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The Dress Lodger (Ballantine Reader's Circle)
Sheri Holman
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The Dress Lodger is engrossing historical fiction. As in the best of its genre, Sheri Holman's atmospheric, miasmic tale set in cholera-stricken Sunderland, England, circa 1831 is based on fact. Its epigraph from Ambrose Bierce's Devil's Dictionary--"Grave: A place where the dead are laid to await the coming of the medical student"--casts the novel's thematic lodestone, steering the reader into a deathly plot pursued through streets emanating the sounds, insufferable smells, humor, adversities, and disease of an early-19th-century industrial city.
Fifteen-year-old Gustine--the dress lodger--is a potter's assistant by day, prostitute by night. Her overbearing pimp and landlord has her permanently shadowed by an indefatigable, mysterious old woman "called Eyeball or Evil Eye or Gray Sister by boys who have read their Homer, but mostly called just plain Eye." Otherwise how could he guard his investment in the startling blue dress in which Gustine rents herself? Her trade, he explains, "works on this basic principle: a cheap whore is given a fancy dress as a higher class of prostitute, the higher the station of the clientèlle; the higher the station, the higher the price." Gustine's garment beckons Henry Chiver, an ambitious young surgeon who has fled Edinburgh, having been implicated in the convictions of infamous pioneer anatomists Burke and Hare for murder and grave robbing. For this doctor, desperate to reestablish his tarnished reputation through medical discovery, the heart is the favorite organ, "the singular fascination of his life." But to further his researches, and quell the increasing demands of his paying students--who are restless for induction into the arts of the scalpel--Henry requires dead bodies for dissection, to the horror of his naïve, philanthropic fiancée. But the Anatomy Act, which allows doctors to obtain corpses legally, has yet to pass through Parliament, and a suspicious public is terrifying itself with stories of murderous "burkers."
Street-smart Gustine, a pragmatist trapped in unrelenting poverty, is all heart for her nameless little son who wears--literally--his heart on the outside. His rare case of ectopia cordis is just the sort of anatomical anomaly whose study would make a name for the doctor. Amid the gathering momentum of the cholera epidemic, Henry and Gustine strike up a fatal pact: life for her son in exchange for a fresh supply of dead bodies for Henry's dissection. With mordant Dickensian wit and Elizabeth Gaskell's deft touch for gutsy outcast women seizing control of their destiny, Sheri Holman carves out a rich, imaginative adventure as incisive and as gruesomely fascinating as a 19th-century operating theater. --Rachel Holmes
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In Sunderland, England, a city quarantined by the cholera epidemic of 1831, a defiant, fifteen-teen-year old beauty in an elegant blue dress makes her way between shadow and lamp light. A potter's assistant by day and dress lodger by night, Gustine sells herself for necessity in a rented gown, scrimping to feed and protect her only love: her fragile baby boy. She holds a glimmer of hope after meeting Dr. Henry Chiver, a prisoner of his own dark past. But in a world where suspicion of medicine runs rampant like a fever, these two lost souls will become irrevocably linked, as each crosses lines between rich and destitute, decorum and abandon, damnation and salvation. By turns tender and horrifying, The Dress Lodger is a captivating historical thriller charged with a distinctly modern voice. . . .
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A Quirky Good Read.......2007-08-14
Like a patchwork quilt, Holman takes bits of seemingly disparate lives and threads them together into a tapestry where nothing is as it appears. The device of the third person narrator reminds me a little of the movie "Moulin Rouge"; a story within a story, or the book as a theater. There is always one story line that cycles around to the next. I'm willing to give a lot of lattitude to the plot if I'm enjoying the ride, and while that was usually true, there were also parts where the writing was just tedious, or lines of action that seemed to almost crescendo but then fizzle. Still, I certainly enjoyed it enough to keep going. I mean, where else are you going to find a character who is a ferret named Mike, on the same level of importance as his human counterparts?
