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Sunday, March 11, 2018
Dr. Wesley Britton Reviews "Reinventing Pink Floyd"
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Thursday, November 24, 2011
World War II Fiction Praised by Author/Reviewer
Publisher: WestBow Books, 2011
ISBN: 978-1-4497-2234-0
Author's website: http://www.creekbank.net
Genre: Mainstream Fiction
Saturday, January 31, 2009
The Plight of Scientists Revealed in New Work of Fiction
Website: www.convergence-cpt.com
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Genre: Science Fiction, Politics
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Written by a scientist for a main-stream audience, Convergence documents the surprisingly cut-throat world of science and reflects the real-world experiences of tens of thousands of young researchers everywhere. There are four main storylines, each involving a woman seemingly unrelated to the other three. Convergence begins by slowly taking the reader into the world of science and discovery, an apparently benign culture full of supportive people. However, despite the moral purity of the four main protagonists, sinister undercurrents undermine each storyline as the novel progresses. Thus, although starting out purely as a science mystery, Convergence develops into a slow-burning political drama.
At the core of the novel are ethical and moral issues that are frequently revisited throughout the book, echoing similar themes contained within The Demon Haunted World and Contact (Carl Sagan). However, at times Convergence has the convoluted but fast-paced storyline of The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown).
Unless books like Convergence make it out into the mainstream, the plight of our future scientists will likely never change. Certainly, a novel such as Convergence is long, long overdue.
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Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Harry Potter and Tolerance! Big Subject to Consider!
Full Book Title: Prejudice in Harry Potter's World: A Social Critique of the Series, Using Allport's "The Nature of Prejudice"
Genre: Commentary on popular culture and literature; Literary Criticism
ISBN-10: 1602641536
ISBN-13: 978-1602641532
Author's Website: http://www.thelppc.com/featuredbook-prejudiceinharrypotter.html
Summary:
Prejudice in Harry Potter's World is a very readable academic study and a social commentary which the author discusses the discrimination issues raised in Rowling's series. All types of societal prejudices are metaphorized through Rowling's subplots: For example, the conditions in which werewolves live is a social parallel for disability prejudice in the modern world. And, of course, the Mudblood subplot teems with racial and anti-Semitic overtones. There are many other examples, all of which are highlighted and explained in Brown's work. These Harry Potter-related issues have so far been ignored or glossed over by the mostly-mainstream Harry Potter audience, commentators and literary critics. Of all the companions, study-guides, commentaries, etc., that have been written about the Harry Potter books, none have dealt with its social themes in depth until now. Brown's study is therefore the first of its kind, and a very worthy piece of scholarship.
Comments made by Erin Jade on Book-Related Discussion Topic (This is NOT an Amazon review):
"I actually just finished writing an essay on this very subject for a British Lit class. I always thought Rowling's themes about prejudice, racism, and discrimination were very clear, but discussing the books with others they always said they "hadn't thought about it," which I found disturbing. In searching for sources for my paper, I only found a few sites/books that mentioned it at all (and I must admit, I checked our library for your book, but with no luck). I think that it's partly because people are afraid, but also because the topic makes most people very uncomfortable.
One thing I pointed out in my essay is that Rowling has characters that are both good and bad display prejudice and discrimination, because we are ALL prejudiced in one form or another, and I believe that having to think closely about their own prejudices makes people horribly uncomfortable."
(Source: http://www.amazon.com/tag/harry%20potter/forum?%5Fencoding=UTF8&cdForum=FxZZNCHJFAFY3A&cdThread=Tx10XJ3SA8YY7CI )
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Sunday, February 13, 2011
Romance Junkies Reviews "Liberal Lover"
Author: E.M. Muller
Author's Website: http://emmuller.com/
Publisher: Red Rose Publishing
Genre: Mainstream Fiction: Contemporary, Chick Lit, Comedy
Reviewed by Pamela Denise for Romance Junkies
Rating: Blue Ribbon Rating 4.5 out of 5
Always considered a smart but headstrong child, Maud couldn’t quite fit into her sister’s perfect shoes or get passed the strain in the relationship with her father. At the age of six, Maud win’s a small gargoyle at a church fair that will become her sole confidante. At the age of thirteen her discovery of historical romance novels roots the foundation on her hunt for love. Where, just like in one of her novels, she is determined to find the handsome, virile man who she is to find everlasting love with. During her junior year of high school, her small gargoyle speaks to her for the first time after the end of a date with a groping senior. This cements him as her voice of reason when it comes to dating, sex and the men in her life.
