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Summer 1967. The turmoil of the Maoist revolution is spilling over into Hong Kong and causing unrest as war rages in neighboring Vietnam. White Ghost Girls is the story of Frankie and Kate, two American sisters living in a foreign land in a chaotic time. With their war-photographer father off in Vietnam, Marianne, their beautiful but remote mother, keeps the family close by. Although bound by a closeness of living overseas, the sisters could not be more different — Frankie pulses with curiosity and risk, while Kate is all eyes and ears. Marianne spends her days painting watercolors of the lush surroundings, leaving the girls largely unsupervised, while their Chinese nanny, Ah Bing, does her best to look after them. One day in a village market, they decide to explore — with tragic results. In Alice Greenway’s exquisite gem of a novel, two girls tumble into their teenage years against an extraordinary backdrop both sensuous and dangerous. This astonishing literary debut is a tale of sacrifice and solidarity that gleams with the kind of intense, complicated love that only exists between sisters.
Customer Reviews:
Haunting and different.......2007-09-08
I picked this book for our book club (end of last year) and had searched and searched for the 'perfect' book. What drew me to the book were the vivid descriptions the book was supposed to have. I agree - that part was true, but the only reason I gave it a 3 was that it just didn't go over big at all with my club. Our of 8 members, only one really liked it. No one else really 'got' the story, though it is hauntingly and beautifully written. I felt bad because I so wanted to pick a book everyone would just swoon over and they just gave me weird looks.
A chick book and so much more.......2007-05-20
Two American sisters Frankie 14 and Kate 13 live with their distant self-absorbed mother in Hong Kong in 1967. Their father is a photographer away covering the war in Vietnam. The girls are often left in the care of their Cantonese amah who is ill-equipped to deal with them. They get into all kinds of mischief. As Frankie becomes wilder and wilder Kate becomes the grown up sensible one who tries to save her older sister from her self-destructive behavior. This novel delicately deals with tragedy, sibling rivalry, first love, and some competition between the girls and their mother for their absentee father's affection. Woven into the background of the novel is the Cultural Revolution that manages to spill over from across the border. Interstingly, there were people in Hong Kong enjoying freedom and a high standard of living who also supported Mao's policies. It's short and easy to read but, beautifully written.
Thoughtful character descriptions.......2006-12-22
What I liked best about this book is the way the author could describe how someone is feeling in the most understandable terms. What I didn't like about this book is sometimes I wanted more information. The author would write about an island or a beach or some location. But I am not familiar with Hong Kong or Vietnam so I didn't know where it was or if it was 10 minutes away or 6 hours. Also sometimes she would write of items that I didn't know about -- for example lychee fruit -- what does it look like? what does it taste like? do you peel it? etc. Sometimes I couldn't visualize the details in my imagination. But I did love the variety of characters and the rich descriptions of their feelings. It was a nice short book.
Very engrossing story.......2006-08-24
This is a short book that can be read in a day or two. It is very well written with an interesting setting and plot line. You can see, hear and smell the authors description of Hong Kong, and the references to Viet Nam during the war are very haunting. This book would make a good gift.
sensual prose- compelling characters.......2006-08-24
I LOVED this book. The language of the author is so beautiful- it feels like poetry. It is also very sensual- I could feel all of my senses participating in this book. Having never been to Hong Kong, I feel like I have experienced this city because of how beautifully this book is written. Not only was the book carefully crafted by its author in terms of its sensual descriptions, but the characters she created were compelling as well. Kate was someone I liked and Frankie was too- even with their flaws. I wanted so badly for things to be different for these girls (through the course of the story), but I was satisfied with how things ended. A beautifully crafted book with a good story and human characters- what more could a reader ask for?
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Title: Thrills and chills.(Review) (movie review)
Author: Kelly White
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Lyon's Gate (Jove Historical Romance)
Catherine Coulter
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The follow-up to the New York Times bestselling The Sherbrook Twins
Jason Sherbrooke longs to breed and race his own horses, but it's a spirited woman who will claim his heart.
