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    My Birthday...
    December
    Favorite band growing up...
    The Mamas and the Papas
    Last good book I read...
    A Long Way Gone (Ishmael Beah)
    My favorite drink...
    Mango Lassi
    Favorite website...
    overheardinnewyork.com

    Lyra's Reviews

    A Long Way Gone

    A Long Way Gone
    5 star rating
    Riveting and informative, and important book to read
    read for fun, a fan of clever plots, a fan of quick, page turning books, casual reader, love to travel

    NOV
    27
    2007
    A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier is a nonfiction account of the author's childhood and adolescence, focusing on how drastically his life was affected by the civil war in Sierra Leone (where he grew up).  Though every bit of it is true, this book reads like a novel.  It is riveting in its descriptions and the story Mr. Beah has to tell.

    While the gruesome brutality present in parts of this book is not for the faint of heart, this story is about much more than the author's experience as an unwilling recruit for the government army; it is also about how his life was touched and forever changed...     read full review »

    1 star rating
    NOV
    25
    2007
    Praxis II Review Guide

    Praxis II Review Guide

    More of a waste of money than a useful studying tool

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    5 star rating
    NOV
    25
    2007
    Euzkadi - New York, NY

    Euzkadi - New York, NY

    Excellent food in a fun atmosphere

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    4 star rating
    NOV
    23
    2007
    Aveeno Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser

    Aveeno Clean & Clear Foaming Facial Cleanser

    Clean and clear--true to its name

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    5 star rating
    NOV
    23
    2007
    St. Petersburg, Russia

    St. Petersburg, Russia

    Beautiful city. A lot of culture, and also a lot of fun.

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    Jo wrote on Dec 7, 2007

    Hi and welcome. Glad to see you - off to read your reviews. Have fun:) Jo

    PattyTherre wrote on Nov 28, 2007

    Welcome! I am enjoying your reviews!

    Meredith wrote on Nov 23, 2007

    Welcome to Viewpoints!

    avid and frequent traveler, budget conscious, budget conscious traveler, casual reader, fan of clever plots, fan of quick, page turning books, foodie, interested in cultural experiences, into trying new things, love local culture and products, love to travel, low maintenance, one to breakout now and then, person who wants simple skin care, prefer more casual restaurants, read for fun
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