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Title: A rollicking romp through a little-understood area Review: Professors Birdwell and Dickinson have compiled and edited a delightful collection of essays that explore the cultural and historical roots of the Upper Cumberland. This area stretches from north to south in mid-Tennessee between Nashville and Knoxville where the mountains start to rise toward the Great Smokies. Anyone who thinks that the inhabitants are prototypes of The Dukes of Hazard will be surprised to read the truth about the music, history, crafts, culture, religion, and habits of a people proud of their heritage and sturdy as the mountains that surround them. The book encompasses Civil War lore, religious revivals, moonshining, music, farming methods, and many more insights into the lives and history of the area. It is at once scholarly and readable (those two characteristics do not always go together) and is a treasure of information for the student of Southern culture as well as an entertainment for the casual reader. Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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Title: "Real Jews" is a real eye-opener Review: This is an excellent and very balanced book which demonstrates that much of the dislike and fear of the Haredim ("Ultra-Orthodox")is a result of ignorance and a certain degree of bigotry on the part of secular Israelis. Efron reports on both sides of many issues which divide the 2 communities and shows how misunderstandings arise on both sides, how differences stem from differing world views and how, in some cases such as the army draft, one can use the statistics to prove both sides of the argument, for and against the status quo. I found the book informative, readable, honest and (as far as I can judge) unbiased. We see both sides "warts and all" and I came away with sympathy for some views on either side and the profound hope that, in the not-too-distant future, talk of secular and religious "sides" in Israel will disappear in a new mutual understanding and respect. Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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Title: True to story Review: I used this video with my ESL students after reading an abridged version of Frankenstein. THey were able to relate it to the story we read. It is long, though, but worth it if you can spare the time. Does this product review convey a negative or positive sentiment?
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