Content warning: this review discusses the Holocaust. The Holocaust was one of the most tragic events to have ever taken place on this very Earth. Eleven million people, including six million of Jewish faith, perished under Nazi orders. And yet, there were those who lived to tell the tale. One of them was Elie Wiesel,Continue reading “Night Book Review”
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The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an electronic advanced reader’s copy of this book from PR By the Book in exchange for an honest review. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of the 9/11 Attacks. Last year, I reviewed the memoir The Road to Yesterday: A Memoir by Maryellen Donovan, which details her journey to overcomeContinue reading “The Soldier That Left: The Untold Story of Loose Change Book Review”
Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free copy of this book by the author in exchange for an honest review. I love learning about women who took the lead and blazed a path for future generations. After all, these tenacious women have always existed. I recently learned about someone who fit that mold perfectly. HerContinue reading “Bridget’s Gambit: A Saga of Family Enterprise in Gold Rush California Book Review”
Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison For Profit Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a copy of this book from Coriolis Company in exchange for an honest review. The 250th Anniversary of America’s independence is coming up this year, and I always strive to learn more about American history, even if it means uncovering some skeletons in the closet. One story that I recentlyContinue reading “Freeman’s Challenge: The Murder That Shook America’s Original Prison For Profit Book Review”
The File on H. Book Review
Lately, I’ve been trying to read more works by international authors. Earlier this year, I dipped my toes by looking at Sputnik Sweetheart by Haruki Murakami – your favorite author’s favorite author. Recently, I had the chance to read The File on H. by Ismail Kadare – Albania’s leading literary figure. It’s a fine novelContinue reading “The File on H. Book Review”
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