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Trash – Sylvia Aguilar-Zéleny, (translated by JD Pluecker)

Posted on March 21, 2023 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned “Who is the person who makes a life out of our leftovers? And, more specifically, what makes us who we are?” Griselda, a researcher, studies those who inhabit the Juárez city dump. She balances that … Continue reading →

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How to Have Fun with Your Aging Parents: I Want to Go to Lithuania – Christina Britton Conroy

Posted on February 4, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Pat Luboff) A gem of a book! Part workbook, part memoir, part self-help and how-to book; in under 100 pages, Christina Britton Conroy has put together a blueprint for living in peace with your parents. Wow! Yes, even … Continue reading →

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Mr. Wonderful – Daniel Smith

Posted on January 18, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Brian Fenton’s life is not easy. His father, Doc Fenton is suffering from dementia. His own son is loopy and keeps trying to get cash from him. Events take an interesting turn when Doc passes away. … Continue reading →

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