Gritty, heart-breaking historical thriller.................2007-07-01
In this well drawn historical novel, we find a young lady with raw courage, resolve and cunning amid filthy, horrible, dire conditions.
A mere 14 year girl when she first takes to the street life of prostitution to survive, her character is almost impossible not to care about and feel genuine empathy for...the situation is so painfully bleak.
The novel takes place in Sunderland, England in 1831 and it is here that cholera is about to first strike in Britain in an alarming and deadly epidemic. Once it 'jumps ship', Gustine becomes an unwitting vehicle of the transmission of the infection.
She turns her tricks at night `lodged' in a beautiful blue dress that a fine lady would wear, thus charming her clients into believing her to be of a higher social stature. She is wise beyond her years, possessing all the skills of surviving the mean back streets and evil that surround her.
The narration is captivating and surprisingly elegant given the bleakness of the scene. It is reminiscent of a modern Greek tragedy infused with body-snatching , Gothic puzzles and psychological dramas!
It is also a love story; the love of a desperate mother nurturing a fragile infant. She will do anything to help and protect her baby.
Enter a physician anatomist, Dr Henry Chiver, aged 32 and greedy for freshly dead bodies on which he may teach his students the art of surgery and dissection.
As secrets unravel and deceptions prevail, surprises surface and this novel stuns!
If you like historical thrillers......you'll probably really enjoy this book!
All are victims.......2007-05-30
A novel where everyone, in one way or another, falls victim to a cholera plague spreading across the globe, and now entering the lives & politics of Sunderland, England. Through superb writing & masterful story-telling, the rough life of the underclass and the intentions of the wealthy--good or bad--are thoroughly examined. I wasn't turned off by the graphics of the novel--it only helps to contribute to the medical history that provides a backbone for the story. More disturbing was the vulgar about-face made by Dr. Chiver (a sympathetic character at the novel's outset) balanced by the emotional flowering of the Eye and personal growth of Gustine. Overall, a captivating novel that I absolutely could not put down, especially towards the end--loved every bit of it!
Disappointment.......2007-05-22
The book had an interesting premise, characters that I thought I would care about. I dragged myself through the first half of the book thinking it would grab me. Never did. I found the rambling stream of conciseness writing style a distraction and the subject matter too grim, between the two I lost interest. The book was filled with ugliness, not a glimmer of hope for the characters or alas the poor reader. The best part was when I gave myself permission to skim the last 80 pages.
Overwhelmingly a non-hit with the book club.
Engaging and well written.......2007-05-21
I enjoyed this book while I was reading it. I thought the story was engaging and it's unraveling moved me. I liked the main character Gustine, a hard working and devoted mother.
I felt that Sheri Holman's depiction of the characters was realistic and many faceted. No one was all good or all bad, she showed us the strength and weakness, good and evil in each of them.
The story is a richly detailed narrative told from an unusual perspective and only revealed to the reader at the end of the book. Gustine is a young mother who works two jobs to care for her infant son; one of which is selling herself as a prostitute and doing so in a beautiful gown she rents from her landlord. A handsome young doctor, Dr Henry Chiver has secrets from his past and an obsessions of his own. He is engaged to be married to Audrey Place. Their connections are woven during the time of an epidemic of cholera in Sunderland, England, 1831.
I enjoyed the commentary on class and the politics of public policy. I thought the Reader's Guide and conversation with Sheri Holman was a nice bonus to this novel. I liked hearing how she took real people from history and wove them together with her own fiction.
This could be a good one for a book club.
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The Dress Lodger
Sheri Holman
Manufacturer: Atlantic Monthly Press Boston 1985
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The Dress Lodger
Sheri Holman
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The Dress Lodger
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A Dickensian historical mystery peopled with strange and true characters written with assurance and style.
