Book Number 38 - Peter Jackson, A Film-Makers Journey by Brian Sibley with Peter Jackson

Wow, really WOW....I am a huge fan of Meet The Feebles, Brain Dead and Bad Taste and to read and follow in the footsteps of how these films were made, Peters early years and all that goes behind making films I found I had a new love for this man! Well written with lots of photos throughout, its an amazing journey. A must for all Jackson fans and yes there is plenty on Lord Of The Rings but most was written about Jackson's earlier years which is what I wanted to read about. I feel like this book was written for me with all my thoughts and questions answered. Lets hope a Part II is out one day! That's right!

9/10

Book Number 39 - Abraham Lincoln Vampire Hunter by Seth Grahame Smith

I don't normally buy books of the movies I'm about to see but whilst in America, books are too cheap compared to here, so buy it I did. I admit I was hooked, what a fabulous book and at times I believe!

I am a huge fan of the quirky classics and books of years gone by that are converted to more interesting writings filled with vampires, zombies etc. 

A lot of drama and death is in this book so it will be interesting to see the movie, in a few weeks at the Astor Theatre, brought to life.

Abraham is still an educated and smart man but behind the brains is brawn ready for hunting vampires - after hearing his father talk about the vampires who killed his family, Abraham sought revenge. Years spent learning the trade secrets and with help from an actual vampire he killed many rogue vampires.

Woe is the man who got in Abraham's path. Glee is the man who was given Abraham's diary to be published. Misery is those who don't believe.

Book Number 40 - Storms Over Africa by Beverley Harper

I really enjoy Beverly Harper books. I only just discovered her books this year (and learnt she died in 2002 of Cancer - RIP Beverley) and plan on reading more once the current pile of books his dilapidated.

Storms in Africa is set in Africa (durr) and follows a family with drama, sacrifice and heartache that Beverley Harper writes much about in many of her books. You will read these books and you will want to visit the country and save the wildlife (I admit I do skip the sections with animals dying, yes terrible I know), and you will feel like you are living in the country whilst reading her books. Beverley has a way of bringing the African colour, culture and love into my heart and although there is always suffering in her books, it somehow feels right. I'm sure I give a huge sigh when I have finished reading her books as I feel like I have gone through the drama and story with the families. *sighs*


8/10

Book Number 41 - Elvis and Me by Priscilla Presley

So whilst visiting Graceland, why not buy the book about Elvis and his young maiden. The book is written in the late 1980's but is well written and an easy read. Its very very interesting to hear about how Elvis wooed a young (14 year old) Priscilla and how she managed to live with Elvis for something like 16 years! I believe what Priscilla writes, I like to believe it is the real story and can also imagine that it would have been the life she truly lived - under Elvis watchful yet occasional scrutinizing eyes, teaching her how to dress, apply make up and become the women he wanted and needed. I can actually imagine Elvis having the personality she talks about, and opening her heart and her vulnerability makes for a credible read. Oh to imagine if the King was alive today....

9/10

Book Number 42 - A Man Named Dave by Dave Pelzer

This book is the third in a trilogy about the true story of a young boy who is beaten and abused by his mother since a very young age (with no actual memory of why he is abused) and this final book in the series called A Man Called Dave brings home the forgiveness Dave is willing to give his mother and the rest of the family who witnessed such abuse.  I read about his surviving a normal life after foster care and Dave becoming a man, a lover and a father. After I read this book I still fine myself wondering how he found forgiveness and it brings to home how much things in my life may seem hard but really, are nothing compared to what Dave went through. A truly inspiring story and one that brings to home the truth of what happens behind many closed doors.


8/10

(As I've been away OS for a month, I'm putting up all the books I've read whilst away today! ya know, in case all my readers think I'm crapping on! ha!)