beloved public figure today. Picking up where Barbara Bush: A Memoir left off, Reflections begins with the inauguration of her son, President George W. Bush, in January 2001, and then flashes back eight years to President Clinton's inauguration, when she and her husband President George H. W. Bush were leaving the White House. Drawing on excerpts from her diary, Mrs. Bush chronologically takes us through this time in her life, devoting one chapter to each year. She reveals her and her husband's inner lives through sometimes touching and often hilarious stories about their extensive travels, their hobbies, and their charity work.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Not as great as the first one.......2005-11-29

I confess I didn't enjoy this book as much as her first one, Barbara Bush: A Memoir. Reflections was mainly a detailed activity of Mrs. Bush's life after they left the White House, i.e, I was invited to speak at such-and-such engagement and met such-and-such people, or such-and-such person spent the summer with us at Walker's Point. It was not as lively and a bit exhausting because you sometimes had to plow through seemingly endless pages of dinners, engagements, speaking engagements, etc., without a single interesting paragraph to hold your attention.

Some bright spots in the book are numerous witty stories sprinkled here and there and the chapter covering the events surrounding 9/11. She said loyalty is a treasured quality in her family and it's something that's evident in the book: She tried to steer clear of controversies involving members of her family and never discussed issues that would put them in a bad light.

Something else that's interesting is that she rarely says anything negative about anyone, even the Clintons. Not even with the books that she's read, and there were some you could tell that she didn't particularly enjoy, did she criticize the author, the writing or the storyline. It's perhaps her choice as she says in her book that this is her life as she sees it and it is very biased.

3 out of 5 stars Not as good as her first; but still has some value.......2004-05-18

I collect books about the Presidential Families of the U.S. I am especially interested in the period of 1900-Present. I enjoy reading trivia about the White House, the political process and what makes our Presidents, their advisors, and our Congress human.

I am very impressed by the narratives our current first ladies have left us. As I write this I reflect on Jackie Kennedy's memorial (she died this day 10 years ago). Because of zelous secrecy on the part of her family -- the country does not have one good narrative by or about her. This is a shame. Our first ladies have all seen and done lots to help their husbands and their countries.

Barbara Bush wrote an excellent book about her time as First Lady. It is refreshing, seemingly honest, and well written. This second book does not measure up to her first effort. I think I agree with the other reviewers that the book contains lots of trivia regarding her speeches and fundraising efforts. She also does come across as sarcastic and elitist, but at least she is honest.

It is because of her honesty that I feel this book has a place in collections of first ladies. It does give the reader a feel for life on the speech-giving/spin-meistering/fund-raising circuit. I think she held back on lots of opinions and events because her son in now in office and was/is up for re-election at the time she wrote the book. Even though I didn't like all of her opinions, at least I got to know them, and that is very valuable.

Mrs. Bush has the ability to write well. I hope that after her son's presidency is over, and God willing she is in good health; she will offer us another book. Perhaps the book she really wanted to write in the first place. I am hoping she keeps a journal with the intent that it be published; because of her age. None of us get to live forever, so journals are important as well as permiting her personal papers to be printed at her descretion. She is a lively, feisty lady.

By all means by the book for it's historical place. There are gems between the lines.

3 out of 5 stars This is an ok book.......2004-05-13

I found this book to be slow reading. The best parts of the book is when Barbara Bush talks about the over seas trips they take. I usually read a book in a decent amount of time. This book took me at least a month to read. I would pick it up and read a few pages then put it down. If you give up easy on reading a book do not buy this one.

4 out of 5 stars Tugboat Babs tells all!.......2004-05-06

This is a thrilling book -- I especially enjoyed the early sections which deal with the Bush's business activities in Medellin and Cartagena. Imagine a Jimmy Buffett song as it might have been filmed by Quentin Tarentino and you have the general idea.

