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If you haven't read Frisco Pigeon Mambo, you've been missing out! This hilarious book about boozing, chain-smoking pigeons is an excellent satire. Lots of funny cultural references and inside jokes about San Francisco life - not to mention, a great story with awesome characters (yes, they're birds, but that makes the story even better!).

There should be more books like this one. I'd recommend this to anyone...it's one of my favorites. And if you're looking for another good book to read after FPM, check out National Darkroast Day.

My wife and I have widely different reading tastes, but we both enjoyed this book. The style has some similarities to Orwell's Animal Farm, but is lighter in nature. The plot is clearly outlined elsewhere on this page, so I won't bore you by repeating it.

Frisco Pigeon Mambo pokes fun at a wide variety of human institutions (eg. research laboratories, the media, city hall) and proclivities, but it also has some very funny one-liners.

So much fiction published is genre fiction, clearly fitting into a box of being romance, fantasy, thriller, etc.: it is nice for a change to read something well written that is different. The Killer Pigeons make for a killer of a fun read!

As a resident of SF, I found the book absolutely hysterical. It's a must read for anyone who has ever lived or loved in this city.

Note: It would be helpful to be familiar with "The Maltese Falcon" before reading this book. A familiarity with San Francisco and the area also helps greatly.

The first few pages of this book didn't immediately capture me, but I slogged through, and it was worth it: This book is funny! Even if you hate pigeons, or don't want to hear a story from an animal's point of view, if you are an intelligent person, read this book! Payne's vocabulary continues to astound, and he is the master of unexpected plot twists. He'll have you seeing things from a bird's eye view in no time. Even if these birds weren't convinced that they were human, I have a feeling they'd still think they were pretty hip, continuing to trash talk, sleep around, smoke and drink. They're living the life some people dream about! ...

I read this hilarious tale in less than two days, it was just the thing I need to distract me from the horrible events of this week (9/11/01 terrorism attacks on US). I wasn't quite sure an author could pull off a whole book about pigeons who believed they were human, but Payne did it. Now to order Payne's other books....

An amazing photographer who clearly loves the photos of these the best dogs in the world.

This is an amazing book! Wonderful candid shots of beautiful Newfs and beautiful people!! To see Marg Wilmott and her infamous (to the Newf world) farm with Newfs everywhere, just roaming the countryside, is just amazing to imagine, much less be able to SEE via Mr Weber's photos.

Plus, Bruce Weber has beautiful Goldens....I have beautiful Goldens. Bruce Weber has gifted us with an extraordinary book full of wonderful photographs of spectacular Newfs....I have five spectacular Newfs of my own!!

Did I say that I LOVE this book?

I would like to take this opportunity to share that Gentle Giants by Bruce Weber is very "special" because it is our beautiful grey Newf, Kady as the cover dog for Bruce Weber's "Gentle Giant". This is definitely a collector's book for anyone passionate about dogs and particularly, Newfies. Kady and our Landseer, Jon-Luc (pictured on plates 100, 102 & 103, spent 3-days with Bruce at an estate in Marblehead,MA. We were ecstatic! We will never forget the excitement and glowing pride, watching Bruce photograph role after delightful role of our dogs with passion and compassion. Bruce has formally acknowledged the misprint in Gentle Giants. He has sent signed pictures with an apology. The newfs pictured on the cover and plates 100, 102, 103 are Rossland's Kady in the Mist & Seaward's Sebastian Sir James (Jon-Luc). Kady continued her career on the cover of Rhoda Lerman's book, In the Company of Newfs. Jon-Luc went on to appear in Ralph Lauren's Polo Expedition, American Express and Timberland Ads! Thanks to Bruce, we have a lifelong, cherished memory. Kady has sinced crossed Rainbow Bridge. Jon-Luc is 9 years old and resting comfortably on his dognapper. Bruce, you made a special difference in our loves. We will always appreciate your warmth, compassion and love of dogs, especially the Newf! Fondly, Maureen & Gary Ross and the Pack!

They are also photographed in the book on pages/plates

I own a Newfy and can appreciate how dificult it is to photograph black dogs. So many of these pics make one smile; but the naked men are laughable. What is it I don't get here? Hardcover, family-oriented, coffee-table-type book, with these naked guys running around. How artsy?! Text is sadly lacking. For example, the section on training rescue newfs is visually exciting and has great potential, but it begs so many more questions.

