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Author Archives: J D Jung
Sin Tax: A One Eyed Jack Novel (Volume 3) – Christopher J. Lynch
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…Justitia, the symbol of equity in our society, her eyes covered, a broadsword in one hand and a set of scales in the other, stood by mutely while I took a posterior augering. That’s when it … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers
Tagged mystery, thriller
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Under This Roof: The White House and the Presidency–21 Presidents, 21 Rooms, 21 Inside Stories – Paul Brandus
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) “I pray to heaven to bestow the best of Blessings on this House and all that shall hereafter inhabit it… May none but honest and wise men ever rule under this room.” These words were carved … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Non-fiction, Politics and Social Justice, Reviewers' Top Picks
Tagged political history, United States history
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Bernie Sanders, Independent for President: His Life Story, Ideas, and Goals, Plus a History of the Reagan Revolution and the Rise of the Billionaire Class – Matt Dukes Jordan
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Politics is ultimately about people coming together to improve the lives of all Americans, and not just a handful of wealthy campaign contributors.” Bernie Sanders I’m a political junkie and have been my entire life. My … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Politics and Social Justice
Tagged American politics, Bernie Sanders, politics
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In the Dark – Chris Patchell
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) What does a single mom, a fifteen year old teenager and a diabetic college student have in common? A past that has decided to hold them captive. If only teenage angst and a horrible boss were … Continue reading
Posted in Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Dark/Sordid/Bizarre
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Hades – Candice Fox
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Hades had fallen in love with two chimeras, two monsters in disguise, incapable of feeling the way he felt, of loving the way he loved. The horror they had experienced had cut a hole in them … Continue reading
Posted in Australian Literature, Crime, Mystery and Thrillers, Dark/Sordid/Bizarre
Tagged mystery, thrillers
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Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution for Women – Susan L. Edelman MD
(Reviewed by Judy Deutsch ) As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I had been advising patients on interpersonal relationships for years. However, a few years after the death of my husband, I found myself thrown back into the dating … Continue reading
Posted in Your Best Self
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Dogtology: Live. Bark. Believe – Jeff Lazarus
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “And so God said, “At last, I have created a being that reflects all that is good in me. Thus, I shall give it a name that is the mirror image of my own.” That creature, of course is Dog. Man, … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire
Tagged dogs, humor, satire
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The Billionaire’s Passionate Revenge – Jennifer St. George
(Reviewed by Ishita RC) Love and passion…revenge, retribution and lies. Will history repeat itself and tear two lovers apart? Or, will love be enough for once? I have been sneaking into the world of mills and boons since the age … Continue reading
Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses- Joe Pulizzi
(Reviewed by JD Jung) Do you have an idea for a great product or service but have limited funds, and don’t know how to attract customers? Joe Pulizzi , founder of Content Marketing Institute (CMI) and author of Content Inc. … Continue reading
Sisters in the Resistance (Revised Edition) – Margaret Collins Weitz
(Reviewed by Glenda Anderson) Macho Man extraordinaire, Ernest Hemingway—who never met a war he didn’t salivate over—often carried a gun right at the front alongside with fighters, or got his vantage point from inside a local bar with his typewriter. … Continue reading