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Me and The Times: My wild ride from elevator operator to New York Times editor, columnist, and change agent (1967-97) -Robert W. Stock

Posted on March 28, 2024 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Jay Gendron)     Me and the Times is the story of Robert Stock’s journey from humble beginnings to the position of NYTimes editor and columnist. It is chronological, for the most part, but takes many detours into … Continue reading →

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The Unwanted Dead: The Shocking End of Zorba’s Heretical Author – Yorgos Pratanos

Posted on January 3, 2022 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) #CommissionsEarned Nikos Kazantzakis, a popular post WWII Cretan writer, died in October 1957. His works included Zorba the Greek and The Last Temptation of Christ. Many thought he was a Communist and a heretic, and the … Continue reading →

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Full Service Blonde (A Copper Black Mystery)- Megan Edwards

Posted on March 16, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Twenty-four year old aspiring journalist, Copper Black,  left the comfort of the East Coast to accept an offer at a newspaper, the Las Vegas Light, as an Assistant Editor. This was in spite of warnings from … Continue reading →

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