I would like to take this opportunity to share that Gentle Giants by Bruce Weber is very "special" because it is our beautiful grey Newf, Kady as the cover dog for Bruce Weber's "Gentle Giant". This is definitely a collector's book for anyone passionate about dogs and particularly, Newfies. Kady and our Landseer, Jon-Luc (pictured on plates 100, 102 & 103, spent 3-days with Bruce at an estate in Marblehead,MA. We were ecstatic! We will never forget the excitement and glowing pride, watching Bruce photograph role after delightful role of our dogs with passion and compassion. Bruce has formally acknowledged the misprint in Gentle Giants. He has sent signed pictures with an apology. The newfs pictured on the cover and plates 100, 102, 103 are Rossland's Kady in the Mist & Seaward's Sebastian Sir James (Jon-Luc). Kady continued her career on the cover of Rhoda Lerman's book, In the Company of Newfs. Jon-Luc went on to appear in Ralph Lauren's Polo Expedition, American Express and Timberland Ads! Thanks to Bruce, we have a lifelong, cherished memory. Kady has sinced crossed Rainbow Bridge. Jon-Luc is 9 years old and resting comfortably on his dognapper. Bruce, you made a special difference in our loves. We will always appreciate your warmth, compassion and love of dogs, especially the Newf! Fondly, Maureen & Gary Ross and the Pack!

This is an excellent book it has helped me learn alot about the GSP. Vendor was great recevied my book a mere 4 days after ordering and I live overseas.

The author, Nancy Campbell, captures the true essence of the German Shorthair Pointer, their versatility, their personality, etc. As a result, folks considering adoption or ownership will discover what they need to know before they make a commitment to the breed.

Becoming breed knowledgeable is extremely important so that the rate for abandonment and shelter turn-ins can lessen over time. Nancy arms the reader with more than enough information to make an educated decision "about everything GSP"! I personally recommended this book to several people over the last year and they have all reported that this book was a valuable tool in their decision making process!

Nancy Campbell captures the true essence of the breed in her personal, up-close approach. Her descriptions of what makes the GSP special, I found are accurate and heart warming. Not only is the book informative and extremely well organized, it is also fun reading! I especially liked some of the training techniques. I have tried them and they work.

This book is intended for those considering the breed, and it is a wonderful and funny introduction. It is also a fine book for those who have owned GSPs before to enjoy and reflect on their experience with the breed. A must for a person considering getting the breed for the first time. It is in depth about the breed history, standard, and breed character. Not a training guide, but that is not its apparent purpose. Read this one BEFORE you get a GSP.

We love our adopted shelter GSP dog and when were thinking of one, we bought this invaluable book. Excellent information, characterization of the breed and written with humor. This book is for current owners and potential owners. We love our dog and use this book as a reference when we have questions on him. This book accurately described his temperant, needs and how to care for him.

I was hoping for better photos. However, I realized the author was taking photographs in the 1970s when black and white photography was considered artsy and digital cameras with quick shutter speeds had not yet been invented. The photos are blurry. The writing needs editing for brevity. The book seems more like a personal journal than a documentary on coyotes. I appreciated the author's pioneering compassion and political activism for coyotes who are often demonized by humans. Overall, the book seems like an important piece of history in the evolution of how human's view coyotes.

I used to think of coyotes as being from the wide open spaces of the West. But then my family moved to upstate New York. Our house is located in a semirural area and we still hear the coyotes almost nightly. I've never actually seen one up close - they seem to keep to the woods - but their howling is one of the eeriest sounds I've ever heard. First you hear a frenzied yipping, like a horde of mad pipers, and then they start their oooOOOOOOOOOoooing. I could write a Gothic novel with unseen coyotes as a particularly ominous aspect of melancholy atmosphere.

Few people are certainly more dedicated to coyotes, however, than Hope Ryden. She spent two years camping, often under difficult conditions, in isolated backwater areas of Montana and Wyoming, watching her coyotes for hours while trying not to alert them of her presence (not an easy thing to accomplish - they have excellent smell and hearing). At one point, her life became endangered when she got lost in deep snow. But most impressive is that she was actually able to keep of track specific individuals over the course of months. How she was able to recognize them after being away for weeks is beyond me, but the insights she gained as a result are well worth the effort and will doubtlessly transform any reader into a coyote lover as their eyes are opened to their hidden world. Coyotes are, after all, notoriously secretive, a trait that has undeniably contributed to both their plentiful numbers and incredible adaptability. The puppy chapter is as adorable as expected (Dad is at one point described as "long-suffering"), although the parents' poor treatment of the "nanny" is rather sad. They also seem to have the astonishing ability to produce a mouse on demand for their babies to play with.