1 out of 5 stars terrible.......2004-02-14

I love old Babs but this work shows her to be shallow and with a dim little view of the big world she's privileged to be on. I know she's smarter than this. But sarcasm, snottiness, and lots of terrible grammar and endless, useless petty lists of people (she should fund an effort to teach herself some literacy) make this a waste of time. C'mon Babs give us yoour best - like the first book.
Reflections Life After the White House
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    Reflections Life After the White House
    Barbara Bush
    Manufacturer: SIMON & SCHUSTER @ TRADE
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    Binding: CD-ROM
    ASIN: B000SNNXEE

    Going Home Again: Roy Williams, the North Carolina Tar Heels, and a Season to Remember
    Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    • A Champion Is Born
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    Going Home Again: Roy Williams, the North Carolina Tar Heels, and a Season to Remember
    Adam Lucas
    Manufacturer: The Lyons Press
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    As he traveled across the state of North Carolina in the summer of 2003, Roy Williams delivered a repetitive refrain to the thousands of University of North Carolina basketball fans who packed his public appearances: "Ol' Roy ain't that good."

    Carolina fans didn't care to hear it, because they firmly believed that ol' Roy was, indeed, more than good-he was great. He was the prodigal son who served as Dean Smith's assistant coach, turned down the Carolina job in 2000, and finally accepted it in April of 2003. Williams became the Tar Heels' head coach after fifteen spectacular years at Kansas, and the immediate expectation was that he would find similar success in Chapel Hill, a once-proud program that had stumbled under former head coach Matt Doherty. But Williams knew something that it would take casual fans months to realize: Teaching the team of moody basketball players to play winning basketball would be about much more than simply what happened on the court. Williams had established a successful program at Kansas by connecting with the players he recruited over their four-year careers. At Carolina, he had less than twelve months to turn a group of talented individuals into a basketball team that could function at the highest level of NCAA competition, the Atlantic Coast Conference.

    In the tradition of John Feinstein's A Season on the Brink comes GOING HOME AGAIN, the story of Roy Williams's first season as North Carolina's head basketball coach. Author Adam Lucas takes you inside the locker room and behind the scenes with the nation's most revered basketball program, in a rare glimpse into the inner workings of one of the country's most secretive college sports dynasties.

    Customer Reviews:

    3 out of 5 stars A Champion Is Born.......2006-03-14

    I read this book after UNC won the 2005 NCAA basketball tournament, and to me the most fascinating part was seeing how the foundation for that championship was established during the 2004 season chronicled here. We see the players begin to "buy in" to Roy Williams' coaching philosophy (some more quickly than others) and forge themselves into a real team, as opposed a collection of highly talented players, each with his own agenda. There are a lot of books celebrating winning seasons and championship runs (including one about the 2005 Tar Heels), but this is a rarity - a book about how a championship team became a championship team. I recommend it for UNC fans, of course, but also for college basketball fans in general. And for young sports fans who'd like to read about what it takes to be a champion.

    5 out of 5 stars Molding Individuals into a Team.......2004-11-18

    Straight from the Tar Heel Monthly, the nation's most widely read magazine devoted to University of North Carolina athletics. Adam Lucas, the publisher, has written this book on a remarkable man having a remarkable year.

    This is the story of Roy Williams leaving a very successful stint at Kansas and returning to UNC. He was faced with a group of very talented but moody individuals into a winning team that could compete at the highest level of NCAA competition - the Atlantic Coast Conference.

    No one player is good enough to win at that level, it takes team effort. And building that team effort is what it's all about. It's something that only the very best coaches can do. And he did it. Here's the detail.

    The Autobiographical Documentary in America (Wisconsin Studies in Autobiography)
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    "The autobiographical documentary is one of the most significant paths taken by American filmmakers in recent years, and Jim Lane is the ideal person to take on this important subject. A scrupulous film historian with a sophisticated grasp of the theoretical issues raised and addressed by autobiographical documentary films, he is also a gifted filmmaker personally committed to the movement he is studying. He writes with singular authority about films whose aspiration, and achievement, is to be at once subjective and objective."—William Rothman, University of Miami, author of The "I" of the Camera

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    "Such fine and sustained work on the documentary film as autobiography is way overdue. Exploring the convergences of autobiography and film theory, Jim Lane makes a major contribution to the whole field of autobiographical studies, demonstrating in the process what significant work autobiography does in the history and culture of our time."—Susanna Egan, Mirror Talk: Genres of Crisis in Contemporary Autobiography

