Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary Of A Southern Woman

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Born into one of the best families of Baton Rouge, Sarah Morgan was not yet twenty when she began her diary in January 1862, nine months after the start of the Civil War. She was soon to experience a coming-of-age filled with the turmoil and upheaval that devastated the wartime South. She set down the Remarkable events of the war in a record that remains one of the most vivid, evocative portrayals in existence of a time and place that today make up a crucial chapter in our national history.

Sarah Morgan herself emerges as one of the most memorable nineteenth-century women in fiction or nonfiction, a young woman of intelligence and fortitude, as well as of high spirits and passion, who questioned the society into which she was born and the meaning of the war for ordinary families like her own and for the divided nation as a whole.

Now published in its entirety for the first time, Sarah Morgan's classic account brings the Civil War and the Old South to life with all the freshness and immediacy of great literature.

Customer Reviews:

literature.......2007-10-04

The other reviewers said it all and in the length of this book there's time for agreeing with all said at one time or another. For someone who will never be part of that "set" I found it fasinating to see into the mind of one of them and especially in that time period. A quick read even for all the pages unless you really want to pay attention to the history. I have little to no interst in the history but found Sarah so interesting I wanted to read more about her. I loved the way she articulated what she perceived, and thought it a good lesson in journaling. I especially enjoyed her standards, such as her explanation of why she wouldn't allow a male friend to kiss her or her dreading the arm of a gentelman around her waist as he helped her off a carriage, a bit much, even her beloved family memebers didn't agree with her, but I found myself wishing todays society had a bit more of that modesty.

Defense of Sarah Morgan's Diary.......2006-09-06

Well, I never thought I'd be writing one of these, but the last two reviews, being grossly unfair, inspired me. I read Sarah Morgan's diary about two years ago, so this is coming from memory. Whatever one may think of Ms. Morgan as a person (and judging her from contemporary standards would surely be a mistake), she was for her age extremely well-educated and articulate. Her prose is, in comparison to most today, exceptional (again, especially for her age). The same can be said of her insight (which, of course, for any person of her age, is by no means beyond reproach). Aside from constituting a valuable guide to the mind of a young southern woman during the Civil War, her story (which is anything but dull) provides historical context and perspective to the union army's ascent up the Mississippi. Without knowing something of this military campaign, I can see how another reader might not enjoy her diary. Lastly, Ms. Morgan was truly a feminist -- a word I do not particularly care for as it seems to overly excite some and unduly offend others. She was, like most women of her time, a product of a male-dominated society. She questions this society in her diary and, if I recall correctly from the preface, led her later years in a way most feminists of today would be proud. Nothing but enjoyable reading here.

Worth the read, a good source for reenactors.......2006-03-18

So far I am enjoying the diary of Sarah Morgan, it is my opinion that Scarlett O'Hara was patterned after her. Her writing is very interesting without being droll or boring.
And as a Civil War reenactor with a Southern character, it is helpful learning how the women of the south felt and what they did while enduring the hardships of the war. Having to leave your home and all the worldly things that we all hold so dear was a hardship for many of them. Thank goodness for those who were successful in hiding family heirlooms and whatnot to pass down through the generations. It really was horrible how the "Federals" (Yankees) destroyed there homes just for the spite of it.
The long and short of it is; I am enjoying the diary very much and learning another stitch in our history.

Good view of the period, boring story .......2005-09-27

Sarah's diary gives valuable insight on the customs, political climate, and lifestyle of her time, but as a "story" it's really dull reading. Sarah isn't that different from teens today; can't see very far outside her own social sphere and she's extremely spoiled. Frankly, I disliked her and had to struggle through this book. It was more of a reminder of why I hated rich, popular girls in high school than educational.

I hoped to use this for research in my writing and reenacting, but would never base my impression on Sarah. Mary Chesnut's "Diary from Dixie" is of far more historical value and makes for MUCH more interesting reading. Recommend for scholars of the period, but avoid Sarah Morgan if you want entertainment - it's waayyyy too dry.

