Kerry Washington’s memoir reveals complications from childhood to Hollywood My first acquaintance with Kerry Washington happened almost three … [Read more...]
Book Review: The Deeper the Roots
Entrenched in poverty and marginalized, a mother’s love is all that shielded him from the expected outcomes of a poor black boy in America. The Deeper … [Read more...]
Book Review: Chronicles of San Quentin
Knocking down one of the nation’s oldest prison walls leaves behind more than a mountain of rubble. This massive pile of stone and steel is just as … [Read more...]
Book Review: “From Bounced Checks to Private Jets”
From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Master of Miracles tells the story of Hazel Ortega, educational psychologist and owner of several … [Read more...]
It takes one to know one: A book review of Emma Cline’s ‘The Guest’
Con-artists have always made fascinating characters for stories. In 1986, David Mamet’s play “House of Games” set the standard for depiction of … [Read more...]
Book Review: ‘The Fun Habit’ by Mike Rucker, PhD
In an era in which productivity and efficiency have prime value, Mike Rucker’s “The Fun Habit” served as a refreshing reminder of the importance of … [Read more...]
“Learning to Heal”: A book by Harry Goodall
The founder of the self-help program, E.A.T. Emotional Awareness Therapy, Harry C. Goodall, penned a book called, Learning to Heal. The book outlines … [Read more...]
Book Review: A Reason to Breathe
“A Reason to Breathe” is a deeply moving and inspiring memoir by Halim A. Flowers. This book is a story of resilience, hope, and the human spirit’s … [Read more...]
Death Row author overcame dyslexia, published ten books
Living on California’s Condemn Row also known as Death Row and being lockedup 24 to 20 hours a day in a tiny cell, condemn resident Albert “Ru-Al” … [Read more...]
Last Time I Checked I Was Alive: Memoirs of a Reala
When Demiantra Maurice Clay, a.k.a. young “Bout It,” first came into the California prison system, he was only 15 years old. He was convicted and … [Read more...]