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Review: 1871: Rivers on Fire by Paul Buchheit

Danger, adventure, romance, and sweeping social commentary are all part of the dramatic meld in the novel 1871: Rivers on Fire by progressive author and thinker Paul Buchheit.

Liz and Robert meet in London where both will study neurobiology, overseen by Dr. Alexander Bain, a pioneer in the exploration of thought patterns. Liz is American, drawn to education overseas because of better prospects for females in academia. Robert is involved in the science of conservation, especially forest depletion.

They soon find common ground in intellectual pursuits, especially the realm of word cognition. They also hold similar views regarding social justice, […]

SPR2021-02-24T08:35:56+02:00January 24th, 2021|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Historical Fiction Book Reviews|

Predict Your Success by Joseph Olaoye

Drawing on a broad spectrum of fields and perspectives, Predict Your Success is an intuitive and impactful guide for discovering your authentic path and remaining resilient through life’s storms. The declarative confidence of the author is encouraging, breaking the complex and daunting tasks of self-improvement and goal achievement into much more digestible steps. The author’s tone is perfectly balanced between an authority and a trusted advisor in this original and engaging personal development guide.

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SPR2021-01-07T05:53:22+02:00January 7th, 2021|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Own a Fraction, Earn a Fortune by Michael Fox-Rabinovitz

Own a Fraction, Earn a Fortune: The Complete Guide to Co-investing in Art and Collectibles by Michael Fox-Rabinovitz is an absolutely comprehensive and fascinating delve into the world of collectibles investment, from comics to sports items to rare maps and art. This is an “all you’ll ever need” kind of guide to the brilliant idea of fractional ownership in the field – that is, sharing a purchase of desirable assets with others to spread your portfolio in a somewhat uncertain world.

The author outlines the history of collecting, from Europe to modern-day USA, and explains meticulously the practicalities, such as […]

SPR2021-01-05T14:25:09+02:00January 5th, 2021|Categories: New Releases|Tags: Finance Book Reviews|

Review: Unleash Your Inner Goddess by Christine Rizzo

A life coach who has walked the walk, Christine Rizzo speaks strongly and sincerely to women about discovering, developing, and manifesting their best qualities in Unleash Your Inner Goddess: Start Living the Life You Deserve.

After an introductory affirmative “Let’s do this!” Rizzo states that in order to achieve our goals, we have to know what they are. Each of us holds largely unexamined beliefs inculcated into our thinking by repetition on the part of people we trusted, but beliefs are really just “sentences” – remnants of childhood lodged in the subconscious mind, which can control our lives. We […]

SPR2021-01-19T04:21:27+02:00December 14th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Self-Help Book Reviews|

Review: Abandoned Not Broken by Rob Johnson

An adopted child finds inspiration and determination from family, friends and mentors and grows into manhood successful, well-liked and respected, in the moving memoir, Abandoned Not Broken: The Passion and Perspective to Discover Your Purpose.

Robert Dunckley was the third child of a single mother. His father disappeared not long after the seemingly happy partnership with his mother, and a caring great-grandmother stepped in with financial support. With her oversight, the little boy was taken in by his loving babysitter, Pat Johnson, who soon adopted him, giving him her surname and two older siblings.

Through trying circumstances, young Robert […]

SPR2021-01-13T10:24:38+02:00December 7th, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews, Religion Book Reviews, Self-Help Book Reviews|

It Happened in Silence by Karla M. Jay

This interwoven tale of family, resilience, betrayal, and the moral evolution of a nation is powerful and stirring, but also subtle and humble in its storytelling. The novel is a striking meditation on America of the past and present, particularly when it comes to exploring ideas of disability, justice, and the small choices we make that change who we become. It’s hard not to draw comparisons to Faulkner, both in the deep colloquial writing style, and a memorable narrator somehow separated from the rest of the world. With breath-catching flashes of poetic grace, unexpected descriptive beauty, and a meaning-laden flow […]

SPR2020-12-04T05:50:59+02:00December 4th, 2020|Categories: Editorial Reviews|

Review: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times by Lois Ann Nicolai

In the vibrant chronicle, Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: A Memoir of One Citizen Activist, author and activist Lois Ann Nicolai demonstrates how an apparently “ordinary” person can have a profound impact on the world at any age.

Nicolai was raised on a farm in rural America, imbuing her with a sense that all of us have a mission to perform. She married and had six children, feeling that raising them well was her personal purpose, but at age forty-six, she suddenly and unexpectedly became a widow. Dealing with grief and the need to forge a new life for herself, […]

SPR2022-03-04T02:18:13+02:00December 1st, 2020|Categories: Book Reviews|Tags: Memoir Book Reviews|

An Interview with Mharlyn Merritt: Author of The Actor

Mharlyn Merritt has an MFA in Creative Writing, with a concentration in Fiction from Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she served as an editorial fiction reader for The Literary Review. Mharlyn’s interests include the intertextuality between literature and film (especially Classic Hollywood cinema/Film Noir) and its impact on contemporary culture. Mharlyn is also a renowned Jazz vocalist and the recipient of an NEA Fellowship in Jazz Performance. She lives and writes in her hometown, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.