"Another stunner from a gifted and versatile new master of historical fiction." -Kirkus Reviews
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The Dress Lodger
Sheri Holman
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This Audiofy audiobook chip packs Nadia May's full 13 hour reading of "The Dress Lodger" on a tiny memory card. A single Audiofy audiobook chip, hardly larger than a stamp, holds a complete digital audiobook, and saves the last listening position automatically, unlike CDs. With an SD memory card slot or low-cost adapter - like those for digital cameras - this Audiofy audiobook chip can be played on Microsoft Windows and Apple Macintosh desktop computers or laptops (Microsoft Windows XP/2000/Me/98, or Apple Mac OS X 10.3.9 and above) or transferred to Apple iPod media players. Audiobook chips also move seamlessly to most Palm OS and Pocket PC handheld PDAs with SD expansion slots, as well as Treo and Windows Mobile "smartphones" (Palm OS 5.2 or Windows Mobile 2002 and above)... Young Gustine is a dress lodger, a prostitute who rents a beautiful blue dress from her landlord to attract a higher class of clientele. By day a potter's assistant, by night a courtesan of the streets, Gustine works hard to support her fragile only child. But Gustine's life is soon to change dramatically.
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The Dress Lodger: Library Edition
Sheri Holman
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First comes love, then comes marriage. . .
Or that was Gracie's plan, anyway, at the ripe old age of fourteen. She loved eighteen-year-old heartthrob Riley with a desperation that made her a town legend. Even now that she's all grown up, the locals in sleepy Los Lobos won't let her forget her youthful crush.
. . .but it's not as easy as it looks.
And how can she, when she's face-to-face with Riley at every turn? The onetime bad boy has come back to town seeking respectability-but the sparks that fly between them are anything but respectable! Gracie's determined to keep her distance, but when someone sets out to ruin both their reputations, the two discover that first love is sometimes better the second time around.
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The sisty uglers.......2006-05-31
I was pretty ambivalent about this book--it almost seemed as if it had been written by two people, and I liked one author, but the other, not so much. The two main characters seemed about as believable as the hero and heroine ever do in romances, and their dialogue was unforced and sometimes witty--all good. But the secondary cast of characters--no believability there. Gracie's horrible family reminded me of nothing so much as the evil stepmother and stepsisters in Cinderella--overdrawn, and a family highly unlikely to have produced the heroine. The final straw came at the end, when they suddenly, for no apparent reason, see the error of their ways and profess their appreciation for Gracie. At this point, I threw the book down in disgust--of course, I'd finished it by then, so it was a pretty meaningless gesture, but still.
Great, Heartfelt, Second Chance Romance.......2006-03-24
I fell in LOVE with Gracie and Riley..she had it "RIGHT" when she was only 14 years old. Had to come back 14 years later to find her true love. It was great the way Susan Mallery put in all the humor and mystery. I couldn't put it down...a real page turner. I kept reading when I should have been doing something else or "SLEEPING". Don't think anyone will be disappointed in this book, would recommend it to anyone. Very lighthearted.
Extraordinarily Funny! .......2006-01-11
`Falling for Gracie' by Susan Mallery is a fabulous book. This book was on my shelf for a while and I just passed it over because of the cover. But when I took the chance ,I was hooked after the first page and finished it in wee hours this morning. The story is very funny with a hint of mystery and great love story. Gracie has huge `nutty' crush on Riley when she was 14 years old. She was sent to live with her Aunt and Uncle so she would disrupt Riley's wedding. The story starts 14 years later and both Gracie and Riley have returned to their small California hometown. There were so many laugh out loud moments - take a chance it will put a smile on your face.
