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Alive: The True Story of the Andes Survivorsby: Piers Paul Read October 01, 2005 |
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Potential purchasers should note this listing is for the 2005 Harper Perennial reprint of the book which features 8 pages of additional material including contemporary interviews with the author and some of the survivors.
As for the book itself, it remains the only book I literally couldn't put down and read in one extended sitting. It still retains that power and the additional material make this the edition to own. >>More Details |
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The Templars: The Dramatic History of the Knights Templar, the Most Powerful Military Order of the Crusadesby: Piers Paul Read November 06, 2003 |
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I was very dissapointed with "The Templars". The author doesn't appear to be a historian and therefore the book conveys a sense that this may not be an entirely accurate account. Immediately there were two small points which I noticed contradicted other historical accounts I have read recently. The first chapters mix myth and reality regarding the Judeo-Christian teachings. Quotes from other historians are thrown in within the text as if this was an undergraduate essay. Also, the entire first part of the book makes no mention of the Knights Templar!
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Alec Guinness: The Authorized Biographyby: Piers Paul Read August 02, 2004 |
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Having just finished reading this I can't say I totally agree with the other reviewers.
If ever there was a case of a book being "over researched" then I feel this is it. It goes into great depths to tell us about Guinness's religious beliefs. Yes, that was a huge part of his life and it is important that we are told but do we really need to know what Saints he was reading about and what books he used? The religious theme was bashed again and again. How he felt about others and who he tried to convert and so on. This was done again and again. Likewise we are told in almost list form the restaurants he used. Again a list of his friends as they died just before him. Really necessary? There also is another sub plot of ... Read More: >>More Details |
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Alice In Exileby: Piers Paul Read August 01, 2002 |
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This was a good read, but... much of the emotional core of the book was skated over. The author did an awful lot of telling you how his characters felt instead of showing you and that's where it became a lesser book to me. A good story, lots of historical detail, strong narrative drive but it is almost as though the writer was rushing to finish writing the book. Essentially the book doesn't create situations where you can feel or experience the emotions of the lead characters instead you are told. In places it was almost like a piece of journalism rather than a novel.
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Alive: The Story of the Andes Survivors (Avon Nonfiction)by: Piers Paul Read July 01, 2006 |
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Potential purchasers should note this listing is for the 2005 Harper Perennial reprint of the book which features 8 pages of additional material including contemporary interviews with the author and some of the survivors.
As for the book itself, it remains the only book I literally couldn't put down and read in one extended sitting. It still retains that power and the additional material make this the edition to own. >>More Details |
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The Train Robbers (Coronet Books)by: Piers Paul Read March 01, 1979 |
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Potential purchasers should note this listing is for the 2005 Harper Perennial reprint of the book which features 8 pages of additional material including contemporary interviews with the author and some of the survivors.
As for the book itself, it remains the only book I literally couldn't put down and read in one extended sitting. It still retains that power and the additional material make this the edition to own. >>More Details |
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Married Man (Pavanne Books)by: Piers Paul Read May 06, 1983 |
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One of Read's best novels within a complelling collection, A Married Man is set amidst the turbulent political background of the 1970s UK. It centres upon the aspirations & desires of a complex & successful lawyer...a man who 'has it all' but fails to reach fulfilment as he gallops toward middle age. Read introduces hopes & fears familiar to many - the doubts, fears and intentions of a 'good' middle class male in modern Britain. An excellent read...grab a copy fast!
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Ablaze: Story of Chernobylby: Piers Paul Read May 16, 1994 |
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One of Read's best novels within a complelling collection, A Married Man is set amidst the turbulent political background of the 1970s UK. It centres upon the aspirations & desires of a complex & successful lawyer...a man who 'has it all' but fails to reach fulfilment as he gallops toward middle age. Read introduces hopes & fears familiar to many - the doubts, fears and intentions of a 'good' middle class male in modern Britain. An excellent read...grab a copy fast!
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On the Third Dayby: Piers Paul Read October 17, 1991 |
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After what felt like years of professional studies, this was the first book I read to relax. For that purpose it was perfect; serious enough to engage, but without being heavy going. At one level it is a detective story, but it goes deeper than that, posing questions about the nature of faith and belief. I bought it because I thought it would be a sort of Christian "Satanic verses", and was wrong, but I'm glad I have read it, and still re-read it regularly.
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Alec Guinness: The Authorised Biographyby: Piers Paul Read September 29, 2003 |
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Having just finished reading this I can't say I totally agree with the other reviewers.
If ever there was a case of a book being "over researched" then I feel this is it. It goes into great depths to tell us about Guinness's religious beliefs. Yes, that was a huge part of his life and it is important that we are told but do we really need to know what Saints he was reading about and what books he used? The religious theme was bashed again and again. How he felt about others and who he tried to convert and so on. This was done again and again. Likewise we are told in almost list form the restaurants he used. Again a list of his friends as they died just before him. Really necessary? There also is another sub plot of trying ... Read More: >>More Details |
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