Category Archives: Non-fiction

Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks?: And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth – Andrew Yang

Posted on March 1, 2026 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) If you want to understand the mindset and motivations of entrepreneur-turned-politician Andrew Yang, Hey Yang, Where’s My Thousand Bucks? And Other True Stories of Staggering Depth offers an accessible and surprisingly candid look. The book … Continue reading →

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Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy – Alex Mar

Posted on January 30, 2026 by J D Jung

(reviewed by Ann Onymous ) What can you not forgive? Who should be forgiven? (more…)Read More →

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HUMAN AGAIN: In the AI Age – J.D. Macpherson

Posted on January 20, 2026 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Since I started reading Human Again, I’ve been completely nerding out on ChatGPT—and I love it! (more…)Read More →

Posted in How do I do that?, Non-fiction, Reviewers' Top Picks | Tagged AI, ChatGPT, computers | Comments Off

Job Junky – Rudy Ridolfo

Posted on January 17, 2026 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “What the hell d’you know about workin’? You were in the movie business.” (more…)Read More →

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Where’s My Fortune Cookie? – Phil Proctor, Brad Schreiber

Posted on November 20, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) This memoir is a dazzling look into the wild and bizarre life of the talented Phil Proctor. While he is known as one of the four founding members of the Firesign Theatre, his story is full … Continue reading →

Posted in Bios and Memoirs | Tagged 1960s, cartoons, comedy, entertainment, Firesign Theatre, New York City | Comments Off

After the Last Border: Two Families and the Story of Refuge in America – Jessica Goudeau

Posted on November 16, 2025 by J D Jung

(reviewed by Ann Onymous ) The subtitle of the book refers to “Refuge in America” but is there REFUGE to be found? They are REFUGEES but they are not experiencing the “condition of being safe or sheltered from pursuit, danger, … Continue reading →

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It Takes a Lifetime to Learn How to Live: An Italian American story of coming home – Libby Cataldi

Posted on November 10, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Libby’s life was falling apart. Recently divorced, recovering from breast cancer, and struggling with her son’s heroin addiction, she felt lost and desperate for strength. Though she never got along with her own mother, she fondly … Continue reading →

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Fight Night 1939: The Champ, the Challenger, and a Portrait of America on the Brink – Joseph Monninger

Posted on November 8, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) I had never heard of Tony Galento before reading this book—the rough-edged heavyweight best known for flooring Joe Louis in the third round of their championship bout. At first glance, his story might seem like a … Continue reading →

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Horny: Sex Without Scruples – Brad Deep

Posted on September 29, 2025 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Horny: Sex Without Scruples is not your typical memoir; it’s mostly commentary. It’s also raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically blunt, focusing on human sexuality, power dynamics, exploitation, and the complexities of modern relationships. Author Brad Deep, a … Continue reading →

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