'Palimpsest' by Lisa Wool - Rim Sjoblom is a powerful and political read telling a much-needed tale of the adoption experience.
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Book Review: ‘Gratoony the Loony: The Wild, Unpredictable Life of Gilles Gratton’ by Gilles Gratton
'Gratoony the Loony' by Gilles Gratton is the autobiography of the former professional hockey goalie in which he reinforces the stereotype of the crazy goaltender.
Read More »Movie Review: Alejandro Jodorowsky’s Superbly Surreal ‘Endless Poetry’
The octogenarian director's latest work is energetically bizarre and surprisingly touching.
Read More »Book Review: “I Was Saved by the Bell” by Peter Engel
"I Was Saved by the Bell" by Peter Engel is far more than a trip down memory lane to Bayside High. It show you a man who dedicated his life and his talents to making the world a better place and how we are all better people because of it.
Read More »Book Reviews: ‘My Wicked, Wicked Ways’ by Errol Flynn
In his autobiography, 'My Wicked, Wicked Ways' Errol Flynn concentrates on the social climate that spans his lifetime, discovering human vices known to the world and holding steadfastly to man's visceral sense of justice.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Return to Happiness: Ryan’s Journey’ by Ryan John Phillips
Inspirational new book, "Return to Happiness: Ryan's Journey" by Ryan John Phillips, reveals that life is meant to be happy
Read More »Profile: Author Barry Hornig
The decision to write this memoir came about from Hornig’s anger about his great ups and downs in life and the question, “Why do they continue to happen to me?” He needed to get it out of his system. Through writing, he hoped to see life more clearly and get rid of some of the anger and pain.
Read More »Interview with Helga Stipa Madland, Author of ‘You’re Not From Around Here, Are You? Reminiscences’
I am aware that not much has been written in English about the period immediately after World War II in Germany. I hope this book will fill a little bit of that lacuna.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Huckster: My Life as an Ad Man’ by Ron Elgin
Despite the often self-deprecating humor in these pages, I really appreciated the honesty Ron shows about his business, the mistakes he made, what he learned, and the overall sense of goodwill about work and life that he presents. Anyone in business will be able to appreciate the stories and lessons.
Read More »Book Review: ‘Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns)’ by Mindy Kaling
Ever wonder what a conversation with Mindy Kaling might sound like?
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