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Catherine Coulter brings readers the eighth book in the bestselling Sherbrooke Bride historical romance series. In the New York Times bestseller Sherbrooke Twins, Catherine Coulter introduced us to twins James and Jason Sherbrooke, two of the handsomest, most charming young men ever to grace the Sherbrooke family. James, the elder twin, is devoted to his family's land, and is now settled and married to the girl next door. Jason, however, can't forgive himself for his role in the events of five years ago, when his own willful blindness endangered the lives of his father and twin. He fled England, unable to face his family's love and acceptance, and has spent five long years in exile, trying to learn how to live again. Now Jason has returned, and his family will do anything to keep him in England. When he shows interest in purchasing Lyon's Gate, a stud farm near Northcliffe, they are overjoyed-but there is a complication, in the lovely form of Miss Hallie Carrick, an impetuous, outspoken young lady who may have just what it takes to fire the spark of life in Jason again.
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Better than I expected.......2006-10-05
Lyon's Gate
by Catherine Coulter
reviewer: Pamela Ackerson (author of Home of the Braves trilogy)
This is another Sherbrooke novel. In my humble opinion, I must say it is much better than I expected. It was a clash of two stubborn hearts and minds written with a blend of ingredients that makes you understand why Ms. Coulter is one of the best in the industry. Top notch story, top notch writing.
Simply Awful.......2006-09-30
This was one of the worst books I ever attempted to read... I say attempted because I could not finish it. This book was simply not worth my time. Hallie was immature, self-centered, shrewish and selfish and we are supposed to believe that Jason found this attractive? I cannot believe Catherine Coulter wrote this trype. The situation of the two of them living in the same house during this time period was ridiculous. And this book was an RT award nominee !! What were those people thinking !
Should have sved my penny..........2006-06-22
I have been a Coulter fan for 20+ years and I eagerly await each new release. After reading all of the reviews I decided not to buy this book. However, I found it for a $.01 and couldn't turn down the deal. In retrospect, I should have saved my penny and thrown it into the fountain at the nearest mall. I would have made a wish that Catherine Coulter could still write books the way she used to. Don't waste your money even if it's only a penny....
good.......2006-06-19
Much better than some of her others. No rape scenes and less graphic details in the "romance" scenes. But, the ending didn't seem to have anything to do with the story.
Agony!.......2006-06-07
I generally do most of my reading when I travel. This took me several trips (and months) to complete. I have read some that just start slow but I didn't like Hallie from the first moment and was sorry that she would be the love interest. She was a total shrew and I don't understand how he was even physically attracted to her. She hated him then threw herself at him at the sight of bare chest?!
I wish I had read these reviews before putting myself through this pain!!!
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After the Rebellion: The Later Years of William Lyon Mackenzie
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This is a sequel to The Sherbrooke Twins, Now, after five years of learning how to raise horses, Jason Sherbrooke is ready to return to England from his Baltimore exile. Ready to pursue his dreams on a stud farm called Lyon's Gate, he is sure the heavens are finally smiling on him, until he meets Hallie Carrick, an outspoken beauty determined to have Lyon's Gate for herself. This is the book club large print edition, complete and unabridged.
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Book 9 in the exciting series!
The X-wing fighter pilots have earned their reputation as the Rebel Alliance's ultimate strike force by overwhelming enemies with their rapid-fire assaults. But now they are about to embark on a diplomatic mission that will prove to be even more hazardous than all-out combat....
The neutral world of Adumar has decided to pick a side in the war to control the galaxy. Delegates from both the New Republic and the Empire have been invited to Adumar, and each camp will be given a chance to plead its government's case. But there is one small catch: since the Adumari prize military skill above all else, they insist that both delegations be composed exclusively of fighter pilots. For pilot Wedge Antilles and his company, it's an unfamiliar exercise in diplomacy--and one that's filled with unexpected peril. For once they arrive, the X-wing pilots are challenged by Adumar's fierce warriors and attacked by Imperial assassins bent on eliminating all competition. But these challenges pale in comparison to the threat posed by a rogue Republic agent...one who is determined to win Adumar's allegiance once and for all--even if it costs the X-wing pilots their lives.