Charming second chance tale with the boy next door.......2005-10-03
Gracie Landon has spent the last 14 years trying to live down her infamous past. Sent away at the age of 14 because her obsessive love for Riely Whitefield resulted in all kinds of havoc, Gracie has been asked by her mother and sisters to return home to plan her sister Vivian's wedding. It turns out that the reason they appeared to invite her is for one of her famous wedding cake creations at no charge. Gracie, now living in LA is the wedding cake maker to the stars; the Vera Wang of the cake set. When her sister Alexis asks her to help spy on her husband because she suspects he's unfaithful, Gracie reluctantly agrees, particularly since it entails spying on the house of Riley. Zeke is Riley's mayoral campaign manager. Riley has a vengeful uncle who makes his winning the election a condition of his inheritance of $97 million. His plans are to win but not serve. When they literally bump into each other, she confesses to Riley why she's there, and he agrees to help her solve the mystery to ensure hsi chances for winning are not curtailed. Soon he wonders why he resisted her all the years ago. As Riley's popularity in the poles increase (thanks to a suggestive picture and a reprinting of "The Gracie Chronicles," highlighting her past transgressions), he and Gracie continue to investigate. But the current mayor will do anything to get reelected, and he and his mistress (who has link to both Riley and Gracie) try to embarrass Riley and Gracie at every turn. But when her livelihood is threatened, Gracie is out for blood.
The story is refreshing and more than a mystery/romance. The family dynamics of the Landon women could be a book in and of itself, and the nosy townspeople would make anyone happy to live an anonymous life in a big city. While the bad guys are no mystery, getting there is so much fun!
Great, heartfelt romance.......2005-06-04
This romance was great! Both of the main characters had intense rooting value.
Gracie Landon had been in exile since she was fourteen. She had found herself the star of the local newspaper's "Gracie Chronicles" after stalking her first crush, Riley Whitefield. The whole town of Los Lobos was aware of Gracie and her unrequited love. Her mother felt disgraced by her so-called friends and sent Gracie to live with her aunt and uncle. Gracie has come home after fourteen years to help with her sister Vivian's wedding plans. Gracie is a reknowned cake maker and has agreed to make her sister's wedding cake. In the process, she is trying to reconnect with both sisters, Vivian and Alexis, and her mother. All have family issues with which they are trying to come to terms.
Gracie finds that she is still deeply attracted to Riley, who is back in town after traveling the South China Sea developing oil rigs. Riley is pursuing his own personal vendetta in the process of running for mayor of Los Lobos. But along the way, he finds himself captivated by Gracie, who always leads with her heart.
This was a great romance from beginning to end!
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The Wrong Reflection
Gillian Bradshaw
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When Paul Anderson awakens in hospital with amnesia after a horrific car crash, there is just one thing he's sure of . . . he is not Paul Anderson. His first terrified thoughts centre on the company he is supposed to have worked for, Stellar Research: for some reason, he doesn't trust Sir Philip Lloyd, the Chairman of Stellar, and feels instinctively that he is in danger. But Paul is a man with no past and no future, and elusive memories of a classified Stellar project are threatening to tear his sanity apart.
Only Sandra Murray, the young woman who saved his life, is prepared to believe him. She senses behind Paul's terrified gaze a rare intelligence, and finds herself warming to this desperate and troubled man. But a news-hungry media and a terrible truth just out of his reach are merely the tip of the iceberg . . .
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Haunting mirror on Corporate greed and human society.......2006-07-30
A man pulled from a car wreck and revived through CPR awakens in hospital to find he cannot remember anything about himself - or much of anything . . . except for the fact that he violently resists the fact that he is the person identified by the hospital through the papers on him and in the wreckage of the car, and that he is terribly afraid of the company he supposedly worked for, and the people with whom he supposedly worked. He looks like the person they claim he is, he has the same identifying marks, he even shares the same fingerprints, but he is absolutely certain that he is not this person. The only one who believes him at first is the woman who rescued him.
Gillian Bradshaw brings these characters, especially the main character, to life in a way that I haven't seen in a long time - I was fascinated and unable to put this book down until I reached the ending. At first it read like a mystery/thriller, but as the book progresses, it very gradually (and, in my opinion, in a realistic manner) enters the realm of science fiction. The more technical elements are explained in a manner that I found easy to understand and added to the story.
