I knew of the invention Hedy Lamar had submitted to the military and that they had declined to use it, which is stunninglA story of a remarkable woman
I knew of the invention Hedy Lamar had submitted to the military and that they had declined to use it, which is stunningly ridiculous. This book told me more of Hedy’s background and I would like to read more about her life going forward which was not all hearts and roses. This story is well told and flows right along. Everyone should know this remarkable story about this beautiful and talented genius of a woman....more
I read Anne Frank's diary when I was a young girl and now I want to give a copy (which copy?) to my 13 year old granddaughter. I bought this paperbackI read Anne Frank's diary when I was a young girl and now I want to give a copy (which copy?) to my 13 year old granddaughter. I bought this paperback but it has yellowed pages and I think I want to give her a digital copy, making it easier to read. ...more
I read this, intending to give a copy to my granddaughter. There are so many versions of this book I was trying to find some difference that would sayI read this, intending to give a copy to my granddaughter. There are so many versions of this book I was trying to find some difference that would say to me "this is the one." I did like this one for my 13 year old granddaughter, edited by her father. I may want to read more but this is enough to let my granddaughter know about this girl and the time in which she lived. ...more
I am so glad I listened to this story of Janis Joplin's life and how she became a star with her music.
I was surprised to hear how insecure she was andI am so glad I listened to this story of Janis Joplin's life and how she became a star with her music.
I was surprised to hear how insecure she was and how much she wanted the approval of her parents, Barbara and Seth. Her mother had been a singer too, but chose family over her music.
Janis had a high soprano voice to begin with and sang in church and at high school. She went to college but eventually chose music over college, though in doing this she got the disapproval of her parents. When she got together with Big Brother and the Holding Company it was soon obvious to all that her talent far surpassed theirs. But Janis didn't want to hurt anyone. And these boys were her family, as she said. Eventually when she did leave it was difficult to find the same chemistry with a new band.
So many stories, with big names in her life. This young woman was forever searching for someone to love her. Her music was unique in her time and she learned to use her full vocal range and really use her voice instrument to express her deep emotional feelings.
Janis belongs to the 27 Club, its members including Jimi Hendrix, Brian Jones, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Any Winehouse, all dying at age 27.
Even if you were not around when she was singing in the late sixties, dying on October 4, 1970, this is a great story of a woman trying to find her way in the world and becoming a legend. ...more
I love these women. I started following their podcast when it first began. Google says that was in January of 2016. In my mind it was earlier but probI love these women. I started following their podcast when it first began. Google says that was in January of 2016. In my mind it was earlier but probably Google knows better. I was thrilled to find two women talking about the reality of being women, laughing about their therapy, laughing about everything. And then telling us about their choices for serial killer of the week. Then they started getting email from fan and they began mini episodes which were about the serial killer or creepy guy in their home town.
I followed along and though many have put these two down for their lightheartedness, they made me feel safer. They were talking about we women who are on the receiving end of most killers and rapists. Apparently many other women felt he same and their popularity grew. They began giving live appearances, which showed up in their podcast feeds. They kept doing what worked for them and then the Golden State Killer was found and they had Paul Holes on who was significant in capturing this rapist/killer.
Many parts of this audio book (yes, I listened and recommend you do the same) were taken from their live appearances. But they also talked about their lives pre-fame and how their podcast saved them both. I have always thought their voices sound so similar it is hard to tell who is talking when but they do tell you at the beginning of each chapter.
I love these two and am so happy for their rise to fame. For you who have an interest in true crime you will love this book and the audio version too, which is narrated by Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark. SSDGM - Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered. ...more
This is very interesting if you follow politics at all. I am a Hillary fan and wanted to know all I can about her. There are good and bad things as thThis is very interesting if you follow politics at all. I am a Hillary fan and wanted to know all I can about her. There are good and bad things as there is about anyone, but she knows her stuff, she makes relationships she can use and she is a very likable person to mostly all who meet her. I am hoping she will be our first female president and nothing in this book made me think she would not make a good one. She may be the single most qualified person in the country to be our next president. ...more
I don't know why I put off reading this book so long, except I was reading other things. BUT when I went to visit my son, who is the grandson of Joe RI don't know why I put off reading this book so long, except I was reading other things. BUT when I went to visit my son, who is the grandson of Joe Rantz and named his son Joe after him, I began reading their copy and could not put it down. Everything else I was reading was put aside.
I then realized I would not finish it before I had to leave and besides, I wanted to OWN it. So I got the Kindle version. Besides, my son was also reading it and we had two book marks, his and mine in the book. So it made things easier.
Wow, I was surprised at all the things I learned about Joe and Joyce I had not known before. I remember holding Joe's Olympic gold medal long ago when I first married his son, the first and last such medal I have ever held. I remember because it made such an impression on me. I remember the talk of the other "boys" and how they got together and I remember being invited to the planting of the tree for Joseph Rantz but did not go. I don't remember why. I have always proudly told everyone that my son's grandfather won an Olympic Gold Medal in Hitler's Germany in 1936. Who else can say that? Not many. But really, I had no idea what was involved in that accomplishment.
But after reading this book I realize how very special those boys were, and how important it was that it all came together, the very special men who all had hard upbringings, who had to scrape and scratch for every morsel they ever got, the now legendary boat maker and the coxswain. It took a very unique mix of ingredients to make that win happen and take home that Gold Medal.
But it had to be told in a way that we could all see it,feel it, get it. And Daniel Brown did just that. He interviewed Joe Rantz months before his death.
I remember a man who was tall, handsome, strong and always willing to help. I remember as a young single mother after I had divorced his son, how very warm and welcoming they were to me and how Joe would not only fix my broken down cars but would show me how he did it.
I remember when he fell from the tree when he was still out there too late in his life, climbing trees and cutting them down. I remember saying to myself, if only I could find a man like him, I would keep him. He was my ideal man but I had no idea how he came to be that man.
So now I know.
Update: Sadly last December 15th 2016 At 1:15 pm Joseph Devon Rantz, great grandson of Joe Rantz, was killed in a car accident riding with his friend who was driving in the pouring rain. The car hydroplaned in the rain crossed the median and hit a utility truck and then the bridge abutment. Both boys were wearing seatbelts but the driver was thrown from the car into Dry Creek. Both boys were killed instantly. We have had tremendous, kind support from the community. We were devastated and just broken by the loss. He was a good kid, 18 years old in his senior year of high school, a lefty pitcher on the varsity baseball team. We loved him and miss him every day.
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