Adolescent angst, southern style........2002-07-30

Much touted "Southern Womanhood" at it's most self-absorbed. You get it all here. Crinolines, silks, swoons, duels, sabres, smiling slaves, dashing officers, horrid yankees laying waste to all that is beautiful and noble, backbiting jealousies, scandal. All of the stuff that made "Gone With the Wind" a bestseller. Tennessee Williams would have had a grand time with this narcissistic young lady. A modern day psychologist could have made a fortune on her. Imagine an egomaniacal preppie girl in a civil war setting and you have Sarah Morgan. She sighs, she weeps, she yearns for death to relieve her imagined sufferings. Gallant Confederate officers lay court to her and her sister, while she denies that they could take an interest in her plain, ordinary, self. This after spending endless pages describing her preparations to meet them, entertain them, etc. She is remarkable for her ability to deceive herself. Other than how it affects herself or her narrow circle, she is oblivious to what's happening around her. Battles that slaughtered thousands are barely, if at all, acknowledged. The slaves are pictured as happy, singing, smiling, non-entities who amaze and anger her when they give up their joyful lives to run off the the horrid yankees. Some of the other reviewers have called her a sort of "pre-feminist". A long, very long, stretch based on her mild yearnings "to be a man", or "being a worthless woman." Hardly Anthony or Stanton, or even Mary Chesnut. For the most part, she accepts, even embraces, the status quo. She describes endlessly and picturesquely her mourning over her brother killed in a duel over an imagined slight, but never questions the idiocy of the "code duello". She blathers about the "gallant grey coats", but ridicules and snickers at the common soldiers. She has no use for the lesser classes and disdains, with horror, any contact with them. There is no high adventure or heroics here. Though she whines a lot, her actual suffering is minimal. She and her family abandon their house in Baton Rouge (because of a threatened Confederate attack) and end up in a 3 story mansion in New Orleans provided by her Unionist brother. Two other brothers die of disease in the war which illicits melodramatic scenes of grief in which she portrays herself as outwardly stoic but suffering in martyred silence. In short, she is a typical adolescent, concerned only with how she looks to her circle.

Having said all that, I liked the book. It gives a vivid portrait of the thinking of what I imagine was common among the upper crust of Southern society during the horrendous slaughter they initiated. Arrogant,self-satisfied, self-righteous, horribly self-absorbed, and ruthless. By the end of the book, I wished Sherman had been less restrained, and reconstruction a lot more successful.

If you would prefer someone who actually thinks about the issues, who reports on the happenings, who questions the icons, try Mary Chesnut. Her attitudes aren't all that much different (with some notable exceptions), but her feelings are real, and, unlike Sarah, she does divorce herself from her mirror.

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Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman

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Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman

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Sarah Morgan The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman

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Sarah Morgan-The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman

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Sarah Morgan: The Civil War Diary of a Southern Woman
Charles (editor) East
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Book Description

The new two-in-one omnibus featuring two classic novels of Vlad Taltos and his winged jhereg companions-Athyra and Orca.

Vlad Taltos is a sorcerer and assassin without peer-as deadly at spell casting as he is with sword wielding. Accompanying him on his journeys are two leathery-winged jhereg who share a telepathic link with Vlad--and triple his chances against even the most powerful of enemies...

In Athyra, Vlad finds he's ready to retire himself and his jhereg companions, but the biggest hitters of the House of the Jhereg have something else in mind. In Orca, Vlad must repay a debt to a boy who saved his life-even if it means breaking a scandal big enough to bring down the House of the Orca, and possibly the entire Empire.

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

This is an omnibus containing two books, Athyra and Orca.

Vlad has been living the wandering life for a couple of years, not being a a iller and just generally trying to keep himself together.

He meets a young apprentice, and decides to teach him a few things, for his own reasons. However, his past Jhereg life catches up with him, and he and the boy Savn are put to the test to get out of it alive.
3.5 out of 5

Kiera the Thief is friends with Cawti, Vlad's estranged wife. She wants to know what he is up to, so Kiera fills her in, and a large part of the book has to deal with Kiera, and who she really is.

Vlad is trying to get help for Savn from a local woman named Mother. She agrees, if Vlad will look into her own problem.

He takes her up on the deal Vlad ends up in a private investigator type role, looking into some Orca financial skullduggery that could have very serious ramifications. This he does with Kiera's help.

