Family & Children Books


The Liars' Club: A MemoirThe Liars' Club: A Memoir
I just finished reading this book, and it is one of the most un-put-downable memoirs I have ever...
The Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a FamilyThe Lost Boy: A Foster Child's Search for the Love of a Family
Best Price: $21.95
This book helped open my eyes to what children go through in Foster Care. It helped me to relize...
Lucky Man: A MemoirLucky Man: A Memoir
Best Price: $0.06
I was amazed at what an excellent writer Michael J. Fox is -- his story was candidly written...
The Next Better Place: A Memoir in MilesThe Next Better Place: A Memoir in Miles
Best Price: $0.01
This is a wonderful book. "A road trip with an alcoholic father and a child? Must be a...
His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina (Danielle Steel)His Bright Light: The Story of Nick Traina (Danielle Steel)
Best Price: $34.85
This really is the greatest nonfiction story I ever read with such a tragic ending. His life was...


Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : An Inquiry Into ValuesZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance : An Inquiry Into Values
Best Price: $24.12
Despite the high brow reviews by self proclaiming philosophers and intellectuals who think this...
Facing the Wind: A True Story of Tragedy and Reconciliation (Nova Audio Books)Facing the Wind: A True Story of Tragedy and Reconciliation (Nova Audio Books)
Best Price: $1.49
Facing the Wind is such a compelling read that at times I forgot this was nonfiction. This book...
My Family and Other AnimalsMy Family and Other Animals
Best Price: $16.95
Colors of the MountainColors of the Mountain
Best Price: $2.97
This book really taught me about what cultural impacts Mao Ze Dong had on the Chinese...
Don't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, an African ChildhoodDon't Let's Go to the Dogs Tonight, an African Childhood
Best Price: $63.99
I certainly enjoyed this book. We will be reading this book as a choice for a book club. There...


Homesick: A MemoirHomesick: A Memoir
Best Price: $0.01
At least the book was accurately titled. It was definitely more memoir than autobiography. I...
Ordinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of HopeOrdinary Resurrections: Children in the Years of Hope
Best Price: $1.48
The Bronx has a long history. I'm always bumping into middle-aged and elderly professionals from...
Boy: Tales of ChildhoodBoy: Tales of Childhood
Best Price: $11.99
This hilarious book from Roald Dahl that tells about the funny things that he had done...
Falling LeavesFalling Leaves
Best Price: $138.75
Although there are hundreds of reviews, I had to review this book because it had such an impact...
The Coalwood Way (The Coalwood Series #2)The Coalwood Way (The Coalwood Series #2)
Best Price: $3.59
Another excellent book by Homer Hickam, If you don't read the trilogy you're missing a true West...

Over to Candleford (Isis Series/5 Audio Cassettes)Over to Candleford (Isis Series/5 Audio Cassettes)
Best Price: $39.96
Mothers & Daughters (Nova Audio Books)Mothers & Daughters (Nova Audio Books)
Best Price: $44.14
I received this book as a gift when it was first published. Thanks to Amazon.com I was able to...
Period Piece: A Victorian ChildhoodPeriod Piece: A Victorian Childhood
Best Price: $35.00
All Souls: A Family Story from SouthieAll Souls: A Family Story from Southie
Best Price: $74.95
i could not stand this book and did not finish it. it was poorly written and has probably gotten...
Alexander HamiltonAlexander Hamilton
Best Price: $2.44
And he wasn't even born here. This is the amazing story of an incredible intellect. Arriving on...

Middletown, America: One Town's Passage from Trauma to HopeMiddletown, America: One Town's Passage from Trauma to Hope
Best Price: $97.25
Gail Sheehy conducted 900 interviews in order to provide a snapshot of this community and its...
Running with the Bulls: My Years with the HemingwaysRunning with the Bulls: My Years with the Hemingways
Best Price: $0.04
Valeries serious and lovingly book about her life as married to one of Hem's sons is also very...
The F WordThe F Word
Best Price: $0.02
For anyone who comes from a dysfunctional family (who doesn't out there... I'd love to meet you)...
The WHEEL OF LIFE: MEMOIR OF LIVING & DYING CASSETTE: A Memoir of Living and DyingThe WHEEL OF LIFE: MEMOIR OF LIVING & DYING CASSETTE: A Memoir of Living and Dying
Best Price: $5.00
I loved this book so much that I am having my book group read it. It is an amazing life story...
Bringing Elizabeth Home: A Journey of Faith and HopeBringing Elizabeth Home: A Journey of Faith and Hope
Best Price: $5.05

Slaves in the FamilySlaves in the Family
Quite often history textbooks can be dry and boring. Edward Ball's "Slaves in the...
Running with Scissors: A MemoirRunning with Scissors: A Memoir
Best Price: $5.18
Augusten Burroughs should be ashamed of himself for writing such trash. It was neither...
Older the Fiddle, the Better the Tune, The: THE JOYS OF REACHING A CERTAIN AGEOlder the Fiddle, the Better the Tune, The: THE JOYS OF REACHING A CERTAIN AGE
Best Price: $0.19
As a member of A.A., I simply will not buy a book written by another member that so flagrantly...
MESSAGES FROM MY FATHER (UNABRIDGED)MESSAGES FROM MY FATHER (UNABRIDGED)
Best Price: $0.01
This is a lovely endearingly funny book. I read it in just an evening but I'm sure it's a book...
Healing LessonsHealing Lessons
Best Price: $0.05
I read this book days after discovering my father has stomach cancer. I am so greatful for this...

Godforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous WatersGodforsaken Sea: Racing the World's Most Dangerous Waters
Best Price: $13.57
I'm sure this title has been taken already for a review, but you need to be warned. I...
As I Walked Out One Midsummer MorningAs I Walked Out One Midsummer Morning
Best Price: $52.75
Along with Laurie Lee's other prose, among the most lyrical and magical travel memoirs, with...
Nobody NowhereNobody Nowhere
Best Price: $10.49
At the age of four Donna's main carers are gone when her grandfather dies and her grandmother is...
Family Heart Thea Memoir of Our Son's Coming OutFamily Heart Thea Memoir of Our Son's Coming Out
Best Price: $1.95
This book should be required reading for all parents and all adolescents. It brings home with...
Dalai Lama My Son UnabridgedDalai Lama My Son Unabridged
Best Price: $0.95
This book relates some of the details of the life of Diki Tsering, the mother of the Dalai Lama....

Flight of PassageFlight of Passage
Interesting and well written story of two kids flying across the country in a Piper Cub. Great...
Bringing Elizabeth Home: A Journey of Faith and HopeBringing Elizabeth Home: A Journey of Faith and Hope
Best Price: $6.20
I enjoyed the book, obviously loving parents of a teenager who maybe willingly fled from home,...
ME AND MY SHADOWS: A Family MemoirME AND MY SHADOWS: A Family Memoir
Best Price: $2.99
I recently read this book. Although it is not the best autobiography I have ever read it is not...
The Privilege of Youth : A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and FriendshipThe Privilege of Youth : A Teenager's Story of Longing for Acceptance and Friendship
Best Price: $0.65
It took a while for me to get my order but the seller was extreamly helpful and answered all my...
From This Day ForwardFrom This Day Forward
Best Price: $0.67
I work with Habitat for Humanity and we use a ot of Hardie Bd. siding. The Gecko set makes...

Salt of the Earth: One Family's Journey Through the Violent American LandscapeSalt of the Earth: One Family's Journey Through the Violent American Landscape
Best Price: $13.40
I have read all of Jack Olsen's books, but this one appealed to me because it was about the end...
Opposite of Fate, TheOpposite of Fate, The
Best Price: $7.73
I didn't read The Joy Luck Club; I wasn't interested, it sounded like a chick book, and I don't...
A Man Named DaveA Man Named Dave
Best Price: $7.10
As I read this book, I was so captivated and distraught at times. It touched me to the core and...
Papa, My FatherPapa, My Father
In the famous Buscaglia style, Leo writes about his childhood with humor, love, and PASSION! ...
Morning, Noon and NightMorning, Noon and Night
Best Price: $3.41
As an aging hipster and middle-aged mother of a young child I could easily identify with the...

Stubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American FamilyStubborn Twig: Three Generations in the Life of a Japanese American Family
Best Price: $59.95
I found this book while browsing in the stacks one day. I had no idea that Japanese had been...
Blackbird: A Childhood Lost and FoundBlackbird: A Childhood Lost and Found
Best Price: $0.75
I received a copy of this book along with enthusiastic reviews from two of my co-workers. I...
Koop: The Memoirs of America's Family DoctorKoop: The Memoirs of America's Family Doctor
Best Price: $39.65
For anyone who is a physician, this is a wonderful book with great anecdotes. I gave a copy to...
Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)Listening for the Crack of Dawn (American Storytelling)
Best Price: $8.94
My son recommended this to me, when I had complained that I wanted a book that was cheerful. ...
Frankie's PlaceFrankie's Place
Best Price: $31.47

Fifth QuarterFifth Quarter
Best Price: $0.01
I was particularly enlightened by her descriptions of her brother's, former Senator George...
Today I Am A BoyToday I Am A Boy
Best Price: $5.80
The topic of this book as stated is highly misleading. Yes, Mr. Hays traces some of his...
Native StateNative State
Best Price: $0.01
I'm quickly approaching the end of this book and already saddened by that fact. This has got to...
Sharing Stories: Listening to and Recording the Stories of Older PeopeSharing Stories: Listening to and Recording the Stories of Older Peope
Mary Pipher talks about what we can learn from listening to the life stories of the older people...
Down Came the Rain: MY JOURNEY THROUGH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSIONDown Came the Rain: MY JOURNEY THROUGH POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION
Best Price: $2.74
No matter how many other women I speak with who have experienced PPD, I am still relieved to...

On the Big BlackfootOn the Big Blackfoot
Best Price: $39.79
"On the Big Blackfoot" is a series of readings and narratives by Norman Maclean and...
The Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings : A Five-Generation History of the Ultimate Irish-Catholic FamilyThe Kennedys: America's Emerald Kings : A Five-Generation History of the Ultimate Irish-Catholic Family
Best Price: $100.00
...the author began to write about the latter-day Kennedys: old Ted Kennedy, his nephews, his...
The Family: The Real Story of the Bush DynastyThe Family: The Real Story of the Bush Dynasty
Best Price: $22.72
I read this book through 2 times. It is astounding how many people have lied and cheated to...
Beside the Lake: A Ballarat ChildhoodBeside the Lake: A Ballarat Childhood 
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