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Celebrating the 500th anniversary of Michelangelo's David, New American Library releases a special edition of Irving Stone's classic biographical novel-in which both the artist and the man are brought to life in full. A masterpiece in its own right, this novel offers a compelling portrait of Michelangelo's dangerous, impassioned loves, and the God-driven fury from which he wrested the greatest art the world has ever known.
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Truely one of the Greatest Men to ever live.......2007-08-18
This is one of the best books ever written. It transports you into the life of one of the greatest men to ever live. Although the book is fairly long and can be difficult to read, the life of Michelangelo Buonarroti is such a fascinating tale that you will never tire of this book. The reader will empathize with Michelangelo's passion for sculpting and the pain of his servitude for various popes and kings. Please forgive the cliche, but this book is "a must read". It is a necessity for as many people as possible to know the life of the man who is responsible for some of the most breathtaking pieces of art in existence.
Fascinating Life of the Artist.......2007-07-05
Irving Stone does an amazing job bringing the Renaissance genius Michelangelo to life. His narrative masterfully weaves in realistic dialogue and anecdotes with meticulously researched historical facts. The result leaves the reader with a much deeper appreciation for the artist's impressive legacy including the Pieta, David, the Sistine Ceiling, and St. Peter's. The stories behind their creation are as interesting as Michelangelo's unique personality. His single minded dedication to his work was sometimes his worst enemy, often leading to unnecessary conflicts with his fickle patrons and ungrateful family.
The tumultuous backdrop of Italy in the Quatrocento and Cinquecento also provides for very interesting and informative insights into the politics and religion of the era, highlighted by Savonarola and the Warrior and Medici Popes.
For readers interested in learning more about Renaissance artists, Giorgio Vasari's contemporary biographies in his masterpiece "Lives of the Artists" comes highly recommended. Irving Stone successfully incorporates several of Vasari's anecdotes in this work.
More agony than ecstasy.......2007-06-19
Irving Stone's epic "biographical novel of Michelangelo" covers the majority of his life (75 years) from age 13 to his death a few weeks shy of his 89th birthday. Sculptor, painter, poet, architect...dissector (one of the more unconventional sections - from page 210), Michelangelo was a man of many talents and few loves besides his primary obsession: sculpture. The book is unarguably well written, but would read better condensed to maybe half of its whopping 750-page length. The use of "sculpture" versus the shortened and more modern "sculpt" as a verb, although grammatically correct, is awkward and the one love scene (page 266) was better left out than in, reading like something straight out of a Harlequin romance novel and adding nothing to the otherwise, mostly romance-free story. Additionally, the inclusion of photos of his works would have improved the reading experience immensely. Stone's comprehensive story, colossal in length as well as scope, is not for the historically or artistically challenged (like this reader) and would probably be better appreciated by those familiar with Italian. Mandatory companion read: Michelangelo, Painter, Sculptor and Architect, with the restored frescoes of the Sistine Chapel (English Version) published by A.T.S. Italia, Rome; better reading: The Second Mrs. Gioconda by E.L. Konigsburg [Da Vinci], lighter: Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier [Vermeer].
INSPIRATIONAL!!!!.......2007-05-24
A truly amazing book that kept me reading hungrilly with every page. Stone captivates the reader with this incredible and inspirational lifestory of Michelangelo, revealing the life events of a man driven with passion. This book has helped me understand myself as an artist, Christian, and human being. I highly recommend this book to any reader, my only regret being that I didn't read it sooner!
Florence, thy name is Michelangelo.......2007-04-27
After spending 3 weeks with Michelangelo, I was really relieved to be finished with this book. Although it was a very enjoyable piece of art history, it often times got bogged down with politics. Stone's incredible detail of Michelangelo's art, the political upheaval in Florence and Rome, and the Vatican's role in his life really made me feel 16th century Italy, but by the end, Stone seemed to rush through the last 2 decades of Michelangelo's life.
The first quarter of the book and the beginning of Michelangelo's career under Lorenzo Medici was a true gem. Michelangelo's self-discovery, love of sculpture, and love of Lorenzo's daughter Contessina felt youthful and fresh, especially his discovery of human anatomy and the scenes of dissection. However, the political intrigue and the battles with the Church in a post-Lorenzo world were cumbersome.