4 out of 5

The Good, the Bad, and the Assassin.......2006-12-02

The interesting thing about Steven Brust and his writing is how he has a completely different style for each story or series he writes (Read the Khaavren series, or 'To Reign in Hell', or everything he has written). With 'Athyra' and 'Orca', he actually changes style within a series.

'Athyra' picks up where 'Phoenix' ends. Phoenix, however, had a much more maudlin ending, with our hero leaving his friends and family behind. It makes sense that, for most of this book, and continuing in 'Orca', a depressing air hangs over the characters, but Vlad slowly comes to terms with who and what he is, and the final exchange between Vlad and Keira that ends 'Orca' shows some of his old wit returning.

These two tales aren't quite the 'stand alone' novels the rest of the series is made of, but well worth the read, just to keep you up to date on all things Dragaeran. By the way the books are titled, one hopes the series will run for eighteen volumes, but only time will tell.

Eh... not that great.......2006-07-29

This book must have been a re-issue of the individual books. This one has Orca and Athrya.

Not a starting point for anyone.

In fact, it's hard to say what exactly the starting point is since the author gives a different opinion on where to start as well.

These two books take the main character, Vlad, out of his usual role. In fact, he's almost a backup character in these books. I found myself getting bored quickly and just plodded through these two books looking for an adventure that wasn't there.

And I did like some of the others ones. Just not this.

Two completely skippable books.......2005-10-06

in one collection - very convenient! The rest of the Taltos series is excellent, but these two books lost their way. I did not enjoy changing from Vlad's POV (he's most of the fun!) in Athyra, and Orca is just DULL DULL DULL. I'm pleased that I can avoid buying this book, without really missing any major story points as we pick up the original banter and characters in Issola.

One good, one bad as Vlad takes a new direction.......2003-06-13

I wrote full reviews for each book. In brief
Athyra-4 stars, a nice book from an innocent's viewpoint about Vlad.
Orca-2 stars, a dull book about financial swindles.

In full:
Athyra-I have not enjoyed a Vlad book as much as this once since the first three. Switching the narrative away from Vlad was a refreshing, and necessary move to invigorate the story.

Savn, an innocent Dragaeran youth is a wonderfully sympathetic character studying to be a physicker when Vlad arrives at his town. He befriends Vlad and begins to find himself ostracized from his friends for hanging around the Easterner. Once he helps Vlad with his injuries there is no turning back.

Through Savn's eyes we get to see a vulnerable Vlad, a hurting Vlad without the cockiness, one who is rethinking virtually everything about his life, life in general and the universe. We see Savn grow through meeting the challenges of befriending Vlad, his sister also and we see Vlad changed and changing from the flippant assassin.

The pace is relaxed, without being slow, and builds to a climactic ending with consequences for everyone. A very well done effort from Brust, it was almost like reading about Vlad for the first time due to the change of viewpoint.

Orca-In this plodding tale of Vlad, much talking is done about a banking financial swindle happening. Like Vlad investigates Enron, but not that much fun. In order to help Savn, who saved Vlad previously Vlad must help out an old lady with the power to possibly heal Savn. This leads to the investigation of the financial swindle.

Vlad and Kiera play Joe Hardy and Nancy Drew, except again, it really isn't that fun. The book is dialog heavy and as exciting as my accounting textbook, maybe less so.

Customer Reviews:

Not Free SF Reader.......2007-09-03

Vlad has been living the wandering life for a couple of years, not being an assassin and just generally trying to keep himself together.

He meets a young apprentice, and decides to teach him a few things, for his own reasons. However, his past Jhereg life catches up with him, and he and the boy Savn are put to the test to get out of it alive.

Better the most think.......2005-01-11

I also did not like this book as much as others... at first.
I am re-reading the series, and I find that Athyra is much
better than I gave it credit for.

I agree with previous reviewers on three major points.
One, Vlad grows up in book. This growth continues in Orca,
and Issola, but it's in Athyra that Vlad becomes more real, and a more complex character, and thus a better protagonist.

The swashbuckling assassin/mafia boss, who was almost a
charicature becomes a wanderer, a vagabond. While he
was forced on this path by an event described at the end
of the previous installment in the series, Phoenix, a reader
can sense that Vlad was ready for this journey for some time.