Although Ryden's focus was wild populations, a brief section that focused on "pet" coyotes is also highly informative. There was the female, for example, who took a black Lab as her mate for life and had a little black puppy by him. Ryden's skills as a writer, as well as her obvious admiration for the animal, are at their best when she relates the story of beautiful Amber, whose mute sorrow tells of her betrayal by the humans who were meant to care for her. Charlie fans will certainly enjoy being able to compare Shreve Stockton's experiences, as outlined in both her blog The Daily Coyote and recent memoir of the same name.

It was actually Shreve and Charlie who first got me interested in these wonderful canines, but it is Ryden's "God's Dog" that contains all the requisite "technical" information that puts Charlie in greater context. Although the book was published in 1989, the field research was done in the mid-70's, which is reflected at times in Ryden's prose, particularly when she launches on a sort of hippie-esque rant about how the white man destroyed everything. But then again, her reports on the cruelty of "pest control" programs, as well as individual humans, may well prove her point. The bit about using guard dogs to watch sheep sounded very promising (instead of killing coyotes, they will often enact canine dominance rituals) and I wonder how widespread that has become since then. They should really come out with an updated edition, especially since the coyote's habitat has now expanded to all of North and Central America. Today, a book like this is more vital than ever.

Also: DEFINTELY read Stockton's "The Daily Coyote."

I don't think we would fare well. Reading animal research is often tedious but this book is an engaging read as well as being informative. The common knowledge about coyotes held by many people is that they are pests to be squashed like a bothersome bug, yet the same people treat their pet dogs as members of the family. If you are a reader who wonders if the rumors about this animal are true and you want answers, this book is a very good place to start because you will read the whole thing (it is very entertaining) and you will be able to use the observations made about the animal to make your own decisions about coyotes.

The writings are scant on the coyote but this book answers many questions. First hand observations,natural history, the past history of man vs. coyote and photographs. There are many wonderful aspects to this book but what is most compelling is the way Hope Ryden shows the coyote as a resourceful, affectionate and intelligent creature rather than its familiar portrayal as a pest and killer. Much more than a field study this book is written from the heart.

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book for several reasons:
I like Hope Ryden's writing style. She flows very easily and the book just "reads well". Additionally, it's easy to see that she loves and appreciates this beatiful wild creature for what it is - a part of creation, like all other animals, that needs to be allowed to take its proper place in the grand scheme of things.
Lastly, I think that she makes an excellent point concerning the coincidence of coyotes and the grazing of public lands. Western ranchers do have the right to make as much money as they can, for that matter everybody has that same right, but it is ugly and disgusting to see people in our supposedly liberal -minded society to have such blind hatred for a natural predator that does what it does simply to survive.
The point in her story that saddens and disgusts me the most is that money is so, so important to my fellow -countrymen that they will stop at nothing, including killing and exterminating, just for a better income. I only hope that one day these same people will take a more comprehensive look at the world and see how beautiful and wondrous and perfect it already is. Coyotes and all.

This book is just about the most inspiring and amazing books I have ever read. The very first chapter completely forced me to look at how I view God and how it affects every part of my life. EVERYONE SHOULD READ THIS BOOK.

I rarely get real excited about devotional books. However, this has become one of my favorite books. It balances well the use of Scripture and the use of anecdotes. I shy away from books that rely strictly on stories to convey their message. This relies a lot on Scripture, but not so much as to be overwhelming or hard to read. It truly helped me to see God in a different way. I highly recommend this book!

We all have times of doubt about who God is and if His character is consistent with who He claims to be. Chip Ingram brings the one true God, the God Almighty, before you and gives you a clear understanding of who God is and why He is Lord of All. Chip Ingram is one of my favorite authors, there is no question he is led completely by the Holy Spirit and his style of writing is so personal that you are moved from the moment you begin reading his books. This book is no different from his others in that they are powerful, inspirational, and filled with a message straight from God. You will find yourself face to face with God throughout this book and you are sure to draw even nearer to Him. I would highly recommend this as well to anyone who is questioning their beliefs in God, a friend or relative who does not know God, or someone just struggling in life who needs to know God is with them. I HIGHLY recommend, "God As He Longs for You to See Him!"

