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Water for Elephants”
A Novel, Written By Sara Gruen

Book Review by Jay Gilbertson

Who, in their right mind, doesn’t like the circus? If you answered “yes,” then this book is for you. If you answered “no” then this book is for you too. There is something for everyone in this tremendously well-researched novel of schizophrenic madmen, a possible murderer in pink sequins and a towering heroine who happens to be addicted to lemonade. What could be more fun?

A depression-era circus can be the best place to be if you’re Jacob Jankowski and you just buried your parents, found out they mortgaged everything they owned to send you off to veterinary college and ultimately you had nothing left to lose.

Some of the central themes of this page-turner are to follow your instincts, stay true to what you believe in and try to survive no matter what. It’s the what part that kept me flying through the book. The story shifts back and forth from Jacob at ninety (or ninety-three–he’s not sure) to his incredible life on the train with the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show On Earth–the circus! By incredible, I mean that there is a constant fear-factor woven underneath every nuance, every situation is rubbed raw in not ever being entirely sure of just what the future holds, or even if Jacob has one. That dread is dolled out in buckets-full by the head honcho of Benzini Brothers–Uncle Al–who can have you “red-lighted” (tossed off the train) for any number of indiscretions, or simply to lesson the load. The incredible part is that, in the end, Jacob not only manages to become the circus veterinarian, he also gets the girl, a bereaved dog, one elephant (Rosie) and eleven horses. Who could ask for more, you ask? Jacob Jankowski, that’s who.

Then there are the animals. A team of “Liberty” horses, lions and zebras and llamas, giraffes, chimps, panthers, and Rosie–the elephant–the Polish elephant no less. The elephant that, like all elephants, drinks far more water than anyone cou
The Little Book of

I cannot believe anybody would take this book seriously. It is nothing but lies and misinformation. I hope nobody gives this book to a child or a young person searching for answers. Is the author trying to turn this nation against God? It appears so.

Zero stars.
My Little Pony Lunch

We have used it a few times and we are very impressed. Light weight with good power whats not to like. For the price of this vacuum we feel like we made a great purchase.
The Little Yellow Taxi

It baffles me to no end that anyone would give this book a five star rating or that it is considered a literary classic with a “powerful” theme. Not only is it intellectually barren, but is horribly written. Tedious and repetetive, it is literally the worst book I have ever encountered. It should be banned, not because of controversial language or subject matter, but so it cannot be inflicted on humanity any longer. It is truly a crime that this book is elevated to a position of equality with works like To Kill a Mockingbird.
Animal Friends My Little

I loved this book & frankly, I would give it 10 stars. It was so refreshing to read a book of fiction after reading so many true life crimes. I loved the brilliance of creating a love story between a vampire & a young teenage girl. Quite clever also to have devised a way to write about vampires without the usual repertoire of fangs & forced to sleep in coffins during daylight hours. Of course, the shiny diamond like look that ensures they’re a vampire is abit over the top, but it all worked in this fun, exciting & wonderful love story. I realize this was written most certainly for young adults but I believe it works for any age group, young or old.

I loved the movie as well & actually watched it 3 times when ordinarily I watch movies once. My favorite scene in the movie is when the Cullen clan & Bella are playing baseball to the song “Massive Black Hole” by Muse. I love it when the 3 “bad” vampires are walking across the field! What a sight & that song works so beautifully with the scenes that follow. This was my start to reading the rest of the series back to back, which if you read the first one, you really have to read them all! Sheer pleasure & offered such a new variety of reading material. Everything worked in this book & I wish it had been written when I was a teenager!
Little Chick s Friend

Conversations with God : An Uncommon Dialogue (Book 1)
I found this book interesting. Contrary to the teachings of The Holy Bible, the author claims that satan is a “myth,” that Jesus was only a great person (no mention of “Savior”), and seemed to imply that the “things written down 2000 years ago” are open to debate. My questions is this: If all these things written 2000 years ago about God and Jesus were true, WHY would God, in “speaking with Mr. Neale Donald Walsch (as he claims)”, suddenly reverse his previous statements about satan, the validity of the Bible, and the absolute sovereignty of Christ?
I am a skeptic, and I like to think I have an open mind. This book was recommended to me by a colleague. However, I could not help but thinking that Mr. Walsch definitely has a “profit motive” in his writings. “If the item sells, continue to write.” Never mind it may be misinformation. Mr. Walsh, I hope you get this “God thing” right- your eternity may depend on it.
Please reference “Evidence that Demands a Verdict,” by Josh McDowell. A professed athiest that became a Christian because of his research. Go figure.
The Little Drummer Boy