Fast moving, interesting, good summer reading

Great portrayal of the role of nuns in the Catholic Church, and a provacative story about some of the challenges facing the Church today.

A look at America's attempts to curb alcoholism, from early temperance societies, to Prohibition, to the formation of AA.

The true story of Theodore Roosevelt's expedition down a never-before-explored tributary of the Amazon River. The grueling journey was poorly planned and put all the men, including Roosevelt's son Kermit, in danger of starvation, in addition to the expected dangers of injury, disease, or indigenous people's attack. Several Brazilian paddlers were lost and Teddy Roosevelt himself was gravely ill by the time they reached their goal. The author did a magnificent job portraying the men of the expedition and their amazing fortitude in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles. She evokes the beautiful, interconnected and competing nature of every living thing in the Amazon jungle.

Discusses how the varying antebellum opinions on American slavery fractured the Evangelical religions and helped set the stage for a bloody Civil War.

An interesting look at the young Frederick Douglass and his years spent in the British Isles. During his time in the UK, Douglass honed his skills as a public speaker and gained international renown as an abolitionist, author, and champion of civil rights.

Well written and enjoyable. Interesting characters, well drawn, and dealing with important issues. Good story about family ups and downs.

Great audiobook that explores the food and you introduce in your body from a scientific prospective with great tips for healthy eating.

Great book to get ideas how to introduce reading to babies and toddlers.

Fascinating story of a corrupt administrator of charity funds in New Jersey, his suspicious death, and the subsequent high profile murder trial with "Scottsboro Boys" attorney Samuel Leibowitz for the defense.