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    1 out of 5 stars Ignores a pioneer of the genre.......2004-08-21

    For some bizarre reason, this book totally excludes from history the work of Jeff Kreines, who... well... let the NY Times do the work:

    "Mr. McElwee learned how to make movies in the 70's, at the graduate film program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In those years, Boston was the cradle of American cinéma vérité and its more inward-looking, autobiographical offshoots. Mr. McElwee was particularly influenced by a filmmaker named Jeff Kreines, who pioneered a portable system of synchronized camera and sound equipment that allowed him to shoot films by himself. Free from the encumbrance of a film crew, in the early 70's Mr. Kreines made "The Plaint of Steve Kreines as Recorded by His Younger Brother Jeff," a documentary about his older brother's inability to move out of the house and from under his family's wing. "As far as I know, it was the first movie made in that style," Mr. McElwee said. "It showed that there was a tremendous potential to one-person filmmaking.""

    Excising Kreines from history of a genre he helped invent is either ignorant or willfill, but in either case a disservice to the reader. Lane should be ashamed of himself.

    4 out of 5 stars Great Intro to a fascinating area of personal filmmaking.......2003-03-07

    I read a lot of film books and, for me, the best ones accomplish one of two things: they either introduce me to films or genres that I know little about, or they give me new insight into films and genres that I love. Jim Lane's book manages to do both in a straight-forward, intelligent, but easily accessible style that accomodates both serious film scholars and the cocktail party film buff (like me). I knew next to nothing about the autobiographical documentary (and frankly, had little interest in exploring it) but I was drawn to the book because of my appreciation for "David Holzman's Diary". Of course, I read that section first, and enjoyed it so much that I found myself turning to the beginning of the book and reading about films that I had never seen. I ended up tracking down all the films central to the book, viewing them, and then returning to the chapters in the book to compare the authors views with my own.
    What better compliment to pay a film book than to say it inspired me to go out and see more films.
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        Who Moved My Cheese? For Kids
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        • probably better for kids, but lacking in explainations
        Who Moved My Cheese? For Kids
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        Motivational author Spencer Johnson (The One Minute Manager, Who Moved my Cheese? for Teens) may have finally found the perfect format for his popular parable on the importance of anticipating and adapting to life changes.

        Critics of Johnson's best-selling Who Moved my Cheese? for grownups complained about its oversimplification and lack of substance (and the fact that glad-handed managers sometimes gave the book to employees fearing for their jobs didn't help). But in a kids' book, that simplicity doesn't grate as much, and Johnson's cartoonish characters--sneaker-wearing mice Sniff and Scurry, and the tentative Hem and Haw, ever in search of "cheese" in the "maze"--look right at home alongside the rest of Steve Pileggi's crude illustrations.

        Of course, Johnson's homily might seem even less applicable to kids than it is to adults, and some of Haw's "Handwriting on the Wall" (again, lifted directly from the grownup version) will likely prove too abstract (like "Smell the cheese often so you know when it's getting old"). But then again, kids face more changes than most adults, and they often have fewer tools to deal with them. If nothing else, Johnson's message on "How to deal with change--and win!" is at least a slight improvement on the more time-honored "Shut up and deal." (Ages 9 to 12) --Paul Hughes

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        Spencer Johnson's Who Moved My Cheese? is a bestselling book that has helped millions of people around the world adapt and succeed in changing times. Now Dr. Johnson has adapted his story for the picture book audience so that, starting from the earliest age, children can view change as a positive thing that can lead to new opportunity.

        Young readers will enjoy following the story of the four little characters, Sniff, Scurry, Hem and Haw, who make their way through a maze looking for the "Magical Cheese" that makes them happy. And once they find the Cheese, it seems like it will last forever-until one morning when everything changes. Who moved their Cheese? Will it come back? Or will they have to look for different Cheese, venturing onto strange paths, around corners they've never explored? As children follow these friends through the maze of change, they can try to figure out which character they're most like-or which they most admire-and what their own Magical Cheese might be.