I still highly recommend this book as a great story about Michelangelo as it enhanced my appreciation for his work. Just be prepared to spend a good deal of time trudging through this lengthy tome.
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Exquisite Agony, formerly titled Crucified by Christians, is a beautiful and wholly unique book which points the wounded Christian to healing and to full restoration, even to triumph and ascension. If you have ever experienced unjust treatment from another believer, this monumental literary work is for you. From exquisite agony your life can enter into that of resurrection.
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Hard-hitting. Profound. Scriptural. Convicting........2007-03-30
"I am crucified with Christ, nevertheless I live and yet not I, but Christ who lives within me..." Gal 2:20
Gene Edwards reveals the good work of God in a crucified life. Yieldedness, surrender, and forgiveness. In fact, not learning the lesson of forgiveness is tantamount to smashing the face of your spiritual clock; we will go no further with God. Our progress is stopped.
However, on the other side of hurt, humiliation and harm of a "personal crucifixion" lies a closer walk with the Lord: a walk of profound peace, of deep assurance, and abiding love where the world, at last, loses its surly grip on our lives.
We think it strange for a loving father wanting, even orchestrating, our hurt and I'm not convinced I agree with Edwards on that point. I don't believe the Father uses disease, poverty, lies or other weapons of the evil one to destroy his children. In fact, they have been given authority over all the power of th enemy. Rather, God is looking for his children to crucify themselves, from the inside out: to come to a place of yieldedness, surrender and trust upon him alone.
However, one thing is certain, the world hated the Lord. Falsely accused him, slandered him, humiliated, tortured and brutally murdered him. Can His followers and disciples expect anything less?
"Exquisite Agony" does a masterful job of answering the question: "How would love respond?"
Excellent book!.......2005-06-27
While I probably would not reccommend much of Gene Edwards' reading, this book is a rare and great exception. Edwards writes in an easy to understand style that captures the reader. This literally was a book I could not put down. I just read for hours soaking up what the author was saying.
While it is true that Edwards does not fully present how to deal with agony, especially that caused by Christians, this does not seem to be his point in writing the book. This work is a wonderful help in getting a right perspective before God. If you want a book on relating to other Christians or dealing with conflict, sure read another book. But if you want something to help you deal with pain inflicted by others on a personal level, this is the book(other than the Bible, of course). Edwards helps us to see that God is behind our suffering, while not being the author of sin (that is absurd!). In his winsome style Edwards manages to use only one passage from Scripture (I think), but beautifully combines Scripture's teaching on the subject (see Romans 8:28 and Acts 4:27-28). Add this book to your library and buy it to minister to those hurting. It gives great perspective to life in general and gloriously displays the sovereignty of God.
Look for Answers and Relief Elsewhere.......2005-03-14
There was nothing exquisite about this book but it was true agony to read. The book was short on answers and long on the author's unbibical opinion (in the entire text, the author refers to one, perhaps, two scriptures; moreover, the scripture(s) provided failed to support the author's one sided view of why Christians should be grateful to experience suffering). Unnfortunately, this book will do more harm than good for many Christians who are seeking true answers and relief from the spiritual damage done by some churches and other Christians. There are plenty of good books on the market that truly address this important topic. This is definitely not one of them. For a more spiritual, scholarly, and thought provoking view on the issue of suffering, I strongly recommend two books by Gregory Boyd: God at War and Satan and the Problem of Evil. Christians need valid and discerning spiritual answers to this crucial issue which can wreck one's faith and walk with God and not glib opinions.
Why would I worship God if He is the author of evil?.......2004-09-19
Gene Edwards' description of God is very disturbing. God is not the originator of evil. Jesus' purpose for his crucifixion does not equal the "purpose" of our trials. Edwards never addresses the issue of dealing with the Christian who has wronged another person. Apparently they are not held responsible nor are there consequences for their actions. Edwards' theory is weak and is based on his own opinions and not based on sound biblical principles. This book will do more harm than good for those who are seeking answers for the hurt they have experienced.
