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Unbearable Lightness: A Story of Loss and Gain by Portia De Rossi

Rating: 8/10 (B+)  GREAT! Extremely good read! Had many awesome, memorable moments, and really kept my interest throughout! I warmly recommend it, and look forward to reading more from the author. Probably wouldn't mind reading it again one day!   ISBN-13: 9781439177785 Publisher: Atria Books Publication date: 11/1/2010 Pages: 308 Portia De Rossi seemed like a woman that had it all. She is model beautiful, with a movie star life.  But this autobiography of her life with an eating disorder reveals more of this actress than you could ever imagine.  I have always been a big fan of Portia, I loved her in Ally McBeal and I have always thought she was beautiful and talented.  One of those actresses you want to grow up to be.  When I heard she had a book out I instantly wanted to read it, wanted to know more about her life. In the beginning I wasn't sure I really liked Portia all that much...

Michael Vey: The Prisoner of Cell 25 by Richard Paul Evans

The Prisoner of Cell 25 (Michael Vey Series #1) (CD) Rating:  7/10 (B)  ENJOYABLE   A solid B. Very enjoyable read. It was engrossing and held my attention. I would recommend it, and I'm absolutely open to more from the author. This was a satisfying book. Publisher:  Simon & Schuster Audio/Mercury Ink Publication date:  8/9/2011 Format:  CD Sales rank:  141,965 Age range:  12 - 17 Years Series:   Michael Vey Series  , #1 Read by: Fred Berman Michael Vey is a 14-year-old boy who has Tourette Syndrome  in a small town in Idaho.  He seems normal enough for a teenager even with the Tourettes, he's bullied but always seems to be the one getting detention and doesn't have many friends - he's seems to be a typical awkward teenager.  Michael pretty much tries to keep to himself and get through the day.  Michael however is very far from normal.  Although he doesn't know how or why Michael can shock peop...