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 Housekeeper’s Secret Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given a free advance reader copy of this book by Book Publicity Services in exchange for an honest review. It can be difficult for memoirs to stand out. I’ve been fortunate to have read ones that are able to distinguish themselves. Today’s memoir is no different. Since that genre is essentiallyContinue reading “The Housekeeper’s Secret Book Review”
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”
299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best
*I know that some are adaptations and original movies, but that’s besides the point. Wow! I’ve been reviewing books, movies, and television shows for 8 years now, and I can’t believe that I’m now approaching my 300th review! I’ve been grateful to have this website and to review media of many kinds. I plan onContinue reading “299 Books* Ranked From Worst to Best”
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”
Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype
Hi Everybody, Howl like a wolf because the latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, returning guest Jaylan Salah from The JayDays YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype by Clarissa Pinkola Estés as anContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype”
Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review
I’ve come across plenty of self-help books over the years, but I’ve rarely read ones that are geared towards women. The only one I can think of is Forget the Fairy Tale and Find Your Happiness by Deb Miller, which covers how the author forged her own fairy tale and happily ever after. Recently, IContinue reading “Women Who Run With the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Women Archetype Book Review”
Adapt Me Podcast – Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies
Hi Everybody, The latest episode of the Adapt Me Podcast is up right now. In it, guest Marc Bonani from the Broadway by Ghostlight YouTube Channel and I discuss how we would adapt Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies by Ted Chapin as an anthology miniseries ala Fosse/Verdon. We talk about how the book pullsContinue reading “Adapt Me Podcast – Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies”
Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies Book Review
I love musical theatre. I’ve adored musicals since I was little while watching Disney and old Hollywood films. I get excited seeing people sing and dance, whether it’s on Broadway or at the local theatre. It’s also fascinating to learn about how a show comes together, especially how a creative team decides on certain elementsContinue reading “Everything Was Possible: The Birth of the Musical Follies Book Review”
A Gritty Little Tourist Town: Bar Tales From Costa Rica Book Review
Full disclosure: I was given an ARC of this book from SparkPoint Studio in exchange for an honest review. It’s always fun going into bars. I found some interesting people there. More likely than not, good stories will come out of bars. Willa Goodfellow knows plenty of them. She even wrote them down for herContinue reading “A Gritty Little Tourist Town: Bar Tales From Costa Rica Book Review”
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