Two prominent themes.......2002-07-25
Gene Edwards does not allow for the typical "feel sorry" posture of those being persecuted. Instead he points out that a sovereign God is behind every event in the believer's life. As a result, there are two predominate themes running the gamut of life's less than savory experiences. First, in the shadow of every crucifixion is a loving God who loves us, knows about our pain and trusts us to engage the crucifixion in a way that honors Him. Second, if crufixion is resisted, it is merely punitive; if surrendered to, crucifixion leads to resurrection. Most want to transfer the pain or blame someone else. Edwards calls the believer to "know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death." Surrender comes out of obedience, not out of some desire to be martyred. Only here do we learn to see from God's perspective.
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- A very valuable point of view
- Interesting premise. Not 100% though.
- This is the best book for actors and actresses in print.
- It's required reading in my class at Ball State university
- One of the top two books that I have ever read on Acting.
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Acting Without Agony: An Alternative to the Method
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This practical, step-by-step guide is organized into 18 lessons for achieving outstanding performance in acting and directing. This text offers an alternative to the Stanislavsky "method" and teaches another way of arriving at emotions, which is described in detail throughout the text. MARKETS: Undergraduate and graduate courses in acting and directing.
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A very valuable point of view.......2005-08-22
In this compact, easy to read tome, the late Mr. Richardson (an experienced director besides teacher)attacks, debunks and demystifies the insipid acting cult known as "the method". Breaking down acting into simple (albeit far too simple-hence the 4 star rating)and applicable steps, Richardson approaches acting as a joyful and natural form of human expression.
While the book doesn't really provide as many usefull lessons (a few more would have earned the book a slightly higher rating)as attending a class would, it does communicate a clear philosophy that makes acting accessible to a wider variety of students.
Richardson attacks the psuedo-pyschiatric approaches made popular by too many 20th Century acting teachers and sticks to the very basics. A successful director himself (unlike the most of the pantheon of American Acting teachers- Adler, Meisner, Strassberg- Lewis being the exception)Richardson takes great pains to approach acting from both sides of the camera and stage. His teaching method is to make acting as painless as possible.
Too bad this is relatively hard to get ahold of. A valuable addition to any actor's library.
Interesting premise. Not 100% though........2003-04-25
Ultimately, yes, this is an interesing book. What makes it interesting is that it points out a lot of the flaws and pitfalls in 'Method' acting. That was something that I wrestled with for years. All the agony. I'd lost the joy in the process. That part makes this book interesting. However, these techniques, although they sound promising are a bit shallow and overly simplistic at times. I still think this is a worthwhile book. There are bits of it that are very good. I would just say to watch out for when it gets too gimmicky. Now, this is just my own experience, I want to be fair here, maybe others were able to make this work, but I tried his system for supposedly creating emotions and to me that is just a gimmicky way to work. I can't imagine how that could work for anyone. It sounds interesting but after trying it, the techniques given for emotions just fall flat (for me anyway).
The overall problem with this book is that it tries to create too many little 'tricks' at times. I don't think it quite works that way. My personal feeling is that you need to be thorough in your character choices, know the right questions to ask, and eventually trust your talent. BE. Be in the moment, with all the work you've done you then jump in and surrender to your talent. I don't think any little system can do that. I think it's a god given-surrendered kind of thing, not something you try to manipulate. That was at times the problem I had with this book.
Nevertheless, it does have some gems in it. Aside from the system for creating emotions, the rest of the book is very good. It points out the importance of a well chosen objective, he gives you good character questions and explains how to work on different styles. Also, he does find a nice way to simplify things. I did feel I learned some good things from this book.
This is the best book for actors and actresses in print........1998-09-15
After translating this book into spanish,I have had a very close relationship with don richardson's text. I trust that this book will be as valuable to spanish speaking theater students as it has been to english speaking actors and actresses. I would like to publish the work, and would like to contact mr. richardson.