This is one of the most influential books I have ever read. I recommend it to everyone, especially to anyone who struggles with their concept of God and how He sees us. Simply wonderful!

This book has given me a much deeper insight to God's character.Very much unlike ours.I would highly recommend this book to anyone.I bought several to give to members of my family.

My wife and I know Bryan Dodge personally and have attended two of his live seminars over the years. Bryan is so full of energy, and has been so successful, you cannot help but want to do the things he suggests you do, to allow your life to improve. His latest book..."The Good Life Rules" is an easy read, with great action plan reviews at the end of each chapter. Bryan challenges you to get off your butt and excel to your fullest potential so that you can allow the good life to rule in your life too. This is another must read in my opinion and I will add it to my blog as a highly recommeded book. STan Barnes

Easy to digest information. It is easy for me to write this review because I'd be a fool if I didn't share how great this book is.

One of the biggest things I took away from the book is "Those who focus on the how in life always end up working for those who focus on the why."

He drives home the "why" with concrete "how" steps to follow to achieve improvement. Taking action in 48 hours, building habits in 21 days, importance of learning and leading, are just a few of the major concepts in the book.

I wish I'd received this book 10 years ago!

You can also now follow Bryan Dodge online at: http://twitter.com/bryandodge

Important footnote: Read this book yourself before giving it as a gift, or at the least, "Always autograph a book you give someone. They know who wrote it; they need to remember who gave it to them." - http://twitter.com/bryandodge

Every time I see yet another self-help book that proposes to show us how to live life better, fuller, etc., I shudder and think: Do we really need another one?

Usually the answer is "No!"

But that's not the case with Bryan Dodge's Good Life Rules. What's different--and particularly useful--about Dodge's book is that he includes a 48 Hour Action Plan at the end of his chapters.

Yea, others authors have done this, too, but Dodge's plans are specific, which makes them all the more helpful. For example, "Write down two things you haven't taken cahrrge of in your life and commit to acting on them" and "Commit to not leaving your office (or home) without writing down what you're going to do the next day."

These are practical points, things we already know to do, of course, but we don't! That's why it's helpful to have them listed in this book.

Dodge also asks good questions throughout the book--things we need to think about and usually don't!--and combines them with interesting stories from his own life. His technique gives the book an energy level that almost equals Dodge's energy level when he's performing on stage--he's one of the best speakers on the market today.

The good life isn't the easy life, but if you want a better life you should spend time reading The Good Life Rules.

I will preface this review by stating that I am a BIG skeptic when it comes to these types of books. I read Bryan's book because my boss told me I had to read a book. I had seen Bryan a few months before at a Chamber Luncheon, so I thought I could skim his book and dazzle her with some of his bold print points without really reading it. A funny thing happened, I read it. I actually read it ! Then I took my boss to the book store, she bought it and I bought a copy for my son.

On to the review..... The first thing I noticed is that Bryan writes just like he speaks. This was important for me, because I had seen him. His book is NOT a don't do this , but do that book. It is a recipe for a complete paradigm shift. If you follow his plan of action, you will be successful. A large part of the book emphasizes that you have to act on things within 48 hours or you will never do it. He helps you realize that while you cannot change the world, you can change your perception of it and how you react to it WILL make all the difference. His easy to do lists engage you and really make you think. The Book is filled with stories of people he has met and how his philosophy for HIS life has helped others.

The action plans work, the goal lists work, the NO lists work. Bryan Dodge is the genuine article and his book portrays that he is successful because of his 8 keys. He has shown me the way to finding MY GOOD LIFE.

BUY THIS BOOK ! For someone you love who needs to be inspired. BUY THIS BOOK for someone you don't like, who needs an attitude adjustment. BUY THIS BOOK to please your boss. READ THIS BOOK because it is good for your soul.

Dodge's book should be a must read for college grads. Get you life in shape, make the right choices, learn from your mistakes, and keep the right attitude are easy things to say but Bryan tells us how to implement those changes in our lives. I highly recommend this book.

