This is a mostly dark and gritty account. It’s hard to say whether or not I liked it as it was more of an experience that had ups and downs. Also growing up around guns I could relate to some of the experiences the author was describing but others were so foreign that I had … Continue reading Carry: A Memoir of Survival on Stolen Land by Toni Jensen
Biography
The Road from Raqqa by Jordan Ritter Conn
A moving and emotional tale of two brothers each trying to survive in the Syrian city of their birth as well as where life will take them. The author wove the tale between and through the brothers as they each experienced different situations but at the same time remain connected to each other and Raqqa, … Continue reading The Road from Raqqa by Jordan Ritter Conn
In The Land of the Tian Shan Mountains by Muhammad Idrees
A combination of travelogue and memoir, this book gives the reader an inside view, not only of Kyrgyzstan but also the people and culture through the eyes of a young graduate student from Afghanistan. I learned a lot from reading this book. I had no idea how Kyrgyzstan, a democratic county, would be viewed by … Continue reading In The Land of the Tian Shan Mountains by Muhammad Idrees
The Boy Behind the China Cabinet: A Memoir about Addiction, Hollywood, Mother Teresa and Me, By Paul LeGreca
While this author may be new to the book world, his experience in the world of entertainment and creative arts comes through on the pages of this book. This is the story of a man’s journey on several unusual paths. A man who listened to that inner voice and what he was being called to … Continue reading The Boy Behind the China Cabinet: A Memoir about Addiction, Hollywood, Mother Teresa and Me, By Paul LeGreca
Girl With A Star Spangled Heart by Elaine Fields Smith
One of my favorite things to do is wander around a book festival. However, I had the pleasure of meeting this author before it even started! I was sitting and listening to awards at the North Texas Book Festival when Elaine sat down beside me. What an interesting person! She has authored books about some … Continue reading Girl With A Star Spangled Heart by Elaine Fields Smith
Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
This wonderful biography from the CEO of Girl Scouts USA is perfect for all Brownies and up (roughly ages 8-12 for you non-green people!) In the spring of 2017, I had the opportunity to attend a breakfast for this author as she kicked off her new position as CEO of Girl Scouts USA. Sylvia spoke … Continue reading Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
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