This was a wonderful book and I highly recommend it to anyone who can get their hands on it. I hope that it will be re-released at some point, if enough people discover it.
The face in the mirror is not mine..........2004-01-31
One of the most basic traits of our humanity is our identity. Our identity is made up of our history, our memories, our personality and our relationships. But what would happen if you woke up one day and all of that was gone? You look in the mirror and you don't recognize the face that is staring back at you? You're in a hospital but you don't know how you got there?
The Wrong Reflection, by Gillian Bradshaw, is a science fiction thriller that begins dealing with this issue. Bradshaw is primarily known for writing historical fiction using her classical background. Whatever possessed her to try her hand at science fiction, I have no clue. However, she succeeds brilliantly using the talents that her previous genre no doubt taught her (I have not read any of her other books). She creates vivid characters and ties them into a tight thriller that makes you keep turning the page as you wonder what's happening. Unfortunately, the ending can't keep up the steam, and she uses a grammatical conceit that becomes increasingly aggravating.
The first half of The Wrong Reflection is a brilliant mystery, with Paul knowing even less than the reader. This makes the book even more enjoyable as you try to unravel what's going on before Paul can. The tension mounts as Sir Philip keeps trying to get Paul to check into a medical facility run by Stellar, and Paul knows that something is going on. But every time he starts to remember, he doubles over in pain and has a severe bout of nausea. I found myself wanting to read "just one more chapter" when I should have been going to bed. It was engrossing, and I really felt sorry for Paul and his predicament. Sandra was an intriguing character as well, feeling obligated to find out how the man she rescued is doing, and then sensing a kindred spirit, a man who wears his logical mind as a badge, and a man who is scared of everything around him. She becomes his anchor to the world, and also his lifeline. His memory is strange as he can remember many scientific things, but he can't remember how to put on pants (I found that part a little illogical, though it's slightly explained once the secret is revealed).
As the mystery is revealed, it becomes a standard "misunderstood alien is used and abused by an evil corporation for fun and profit" story with a scientific twist, lessening the impact. The villains are rather stereotypical, with Lloyd being the worst of the bunch. He believes his heart's in the right place but can't see why what he's doing is wrong. Other characters are less so, being far more interesting. There's a Michael Moore-like documentary director (though more honest) named Rod, and his lover and cameraman, Dave. Thankfully, nothing is made of the fact that they are gay, becoming just part of their characters rather than an agenda. Malcolm, the black home-nurse who is initially brought in to take care of Paul, suffers from this a little bit more. He is a well-rounded character, but his race becomes an issue when he asks Sandra if the fact that he's black is why she won't be with him (despite the fact that she's obviously already in love with Paul). This bit is just thrown in there and batted aside by Sandra, making the reader wonder why it was even there in the first place.
Bradshaw's writing is excellent, drawing the reader in with her words and making even the slower second-half of the book seem much better than it really is. Her prose is really well done and she writes with great economy. There's only one problem, and it may be a personal issue with me. I found the constant movement from one viewpoint to the other very annoying. Bradshaw moves from Paul's viewpoint to Sandra's and then back again, all within the same section of the book. Thankfully, these are the only two viewpoint characters she uses, or it would get even more confusing. I found it very discombobulating when I was reading Paul's thoughts and then all of a sudden I'm reading Sandra's. I know expert writers can break the rules, and that this can even be effective, but I don't think it was this time. It was distracting, and it really detracted from the book. Considering how great the rest of her writing was, I found it even more disappointing.
I can't say much about the science aspect of the novel, as I don't know a lot about magnetic fields and singularities. It sounded good enough to suspend my disbelief, which is all I ask for in a science fiction novel. It doesn't get very technical, so if hard science turns you off, you don't need to worry about it. Bradshaw explains it well enough so that you can understand it
The Wrong Reflection will keep you reading, despite the fact that it limps to the finish line after a wonderful start.