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Different from the rest..........2007-06-05
This is unique in the X-wing series in it's focus on only four established characters. At first, I was disappointed because my favorites weren't included in the story. But once the book was really going, it was great. There wasn't the constant shifting of viewpoints between many characters that the other X-wing books have. Overall, I think I like Allston's X-wing books a bit better than the Stackpole ones. This is a very enjoyable book, worth reading. I just hope the series doesn't end yet. It's the only series I've ever made it past book three in. I have them all. Each book is good fun reading.
A great conclusion to the series. .......2007-01-26
This book is unlike the other X-Wing novels, in that it is stand alone, not part of a series, or even a very significant part of galactic events. There isn't even a whole squadron, just three pilots.
It's a fun and funny read, on par with everything you expect from the series. It isn't the best book int he series, but it features a really interesting culture and the characters introduced are certainly worth reading.
Overall, this book isn't the must read that I feel the first 7 books are, but it's a worth addition, and a great way to conclude the series.
Unbelievable. Utterly bad........2007-01-24
First off, let me point out that I have read a score or better Star Wars themed novels. In each of these, the reader goes to a long time ago in a galaxy far far away. That said, the theme of the book fits this genre well, but the plot is abysmal. I felt that in this book, the author kept painting the characters into difficult corners and had to magically develop illogical escapes. Now, Star Wars is full of unlikelihoods, but the situations encountered here are beyond impossible, which makes this into a sort of ridiculous farce of a more serious-themed book. I've not been impressed with any of Allston's contributions to the X-Wing series. I think Stackpole did a very fantastic job with the first 4 and then the 8th books in the series, but I would skip the ones written by Allston.
A very good conclusion to the series.......2006-03-24
I really enjoyed this book. I found myself having to keep from laughing out loud at times. This was probably one of the best of the series and I'm glad Allston is still writing for Star Wars. If you have read the other x-wing books and not this one you won't want to miss this one. I don't know if there will ever another x-wing book but if there isn't it was probably the second best series next to the New Jedi Order. Any Star Wars fan would enjoy this book. Get it and enjoy your time reading.
In It For The Laughs.......2006-02-22
This is a great book, especialy for the laughs. take a look.
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He heeled over until he could see Janson again. Janson's Blade was now sideways, its lone wing pointed towared the ground, and was beginning a looping desent to the ground.
But Janson was free of it. The pilot wa in open air, a meter-square flat device abovew him; he hung bby straps from it. Wedge nodded; this had to be the Blade's pilot-descent mechenism, a primatie repulsorlift device that lowered the pilot at a safe speed.
Safe, that is, unless someone was still shooting at the pilot. Wedge saw a Blade diving towared the defensless pilot. He saw Janson pulling out his blaster pistol, as though a weapon that small could do and significant damage to a fighter, and open fire.
The incoming fighter exploded. Wedge resolved to find out just what sort of pistlo Janson was carying-
This is a great taste of some of the humor involved in this book of a far off planet, a corrunpt dictator, and four X-Wing pilots, whose ultamite mission, is to save the day.
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Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely sure you’ve found God’s individual will for your life? Garry Friesen examines the traditional view of God’s will, then sets forth a different view that more accurately reflects biblical teaching. This new edition of Decision Making takes up the practical issues of choosing a mate, picking a career, giving of one’s resources, and areas of disagreement between Christians to give readers a new approach to knowing the will of God.
Mr. Friesen also addresses many of the arguments that have surfaced since the original printing of this book over twenty-four years ago.
Does God Have a Perfect Will for Your Life?
Does God have a perfect will for each Christian? Can you be absolutely certain of God’s specific will for your life? In this expanded twenty-fifth anniversary edition of his highly acclaimed work, Garry Friesen examines the prevalent view on God’s will today and provides a sound biblical alternative to the traditional teaching of how God guides us. This new edition includes these helpful resources: Study guide for small groups Responses to Frequently Asked Questions Guide to painless Scripture memorization
Friesen tackles the very practical issues of choosing a mate, picking a career, and giving in this fresh and liberating approach to decision making and the will of God.