I'm glad to have seen such a diversity of topics in the book. Many authors don't mention certain things for children such as illnesses that might touch their own personal lives. Of course they have grandparents, aunts, uncles and friends that might be affected by Alzheimer's disease. I also enjoyed the different moods of happiness and sadness in other poems. The information about inventors through simple rhymes was great!

This was a very good book. I loved it alot. I almost died of laughter. I almost cried with some too.

I liked this book so much i'm going to read it again and again.

View the Glass Half Full! Imaginative Collection of Poems Offers Young Poets Insight and Inspiration
Monday February 3, 3:22 pm ET

MIAMI, Fla., Feb. 3, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Writing poetry is never easy, whether it be a simple rhyme about cats wearing hats or a monumental epic detailing grand adventures and great deeds. Fortunately, award-winning teacher and author Ana Monnar is here to help! Monnar explores and explains the basics of writing poetry and much more in her new book, Half Full, Or Half Empty?

Written for children ages ten and older, Monnar's simple to use, easy to understand book offers examples of different types of poems -- from couplets to limericks, from haikus to narrative pieces, on a wide variety of topics, including faith, hope, compassion and unity. She also includes tips on reading, recitation, and composition as well as links to helpful Web sites such as online rhyming dictionaries, translations and poetry contests.

Inspired by her own love of poetry and in recognition of its therapeutic value, Monnar writes, ``This book is different from other children's poetry books because it offers humor, and awakens emotions, both happy and sad.'' Drawing on a culturally diverse background as well as two decades of teaching experience, Monnar's book effectively and expertly instructs even the youngest of poets to express his or her feelings, in a structured, productive way.

Author Ana Monnar was born in Havana, Cuba. Having spent her early years there, she immigrated to Miami at the age of seven and became a U.S. citizen. She earned a master of science degree in early childhood and elementary education from Florida International University and has been teaching ever since. A wife and mother of three, Monnar explores photography, reading and writing in her spare time. Although she has inspired countless students to write and publish their works, Half Full, Or Half Empty? is her first book. Her second book, Adoption? Thank God for that Option! is due out in 2003.

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I have truly enjoyed reading the inspirational and uplifting poems. The poems are very simple and clear to motivate children as well as adults. As an educator and parent, I highly recommend this wonderful book of poetry.

This is a necessary book if you desire to handfeed wild birds.It is extremely hard to find this book,anywhere.Inside is a step by step guide to handfeeding your backyard birds,it is very useful and in a way, somewhat easy to do by following this book.This was one of the books I have looked most forward too in a long time,and I'm glad I now have it.If handfeeding your wild backyard birds is one of your things to do, I highly recommend this book as almost a necessity.

There are some things that make you just stop and stare in amazement. Seeing someone in the middle of a park calmly hand-feeding chickadees is one of those things. Chickadees aren't tame - they fly away from feeders when you approach! And yet, ANYBODY can learn how to hand-feed these and other birds.

If you're interested, definitely grab this book. It has gorgeous photos, and simple, step-by-step instructions. It tells you when to try this for best results, how go to about it, which sorts of birds respond best, how they tend to act, what they like to eat, and much, much more.

Definitely a great gift for any birder, and once your birder (or you!) learns the technique, it'll be a present that lasts them a lifetime!

I recently ordered this book and was inspired to try it for myself. I enjoyed the photography and the author's anecdotes about his own experiences feeding birds. The book offers practical information and put together with a little patience on my part, I was able to get some chickadees into my hand within 2 1/2 weeks.

If you are looking for a book that will teach you how to hand-feed back yard birds and if you would enjoy poignant anecdotes about birds that have come to the author's hand to feed year after year, you will love this book!
The photographs are gorgeous, the text is clear, organized and interesting, and you can't help love the gentle, friendly, kind man who writes about his love of birds and hand-feeding them.
Another good point about this book is ...it works! I followed Hugh Wiberg's suggestions and with patience and practise, won the trust of a dear little nuthatch. He comes to my hand every time I go the park.
The book, Hand-feeding Backyard Birds, started me on this hobby and taught me how to be successful. It is a wonderful book!

This book is a lot of fun - while also being realistic. The author tells you up front that you need to be patient, because it takes time to build the trust of birds. But once they do its such a joy! Reading through the book was inspiring and then in the winter I just bundled up and got out there. It was calming while at the same time exciting as the birds came closer and closer. Bundle up though - the best time to do this with the birds is winter since they're a bit short on food and it gets chilly out there.

