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Read this book or the content, not for literary strength, Janv. 18 2004

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Grove some time back. He's an intelligent man, with a powerful persona and strong sense of character.

I was surprised then, when I picked up the text. Swimming Across did not meet my expectations from a literary perspective. The presentation is very simply written and seems to be directed at an individual with a 6th or 7th grade reading level. I nearly put the book down and opted for another as a result.

The story however, is compelling. Mr. Grof and his family found a way to survive, compete, and eventually excel despite very long odds in Nazi and Communist dominated Hungary.

Read this story for its content (it is stirring). Read this to understand… Lire la suite

The Big Sleep, Mai 22 2003

I would have been better served to have read the previous review rather than assuming that this Exam Cram title would be as effective as most are.

Don't waste your hard earned cash.

Even though the Exam Cram books are not meant to be primary references, such titles should be (generally) error-free and well-organized. This text is neither and gives the appearance of having been introduced early solely ensure a place on the bookshelf before the competition.

Ron Gilster's CCNA's for Dummy's book is much better as a second reference and has significantly more detail, and is better organized for that quick, day-before-the-test review.

IMHO Tod Lammle's CCNA Study Guide is a best bet… Lire la suite

The Big Sleep, Mai 22 2003

I would have been better served to have read the previous review rather than assuming that this Exam Cram would be as effective as most are.

Don't waste your hard earned cash. This one is disjointed, error-prone, and as mentioned in my title... One Big Sleep.

1. Grab Tod Lammle's CCNA Study Guide as your primary text.
2. Even though you won't want people to see the title on your shelf, Gilster's CCNA's for Dummy's book is much better as a second reference.

Well, not all is lost. At least I can use Sheldon's book to kindle a fire next winter...