His meeting with Savn brings his wondering more in focus,
and forces him (and the writer) to re-examine Vlad's former
attitude; however, masterfully Brust does not give Vlad a
complete turnaround - Vlad uses Savn for his own purposes,
and Vlad's uncompromising drive is also present.

Vlad and Savn's conversations ring true. Savn feels like
a young adolescent Brust is trying to portray, and Brust's
characterisations are on target as always. In many ways
his characters are more real than other fantasy/sci-fi
I have read.

I would not start reading this series with Athyra, as I would
not recommend starting any series in the middle. Otherwise,
it's an excellent book, and urge others to give it a try.
In fact, if you read it already, try it again. It will
grow on you.

Added on 12/01/06 - I have reread the book and I find it even
better than before. Definitely my favorite book in the Dragaera
Universe.

Medicine and Killing by Trial-and-Error.......2003-06-10

Fans of the somewhat self-mocking, ironic Vlad Taltos, his mental gymnastics and impossible feats of working his way out of tight corners, will, I'm afraid, be somewhat disappointed with this book. Unlike all the previous books in this series, this one is not told from Vlad's viewpoint, but rather instead is done in third person and mainly from the viewpoint of Savn, a young (70+ year old) Teckla lad. Savn, apprenticed to the local physicker, gets caught up into Vlad's orbit by a chance meeting on the road, and is soon called upon to determine the cause of death of a traveling distributor that Vlad knows. This section is interesting, showing how much can be learned about such things merely by close observation and careful thinking, somewhat in the mode of Sherlock Holmes. But it also points up a major failing of Brust's imagined world - although the various denizens of this world (except for the Easteners like Vlad) live for a very long time, I found it very hard to believe that someone who has already lived for 70 years would display the level of naivete and ignorance of basic human interactions displayed by Savn.

Savn later gets a chance to use his medical skills to save the life of Vlad - and once more there are some interesting points brought forward about how knowledge is accumulated in this world. Use the scientific method? That might be difficult in a world where sorcery, witchcraft, telepathy, and walking undead are real - how can you believe your results? An older method is assumed here - if a particular procedure works once, that result is passed down by word of mouth from generation to generation, although it is quite possible that the method may have extra steps that have no relevance to its actual success.

Beyond these interesting side-lights, the story itself is a pretty straight-forward tale of Vlad planning and executing a revenge against the local undead sorcerer lord. But since we don't get to see inside Vlad's head, the picture of the action is fuzzy, and worse yet, lacking in the humor that suffuses the earlier books in this series, most especially the ironic back-and-forth between Vald and his jhereg familiar Loiosh. Instead we get some looks inside the thought processes of Loiosh's mate Rocza. As she is basically a wild jhereg, not familiar with the ways of man, this view of the happenings is also fuzzy. We do get to see, to a degree, just how Vlad appears to the average person of this world, but it is not a very illuminating view.

Thus, other than some interesting background material about this world and its ways, I found none of the things that made the earlier books an engrossing and entertaining read. As this story is not important to later books, other than the introduction of Savn, who plays a minor role in the next book, Orca, this one can safely be skipped.

--- Reviewed by Patrick Shepherd (hyperpat)

Fresh viewpoint helps series.......2003-06-07

I have not enjoyed a Vlad book as much as this once since the first three. Switching the narrative away from Vlad was a refreshing, and necessary move to invigorate the story.

like Scooby Doo, but worse.......2003-03-21

This book read like a Scooby Doo mystery "And it would have worked to, if it weren't for those darn kids!"

Nothing happened in this book, nothing at all. You'll wonder why this book wasn't 5 pages long instead of 100+. It also is 3rd person instead of 1st person which is not a turn for the better. We don't get any of Vlad's usual sarcasm and wit.

Definately the weakest book in the series.

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Book of Athyra
The Book of Athyra: Contains the complete text of Athyra and Orca

Manufacturer: Ace
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Binding: Hardcover

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Two further adventures of Vlad Taltos in one volume by the author of The Book of Taltos.

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Book of Athyra.......2005-09-27

Had to acquire the hardbound books as I had read the complete series in paperback.

Part of the Vlad Taltos-Jhereg series. Excellent adult/mature teen entertainment.

