Category Archives: Non-fiction
You’re Fired: The Perfect Guide to Beating Donald Trump – Paul Begala
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The object of a campaign is not to answer the other candidate’s attacks; it’s to make him answer yours. ” As the first of the presidential debates draws nearer, chief strategist for the 1992 Clinton campaign, … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, Politics
Tagged American politics, Democratic Party, Donald Trump
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Toubab Tales: The Joys and Trials of Expat Life in Africa – Rob Baker
(reviewed by Ann Onymous ) “I wouldn’t have missed my time in Mali for all the tea in the world.” “Thinking of the three cups of tea: bitter as death, pleasant as life and sweet as love, makes me realize … Continue reading
I Don’t Share Cheesecake: …because my life is too good to share with just anybody – Stephanie Mills
(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) If you were to say that I was a huge consumer of female self-help books – or any self-help books for that matter, you would fail your polygraph test miserably. So when I picked up … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Your Best Self
Tagged book reviews, memior, Non-fiction, self-help
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You Can Keep That to Yourself: A Comprehensive List of What Not to Say to Black People, for Well-Intentioned People of Pallor – Adam Smyer
(reviewed by JD Jung) “Your good intentions used to be enough. But in these diverse and divisive times, some people would hold you accountable for your actions. You were not raised for such unfairness. You need help.” Your black co-worker … Continue reading
Posted in Humor & Satire, Non-fiction, Skinny reads, Social Justice
Tagged race relations
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Last Chance for Justice – Eugene E. Siegel
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “I hope we shall crush in its birth the aristocracy of our moneyed corporations which dare already to challenge our government in a trial of strength, and bid defiance to the laws of our country.” – … Continue reading
Posted in American Politics, History, Non-fiction, Politics
Tagged Roe v. Wade, Supreme Court
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Acid Test: LSD vs. LDS – Christopher Kimball Bigelow
(Reviewed by Heidi A. Swan) I was intrigued by this book because the author, Christopher Kimball Bigelow, and I share two things in common: we were both raised in the Mormon Church during the same era and used drugs in … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs
Tagged drugs, LDS, LSD, memoirs, Mormon church
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SAY SOMETHING – Jeremy Clarke
(Reviewed by Jeyran Main) Say Something is a short book of poetry providing an autobiographical window into the author’s life. Jeremy Clarke believes that every person’s journey in life should be heard and told. The inspiration comes from within his … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Poetry, Skinny reads
Tagged autobiography, poetry
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Have Black Lives Ever Mattered? – Mumia Abu-Jamal
(Reviewed by JD Jung) “The unity of the people is the greatest weapon against the silence, fear, and oppression imposed by the system.” “…organizing makes a difference, protest has impact; for without the pressure of protest, there would be no … Continue reading
Posted in History, Social Justice
Tagged Black lives matter, BLM, police, racism
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Dance with the Clouds: Backpacking the World That Was – Carl B. Yong
(Reviewed by Christopher J. Lynch) Dance with the Clouds by Carl B. Yong was a very enjoyable read and kept my interest from the first page to the last. The book chronicles Yong’s around- the- world backpacking journey in the … Continue reading
Posted in Bios and Memoirs, Special Interests, Travel
Tagged travel
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Instant Pot, please, make my day! – A.J. May
(reviewed by JD Jung) On the last Cyber Monday, I found an Instant Pot on sale at over 50% off. This appliance was totally off my radar. but at that price, with its rave reviews, I just had to get … Continue reading
Posted in Food & Cooking
Tagged cooking, Cooking techniques
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