He really like this christmas present he had put this on his christmas list but we suprised he got them all.

No, "Monkey Island" is not the best song ever made...but it's really good, surprisingly good at 9 minutes-plus and this CD is worth buying just for this song.I'm surprised other reviewers don't mention "You're the only one." It got airplay back in the 70's but I haven't seen it (nor the title track) on any Geils 'greatest hits' collections so I guess I'm alone in my preferences. Oh well.Overall, my impression is that Geils fans prefer the rambunctious and rowdy. If that's you, this may not be the album for you. "Wreckage" is another great song: all my favorites here are moody and subdued. The instruments do not overwhelm the songs, the musicianship is playful and skillful. Comparison to the Rolling Stones (if useful at all?) is not apt for this album -- it trends more toward The Doors ('Strange Days' variety). It's not just frenetic energy, there's some real heart in "Monkey Island."

On MONKEY ISLAND, the J. Geils Band experimented musically and wrote lyrics that delved deep into difficult issues. Many of the lyrics seem to be warnings against getting into dangerous situations, and have inspired me to place pictures of pretty actresses in my wallet and on my wall as a deterrent against the types of behaviors described in songs such as "Somebody", "Wreckage", and the title track. This album also contains a cover of the R&B oldie "I Do." This album is essential for anyone who has a tendency to get themselves into bad situations.

Book arrived promptly and in condition advertised. Would buy from this seller again. Thank you.

I wish the author would update the book, since it is out of date, but it is still extremely compelling and still provides a GREAT portrait of Latin America. This is much better than some up-to-date but very dry & stuffy textbook. The Heart that Bleeds tells you what Latin America is really like. Plus, the author writes so well, the stories just fly by. Easy reading but yet so hard to read b/c of the heart-breaking true reports.

To know more about the harsh reality of Latin America, I recommend reading this book, it comes with interviews and anecdotes of real people and their life in latin america. but please, be aware, that not all the countries are as portrayed by the author, not everybody lives like that, to understand the point of view of this author, you must have an open mind,