Escaping with His Life

Escaping with His Life – From Dunkirk to D-Day & Beyond (Pen and Sword, 2019) by Nicholas Young is an inspiring and thrilling account of Leslie Young, a British commando…

Skepticism and Language in Early Modern Philosophy

Philosophy buffs generally agree that language didn’t take center stage in philosophical inquiries until the advent of Analytic Philosophy, meaning around the 20th century. But did the grand masters of…

The Best of Me

Note: This review will refer to the listener as the reader. Just who is this David Sedaris guy and why do people fill theaters to listen to him perform his…

Forward Together: An Inside Look at Guide Dog Training

The author, who has raised and trained dogs for three decades reveals the professional methods behind teaching guide dog skills. Includes explanations of a wide range of guide dog skills,…

It Wasn’t About Slavery

Slavery and the American Civil War are almost always seen as the cause and effect in the historical perspective. But was the Civil War really about ending slavery in the…

Anxiety: The Inside Story

Fear or apprehension is deeply related to our survival, individually and as a species. In the realm of mental health, fear manifests as anxiety, a powerful force that can derail…

The Return

Trevor Benson’s psyche is healing after surviving a traumatizing explosion while serving as a Navy surgeon in Afghanistan. While he regains his balance, his heart and sense of self brings…

Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers (2nd Edition)

The second edition of Carolyn Howard-Johnson’s short book Great Little Last-Minute Editing Tips for Writers (Loving Healing Press, 2020) is a resource for writers who want to make sure their…

The Awakening: The Dragon Heart Legacy (Book One)

A must read for romance and fantasy lovers, this story, The Awakening (St. Martin’s Press, 2020) by Nora Roberts, captured my curiosity and kept me reading far into the night. …

Twin Peaks: Unwrapping the Plastic

Since it first aired on ABC in 1990, David Lynch’s Twin Peaks has fascinated millions not only inside America but around the world. The paranormal and other-worldly aspects of the…

Sudden Eden

Paradise is a concept tied deeply to one’s faith in the afterlife. However, the soul can experience paradise without physically leaving the earth. How poetry can achieve this earthly miracle…

More Than A Memory: Reflections of Viet Nam

Edited by Victor R. Volkman, this anthology, which includes the literary work of fifteen combat veterans, encapsulates the raw and powerful authenticity of going to hell and back. Each piece…