This is an intense read. Not just because of the subject matter but because of the high level research and presentation that went into the book. I read this book in small batches to give myself time to comprehend and concentrate on the issues addressed. While the author says, it is not a law or … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars: Where Natural and Constitutional Rights Go To the Highest Bidder by Richard Jacobs
Non-fiction
Inclined Elders – LSBBT!
INCLINED ELDERS BY RAMONA OLIVER Publisher: BookBaby Publication Date: July 24, 2020 Pages: 246 Pages Categories: Nonfiction / Positive Aging Scroll for Giveaway! THIS BOOK WILL BE INVALUABLE IF YOU: · Have a desire to continue living a purposeful life, no matter what your age. · Are interested in learning how to maintain a positive … Continue reading Inclined Elders – LSBBT!
Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
Do you have a high schooler? Think about moving them out of their home during this time – and not just that but to an entirely different country. That’s exactly what this author and her husband did, and the family survived! The book is definitely a story of resilience and perseverance. The author gave the … Continue reading Geckos & Guns: The Pakistan Years by Sharon Bazant
Tequila Mockingbird, Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle
When a fellow book blogger gives you a gift of a book, you know you’re in for something special. Thanks to JuliaPicks1 I had the pleasure of spending almost a week slowly savoring this book. Each page is a small summary of a literary work follow by a drink inspired by the book. After starting … Continue reading Tequila Mockingbird, Cocktails with a Literary Twist by Tim Federle
Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
I had the please of reading this book last month but was waiting for it to be released to not only wish the author a Happy 90th Birthday! But also to tell you how much I enjoyed this book. This is not a pleasure read – it is a necessary read. This non-fiction work was … Continue reading Democracy of Dollars by Richard Jacobs
(Just As Well) It’s Not About the Bike by Chris Atkin
I love to travel and the last year has been a challenge staying at home. So to counteract that I have sought out a few travelogues. Ones, like this one, that mixes in historical information and personal experiences allow me to totally escape. Right up front I have to say you will never see me … Continue reading (Just As Well) It’s Not About the Bike by Chris Atkin
At Close Range
AT CLOSE RANGE: A MEMOIR OF TRAGEDY AND ADVOCACY By Leesa Ross Categories: Nonfiction / Memoir / Personal Transformation / Advocacy Publisher: Texas Tech University Press Pages: 192 Publication Date: April 15, 2020 Scroll down for the giveaway! Leesa Ross did not expect to write a book. Neither did she expect the tragedy … Continue reading At Close Range
What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
My last blog of Finalists in the Book Talk Radio Club Award is a non-fiction book. Husband and wife team Mark & Jules Kennedy created, in their own voices, a recollection of some incredibly intense years in their marriage. To bare their souls to the public takes courage but once you read this book you … Continue reading What the Hell Just Happened: From Brain Injury to Breast Cancer and Bereavement – Overcoming Adversity by Mark & Jules Kennedy
Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Recently this incredible author won a Finalist spot in the Book Talk Radio Club Best Book of the Year competition. It is perfect for those of you considering New Year's Resolutions that make sense and have a direct impact on your life. This is a repeat of my blog of June 2020. A few years … Continue reading Feeling Good: Living Low Toxin in Community and Everyday Life by Cheryl Meyer
Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
If you have been following my blog for a while, you know that when I get my hands on a non-fiction book, it’s like candy! Having read and enjoyed fiction works by this author, I was curious to see what he had compiled. Given his background mentioned in his bio, I expected to be impressed. … Continue reading Forensics: The Science Behind the Deaths of Famous People by Harry A. Milman, PhD
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