I saw it because a fellow asl student had it the pictures are amazing i loved the book

I purchased this book for my six year old granddaughter because she has been showing an interest in sign. It is one of the most beautifully illustrated books I have seen and the picture associated with each letter is something she can identify with.

Laura Rankin's The Handmade Alphabet portrays the letters of the alphabet along with their manual alphabet counterparts in American Sign Language. Each letter receives one page on which the uppercase letter appears in a black, serif font in the upper-left corner of the page and is accompanied by a realistic illustration of a hand demonstrating the manual alphabet of American Sign Language as well as an object cleverly representing the letter. "G" is demonstrated by a gloved hand; "K" is demonstrated by a baby's hand holding a key ring; "X" shows an x-ray of the hand demonstrating the sign. The illustrations of the hands are done in softly luminous colored pencil on charcoal paper, with exquisite detail. The hands are of different races, sexes, and ages. This book focuses solely on letters, but does offer a key that lists the words for the objects portrayed with each letter. Of course this book will be useful for deaf children or children with deaf parents or friends who are learning the alphabet, but may be useful for other children as well to drive home the concept of abstract symbol systems and the different ways sounds and meaning can be represented.

I found this book in our school library and was stunned by the artwork. I work in a school where the deaf children are mainstreamed into the school. Sign language books are always checked out! This is a big hit with the young students. I give the author an A+ for an excellent book!

The beautiful illustrations - simple yet exquisite, worthy of framing. I first framed some of the pictures and presented them as gifts to some young deaf children with self esteem problems, but it was when I taught hearing adults and did the same thing that I really saw the great impact her illustrations had. It then became a "work of art"

As a Search & Rescue volunteer, I'm hooked on true wilderness rescue and survival stories. I'm also fascinated by helicopters, although I always hold my breath when I'm told to get in one on SAR missions. So I was drawn to this book, which left me with an even greater respect for these rescue crews, who really do risk their own lives every time they take off.

So if you're at all interested in helicopters and the lives of those who fly them, particularly in the field of rescue, add this book to your reading list. Personally, I'd never realized just how difficult flying a helicopter is, even in ideal conditions. Needless to say, many--or perhaps most--of Fleming's missions detailed in this book were in anything BUT ideal conditions.

This book was better written and more interesting than Jack Brehm's book That Others May Live.

One note: While the town in Georgia is named Warner Robins, the base is named Robins AFB (not Warner Robins AFB). I lived there from 1979 to 1984, while my father was serving there with the USAF 5CCG.

An authentic, engrossing account of a life lived in a difficult profession. From his humble beginnings as a new pilot (all helicopter pilots start out humble, the machine won't let you begin any other way), Fleming walks you through the early events that shaped his character, and would stand him in good stead as he embarked upon a life of calculated risk taking. There are two rescues in the book that will literally have you on the edge of your seat, one as a young pilot and another as a seasoned pro. I don't recall reading anything that comes close in authentically describing how man and machine can literally fly into into the face of peril, to save the life of a stranger. Heroic acts are not always spontaneously undertaken by unlikely people, some individuals spend their lives risking their own safety for others. Fleming truly deserves the title Hero.

I enjoyed this account by someone "who's been there."
Col Fleming gives a detailed and interesting account of what rescues by the Air Force are all about. The author places us in the aircraft with him and relates the joys and frustrations of rescue work. I would liked to have seen a little more on the PJs actions, but I understand the focus was on the author's "adventures as a helicopter rescue pilot."

Kudos Col for the insight from a rescue pilot's perspective.

I read all manner of books but there is nothing quite so completely satisfying as reading a true-story page turner that reads like a novel. Heart of the Storm is just that. Utterly captivating and at the same time educational, the book reveals, in high speed drama, the life and experiences of a small group of helicopter rescue people most of us never have the misfortune of encountering but, but after reading this, may wish we could. Each chapter is prefaced with an account of the large scale events of the times which helps place us in the book, and is briefly anecdoted with personal insights and family life that make the journey Col. Edward Fleming takes us on all the more meaningful and poignant. I don't know why this book hasn't yet been made into a movie but I'd be willing to bet it will be. It most certainly should be.
Keith Davitt