It's required reading in my class at Ball State university.......1998-02-10
The best book I ever read about the art of acting. It's simple and direct. I require it in my classes. Wonderful for directors as well
One of the top two books that I have ever read on Acting........1997-08-11
I had the good fortune to study with Don Richardson when I was living in California. What a treat to find this book recently while I was searching for theatre books on Amazon.com. Don's book is probably one of the top two books that I have ever read on Acting. It is clear, concise, and incredibly helpful for either the beginner or professional actor. I'm an actor, director, and am currently teaching a course on acting and I use Don's book at the top of my list of reference books. Thank you Don, for putting your ideas down on paper for us all
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Foreword by Stanley Hauerwas
Current debates over a host of issues, particularly those relating to homosexuality, have left the 70-million-member Anglican Communion straining to understand what it means to be a communion — and even wondering whether life as a communion is possible.
In this timely book two priest-scholars, Ephraim Radner and Philip Turner, examine the future of the concept of "communion" as a viable church structure, tracing its historical development as a self-conscious Anglican third way between Protestant congregationalism and Catholic centralism. In examining this essential issue, Radner and Turner relate the specific challenges of the U.S. Episcopal Church to the unity of the worldwide communion, touching on such divisive subjects as the place of Scripture, liberal theology, and episcopal authority. Their discussion is at once measured and impassioned, erudite and practical.
Compelling reading for Episcopalians and those in other traditions who are searching for a truly Christian approach to these thorny topics, The Fate of Communion is a forthright, direct examination of a church in turmoil.
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Not quite bold enough or deep enough.......2007-04-05
I write what I believe is the second review on Amazon about this book. For the past six months I have been focusing on the "issues" in the Episcopal/Anglican church and have learned most of what I know from articles and blog sites. The title of the book and a positive review in a journal prompted me to buy it and read it.
I was not entirely satisfied. One problem is the the situation in Anglicanism perhaps is morphing too rapidly to be captured in a book. What can and should be captured in a book is a long-term trend. It was, I believe, an Anglican Bishop (Stubbs) who said "The roots of the present lie deep in the past." "Deep" is an operative word in the quote. While Radner and Turner give us a good view of the recent past--their analysis of the "prophetic" voice of the Episcopal Clergy is spot on--they do not go deep enough into the past for us to more clearly see the trajectory that church has been on for over a hundred years, and possibly since its inception.
If one's purpose is to understand what is going on, then Radner and Turner simply don't given enough information. Their stated agenda is to propose a way out and forward. Given Radner's recent comments however, it does not appear that the program he outlines has gained much traction.
I am afraid that for a brief moment this book might have been quite useful, but that moment has passed. Now we must resort to quickly aging articles, or to more magisterial works that examine the church's history for a longer period of time.
I'd give the book 3.5 stars if I could. I'm glad I read it, but if I didn't have it so marked up, I would be selling it as a used book right now.
Highly Recommended.......2007-03-18
This book deserves far more attention that it is getting. The two authors take a discerning look at the current crisis within Episcopal Church and the Anglican Communion from a decidedly conservative stance. The book is divided into four segments. The first looks at the current situation in the Anglican Communion and the Episcopal Church. The second section considers the issue of authority in the Church. The third segment considers what it means to be a Communion. And the final section looks at some of the issues that could well impact the future of the Anglican Communion.
They have written a well reasoned book that manages to avoid much of the rancor that permeates so much of what is written about the current conflicts within the Anglican Communion and the Episcopal Church. They approach this subject from an unabashedly conservative point of view. A point of view that I do not share on the immediately divisive issue of human sexuality. I feel that I came away from this book with a better understanding of some of the issues surrounding the current Anglican crisis. And, I read the entire book without getting so pissed off that I threw it against the wall. Not once!
A few parts of the book stand out in my mind. Fr. Radner's chapter titled "Children of Cain" was particularly interesting. It examines the negative impact of the American cultural aspects of religious pluralism and religious marketplace mentality on the character and structure of the Episcopal Church. Fascinating material! I will let you read it for yourself.
Dr Turner's chapter titled, "ECUSA's God and the Idols of Liberal Protestantism" provides a very succinct (and perhaps too brief) an analysis of what he calls the Episcopal Church's 'working theology'. The reduction of theology to one of radical inclusion does, I think, lead to a de-emphasis on the concepts of atonement, holiness, discipleship, and even evangelism. I agree with him here. Anyone who has read the Episcopal Church's current Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori's recent book titled A Wing and a Prayer will realize that he is 'spot on' in his analysis. Again, well worth reading.