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ATHYRA (TALTOS, NO 6)
STEVEN BRUST
Manufacturer: Ace Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000OE9YL8

THE VLAD TALTOS NOVELS - Book (1) One: Jhereg; Book (2) Two: Yendi; Book (3) Three: Teckla; Book (4) Four: Taltos; Book (5) Five: Phoenix; Book (6) Six: Athyra; Book (7) Seven: Orca; Book (8) Eight: Dragon

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THE VLAD TALTOS NOVELS - Book (1) One: Jhereg; Book (2) Two: Yendi; Book (3) Three: Teckla; Book (4) Four: Taltos; Book (5) Five: Phoenix; Book (6) Six: Athyra; Book (7) Seven: Orca; Book (8) Eight: Dragon
Steven Brust
Manufacturer: Ace Books
ProductGroup: Book
Binding: Paperback
ASIN: B000NRWP80

The Vlad Taltos Series: The Book of Jhereg, The Book of Taltos, The Book of Athyra (A Collection of the First 7 Adventures in 3 Volumes)

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The Vlad Taltos Series: The Book of Jhereg, The Book of Taltos, The Book of Athyra (A Collection of the First 7 Adventures in 3 Volumes)
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Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia

there are better books out there

Ask your doctor, not Ms. Shomon

Dissapointing

Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You...That You Need to Know (Living Well)
Mary J. Shomon
Manufacturer: Collins
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Living Well with Hypothyroidism: What Your Doctor Doesn't Tell You... That You Need to Know (Revised Edition)

ASIN: 0060521252
Release Date: 2004-03-02

Book Description

From the author of Living Well With Hypothyroidism, a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia––vital help for the millions of people suffering from pain, fatigue, and sleep problems.

Recent studies indicate that 3 to 6 million Americans suffer from fibromyalgia––a chronic disorder characterized by widespread musculoskeletal pain, fatigue, and multiple tender points. This terrible condition is often accompanied by chronic fatigue syndrome, a persistent and debilitating sense of exhaustion that is estimated to affect 800,000 Americans––twice the number of people with multiple sclerosis. Yet there are no official blood tests of diagnostic procedures that can confirm that yes, you definitely have these conditions, and in fact, a whole segment of the medical world doesn't even believe these two diseases actually exist. In addition, the few books that are on the market tend to focus on single solutions or eschew conventional and pharmaceutical approaches, which could alienate readers who use conventional medicine in whole or part. In her trademark accessible, easy–to–follow style, patient advocate Mary J. Shomon integrates the latest findings regarding these misunderstood conditions. Highlighting the pros and cons of the antibiotic, metabolic/endocrine, hormonal, musculoskeletal, and many other approaches to treatment, Shomon explores the fads and viable alternatives––both conventional and alternative––and provides helpful, clear solutions to help sufferers of fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome.

At various points since 1995, Mary J. Shomon has been diagnosed with chronic fatigue syndrome and fibromyalgia. Since then, she has transformed her health challenges into a mission as a nationally–known patient advocate. She has worked for more than 20 years in writing, advertising, public relations, and communications and is the founder and editor–in–chief of several thyroid, autoimmune, and nutrition newsletters, as well as the internet's most popular thyroid disease website, www.thyroid–info.com.

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not helpful.......2007-08-28

I don't believe in writing negative reviews unless they're really useful. I ordered this book based on all the good things I'd read about it. As I read it I wondered if these reviewers had read the same book! It's a dense and not terribly readable listing of all the readily researched material on CFS and fibromyalgia. Nothing in it is helpful.

Living Well with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia.......2007-04-16

This was the first book I read when I became ill with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in Sept. 2004, and it provided me with eye-opening insights into my disorder as well as sobering, but realistic expectations of the difficulties involved in the healing process. Additionally, it outlines the dysfunctions involved in this disorder as well as how to treat and cope with these.
Overall, I found the book to be a rich and helpful source of information for anyone suffering from this condition.
I would suggest complementing this book with others, however, as it isn't an all-inclusive source of information on CFIDS. Additionally, research has taught me that CFIDS/Fibromyalgia aren't conditions in and of themselves, but often manifestations of other illnesses, including Lyme Disease. For treatment of either condition to be effective, possibilities of other illnesses should be investigated and ruled out.
Finally, this book, as most others dealing with CFIDS, did not deal much with past emotional trauma and how this can be stored in the body and manifest as physical illness. For anyone who suspects that this factor has played a role in the development of his/her illness, finding information that deals with this aspect of healing is absolutely vital for recovery.

