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 enlarge | Author: Angelina Jolie
Publisher: Pocket
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Rating:  56 reviews
Sales Rank: 45372
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 320
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.3 x 1
ISBN: 0743470230
Dewey Decimal Number: 362.87
EAN: 9780743470230
ASIN: 0743470230
Publication Date: October 1, 2003
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Condition: Paperback. Approx. 3% or less with some writing/notations. Some definite cover wear. Still a very usable, acceptable copy from a most-trusted seller. All orders are carefully packaged and shipped within 24 hours with delivery confirmation and email notification of shipment. Thank you
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More than a book... November 22, 2003
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
It was a great experience. I felt I was in the field. I saw the children. I felt the pain and suffering. I felt cold and shivered. I felt the heat and the dust. I cried and smilled. At one point I felt I was exhausted from travelling so much.
There was something special, I think magical, about the way the book was written. It truely paints the pictures and creates the scenes for you. You live in the book.
I have grown because of this experience. Merci Angie ;)
Inspiring June 12, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
A well written book! Angelina has obviously become very passionate about her work overseas as an ambassador, her book gives us a raw look at the lives of refugees with living conditions that most of us cannot even begin to imagine. It is refreshing to have the chance to look into Angelina's mind and actually learn something new about her, instead of reading the same things over and over: the knives, the blood, tattoos, men. I'd definitely recommend this book.
Real November 3, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
I expected a self agrandizing account of Angelina Jolies adventures but I feel that these journals were really down to earth, real and powerful. You are not human if this book doesn't drive you to take action. These refugees really need help. I have newfound respect for Angelina Jolie.
Truely Meaningful December 26, 2003
19 out of 21 found this review helpful
I know...I was skeptical at first,too.
Although I enjoy Jolie's movie career, I neglected to take her seriously. But, this actually made the book more accessable. I figured if a pampered Hollywood actress had the guts to take all this in, I could at least read what she had to say.
After reading these journals on one sitting, my view has changed! Not only on Jolie but the world and our part in it.
HIGHLY RECOMENDED BOOK. It's easy for anyone to understand, facts are brief and to the point. The accounts are gut-wrenching yet managable. Jolie is fairly non-biased and unassuming. The text is interesting and quick to read with chatty, personal style. These events and lives hit home! This book is for anyone trying to understand compassion. The only criticism is-What now? There is no purpose but to share what she's seen. But,WOW, do I thank her for sharing!
An Inspiring Journey November 13, 2003
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
Reaching towards the end, sadness takes over as I did not want the journey of the true meaning of humanity to end. It was the only window to learn more about innocents' lives. Every day passes by, my appreciation and gratitude intensifies to UNHCR Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie who managed to educate us.Notes from My Travels, nourishes the soul and directs one's energy to the humanitarian issues exposed in this book. 20 million refugees around the world, some of us are simply not aware of the issue, and some are just selfish enough to ignore. Thanks to Angelina Jolie for raising awareness among both groups of people. It is inspiring, educating and motivating; it will enlighten the mind of any individual who reads it. It is a blessing for us to know how other people are living and what their needs are so we can all contribute in building a better world. It is about time we get over our selfishness and read about our innocent brothers and sisters and take action. While I was reading, a friend who does not speak English asked me about the book, so I briefed her. Without hesitating, modestly her next question was "where can I find it in our language?" Then I realized how Angelina Jolie managed to raise enough awareness even to those who could not read the book as well. It is such a Treasure. Don't hesitate to read it; Notes from My Travels are pure facts from a big heart.
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