        Spencer Johnson, M.D.'s New York Times #1 bestselling book Who Moved My Cheese? - An A-Mazing Way to Deal with Change at Work and in Life has inspired and entertained millions of adults. Now even the youngest readers can share the story, learning how to deal with change-and win!

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        5 out of 5 stars Who Moved My Cheese, not only for Kids!.......2007-05-15

        This edition of "Who Moved My Cheese?" is beautifully illustrated and was enjoyed by all of my children from 2 to 12. As an adult, I also throughly enjoyed the book and recommend for children from ages 1 to 99!

        5 out of 5 stars Great book.......2007-02-09

        I didn't know how well the illustrations were going to be, but I was pleasantly surprised. It covers the entire story line of the adult version and is tailored perfectly for kids. My five-year-old loves it.

        5 out of 5 stars Who Moved My Cheese? For Kids.......2007-01-11

        My kids love this book. For my 5 year old it's just about some mice and small people. My nine year old gets it. When we read this book at bedtime I don't have to read another because they both love this book. It is a must have for anyone wanting their kids to develop "just do it" attitudes.

        5 out of 5 stars Mother of 3 for "who moved my cheese".......2006-06-30

        I really enjoyed reading this to my Children. My 10 yr old read it andshe enjoyed it. It came in really handy at this time. My family is in the process of moving and my 10 yr old was not handling with the life change at all. "Who moved my cheese!" has helped all 3 of my kids to understand not to be afraid of the unknown. I recommend this book to anyone has young ones at home my children really enjoyed it,

        4 out of 5 stars probably better for kids, but lacking in explainations.......2006-04-05

        If you've been in middle-management, chances are you've either had this book pressed on you or seen it lying on someone else's desk but only in the "adult" form (I use the term loosely, "Who Moved My Cheese?" is on about a 7th grade reading level). As it turns out everything that was in the blockbuster WMMC is here in this version for kids, to the extent that middle-managers should have THIS version of the book vs. the adult copy-- it would've saved everyone a lot of time.

        ANYWAY, the "plot" is this: in a maze there are 4 characters, 2 mice with big ears named Sniff and Scurry, and 2 mouse-sized humanoids, Hem and Haw. Each day they all set forth (the mice earlier and more industriously than the humans; the mice are instinctual whereas the humans consult maps) into the maps and seek out Magical Cheese. Everyone loves MC 'cuz it makes you feel good (no surprise there). Here's how the rest of the story goes:

        Sniff and Scurry find a BIG OL' pile of cheese in a Cheese Station and are happy as... well, rats. Hem and Haw find it too and everyone has a grand ol' time. Sniff n' Scurry carefully measure the cheese to see when the supply is getting smaller whereas Hem & Haw sleep later and later and pay no attention to the dwindling supply. Eventually, surprise, surprise, the cheese runs out.

        The mice knew this was coming and immediately set out to find NEW cheese whereas the humans more or less freeze up and piss n' moan that there's no more yellah' stuff 'round. Hem actually decides to STAY there in the empty Cheese Station thinking that some day (who knows when) there will be more cheese. Haw eventually goes out seeking more cheese like the mice, eventually finding a massive dump even larger than the first station. Surprise, surprise, the 2 mice are already there. Haw is, presumably, left in the empty cheese dump waiting and withering away to nothingness.

        Now, what's the message for kids behind all of this? Well, actually, you have to infer that for yourself. Unlike the adult version of this book that carefully walks you through the concept that Change is Inevitable and Fortune Favors the Flexible, in the kid version there is very little to assist young minds to realize what the moral of the story is. Sure, Dr. Johnson asks questions like "what is YOUR cheese?" but what the hell does THAT mean to anyone younger than, say, 6th grade or more (who probably wouldn't be caught dead reading a picture book in the 1st place).

        What I find interesting about this whole thing is that the book that STARTED out as a management book for adults wound up (no doubt as a way of raking in a few more $$$ under the thin veneer of "lets pass on this wonderful bit of whiz-dom to the younger generation) as a kid's book. In actuality, I think it would've worked best the other way around: starting this as a kids' book and turning it into one for adults; after all, hardly anything is changed other than there's more words & less pictures in the adult book.

