Category Archives: Non-fiction

Hotel Splendide – Ludwig Bemelmans

Posted on December 12, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned The comical 1941 out-of-print memoir of author and illustrator Ludwig Bemelmans (1898- 1962) has just been re-released by Puskin Press. Bemelmans would later write the Madeline children’s book series. However, this memoir covers his few … Continue reading →

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Uncle Charlie Killed Dutch Schultz: The Jewish Mob: A Family Affair – Alan Geik

Posted on December 4, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) #CommissionsEarned There are a lot of family histories out there to read about, but this one is different. While Alan Geik’s parents were not directly in the mafia, many of their relatives and friends he met … Continue reading →

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Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul – Michael Fanone and John Shiffman

Posted on November 17, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “What sort of American tries to overthrow democracy? What kind of man becomes so consumed by a false belief that he drives across the country, storms the Capitol, and assaults police officers?” Those are pressing … Continue reading →

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Virginia Bader: A Collage of Memories of The First Lady of Aviation Art – Jill Amadio

Posted on October 21, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) #CommissionsEarned We often take things for granted in this world. Younger folks assume that smart phones and the internet were always in existence. I too, thought that the specialized world of aviation art had always … Continue reading →

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I Feel Your Stare: An Autobiography – Cheryl Gillespie

Posted on October 19, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) #CommissionsEarned It is often said that a wise person walks a mile in another’s shoes. I Feel Your Stare by Cheryl Gillespie takes us on just such a journey. Born with JRA, (Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis), … Continue reading →

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Dragged into the Light: Truthers, Reptilians, Super Soldiers, and Death Inside an Online Cult- Tony Russo

Posted on October 17, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “The world is always ending, the government is always trying to poison you, and the church doesn’t know the truth.” Furthermore, reptilians (aliens) disguise themselves as human and fight for the New World Order, planning … Continue reading →

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Song Noir: Tom Waits and the Spirit of Los Angeles – Alex Harvey

Posted on September 24, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned My first introduction to Tom Waits was in Jim Jarmusch’s 1985 film, “Down By Law”. I found him quite enigmatic, and as a singer/songwriter was drawn to his authenticity. While reading Song Noir, I realized … Continue reading →

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The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian mythology that inspired 50 yoga postures – Raj Balkaran

Posted on September 22, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned For yoga aficionados who wish to dig deeper into the theory of their practice, this is the book for you. Author Dr. Raj Balkaran’s hope is that the book “will not only deepen your inner … Continue reading →

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Ways of Walking: Essays – edited by Ann de Forest

Posted on August 7, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “The act of walking is one of revolution, and one of continuity.” “Walking gives us time to think, time to reflect…” “When you walk, you shed where you have been.” These are just a few … Continue reading →

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Invisible Storm: A Soldier’s Memoir of Politics and PTSD – Jason Kander

Posted on July 29, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) One would think that Jason Kander had it all. He completed his law degree from Georgetown University and was married to Diana, a girl he met when they were both seventeen. He served in the U.S. … Continue reading →

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