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Book Reviews 11/07/08

I recently read the below two books and wanted to share the reviews here on my personal blog.  I am currently looking for a new book to read and would gladly welcome suggestions.

PhotobucketBook: Bringing Down the House
Author: Ben Mezrich
Plot: Based on the true account of the MIT students who became proficient card counters, winning millions of dollars from Vegas casinos.  The book retells the story of one specific student from his learning curve, to his numerous wins and through the completion of his gambling career.
My Review: Excellent read that is impossible to put down once started, except of course to pick up some poker chips and a deck of cards.

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Book: There Are No Children Here
Author: Alex Kotlowitz
Plot: A novel based on the real lives of two young brothers growing up in the Chicago projects.
My Review: A somber tale that fully describes class division and the seemingly inescapable trap that has been created by the current state of subsidized housing.  Fantastic read that leaves one moved to try to find a solution to this problem.

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  • WasatchGirl
    Erich,
    Ha ha ha... is it possible to have too much of a good thing?! I better read this book! Thanks for the suggestion.
    Best.
    Rachel
  • Erich
    "Stone Crusade" - John Sherman

    how fitting would it be on a climbing road trip? or would it be too much of a good thing
  • WasatchGirl
    Hey Jesse,
    It is a great book. I almost picked up the movie 21 to see how it compared to the book, but opted for a girl flick that day. Ha ha! I do plan on watching it though. =)

    JB,
    Thanks for the reminder on that book! I will definitely check it out!
    Best.
    Rachel
  • JB
    The Wild Trees by Richard Preston. Really cool non-fiction that reads like a novel, all about people exploring the canopies of giant trees (mainly redwoods) in the mid-90's. It even features love-making 300ft above the ground :-).
  • Jesse
    Also what that new 21 movie is base on
  • Jesse
    I read Bringing Down the House. Great book makes you want to take on Vegas
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