Category Archives: Revisited

An UnderratedRead Revisited:A Short Border Handbook: A Journey Through the Immigrant’s Labyrinth – Gazmend Kapllani (Author), Anne-Marie Stanton-Ife (Translator)

Posted on July 4, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “…I may have arrived without an invitation but I work just like the rest of you do, I pay the same taxes as the rest of you do, and most importantly my boss, or rather, my … Continue reading →

Posted in Revisited | Tagged Albania, Greece, mirgration, refugees, Soviet Union. immigration | 1 Comment

An UnderratedRead Revisited: Why Bad Governments Happen to Good People – Danny Katch

Posted on June 22, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Trump is a tumor, not the cancer. He can do deadly harm if we don’t stop him, but we also have to treat the deeper sickness.” So how did we get to this point? How was … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: Radio Free Vermont: A Fable of Resistance – Bill McKibben

Posted on June 4, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Vermont on its own will be a lot closer to what Lincoln had in mind for a healthy country.” When is a country just too big to be accountable to all of its citizens? Former radio … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead Revisited: The Dying Crapshooter’s Blues – David Fulmer

Posted on May 27, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Atlanta, 1923: In the midst of Prohibition, the city is seething with corruption, bootlegging, narcotics, gambling, and counterfeiting scams. This would seem the perfect scenario for Joe “Indian Joe” Rose to drift into town, as he … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead Revisited -Two Legged Snakes: Understanding and Handling Manipulative People – Dr. Ed Slack

Posted on April 19, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) Like many Americans, I’ve been disenchanted with U.S. politics and our branches of government. This reminds me of a book I read and reviewed in 2010. Unfortunately, nothing has changed. We’re constantly bombarded by people who … Continue reading →

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Why are they still with him? An UnderratedRead revisited: The Trouble with Reality

Posted on April 13, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) I am so perplexed on why so many people refuse to accept facts as reality. This has been eating away at me since the day after the 2016 U.S. Presidential election. And why all of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Revisited | Tagged American politics, psychology, reality | 2 Comments

A revisited Underrated Read – My (Underground) American Dream: My True Story as an Undocumented Immigrant Who Became a Wall Street Executive – Julissa Arce

Posted on April 2, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “In less than two weeks there was more than a good chance my secret would finally be exposed—the secret that could ruin my life, that could send me to jail, that could end my career before … Continue reading →

Posted in Revisited | Tagged DACA, Dream act, illegal immigration, immigration, Mexico | Comments Off

Hardly a Celebration of the Oscars…The Ultimate Guide to Strange Cinema – Michael Vaughn

Posted on March 3, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) “Welcome seeks of the odd and the strange! What you hold in your hands is not merely a book but a map to the sublimely weird, the wonderful, and the grimy side of cinema from all … Continue reading →

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An UnderratedRead revisited: A Sportscaster’s Guide to Watching Football: Decoding America’s Favorite Game – Mark Oristano

Posted on January 14, 2018 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) It’s my favorite time of year: football season. Now that we’re in the middle of NFL playoffs, some of you may be wondering what all the fuss is about. Maybe you’re not from the United States … Continue reading →

Posted in Revisited | Tagged book reviews, football, NFL | Comments Off

A revisited Underrated Read – Christmas Eve Can Kill You – William Marantz

Posted on December 25, 2017 by J D Jung

(Reviewed by JD Jung) For many of us, ushering in the New Year serves as a letdown, following the joyous Christmas season. For Izzy Miller (aka Muddy Rivers, aka Val Virgo), the season represents the low points of his life. … Continue reading →

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