At nineteen, Maud, in a show of independence, moves in with a co-worker from her job at the health company, thus beginning her step into adulthood. She manages to settle down, finish college and snag a top career as a consultant. Along the way she meets several potential “the ones”. Her lovers range from college pre-med prep, country charmer, handsome attorney, to golden boy from the past. Yet Maud slowly realizes she is losing herself in her efforts to conform to their lifestyles. Tired of her search, Maud decides to put the breaks down for a while when it comes to finding Mr. Right. Even as her baby meter is ticking, she studiously focuses on career and self improvement. Then, as if by magic, a man who might just be her prince charming shows up in her life even if he isn’t exactly like the leading hero from her novels.
Confessions of a Liberal Lover is a poignant story of a woman searching for the virile handsome man of her own just like in the historical romance novels she came across as a teen. E.M. Muller does a wonderful job bringing her lead character to life. I began reading with peaked interest at the storyline and soon found myself drawn in. It felt like reading a personal journal of a good friend who'd laid herself on the line. The addition of Maud's unique conscience - the little gargoyle she took home as a child - made the story all the more memorable. The road to “the one” is much more than a series of fluffy interludes. It happens to pick up on some life lessons including personal growth, self acceptance, and that the image of a true prince may not always be quite what’s depicted in novels. This was one of the best chick lits I've read in a while. I think every woman could use a little gargoyle on her dresser now and then.
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Wednesday, September 20, 2017
"My Brothers Keeper" Reviewed by Religion Journal
Sunday, May 21, 2023
Great Reviews For Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection
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Tales2Inspire ~ The Ruby Collection (Gifts of Compassion)
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TALES2INSPIRE ~ THE RUBY COLLECTION
TRUE STORIES OF INSPIRATION, COMPASSION AND LOVE
By Gail Sobotkin
I have read each story and can honestly say I don't have a favorite. Each and every story touched my heart deeply. If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a world where people and animals are treated with compassion, kindness and love, where the human spirit rises up again and again to meet seemingly impossible challenges, where faith triumphs over despair, where young children and abused animals teach adult humans life lessons, where the homeless are treated with respect and compassion, you must read The Ruby Collection, an amazing anthology of 14 true stories that will inspire you to live your own life with an open heart--- despite, or perhaps because of, whatever difficulties you may face.
Compassion is a gift that keeps on giving; it changes the giver, recipient, and all those who witness the compassionate act. It makes the world a better, kinder place and when delivered with love, has the power to transform the globe one person, one animal at a time.
The Ruby Collection makes a great gift for children and adults. Treat yourself to a copy and buy one for your friends, colleagues and relatives. Ask them to read the book then pass it on to an institution such as a library, hospital or school so that the stories will be spread far and wide, planting seeds of inspiration, compassion and love.
INSPIRING
By Shauna L Bowling
Freelance Writer/Copy Editor
. . . a book of inspiration that uplifts the reader with each story. From human/animal spiritual connections to human/human connections, these true stories of courage, love, and strength are proof that good exists in the world. We can and do overcome the odds each and every day. If you have any doubts about the power of love, read this book. All it takes is one person to reach out to make positive changes in someone's life.
I highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. It just may change your life!
ANOTHER CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL
By Bani Sodermark
Reviewer for Book Pleasures and Amazon Vine Voice Reviewer
This is a feel good book documenting a collection of true stories that involve genuine empathy and kindness to other living beings including oneself. It arose out of a writing contest by an organization called "Authors Helping Author" and includes the best contributions that were submitted. The result is a very readable and well written book enshrined in the symbol of the ruby which stands for kindness and compassion.
That which is most appealing about this collection of stories is that the kindness shown at one instance of time is nearly always repaid in some way or other, forging deep and lasting bonds as the protagonists walk their life paths in tandem with one another. In some cases, they may experience a total reversal of a bodily malfunction as in the case of the first story, in which a man took care of a wounded eagle, unable to fly and nursed it to wellness. Later on, he was afflicted with cancer and he is convinced that dream conversations with his pet eagle, supplemented with chemo, was the cause of his total recovery.
A second story documents the success of a program called "Labs`n Life" in which dysfunctional children with learning and other problems are made to train Labradors. The interaction with these intelligent and loving animals, miraculously opens up these children and helps them integrate into the mainstream.
The theme of working with animals continues with the rehabilitation stories of Dusty the horse and Rae the dog who are restored to their playful selves and fulfil memorable relationships with their caregivers.
