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1925. Stratton-Porter was an American feminist, environmentalist, photographer and one of Indiana's most famous female authors. Many of her writings were moralistic and romantic novels. Posthumously published, The Keeper of the Bees explores the feelings of the post-World War I generation. The protagonist is an injured soldier who finds his life again in helping others. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.
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Like a comforting blanket.......2006-06-10
This is one of those books that you think your grandparents' would like you to read, but not in a bad way. The story is pure and has a very homey feeling to it. While not like the books I typically read, I found it to be very enjoyable.
Wholesome Romance and Recovery Story.......2006-04-12
This novel, written by the author of A Girl of the Limberlost and Freckles, begins at the end of WW I (The Great War). Jamie MacFarlane, an American of Scottish descent, is languishing in a California hospital, the wound in his chest not getting any better. He is far from God, alone in the world, and sure he will soon die. He overhears that he is to be sent to a different hospital, one rife with tuberculosis. Instead of submitting to certain death, Jamie walks away from the military hospital and embarks on a "Great Adventure."
From his first interactions with people (and because the author repeatedly tells us), we can see Jamie is a man of fine moral character--trustworthy, honest, wholesome, and helpful. Eventually, his Great Adventure brings him to the point of death, or so he thinks. Then he stumbles upon a lovely little house by the ocean. A man appears at the gate and calls for help. Jamie, forgetting his own near-exhaustion and certain death, rushes to the aid of the elderly man and telephones for help. The man, The Bee Master, asks Jamie to live in his house and manage it and care for his bees and plants until he is able to return. (Because, he could see immediately that Jamie was an honest, wholesome, trustworthy fellow.)
The story progresses with the addition of new characters--the Little Scout, a genderless neighborhood child and "partner" of the Bee Master who befriends Jamie and provides all sorts of sage wisdom and childish fun; Margaret, the kindly neighbor who cooks and cleans for Jamie while living through her own struggles; and the Storm Girl, a mysterious woman who unburdens her heart to Jamie and is helped by him.
The story progresses in a satisfying way. Porter spares no expense in her discussion of nature. Bees and their workings, the native flora of California, the scents of the garden, the landscape of the area--all are worked in as an integral part of the story. She also make sure to express her views of the morality of the time and stresses the sorrows of young people and their modern, "oversexed" ways and the wearing of too much makeup while playing up the ideas of patriotism and the American melting pot. The ideas of working hard, prayers and thanksgiving, helping one's fellow man, and forgiveness are all woven in to this tale.
In addition to all the wholesomeness and nature study, the book is also a romance. Who is the mystery girl? Will she and Jamie ever get together? Where is Margaret's daughter? Will Jamie's wound heal? Will the Bee Master return to his home? What are the secrets of his past?
As far as objectionable material, a woman becomes pregnant out of wedlock (but pays heavily for her indiscretion), and Jamie thinks about his Storm Girl (but not in an inappropriate way). Many tomatoes are eaten, although I doubt any would find this objectionable.
All in all, The Keeper of the Bees is a clean, pleasant read which adults and teens alike would enjoy. The plot would be a bit much for a younger reader (elementary), but the material would not be objectionable.
All Abuzz over this one.......2006-03-10
This book of life and how beekeeping made the man is an absolutley fabulous book for young and old alike. Set in the period of post WW1, it tells of life in a time little of us remember but none of us should ever forget. a man in ashes takes a chance at life when he believes all is lost for him. The tale and the beekeeping will keep you reading long past bedtime
For those who love a story.......2005-02-26
If you enjoy beautifully written literature that transports you to days gone by, then this is a book worth reading. A must for your personal library. It does not contain the garbage that you find in current fiction, inserted unnecessarily with the veneer ambition of getting a book published. This book is a classic, not to be compared with today's works. It's timeless American fiction.
Charming tale!.......2004-10-28
The mixed reviews about this book are a good indication that you get from this book what you bring to it. There are many points where readers today may find the plot devices dated (as noted in the next review). But the characters, especially the main character and little Scout, are well written.
In all, I think that this book (more so than other Stratton-Porter books) should be read as a historical fiction. That is, it gives the reader a good story AND a sense of a changing American society after World War I. I think critical readers with an appreciation of early 20th century literature will enjoy the book.
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I was hooked. Call it adrenaline surge, call it honeybee venom in my veins–whatever the explanation, henceforth I would need these funky little critters in my life. Givers of sweet, thick honey, bringers forth of the fruits from trees and bushes and who knew what else, they also gave more food for thought than a body could know what to do with.
