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Life impacted by trauma and abuse leads to humor

June 16, 2025 by Michael Fangman

From drug-addled, would-be college artist to unscrupulous ne’er-do-well, David Sedaris has made a successful career feasting on his own dysfunction. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW Tagged With: David Sedaris, Happy-Go-Lucky

Book Review: Robinson Crusoe

April 3, 2025 by Kevin Sawyer

Most of us have seen one of the diverse movie versions of the book Robinson Crusoe, the story about a malcontent castaway who is seemingly impatient … [Read more...]

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Book Review: Thicker than Water

March 20, 2025 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

Kerry Washington’s memoir reveals complications from childhood to Hollywood My first acquaintance with Kerry Washington happened almost three … [Read more...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW Tagged With: Kerry Washington, memoir, Thicker than Water

Book Review: The Deeper the Roots

February 18, 2025 by Jordan Junious

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...]

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Book Review: Chronicles of San Quentin

December 8, 2024 by Michael Fangman

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...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW Tagged With: Chronicles of San Quentin, Kenneth Lamott

Book Review: “From Bounced Checks to Private Jets”

September 24, 2024 by Jordan Junious

From Bounced Checks to Private Jets: The Master of Miracles tells the story of Hazel Ortega, educational psychologist and owner of several … [Read more...]

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It takes one to know one: A book review of Emma Cline’s ‘The Guest’

August 31, 2024 by C.K. Gerhartsreiter

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...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW, Recently Posted

Book Review: ‘The Fun Habit’ by Mike Rucker, PhD

July 11, 2024 by Pheng Ly

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...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW Tagged With: Mike Rucker, The Fun Habit

“Learning to Heal”: A book by Harry Goodall

June 25, 2024 by Timothy Hicks

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...]

Filed Under: BOOK REVIEW, Human Interest, Recently Posted

Book Review: A Reason to Breathe

May 26, 2024 by Pheng Ly

“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...]

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