From Blind Man to Ironman
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Haseeb Ahmad started to lose his sight at 10 years old. He knew his eyesight wasn't normal, but the...

Frasier: A Cultural History
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After America's most pompous barhound left the Cheer's gang in Boston, he returned to Seattle and...
Cool Camping France
David Jones, Jonathan Knight, Andrew Day and Martin Dunford
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Brand new for 2017, a fully updated third edition of Cool Camping: France will hit the shelves in...

The New Book of Snobs: A Definitive Guide to Modern Snobbery
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'Hugely enjoyable' AN Wilson, Sunday Times 'Thoughtful, entertaining and enjoyable' Michael Gove,...

Tomorrow Will Be Different: Love, Loss, and the Fight for Trans Equality
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A timely and captivating memoir about gender identity set against the backdrop of the transgender...

Local Girl Missing
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FROM THE AUTHOR OF THE SISTERS - ONE OF THE BEST SELLING DEBUTS OF 2015 - COMES A TENSE...

Outlaw Platoon: Heroes, Renegades, Infidels, and the Brotherhood of War in Afghanistan
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In this vivid account of the U.S. Army's legendary 10th Mountain Division's heroic stand in the...

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Sammeh Lowry (15 KP) rated Girl Online in Books
Jul 13, 2019
This book did fantastically at what it set out to do, and I won't judge it on something it didn't.
It was an intriguing plot line, I liked the main characters relationship especially between her and her best friend, I loved how close she was with her family and I loved the support she received when the events unfolded. As someone who suffers from anxiety I believe it was a very true telling of what can really happen and how someone can feel when dealing with such things. All in all I think this book is beautifully written for the age group it was intended for.

Andy K (10823 KP) rated Diagnosis in TV
Sep 2, 2019
I found this new very interesting and emotional docuseries about Dr. Lisa Sanders who writes a column called "Diagnosis" in the New York Times that she decided to take online to try and find a global "diagnosis" or answer for people with very rare and unusual medical conditions who are desperate and at the end of their rope to try and find answers.
Once published hundreds of responses pour in from both average people who maybe have been effected by a similar condition or their family has as well as various medical professionals spanning the globe with various replies. The results are then tabulated and discussed with the patient as far as possible treatment options.
The description sounds exploitative, but I don't believe it is. There is a disclaimer on the front of each episode saying everyone should consult their own medical professional before starting any treatment. The show is certainly made for entertainment, but also to inform and enlighten.
The result is gripping and emotional seeing those who have long suffered rare conditions and have been through the medical system only to be frustrated with a lack of treatments or even knowing what their condition is.
I cry during emotional commercials on television, so it doesn't take much for me to start balling. I was swept up in this show almost immediately even though I am only a few episodes in.
OK fine Netflix has one good show! 😜