–from A Keeper of Bees
Allison Wallace’s devotion to honeybees and their amazing, intensely lived lives started years ago, when she was living in a cabin in the North Carolina woods. Ever since then, wherever she has called home, Wallace has kept company with bees. Now she gives us the honeybee in all its glory, dancing “the great, never fully knowable ecological dance,” striving like other creatures and plants to be all it can be in its short life.
With a philosopher’s perception and a scientist’s knowledge, Wallace interweaves the facts of honeybee biology with reflections on desire, intimacy, work, evolution, memory, and home. She shares the thrill of intimately observing thousands of busy bees cozily ensconced in their brilliantly designed, perfectly weatherproofed hive. She muses on the female workers’ unceasing activity, and on the male drones’ idleness as each awaits his acrobatic midair mating with the queen, followed by his instant death. She marvels at the cosseted queen, upon whom the future of the hive depends.
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much to enjoy in this delightful book.......2007-01-30
Allison Wallace has written a lovely book in an engaging voice that blends memoir with fascinating details about the lives of bees. It's a project that could only come from the hard (and often funny) lessons of firsthand experience as well as careful scholarship about bees and bee lore. What makes this book especially inviting is that she is just as interested in the lives of humans--the "hives" that we build and call home, what work means to us, and how we construct meaningful lives. The book is beautifully written, and is, in the opinion of this reader, wise, funny, and brave. Brave because, while the author never loses sight of the intricate lives of bees, she gives us just enough information about her own life to reveal vulnerability and to serve as an interesting mentor. She invites us to think about our own unfinished lives--what is missing, and what might count as a good destination. She brings together experiences in North Carolina, Maine, Arkansas, and the post-Hurricane Katrina Gulf Coast landscape, but never forgets that the star of the book is the bee. Much to enjoy in this delightful book!
More writing needed........2006-08-28
As someone who is interested in the replenishment of our flora and fauna on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, especially following the catistrophic event of Hurricane Katrina, Ms. Wallace's book is a needed respite from the storm. However, it is lacking in her musings about her personal life and should have been more clearly expounded on for the reader to understand. What I did find most enjoyable was reading the scientific facts on the honey bees, and I do hope we will hear more from Ms. Wallace, but with more thoughts and observations on the most interesting character she so hesitantly, but humorously mentions; that being the character of her mother. Both Ms. Wallace and this brave lady,Mama Lupio, sound like they could be characters much more fascinating than the "birds and the bees."
Wonderful reading..........2006-07-21
I never thought a book about bees, entwined with one's life, could be so interesting, deeply moving,insightful, and yet funny, too. I had to finish it before I could put it down. We need more books from Ms. Wallace.
A Honey of a Book.......2006-07-20
You would not believe some of the things bees do! Fun and fascinating facts about honeybee behavior fill this volume--the chase scenes, sex, and murder might make you wonder what TV shows those bees have been watching while you thought they were busy making honey. The book's seven chapters could each stand alone as a lovely, informative essay, but taken together, they tell the story of Wallace's own journey through life as a beekeeper, from mail-ordering her first queen to witnessing her first--of many--swarms. She draws thoughtful parallels between human and honeybee behavior, making you see the world in new ways. There's glorious prose here, soaring across the page, and wisdom aplenty, but there's also laugh-out-loud humor and loads of honeybee gee-whizzery. If you gravitate towards writers like Annie Dillard, David Quammen, Joy Williams, and Sue Hubbell, you'll treasure this book.
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Porter's final work, published posthumously. The most collectible copies, including the First Edition copies, are the Doubleday, Page & Company copies from 1925. If you want the original Stratton-Porter books, avoid the cheap Grossett & Dunlap reprints.
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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's preservation reformatting program.
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When a senator's daughter is murdered at a religious revival in Washington, FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell, a criminal profiler, and R.J. Tully, her partner, suspect that it's the work of a serial killer. They soon discover that the girl's murder is connected to the suicides of five young men during a Waco-like standoff in a rural Massachusetts cabin--even if they're not sure how. But then Maggie learns that the minister who seems to have turned her alcoholic mother's life around and Revered Joseph Everett, the charismatic sect leader whose followers died in the standoff, are the same person, and he may have drawn her into his deadly web to get at Maggie herself. Is the serial killer one of Everett's acolytes--and will Tully's daughter and Maggie be his next victims? Kava's third thriller (after Split Second and A Perfect Evil) showcases her gifts of pacing, plotting, and characterization; Maggie O'Dell is a smart, likable protagonist. She and Tully deserve a return engagement. --Jane Adams
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In a secluded cabin in rural Massachusetts, six young men stage a deadly standoff with FBI and ATF agents. When dust from the flying bullets finally settles, three agents are wounded, one fatally, and five suspects are dead.