One issue that is alluded to but not fully examined is whether or not the Anglican Communion is simply a voluntary federation of independent national churches or 'something much more'. Both authors argue that the Anglican communion is decidedly 'something much more' although that is hardly a universal (and most likely not even a majority) view within the Episcopal Church. Certainly, the Anglican Communion has been slowly lurching towards communion, but as late as the 1978 Lambeth Conference, a resolution was passed that explicitly stated that the conference was not legislative body and so its resolutions were not binding.
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The Agony of Education is about the life experience of African American students attending a historically white university. Based on seventy-seven interviews conducted with black students and parents concerning their experiences with one state university, as well as published and unpublished studies of the black experience at state universities at large, this study captures the painful choices and agonizing dilemmas at the heart of the decisions African Americans must make about higher education.
African American parents and students share the same educational goals and dreams as other Americans; they desire a quality education and are willing to work hard for that goal. Yet, they face serious dilemmas and choices that white students and their parents do not. In selecting an educational institution, African Americans often must choose between the academic programs and career contacts and their need for a strongly supportive campus setting. Moreover, contrary to widely disseminatedmythology, African Americans attending historically white universities must contend with exclusionary and disparaging practices that injure their development.
The Agony of Education shows that black students and their parents are playing a continual game of political football with the college system. The cumulative effect of institutionalized racism--which is less overt but more insidious than it once was--is a significant factor in self-censoring by students and a lack of overall confidence and academic achievement.
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A good addition for any reference library........2003-08-29
This book is great for anyone who wants a better understanding regarding the issue of how black students live and perform in white institutions. As a black male I was able to identify with many of the points mentioned in the book. The fact that the authors used data collected from group and individual interviews they conducted was a good idea. The only thing that kept me from giving the book a higher rating was the fact that the authors only used actual school names at certain times. I don't know if this was done to protect the subjects or what. I would have enjoyed the book better if ALL school names were mentioned that they collected data from.
A Response.......1999-12-30
Thanks so much for your insight on this subject. I am a black college student and I am at a college where the ratio of blacks to whites is probably 1/50. Our college is small and the population of students is estimated to be 2500. In this case most of the blacks are on one of the sports teams. Where are no cultural diverse classes here for anyone here to take. This year we got a new program called Cultural Anthropology. I feel that it is necessary for everyone not just African-Americans to take a cultural diverse class to learn more about someone of another race or creed. I feel that as far as we have come as a society there are still some things we have yet to accomplish. Being the only Black in most of my classes I feel it is necessary for everyone to understand and comprehend how someone else feels and understand there history and why they, if they do, feel the way they do about certain subjects. Students, I feel, would love to learn about their history and why not put those same feelngs into learning about someone elses.
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The central question for both the victors and the vanquished of World War II was just how widely the stain of guilt would spread over Germany. Political leaders and intellectuals on both sides of the conflict debated whether support for National Socialism tainted Germany's entire population and thus discredited the nation's history and culture. The tremendous challenge that Allied officials and German thinkers faced as the war closed, then, was how to limn a postwar German identity that accounted for National Socialism without irrevocably damning the idea and character of Germany as a whole.
In the House of the Hangman chronicles this delicate process, exploring key debates about the Nazi past and German future during the later years of World War II and its aftermath. What did British and American leaders think had given rise to National Socialism, and how did these beliefs shape their intentions for occupation? What rhetorical and symbolic tools did Germans develop for handling the insidious legacy of Nazism? Considering these and other questions, Jeffrey K. Olick explores the processes of accommodation and rejection that Allied plans for a new German state inspired among the German intelligentsia. He also examines heated struggles over the value of Germany's institutional and political heritage. Along the way, he demonstrates how the moral and political vocabulary for coming to terms with National Socialism in Germany has been of enduring significance—as a crucible not only of German identity but also of contemporary thinking about memory and social justice more generally.
Given the current war in Iraq, the issues contested during Germany's abjection and reinvention—how to treat a defeated enemy, how to place episodes within wider historical trajectories, how to distinguish varieties of victimhood—are as urgent today as they were sixty years ago, and In the House of the Hangman offers readers an invaluable historical perspective on these critical questions.
