Great choice, L. Sad to say, I haven't read McCourt's book. I also heard the movie was critically acclaimed as well. He certainly is an inspiring man, battling such severe odds to become the man he was before he passed away. I'd like to learn about the culture and lifestyle of those slums of Limerick one day. That's a book that's on my list! Great reading, I'm sure.

I'd take a book over the movie version, any day. They never seem to equal the written word.

The movie was good, but you have to read the book to believe it. You won't regret it. Another good one out there is The Road.

The Road. Who's the author, I'll google it. I agree, I always read the books first before I watch the films. Some rarely measure up, but the one's that do are gems. I know McCourt wrote Tiz,too. I've seen his books in my library. I was telling Marilou and Heather we should all exchange titles and have our own AP Bookclub. Have you ever read Wally Lamb's I Know This Much Is True? Moving and inspiring.

I read Angela's Ashes too, and Tis - excellent reading. I sa McCourt interviewed a few times - what a lovely man he was! I felt really bad when he died!

I really missed out on Angela's Ashes. Oh, it's spelled Tis. Now I have to find that book!

Wow, you read Stranger Beside Me? I think it was an addictive read, Heather. Learning what shapes these serial killers, Nature vs. Nuture and all that. I loved it. Ted had quite an upbringing, finding our he was adopted when he was older. Anne Rule, the fact that she actually worked with Ted! Scary but such a great read. Mark Harmon played him in the '86 t.v. movie Deliberate Stranger. Great performance! Anne Rule is one amazing writer. What courage she has in telling these true crimes!

I haven't read all of her books, but that one stands out for me as being the most memorable! What an intelligent, courageous woman, not to mention a talented writer. I had no idea you were a fan of hers, too. We must exchange titles and authors sometime.

Yes, I loved it but, scary, yes, she could so easily have become one of his victims! Ted Bundy looked so normal, so ordinary, even quite handsome.. until you took a good look at his eyes, creepy.. working at the Samaritan's too! I think my daughter had all of Anne Rule's books. I can't find an author to touch her in True Crime.

There's no True Crime better that American!!!

Well, I did read a London True Crime about Jack The Ripper. Heather, it was so well written. They never did catch the Ripper, and that makes it all the more exciting to read. You can do your own investigation, and choose who you think he really was. It's called Bed of Nails by Michael Slade. He combines Scotland Yard, with Canadian agencies(RCMP I think.). Ed Gein is another American serial killer you'd love. Google his name sometime!

I've never come across that one. It does sound like a great read. I'm just glad so many people are into non fiction these days. This does sound familiar to me...the missionaries being killed. Maybe I saw a documentary about it. Was it made into a movie? Either way, great answer, babsara.

I've heard of him. Wasn't he the guy who they called the Werewolf of Wysteria and the Brooklyn Vampire? I didn't read a book about him. He was into child molesting and cannabalism...too disturbing for me.

How did you do that eye thing in your pic?

computer imaging

Cool. I see you changed it. I haven't learned much about computer imaging yet.

I read a lot of fiction,too. I can disappear into a good book, pretend I'm in another land, universe or country. INK HEART....never read them. Tell me about them sometime. Wow, I think you should write your own novel, Mandy! Awesome idea. I like the part of you as meggie and zack as Farid. You are so creative. I could never write like that. I did read Diary of Anne Franke..sad and scary, and her actual diary! What she went through hiding from the Germans was terrifying. I saw the movie,too

i know...sad... you will be the first to get a copy. i dont want to publish, but i will bind it by hand for you then send it 2 ya. my hand writting too.!!!! how special can you get? lol

Thumbs Up to you, Mandy! Hand-written by you. I really admire that. That really is something very special. I would love to read it, and thanks for offering. You'd have to autograph it for me, To Kyle-my number 1 Fan. I wish I could write like you do.

don't you think theres enough false claims, disillusion and shams in this world to keep you entertained, you need another outlet of pretend characters to satisfy your many personalities. CREEPY

uh? whats creepy and how?

Read it again! It didn't take!

temper temper

get along! and the yeah...i should have put the Bible down too...just didnt think bout it

I don't get that much time to read, either. But I'm like you, when I find a good book I can't put it down...I'm hooked. I must tell my Nieces about Where the Red Fern Grows and Tuck Everlasting. They love to read, and I think they'd like these. Happy Reading, Krissy!! LOL!

thanks LOL!!:)