In a wooded area near the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C., the body of a senator's daughter is discovered. Dead by strangulation, the young woman is left artfully posed, her clothes folded neatly beside her.
For FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell, there is nothing routine about being called in to work these two cases. As an expert criminal profiler, Maggie provides psychological insight on cases that involve suspected serial killers. She can't understand, then, why her boss, Assistant Director Cunningham, has assigned her to these two seemingly unrelated crimes.
But as Maggie and her partner, Special Agent R.J. Tully, delve deeper into the two cases, they learn that there is a connection between the crimes: Reverend Joseph Everett. The charismatic leader of a high-profile religious sect, Everett has cultivated a devoted following that is growing in numbers daily. The young men holed up in the cabin were members of Everett's church, and the murder of the young woman took place following a religious rally Everett held in the capital.
The key to unraveling the significance of these two crimes is Everett himself. But he is untouchable, living on a heavily guarded compound the police are unable to penetrate. Maggie realizes, however, that she may have found a way to get to Everett: by using her own mother, a member of his church.
Is Everett a psychotic madman who uses his position of power to perform heinous crimes? Or is he merely a scapegoat for a killer more cunning, more disciplined than he? Maggie realizes too late that there is more going on here than the FBI ever imagined . . . and her own mother may be about to pay the price.
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What a bad book.......2006-03-05
I have never taken the time to post a bad review about a book and I do read quite a bit. That said, I don't recall EVER having read a book that was as simple and lacking of cliffhanging than this book. I would suggest reading this book if YOU are considering writing a book because the only value in reading this book comes from the realization that, apparently, anything can sell in today's world.
Great Book Series.......2005-12-23
I really enjoyed reading the O'Dell series by Alex Kava. I can't wait until A Necessary Evil comes out. This is a great book, all of them are great reads. If you do read them make sure you read them in order: A Perfect Evil, Split Second, Soul Catcher, At The Stroke of Madness, and coming in February 2006 A Necessary Evil. These are page turning books that you just can't get tired of reading. They were so good, I read all four within a month!
This is a Sleeper until the Last!.......2005-12-15
SOUL CATCHER continues the saga of FBI Special Agent Maggie O'Dell. This time she and her partner, R.J. Tully are assigned a case where a serial killer's latest victim is a senator's daughter. The daughter just happened to be at a religious gathering in Washington D.C. so the investigation has to tread lightly when the cult closes ranks. When a few bits of evidence don't add up, so begins the journey of O'Dell and Tully as they blunder through more killings.
Alex Kava had the makings of a great mystery but it was clouded with glimpses into the personal lives of Maggie O'Dell and her relationship with her mother. Also tossed in is the tumultuous relationship of Tully with his daughter and ex-wife. Another subplot is the Reverend Joseph Everett and his band of followers who are reminiscent of other cults in the near past, e.g. Waco, Jim Jones, Ruby Ridge, etc. It was a bit too much to have that many correlations in one group - Kava should have chosen one of two, not a slew of them to immulate. All of these subplots took focus off of the murders and left me feeling confused as who what direction this book was going.
Between bouncing between all of the subplots, a lot of the meat is lost and the book is tedious until about two-thirds of the way through. That's when Kava picks up the action and the tale becomes entertaining. Even though it was entertaining in the last few chapters, it was very predictable and calling it a mystery is a stretch.
Character development was at times very well done and at other times lacking. There were so many of Everett's followers that I became confused as to which young person was who. Maggie's mother continues to be described as an alcoholic who's self destructive behavior could finally do her in. Descriptions of her and scenes in this book left me shaking my head and wondering how Maggie could become so successful being raised by someone like Katherine. Tully's ex-wife on the other hand needs a dose of reality. When she runs into him at a revival, and he's one the job, her tantrum about how he's following her and trying to ruin her life was just too much. Someone slap her out of her hysteria, please! The other characters are numerous and none really grabbed my attention. It was almost as if Kava threw them all in to confuse the reader. Didn't work with me - I knew the killer's identity almost from the beginning.
And Maggie's love interest - the drop dead gorgeous hunk from Nebraska was merely mentioned in this book... when will we see more of him? I think Maggie needs to have some personality brought forth and no personal life in this book makes for a very dull Maggie O'Dell!
I thoroughly enjoyed Split Second and A Perfect Evil (the first two books in this series) and am hoping Alex Kava returns to that kind of performance. This one was mediocre at best.
Good writing but it's time for Maggie to retire.......2005-11-21
I wasn't impressed by her last book, but I liked the preview of 'Soulcatcher' so when I saw a copy in a charity shop the next day needless to say I snapped it up. This was a big improvement, especially since it dropped the tired old 'serial killer who is obsessed with female FBI agent' plot in favour of a much more original story about a dangerous cult run by a charismatic priest. I even sat up late to finish it and found the end quite satisfactory, though maybe it didn't quite live up to the exciting opening chapter.