        In other words, I'm torn. I see the value in a book that espouses being open to change, but I'm offended it was written at a 7th grade reading level. I find it interesting that the original book came out some 6+ years ago, and I have yet to see any useful, sweeping change done because of this book or any others (Awaken the Giant Within; Iron John; Fish!; Zap! or any other management books on the shelves). To turn it into a children's book, especially one in which the central message of Change is Invevitable and Sometimes Necessary isn't even STATED strikes me as a sort of "quick, lets get this out there on the tail end of the adult book so we can make money".

        I don't know if I recommend this book or not. Maybe it's good for your 4th grader, but I think like a lot of adults who were given this book and then expected to "work smarter, not harder", the message for kids will faaaade aaaaawwwaaay almost immediately.
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        This is a lovely book, but it really seems to be for 4 or 5 year old kids. Or precocious 3 year olds.

        5 out of 5 stars Great fun and good learning!.......2007-06-27

        My son (5) loves all the Kumon books we have tried so far (Numbers 1-30, Capital Letters, Mazes - Animals and Mazes - Things that go). While he normally does not like to practice writing skills, he spends a good amount of time on the Kumon books and I consider them a good investment. His 3 year old sister is very skilled with the mazes as well (we bought her the beginner maze book, also excellent). The quality of the paper and images is superior as well, compared to most activity books out there. Highly recommended.

        5 out of 5 stars Great books.......2007-01-09

        My daughter loves these "Kumon" books. We now have several and the Amazon price (with free shipping) was cheaper than we'd pay at our local store. Also the selection here is awesome!

        Real Estate Flipping: Grow Rich Buying and Selling Property
        Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
        • Great advice - no bull
        Real Estate Flipping: Grow Rich Buying and Selling Property
        Mark B. Weiss
        Manufacturer: Adams Media Corporation
        ProductGroup: Book
        Binding: Paperback

        GeneralGeneral | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
        Buying & Selling HomesBuying & Selling Homes | Real Estate | Business & Investing | Subjects | Books
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        1. The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties The Complete Guide to Flipping Properties
        2. Find It, Fix It, Flip It!: Make Millions in Real Estate--One House at a Time Find It, Fix It, Flip It!: Make Millions in Real Estate--One House at a Time
        3. Fix It and Flip It: How to Make Money Rehabbing Real Estate for Profit Fix It and Flip It: How to Make Money Rehabbing Real Estate for Profit
        4. Renovate to Riches: Buy, Improve, and Flip Houses to Create Wealth Renovate to Riches: Buy, Improve, and Flip Houses to Create Wealth
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        ASIN: 1593370180

        Book Description

        Real estate investment is one of the most popular ways to build wealth in today's economy. Real Estate Flipping provides novice and seasoned investors with proven strategies for buying and selling properties quickly—known as "flipping" in the industry—for maximum profit. Expert author Mark B. Weiss gives readers insider advice on scouting out potential properties, negotiating like a pro, and valuing a property prior to purchase.

        Real Estate Flipping gives readers a step-by-step process for lining up credit, getting the property inspected, and working with contractors. This easy-to-follow book also outlines the finer points of the transaction, including:

        ·Finding the right financing
        ·Buying residential versus commercial property
        ·Understanding tax implications
        ·Structuring the deal

        The author also helps readers navigate potential traps and pitfalls, such as contract loopholes, shaky financing, and tenant obligations, which can derail the most carefully planned deals. With Real Estate Flipping, readers will be turning properties to profits in no time flat.

        Customer Reviews:

        4 out of 5 stars Great advice - no bull.......2005-09-04

        If you're looking for unvarnished perspective in how to make a go of flipping real estate - this is the book for you.

        Mark Weiss does away with the cliches and platitudes often associated with the "get rich quick" realtors who shill through paid tv ads and associated books.

        Weiss offers down to earth advice for those of us who want to know the ins and outs of flipping real estate. Very helpful.

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