A few of the stories will touch you deep down inside. There is the erstwhile convict, Ray, who after years of confrontation with the bullying and sadistic warden of the penitentiary that he had occupied since his late teens, helped set fire to it. The warden was changed to one who had a record of successfully rehabilitating dreaded inmates and the whole atmosphere of the place changed as the convicts applied their energies to study and vocational training. There were no more incidents of arson or otherwise and our friend, Ray, after he was released was able to successfully land a job, get married and raise a family.
There is the holocaust survivor, who neutralized the actions of local politicians by going out with his own message of peaceful coexistence, ultimately reaching out to millions.
Another story that I will find difficult to forget is the story of a young African American black belt karate champion on the karate circuit, who it seems always acted rough if he or his team lost. It turned out that he had dedicated his life to saving children in the roughest quarters of Miami from a life of crime, by loading as many as possible into a van that was to take them to the tournament. If he did not win, he would have to borrow the money for the gas home.
There is the story of a former citizen of Rwanda, who returned to his homeland after the genocide and helped many people work their way out of poverty using his engineering skills and thus finding the way to his true calling. . . .
Other inspiring stories include that of a young woman who appeared in the Guinness Book of Records after running seven marathons in seven continents. There is also the unusual story of window cleaners outside a hospital dressing up as children's heroes, e.g. Batman to cheer up children suffering from debilitating diseases.
The length of the manuscript is optimal, not too long, not too short.
This book, in my opinion, the best so far, in the Tales 2 Inspire series, created by Editor, Lois W. Stern. The storytelling is chiseled and evocative. . . . One can never read too many of such stories, of seeing the way love and spirit redefine priorities and guide the human race out of black holes of its own making.
Friday, September 25, 2009
Reading Rule: Don't Judge A Book by Its Cover
By Alex Austin
http://www.willcall.org
Mainstream Fiction
ISBN 978-1-60264-450-2
Publisher: Virtual Boookworm
Reviewer: Allison Vaughn
Review first published on Amazon.com
Reviewer's Rating: 5 Stars
Reviewed by Allison Vaughn
The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed is, by far, one of the best books
I have read recently.
On the surface, The Red Album of Asbury Park
Remixed doesn’t appear to be anything exciting – I wasn’t a fan of the
cover (although “Never judge a book by the cover” rings very true here)
and the synopsis did not pull me in. The cover just does not do this
magical and engaging story justice. I gave it a try, though, and – wow.
I am speechless. It’s going to be hard writing a review – because how
do you explain something so wonderful?
Sam has just returned from his stint in the military and on the way to
his mother’s new home, he meets a free (although heavily damaged) soul
named Jillian. Instantly drawn to her, and their mutual respect for
music -he finds himself torn between two women, one representing the
past and one who represents everything that could be. Meanwhile- Sam
wants nothing more than to make it big in the music industry, although
the town is small and the stakes are high. Sam is full of soul and
passion, qualities that are very admirable in a character. Sam is a
likable and truly realistic character that will you cheering for him
from start to finish.
Austin does a wonderful, amazing, absolutely phenomenal job at painting
a picture. Words are carefully chosen and sentences carefully
structured but flow easily as if writing is the most natural thing in
the world. Because I was born in the 80’s, I was not fortunate enough
to belong to the lifestyle of bell bottoms, hippies, and musicians
following the Beatles. After reading Austin’s novel, I feel like I
truly lived there. Like maybe – just maybe – I can now picture what
life was like back in the 60s. With real life situations (JFK’s &
Martin Luther King’s assassinations) mentioned in the time line of the
plot, the book felt real to me. It gave me that sense of wonder, as if
the book may possibly be based on true events. (I admit it, I looked up
the band name “Pan” without much luck.)
While I read The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed, I kept thinking what
a fabulous movie this would make and am hoping that someday Alex Austin receives such recognition that this would become an easy possibility.
For anyone who loves music and would love to read something new, I
definitely recommend The Red Album of Asbury Park Remixed. Place it on
your “To-Read” list as it’s a worthy read.
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Sunday, April 30, 2023
BlueInk Review Reviews The Best Laid Traps by Philip La Croix
GENRE: Mystery
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Monday, October 17, 2011
Joyce Faulkner's New Novel Entertainment for About Everyone But Kids
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- It captures the reader's interest--immediately.
- The characters are wholly original and captivating.
- There are surprises at every turn.
- The structure makes Username a page-turner.
- It nimbly crosses genres so the audience should be wide. So, yes. Horror. Crime. Thriller. But also a book for women (though men will love it, too!), a book for feminists searching for strong female characters; a book that explores cultural issues. Username bursts out of its genre (or genres) to mainstream.
I found Username every bit as intriguing and well written as any by Stephen King.