(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) “… the greatest thing about Malagueños is that they will never ask you about your past or ask you to divulge.” That’s why Rose felt so comfortable here. People came to Málaga to go unnoticed. That was fine with her. But what brought her to this point in her life? Nineteen…
(Reviewed by Jeanne Peters RD) As a Registered Dietitian for over thirty-five years, I have read and recommended plenty of nutrition books to my clients. However, I now count this book as one of my "Top 10" nutrition books because it goes deeper than most health books you've ever read. You'll discover how nutrition affects…
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) #CommissionsEarned Rule #1: Don’t try to understand anything. This was Sean’s primary rule as he began his assignment at the village of Gilutongan in the Olango Islands in the Philippines. Like so many Peace Corps volunteers, he sought to make a positive impact in the world. Though Sean was raised by…
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) When I visit San Francisco, I often gaze over the bay to that small island that radiates so much history. This island housed some of America’s most infamous criminals: Al Capone, Robert Franklin Stroud (the Birdman of Alcatraz), George "Machine Gun" Kelly, Mickey Cohen, and many others. On this visit though,…
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) I don't know anything about the upcoming release of the film, Admission, starring Tina Fey and Paul Rudd, but I fondly remember reviewing the book right before is was released in 2009. It was college decision time, and students constantly checked their emails to discover which schools found them worthy of admission. Since we were…
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) They say that money is power, so what would happen if an American billionaire decided to take international affairs into his own hands? Specifically, what if he could change the balance of power in the Middle East? Now that’s a scary thought. However that’s exactly what happens in Jac Simensen’s fast-paced…
(Reviewed by J.D. Jung) “…if one comes back often enough and stays long enough, the Parisian precision, their prickliness, and the inability to play fair, will begin to matter less and less-“ Few Americans can appreciate the subtle cultural differences between Paris and let's say, New York, or any U.S. city for that matter. Even…
(reviewed by Renée Kay) Greyson Todd, a very successful studio executive, suffers from bipolar disorder. Todd detested his own father whose manic episodes created tremendous chaos both financially and emotionally for the family. On the other hand, he adored his mother who had to tolerate this life. In spite of his childhood he goes to Stanford,…
Attention, readers. I must apologize for not posting more fiction. It's not that I haven't been reading; it's just that, well, I haven't found much worth posting. I’m not saying that what I've read isn't good; after all, it's very personal. You see, I'm craving something unique, edgy, or something with depth. I just haven't…
Reviewed by Glenda Anderson Daniel Bennett’s book is monumental, written with a keen understanding and insight. It encompasses a detailed research and piecing together of thousands of minutiae gleaned from histories, military documents and memoirs, affording an exceptional eagle’s eye view over the whole conflict. Beginning with a brilliant preface, Bennett presents an overview of…