David Roy
powerful amateur sleuth science fiction.......2003-09-02
Passerby Sandra Murray rescues an unconscious stranger from the river after his automobile plunges into the water after an accident. She learns from his identifications that his name is Paul Anderson and he works as an executive at Stellar Research, an R&D firm. When Paul awakens at the nearby hospital, he has no idea who he is or any memory of just about anything else.
In spite of the amnesia, Paul instinctively distrusts anyone associated with Stellar Research, especially his superior Sir Philip Lloyd, but is not sure why. While he heals, his savior decides to make inquiries into his identity though she leans towards he is Paul. However, his terrorized look whenever Stellar Research is mentioned makes her determined to learn why.
THE WRONG REFLECTION shows the depth of talent that highly popular historical author Gillian Bradshaw has as she deftly provides a powerful amateur sleuth science fiction. The story line focuses on Sandra's investigation that takes her where no woman has gone before. She and the hero are a delightful duo whose star-crossed romance seems to fit the adage that it must have been the wrong time and the wrong place, but feels right. Science fiction, mystery, thriller, and romance readers will appreciate this taut tale that will send everyone (including this reviewer) seeking DANGEROUS NOTES, from what I have heard as good as or better than this great novel.
Harriet Klausner
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They are going to make a movie based on this book rest assured!
The book is addictive and will leave you in suspense. You will feel hurt when you are done reading it because you will wish it does not end.
A Departure for Gillian Bradshaw.......2002-03-24
I have not yet finished reading this book, but have a few thoughts about it. First, it is quite a departure for Gillian Bradshaw. It is the only one of her novels I know of that is set in modern day. I believe it is also her only science-fiction novel (though I could certainly be wrong about that.) It reminds me strongly of C.S. Lewis' forays into science fiction in style, title, and story (the use of "not-Anderson" is very "Lewis") and I wonder if this similarity is intentional. Also, I borrowed this book from the library, and it is categorized as a Christian book; although, so far, I don't see why! I'm sure it will become apparent. Surely this also hearkens to Lewis.
A bit of the plot reminds me of a novel I read about 7 years ago called THE DONORS. I believe it was by Gerald Et Al Harris ...The element of plot to which I believe Gillian Bradshaw may have referred in this novel was absolutely brilliant. I have never seen it used since.
All in all, I am finding this a very good book. I'm eager to find out how it turns out. I think Gillian Bradshaw is more at home and more skilled with historical and historically based novels, but this is definitely a fine book!
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The essays in this collection challenge the predominant image of working class people in higher education by providing a series of analyses and personal commentaries from a wide range of working class academics. Reflections From the Wrong Side of the Tracks imparts a critical and substantial narrative about what it means to be from the working class and work in academe.
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Reflections on a Politically Skeptical Era
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Ably presented with frank honesty and firmness of character.......2004-01-12
Reflections On A Politically Skeptical Era is a collection of timely essays written by retired academician Dennis H. Wrong from 1995 to 2001, and concern a number of immediately relevant topics including the inequalities of capitalism, identity politics and multiculturalism in America today. These in-depth assessments are ably presented with a frank honesty and firmness of character, providing the reader with a thoroughly thought-provoking discussion. Reflections On A Politically Skeptical Era is a welcome and scholarly contribution to Political Science reference collections and reading lists.
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When more is known about the characteristics of the metaphorical right and left hemispheres of the Neocortex, we may begin to make different choices in how we deal with forming the fabric of our lives. We complain a lot about our "left-brain" society, but seem to feel helpless to change it. More knowledge about the gifts of the silent right hemisphere can make some subtle--and profound--changes. The essays in this little book cover a wide range of topics, from a critique of the treatment of mental illness to an appreciation of the intelligence of animals-and a lot in between. The right hemisphere has the kind of intelligence that sees the whole picture. The left brain has been developed as a tool, and we seem to have put the tool in charge. We don''t have to lose any of the gifts that the left hemisphere gives us--we can still take advantage of all our words and all our numbers and all our machines, but our focus can be changed enough to make a difference, and to create a less stressful, more natural, environment. As more knowledge of hemispheric differences has become known, more and more books have come out extolling the virtues of the right hemisphere. The essays in this book are based on a belief that the right brain should not only be appreciated more, but that it should be in charge, because it is the hemisphere that sees the whole picture.
