Little Sisters of War (Book) - 5/14/2003 9:44:33 AM
After reading the reviews and preview I am very interested in reading the entire book. Where can I get a copy of it?
Little Sisters of War (Book) - 10/10/2002 8:23:05 PM
I think that this is a great book for everyone not just lacrosse fans. This book gives a meaningful look into what it means to belong to a team. This book is enjoyable even to those of us like me who don’t typically enjoy reading and have little knowledge on the sport of lacrosse. The story keeps you fascinated and you find yourself not able to put the book down. I would highly recommend this book to anyone.
Voice from the river Monongahela (Book) - 5/26/2002 7:24:26 AM
by L.A. Johnson for Midwest Book Review:
There are some authors who just have the gift of story telling. Harvey Tate is one of those authors.
This work of fiction begins in 1754 in pre-revolutionary America. Jim Cooper meets an untimely death, leaving behind his pregnant not-yet-bride, Hannah Adams. From there the author takes us to 1964, where we meet Cooper Adams and the woman who will be his lifelong passion, Emily Jettalich. And from that point the reader moves to the present day where the focus is on Cooper and Emily's son, Jett. Like his father before him, Jett attracts women like flies until he settles down with the one woman he will love for a lifetime.
The heart of Monongahela is a 250 year old mystery involving human skeletal remains passed down through generations of the Adams family. The story moves seamlessly backwards and forwards in time as we meet the Cooper and Adams progenitors. Through word of mouth, written diaries and letters, and modern technology the mystery is eventually solved through the efforts of Jett and the woman he loves.
From scanning aged bones with an electron microscope and carbon dating, to the delightfully potent lovemaking of the Cooper-
Adams clan, this book is both intriguing and charming. But what attracts me most to this author's writing is his lyrical descriptions of the Monongahela. "There are some nights along the Monongahela that defy description, when the moon and the mountains conspire to add a delicate beauty to an otherwise hard land."
This book is fascinating, at times breathtaking. It is currently an e-book but will soon be available in paperback through synergE. As far as I'm concerned, Monongahela is a must have, must read book.
Little Sisters of War (Book) - 5/8/2002 7:42:27 PM
I made my thoughts on Mr. Tate's writing skill clear in the Midwest Book Review posted here. This is an excellent book.
Voice from the river Monongahela (Book) - 5/8/2002 6:48:30 AM
Mr. Tate is a wonderful storyteller. His rich vocabulary and descriptive style only add to his ability to draw the reader in. One can't help but become involved with his characters and invested in their lives. All of the main characters (and most of the supporting ones) are very believable; they are not unlike people I know in my own life. And the story itself is quite multi-faceted. It will easily hold the interest of history buffs, mystery lovers, and romance readers equally. With such diversity, a reader would be hard-pressed NOT to find some character or element he could identify with. Yet, Mr. Tate weaves it all together so well that the reader may not even realize the transitions from one storyline/genre to the next. All in all, this novel is a very worthwhile read that I can whole-heartedly recommend to my fellow bookworms.
Voice from the river Monongahela (Book) - 5/7/2002 8:41:00 AM
Tweeks the interest of any mystery loving reader. These characters though seemingly diverse in background fit well together. The dialogue is realistic and crisp. The history angle adds interest as well. Seems like a promising read.
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