there are better books out there.......2006-08-04

This book seems to be cobbled together from Teitelbaum and various Web sites. It's broad and superficial. Major issues, such as the treatment of hormonal imbalances, are glossed over with a couple of sentences. Worst of all, she describes the relationship between depression and CFIDS and FMS as a "chicken-egg" thing--everyone who gets these was already depressed. There's no evidence whatsoever for this assertion, and saying it in a book damages advocacy and holds us back much in the same way as the dreaded moniker CFS.

Ask your doctor, not Ms. Shomon.......2005-08-14

While Ms Shomon's book quotes several CFS doctors, she relies mainly on Dr. Jacob Teitelbaum's advice which includes a barrage of vitamins. His book is titled "From Fatigued to Fantastic" and he wrote the introduction to Ms. Shomon's. It bothers me that Ms. Shomon presents many alternative therapies that are highly suspect and cost prohibitive for the most of us. However, she speaks from experience having suffered from CFS. It bothers me that she does not mention Kutapressin, an amino acid injection that my doctor and many others in the field use.

Dissapointing.......2005-06-09

The author presents the reader with an Aladdin's Cave of information. However, with only a cursery attempt at analysing the growing body of evidence as to the aetology and pathophysiology of these illnesses, newcomers to FM/CFS are left to determine that which is credible for themselves. With the gathering mountain of clinical and scientific understanding of FM/CFS now available it is disappointing that a book of this recency hasn't taken a more considered and focused approach. Veterans of FM/CFS will be disappointed; newcomers will struggle to determine the wood from the trees.

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Every Recipe Has Been Delicious!

Save your money!

Beautiful, Easy and Delicious!

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JR. LEAGUE COOKBOOK TO DATE!

Made in the Shade: A Collection of Recipes by the Junior League of Greater Ft. Lauderdale
Junior League of Greater Ft. Lauderdale Staf , and Junior League of Greater Ft. L.
Manufacturer: Favorite Recipes Press (FRP)
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ASIN: 0960415815

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Every Recipe Has Been Delicious!.......2006-11-05

I got this as a gift from a friend and was a bit skeptical as I'm not much of a Junior League type of gal. However, every recipe I've made has been wonderful. The Sausage Bread appetizer was a huge hit at a party and has been requested since. The Chocolate Bar cake is divine and not very hard for a homemade cake. Chocolate cream cheese frosting - yum! Recently, when pressed for time, I tried the Chocolate Kahlua cake that starts with cake mix. My friends were impressed! Very delicious!! I would definitely get this cookbook. It's a good mix easy and more effortful recipes.

Save your money!.......2001-11-08

I collect Junior League cookbooks & rarely am I disappointed. This one is the exception. While it's a pretty book & well put together, the content leaves a lot to be desired. I'm not a fan of cake mix cakes or main dish recipes calling for cream of whatever soup & Velveeta cheese. There are several recipes I've seen in other books & nothing I'm just dying to try. I wish them luck in their next venture, though as I know the money goes to a good cause.

Beautiful, Easy and Delicious!.......2001-07-04

Wow!What a great cookbook! I have tried many of the recipes in this book and they have all turned out to be exceptionally delicious!One thing that I really like is that the recipes are easy to follow and everyone will enjoy this book ,from the beginner cook to the professional!Try out the Caramel Crescent Rolls-Fast and Sinfully Yummy!

THE MOST BEAUTIFUL JR. LEAGUE COOKBOOK TO DATE!.......1999-03-19

I'm picky about my cookbooks. As I thumb through the pages I randomly stop 10 times and will only buy a cookbook if I would want to cook at least 5 of the 10 recipes I stopped on. Made in the Shade got a 9 out of 10!!! The recipes are easy but SO good. And there's a BONUS...there's a chapter with the "Best Of" recipes from the League's last cookbook...it's like getting 2 cookbooks in one. The full color pictures are beautiful and the quality of the book (especially the hard cover) surpasses that of any Jr. League cookbook I've ever seen. This is a keeper!!

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