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Use the programs in this book, both in season and out. With sufficient dedication, you'll be bigger, faster, stronger—and better—than the competition!
Customer Reviews:
excellent.......2006-10-06
superb program. good general information. program focuses on overall athleticism/power, including reasonable agility, stretching and plyometric regimens (which is rarely seen but a necessary part of a premiere program). program is applicable to nearly all athletes (perhaps not ideal for a pro/college athletes, solely because they would have programs designed to peak at the season of their sport).
College Athlete Agrees.......2005-05-21
I am a Division one track and field athlete. I have been looking for an out of season lifting program that will help make me stronger and faster. I was never a fan of these core lifts until I bought this book. The variation that is available really caught my attention. For example, the power clean has been an exercise that I refuse to do and this book offers many other options. Instead I perform a hang clean. So far, I think that this program will do nothing but improve my athletic ability.
Bigger Faster Stronger.......2001-12-07
My degree is in physical education and I have been teaching for 11 years. Shepard's Bigger Faster Stronger program is among the best I have found. The biggest benefits of this program are in sports requiring explosive strenth such as judo, wrestling, boxing, field events, and sprints.
great for any high school or college athlete.......2000-06-13
This is a great book for any athlete out there high school or college, it teaches great techniques for lifting and also gives great variations on the already well known core lifts. This book is not for the weak or undisciplined it should only be used by people that are willing to work hard and give everything you got to be the best.
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Ultimate Code Book: Even Bigger, Better, Faster, Stronger: Prima's Official Strategy Guide
Michael Knight , and
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Manufacturer: Prima Games
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ASIN: 0761537155
Release Date: 2001-11-13 |
Book Description
The Ultimate Code Book is now right at your fingertips! Get the best weapons, endless ammo, unlimited lives and infinite health codes in THE ULTIMATE CODE BOOK: EVEN BIGGER, BETTER, FASTER, MORE! from PRIMA. This is PRIMA'S biggest code book ever! Now with over 30,000 codes and secrets for the PlayStation, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, Dreamcast, PC and PlayStation 2, you'll be invincible. Make PRIMA your code source!
Customer Reviews:
Yah.......2002-12-28
Now I have codes for all the systems put in one hahahahha
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Bigger ... stronger ... faster.(INSIDE): An article from: The Sporting News
Matt Hayes
Manufacturer: Sporting News Publishing Co.
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ASIN: B000ALSEE8
Release Date: 2005-07-25 |
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This digital document is an article from The Sporting News, published by Sporting News Publishing Co. on June 10, 2005. The length of the article is 1282 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.
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Title: Bigger ... stronger ... faster.(INSIDE)
Author: Matt Hayes
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The Sporting News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: June 10, 2005
Publisher: Sporting News Publishing Co.
Volume: 229
Issue: 23
Page: 26(3)
Distributed by Thomson Gale
Product Description
Dr. Greg Shepard and the Bigger Faster Stronger organization does 80 All-Day Clinics nationwide every year involving over 10,000 athletes. This book contains the vital principles and concepts that have made the Bigger Faster Stronger program so popular. It is the most valuable coach's aid available today. Its easy-to-understand writing style makes this book appealing to everyone, from the aspiring junior high athlete to the seasoned professional. No other book written can help athletes reach their potential like Bigger Faster Stronger - The Total Program. In short, this book will give you the winner's edge.
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Bigger, faster, stronger, 1983
Greg Shepard
Manufacturer: Hawkes Publishing Inc
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ASIN: B0006Y8MYG |
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