Triumph Reviews

How can Christians believe in a loving God who allows such suffering? [Don't read here, get the book!!!]

Frank Retief, minister of St James Church Capetown, speaks of his personal understanding of a personal God, amidst suffering from terrible atrocities.

If you've ever wondered what kind of God allows these things to happen, GET THIS BOOK!!!!!!

May this serve as solace..& encouragement for those caught in terrorist attacks on NYC,Pentagon...Hopefully, this tale of courage, perserverance will help maintain morale & faith,may Peace prevail...amen

Each chapter is the true story of a child who endured terrible physical, emotional, and/or sexual abuse, yet managed to grow into an adult capable of working, loving, giving, and enjoying. Many of the abuses are so horrific, and the stories and characters are so well-drawn, that it is impossible not to weep for these children, or to be awed by their heroic strength. I found the last chapter particularly interesting and useful: it is a list and description of the characteristics these resilient children had in common. Learning and applying these characteristics, even as an adult, can give individual suffering some meaning and lead to a happier life. I have given this book to my friends who continue to struggle against the effects of terrible childhoods. Recognizing themselves in the book is healing in and of itself. My friends and I are grateful to Ms. Rubin for this helpful work.

The experiences of the writer reverberate throughout the book and provide insight into her mindset as she deals with her reality . I found her to be searching for answers and causing me to question my own life. This is an excellent start for this young caribbean writer and is an excellent read. Her poems will exite you and touch your soul. Read it !!!

". . . includes an assessment of the strategic importance of the campaign and summaries of the subsequent careers of the major players. Winschel's essays read well and show his firm grasp of the many facets of the Vicksburg Campaign. The book contains a number of excellent maps and numerous illustrations. Anyone interested in the topic will enjoy this addition to the literature."

The 2000 and 2500 was probably the biggest international success that Triumph had, and therefore this account of their history will have wide appeal. It tells the whole story of the car's history, from its development stages, to its production life. An interesting chapter is about the Zebu project, which was later abandoned, because it echoed the reverse-slope rear window seen in the very successful Ford Anglia 105 E. It is because of these, and other previously-unknown facts that this book is so highly recommended. Graham Robson knows these cars like nobody else, mainly because he worked for Triumph for many years. Some people might say that this makes him biased, but it is better to have the comments by someone who witnessed every stage of the car's development than those of someone who did not. However, there is one small point of criticism from a South African point of view. South Africa was the first country to introduce a twin-carburettor version of the 2,5 named the Chicane, and hardly any mention is made of this model. The author knows what is going on in South Africa, judging by previous books he has written, and for this reason, this is a surprising oversight. Despite this criticism, this book must be rated as a mandatory purchase for anybody who has owned these cars. For British car enthusiasts, this is a very interesting read, and it just shows that, with the demise of Triumph,enthusiasts have been deprived of what might have been a deadly BMW rival.

I have in the past read and made use of many of the Haynes manuals for a variety of motorcycles, both domestic and foreign, and, without much doubt ,this is one of the best ones. It reaches to over two hundred pages in length and unusualy for them has no serious omisions or errors and manages to cover all aspects of the unit heavyweight Triumph twins practically and comprehensivley for the home maintenance enthusiast. This being one of the manuals which has been regularly updated over the years the coverage of the late Harris models and the advice on parts availability is far more usable than other titles they have put out in the past, it even manages to be a good read if you are less practically interested. Perhaps the standard here is higher because of the competition in the market but it still manages to be a highly reccomended buy - well I bought one so it must be your turn next - what are you waiting for?

This is a collection of short stories that stays with you. At first, "the Triumph," "The Hero," and "Reunion" were my favorites. The author has a wicked sense of humor. You come to know and love all of the stories and to see something new at each reading. Also, most of the stories are fun to read out loud.

For anyone who is interested in the history of Post war triumphs, this book provides a thorough and complete history of the Triumph sports cars from 1952 onward. From the side screen TR-2 roadsters to the refined TR-8's all the details and specifications are provided.

"Triumph in Exile", a first novel by Victoria Schmidt, is a masterful effort which makes history come alive in a fascinating way! Over twenty years of research went into the writing of this book. It is a riveting story of the political and social life in Napoleonic Paris, dominated by Madame Germaine de Stael, who eventually challenged Napoleon after he had exiled her.

There are beautiful descriptive passages and marvelous characterizations providing for a truly mesmerizing page-turner! The author, and her Alma Mater, Douglass College, have every right to be justly proud of this superior book. I'm certain that no reader will be disappointed. I look forward to a fabulous movie!

Jean Vincent-Rapp