Reviews of non-fiction reads from Adult Summer Reading

	A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future: Twists and Turns and Lessons Learned by Michael J. Fox: "For a book being marketed to graduates, I was not impressed at all. The book did have a few enjoyable stories but there was no advice, wisdom, or guidance. Fans of Fox might enjoy hearing/reading the stories of his life, but not good for graduates." --Andrew F. NEW BIOGRAPHY FOX Find it in the catalog!
	Things I Overheard While Talking to Myself by Alan Alda: "I had listened to Alan Alda's first book and really enjoyed it. So, I thought I would enjoy this second one also. at first, I almost got too tired of hearing "advise" but eventually I got into it and by the end found it refreshingly enjoyable. This is not an autobiography, like his first. This book offers Mr. Alda's thoughts on life, interpsersed with anecdotes from his life. All-in-all, I give this book five out of five." --Lydia Q. AUDIOBOOK CD BIOGRAPHY ALDA Find it in the catalog! BIOGRAPHY ALDA Find it in the catalog!
	The Lady in the Tower: The Fall of Anne Boleyn by Alison Weir: "I could not get through this book. It is a topic that really interests me: British monarchy, especially the women. I have previously delved into books about Henry VIII and his women, so I was excited to read this book. Unfortunately, it reads like a research paper rather than historical prose. Ms. Weir is consistently comparing historical accounts of the time and of Anne Boleyn rather than taking the story as she has understood it. While the content is interesting, the way it is put together is a difficult read. I give this a one out of five." --Lydia Q. NEW BIOGRAPHY BOLEYN Find it in the catalog!
	Here's the Deal... Don't Touch Me! by Howie Mandel: "A hilarious collection of memoirs and stories by someone who I did not feel was very funny going into the book. He completely changed my perspective. I thought that there would be more information on him coping/ strategies for coping with adult ADHD and OCD. The was little in this area. Overall funny stories about his life and his experience. Recommended for a humorous read." --Andrew F. NEW AUDIOBOOK BIOGRAPHY MANDEL Find it in the catalog!
	Planet Google: One Company's Audacious Plan to Organize Everything We Know by Randall Stross: "An interesting read with positives/negatives. Positive: Gives a picture into the beginnings of Google , an incredible company. Negative: Portions are very poorly written. Only goes through 2007, so all included not current." --Andrew F. AUDIOBOOK CD 338.761 STR Find it in the catalog!