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Most Christians have been taught how to find God’s will, yet many are still unsure whether they’ve found it. God does guide His people, but the question is, “How does He guide?” After “putting out a fleece” to decide which college to attend, Garry Friesen began pondering why it was so hard to find God’s will when he had so sincerely sought it. Was he the only one who did not have 100 percent clarity for every decision? Then a new possibility struck—perhaps his understanding of the nature of God’s will was biblically deficient. Maybe there was a better way to understand HOW God guides.
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Understanding What God's Will is and What God's Will is Not.......2007-09-03
This is a thorough Biblical study of God's will. There is God's sovereign will and God's moral will. God's sovereign will dictates everything that He allows to happen, be it good or bad. God's moral will governs how we should live (e. g., the Ten Commandments).
When humans successfully commit a sin, their act is inconsistent with God's moral will but is consistent with His sovereign will. If a human desires to commit a sin but is prevented from doing so, it means that his act was contrary to both the moral and sovereign wills of God. If we desire to do something holy but are prevented from doing so, it means that this act may have been consistent with His moral will but was inconsistent with His sovereign will.
God desires that everyone be saved, but does not force anyone to be saved. So universal salvation is part of God's moral will but not part of God's sovereign will.
Now let us consider what God's will is not. Friesen and Maxson challenge the widely-held view that God has an individual will for every decision we make, such as whom to marry or what job to take or not to take. In common with many other reviewers, I also struggled with attempting to know God's individual will for me. I never knew if the impressions I received were from God, or if they were just my imagination. We learn from Scriptures that God telling people whom to marry was only done in exceptional situations. It was not normative! Moreover, in those rare occasions when God had an individual will for a believer (such as whom to marry), it was always communicated by direct oral revelation, never by inner impressions.
The absence of the existence of a Divine individual will in no way means that we are free to make decisions according to our selfish desires. To the contrary: we should make all of our decisions in accordance with our maximum compliance to God's moral will for us.
Release from years of bondage.......2007-08-10
My Pastor recommended this book because I was constantly agonizing as to whether or not I was in God's will. I was raised on the traditional view and could never "hit the mark" as to "God's perfect will for my life". This book shows from the Bible how and why there is really no such thing. As I was reading it I could feel years of bondage being released from my shoulders. I highly recommend this book to anyone who believes they must go thru certain steps to find "God's will". With this book I am seeing that there are more freedoms and choices than I ever imagined!. I can finally relax about it.
Difficult to Swallow.......2007-07-16
This book challenged a lot of what I have always believed in. He makes it sound as if God doesn't really care about our individual lives, and that there is no point to pray at all. I do agree with his point that we should not wait around for a "sign" from God to act on something. I don't agree however that God has no plan for our lives. I think we realize God's plan after it has already been done. It is impossible to see the future and guess at what God's plans are. But that does not mean that He has NO plan for each person's life, and the author of this book clearly believes He does not. I don't think that God is nearly as impersonal to Christians as the author makes Him out to be.
Reasoned Refutation of Classic Perceptions.......2007-06-19
This book will change your thinking. You may or may not agree with Friesen's thesis, but it will certainly make you re-examine your views on knowing God's will. This is solid, Biblical exposition that will help every Christian who reads it.
Very Challenging Book.......2007-05-14
This is at the top of a small list of books that really challenged me. Most books that challenge me make me feel like I need to grow spiritually or something of that nature. This book was different and made me look at how I see God. I want a God of a traditional view who wants me to pursue a specific path. I want the God that is happy with me because as long as I am in close fellowship with him and doing what he leads me to do; I will be in his will. The traditional God makes me feel secure. Unfortunately after reading this book I have questioned that view. I wonder what if about past issues and what now about future ones. It has challenged me to make sure that I am truly pursuing a relationship with God and not just using him as a simple road map.
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