However, as others have said, Maggie is a major drag - always obsessing about her father's death, her mother's alcoholism (though she seems to be heading that way herself), about some or other victim she could have saved - whatever ... I have to agree with her soon-to-be ex-husband and her mother than she should leave the FBI. She is psychologically unsuited to the job as she appears unable to compartmentalise her experiences and she appears to ignore procedure and makes some very elementary mistakes - including one during her inevitable confrontation with the killer - which costs the life of yet another innocent victim. Alex is much better when she is writing about virtually any other character - perhaps she would be best to drop Maggie and start writing some more original stuff which I'm sure she's capable of. Not that this is likely to happen though when she's created such a marketable franchise ...
Awesome!.......2005-07-24
This was the first Alex Kava book I read. I loved it so much that I bought every book she has written to date regarding the Maggie O'Dell series. I can't wait for the next book to come out. Great reading and keeps you holding on to the end. Awesome book!
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"This crystal-clear book offers to any who will listen invaluable, detailed guidance on how and why to move toward a true culture of excellence in hospital care. It isn't easy, but, as their results show, it's a journey well worth taking."—Donald M. Berwick, MD, president and CEO, Institute for Healthcare Improvement
The Baptist Health Care Journey to Excellence presents tested principles and best practices to help improve your corporate culture and customer satisfaction, which will lead to loyalty, stability, sustained productivity, and profitability in your own organization. Order your copy today!
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An insider’s look at corporate culture at one of Fortune’s Top 100 Best Companies to Work for in America
A business can purchase, imitate, or replicate most of its elements, but when a business places its competitive advantage with its people, it can become the market leader. The Baptist Health Care Journey to Excellence illustrates how Baptist Health Care went from a customer satisfaction rating of less than 20 percent to being consistently ranked in the 99 percent range. Written by the man who made it happen, this book sets benchmarks and best practices for organizations to measure themselves against by creating a service-centered culture that cares first and foremost about customer satisfaction.
Al Stubblefield (Pensacola, FL) is President and CEO of Baptist Health Care Corporation, a position he has held since 1999. He is on the board of directors of the American Hospital Association, VHA Southeast, and the National Committee for Quality in Health Care, and is Chairman of the Regional Policy Board 4. Geoffrey Colvin is Editorial Director of Fortune magazine.
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The Baptist Health Care Journey.......2007-08-06
I think there is much to learn from the culture Baptist Health Care has been able to create and sustain.
hard copy good... electronic copy very bad........2007-04-13
Still waiting for the hard copy... the electronic copy was not useable. The idea is a good one the execution is not up to par. Most other eBook sites offer an option for Adobe (.pdf) format so it can be viewed while off line, Amazon does not. You can only view or print a single page at a time with Amazon, also not very useful.
Fantastic book.......2006-11-07
Great book, well written. Hard to argue with their results. Many practical ideas.
A great read........2006-08-05
I enjoyed every page of their journey. It was fun to read and a great learning experience about how to truely engage your employees and help them behave as owners of the company.
Inspiring, Instructive, Energizing. Must Read........2004-12-14
When Gordon Bethune, then President and CEO of Continental Airlines, wrote "From Worst to First" in 1999, executives in all fields were fascinated by his tale of how he turned around a company that many had given up for dead. He told the story and unquestionably his leadership was paramount in Continental's incredible success. Of course, as you might expect from a true leader, he shared the achievement with everyone in the organization.
The tale of the turnaround, the awards, and the ongoing success helped thousands of executives and managers improve their operations.
Now Al Stubblefield steps forward in his role as President and CEO of Baptist Health Care in Pensacola, Florida. When he assumed this leadership position in 1999, he faced major challenges...but he and his team were already on the journey to excellence. The picture was bleak when the transformation began in 1995: patient satisfaction was at an all-time low, morale was dangerously low.
The 5,500 employees of this largest healthcare organization in northwest Florida worked together to become recognized by FORTUNE magazine as one of the 100 Best Places to Work, was recognized as an Employer of Choice® , and received the Malcolm Baldrige Award in 2004. The story of how this was accomplished rivals the saga of Continental Airlines. The Baptist Health Care achievement ranks as one of the most valuable case studies you'll read.
Stubblefield takes you on their journey, explaining what was done and how it was done. Examples and illustrations illuminate the text, making the path even easier to follow. Applying what you'll learn in these pages will empower you to move your organization, regardless of your field of endeavor, to substantially higher levels of performance.
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