Category Archives: Non-fiction

Elegant Entrepreneur – Danielle Tate

Posted on February 7, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) “Most big ideas stem from personal pain or frustration. Entrepreneurs are professional problem solvers. They have identified something in our daily lives that could be made better and look for solutions. …Entrepreneurs investigate viable solutions and … Continue reading →

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Lose the Clutter, Lose the Weight: The Six-Week Total-Life Slim Down – Peter Walsh

Posted on January 30, 2016 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Here’s an essential truth about clutter: It seems to gather on its own without any involvement from you. Thousands of pounds of it can fill the spaces and cover the surfaces within your home, yet you … Continue reading →

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Slim by Design: Mindless Eating Solutions for Everyday Life – Brian Wansink

Posted on December 18, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Britney Lentz) As a recent nutrition graduate, I love reading the latest on food and nutrition to help me make choices that are more nutritious and delicious. But, as a recent nutrition graduate, I also need a little … Continue reading →

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A Sportscaster’s Guide to Watching Football – Mark Oristano

Posted on December 3, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) You love spending Sunday afternoons with your friends, but they’re partying as they watch the NFL games, one after another. Or how about screaming for your team at a local bar during Monday night football? Oh … Continue reading →

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What Am I Going To Do With All My STUFF? – Julie Hall

Posted on November 28, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The more stuff you keep, the more it becomes a monkey on your back. The stuff doesn’t go away without your efforts. One day, your heirs will have to clear out what you keep.” You may … Continue reading →

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Cleopatra – Ernle Bradford

Posted on November 23, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Ishita RC) My fascination with Egyptian history attracted me to this book and I am glad to report that my choice didn’t disappoint me. The name of the book pretty much says it. Cleopatra is … Continue reading →

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Be Your Own Brand of Sexy: A New Sexual Revolution for Women – Susan L. Edelman MD

Posted on September 24, 2015 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Content Inc.: How Entrepreneurs Use Content to Build Massive Audiences and Create Radically Successful Businesses- Joe Pulizzi

Posted on September 8, 2015 by J D Jung

(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 →

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Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept – Daniel Rodriguez

Posted on July 24, 2015 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by Don Jung) I have read numerous accounts of the horrors of war, but none so riveting as those depicted in Rise: A Soldier, a Dream, and a Promise Kept. However, this autobiography by Purple Heart and Bronze Star … Continue reading →

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