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A Corporate Tragedy: The Agony of International Harvester Company
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Wow.......2003-12-01
Having had aunts and uncles go through the great downfall of this corporation and being a current employee of the old IH, I felt it necessary to read this book and was not disappointed. Most people may find it dry and boring but I found it very informative. I can now understand what brought down a great company back when I was too young to understand. Bravo to the author.
The bigger they are the harder they fall.......2003-06-09
A very readable book, every bit as captivating as 'Barbarians At the Gate' and another example where truth can be more intriguing than fiction.
Any person, with even a casual interest in International Harvester, Caterpillar or John Deere, will find this book every bit as interesting...
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If you want to know the truth...
Sometimes I'm not sure who I am anymore."
Thirteen. It's an age of wonder...or dread. The best year of your life...or maybe the worst ever. You've just become an official teenager, even though you're not quite sure you feel like one, but you're no longer a kid, either. Here, from fourteen different points of view, are stories about that wonderful, terrible time. The big bar mitzvah that goes suddenly, wildly, hilariously out of control. A first kiss -- and a realization about one's sexual orientation. A crush on a girl that ends up putting the boy who likes her in the hospital. A pair of sneakers that a kid has to have, no matter what. Written by some of today's finest writers for young adults, these stories -- by turns funny and sad, wrenching and moving -- truly capture the agony and ecstasy of being thirteen.
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Great way to reach kids who aren't avid readers........2006-09-18
My son is in 8th grade and never a big reader (which I am trying to change). This book appealled to him on two levels. First, the short story format was less "stressful" than having to commit to a full length book. Second, the variety of stories has something for everyone. Some stories he identified with personally and others he felt helped him understand someone his age with a different background. There was also a mix of humor and seriousness that he really enjoyed. We both reccommend this book heartily.
PRETTY DARN GOOD.......2006-01-09
13 is exactly what the subtitle says it is about. It capture the agony and ecstasy of being thirteen more than any other book i have read. But, then again, I havn't read any other books about being 13 years old. Anyways, 13 is a great book. It is a quick read but you will find yourself having problems putting it down. I recomended this book for anyone. If your past the age of 13 you can relate to it, if not, you can find out what 13 is all about. All in all, 13 is PRETTY DARN GOOD.
A great read aloud to use in your class........2005-10-20
I read some of the stories in this book in my classroom and my students loved it. I had kids lining up to check the book out from me after I read the first story, which incidently may be one of the funniest stories i have ever read aloud in class. A must have book for any middle school teacher.
Nice collection.......2005-08-28
I have used a few of the stories as reading material for my middle school literature class. My students enjoyed the short stories.
It is a collection anyone can enjoy........2004-07-26
Author Sandra Cisneros expressed in her story "Eleven" that when you are eleven years old, you are also ten, nine and eight, and so forth. Thirteen is no different. When you're thirteen, you're also twelve, eleven and ten, yet you're expected --- and even want --- to be fourteen, fifteen and sixteen. Being thirteen is a time of confusion and sometimes anger, but it's also a time of hope and wonder, and a chance to start exploring who you are and what you want to become.
Twelve authors and one poet, including teen fiction luminaries like Ron Koertge and Ellen Wittlinger, share thirteen stories that range from humorous to heartbreaking, all about the joy --- or the lack thereof --- of being thirteen years old. In Ann Martin and Laura Godwin's "Tina the Teen Fairy," a fairy visits Maia, who wants nothing more in life than not to turn thirteen, on the evening before her birthday. James Howe explores what a bar mitzvah means to one boy in "Jeremy Goldblatt is So Not Moses." As these authors show, it doesn't matter whether you're rich or poor, male or female, urban or rural --- there are some things about being thirteen that no one can escape.
13 is not a survival guide to anyone's thirteenth year; rather, it is a compilation of thoughts, memories and feelings that each author contributes to the reader. Instead of trying to guide the reader, these stories serve as sympathy and example. It is a collection anyone can enjoy, whether he/she is 13, 23 or 53.
--- Reviewed by Carlie Kraft Webber
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