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Book Review: ‘Bedlam’s Door: True Tales of Madness and Hope’ by Mark...
Stretching back to the earliest days of recorded history, those with mental illness have been signaled out as broken, deficient, helpless, and even possessed by demons. Bedlam’s Door: True Tales of...
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Book Review: ‘Forget Me Not’ by Michelle Pillow
As a scholar of the classic Gothic novel of the nineteenth century, from time to time I like to read twenty-first century Gothic novels to see how well the seeds that Mrs. Radcliffe planted are...
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Book Review: ‘The New Trail of Tears’ by Naomi Schaefer Riley
At the beginning of this incredibly surreal political season, Donald Trump, devoted a large portion of his maiden speech as a contender to the topic of illegal immigration. Of course, he was infamously...
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Book Review: ‘Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession’ by Dr....
Fused: A Memoire of Childhood OCD and Adult Obsession is the latest work by Dr. James Manning. Written in an autobiographical format, Dr. Manning tells a stunning first-hand account of living and...
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Book Review: ‘Mercury,’ A Novel by Margot Livesey
Obsession, betrayal, and jealousy set the stage for Mercury by Margot Livesey. Donald and Vivian have found a life many dream of. Donald is busy in his practice of Ophthalmology but after the children...
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Book Review: ‘Living in Italy: The Real Deal – How to Survive the Good Life’...
Living in Italy: The Real Deal – How to Survive the Good Life by Stef Smulders is the sensational story about a couple’s emigration to Italy to start a new life. Readers witness first-hand the...
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Book Review: ‘Should We Fear Russia?’ by Dmitri Trenin
There are times when the right book comes by at the right time, giving exactly the kind of insight or boost you need. This is that time, although I wish it wasn’t. Should We Fear Russia? by Dmitri...
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Book Review: ‘Becoming A Great Leader’ by Matt Jenkins
When we think of leaders, we think of people in the front of the line who are in charge, know what they’re doing, and inspire others to follow, but Matt Jenkins knows there’s more to that as he...
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Book Review: ‘If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir’ by Om Swami
If Truth Be Told: A Monk’s Memoir by Om Swami is the remarkable story of his journey towards renunciation and awakening. Om Swami’s mother had a vision that let her know her son had a destiny that was...
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Book Review: ‘Getting Past Anxiety: An Inspirational Novel to Reclaim Your...
Getting Past Anxiety by Melissa A. Woods is a surprising and enjoyable book. The title suggests it may be a self-help book, but it’s really a novel intended to inspire the reader to overcome his or her...
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Book Review: ‘Building Heaven’ by Andrew Osborne
Building Heaven by Andrew Osborne is a distinctive existential thriller exploring different concepts and possibilities of an afterlife. What happens after we die? Do we cease to exist? Is there a...
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Book review: ‘Leopard at the Door’ by Jennifer McVeigh
In her second novel, Leopard at the Door, British author Jennifer McVeigh has cemented her strong penchant for Naturalism. McVeigh’s debut novel The Fever Tree harbored strong resemblance to W....
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Book Review: ‘Lose Your Final 15: Dr. Ro’s Plan to Eat 15 Servings a Day &...
Weight loss is always daunting. Can you muster the self-discipline and endure the deprivation needed to slim down? Nutritionist Dr. Rovenia M. Brock, better known as Dr. Ro, has the answer. Her book,...
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Book Review: “I Was Saved by the Bell” by Peter Engel
Everyone has those shows from their childhood that leave an indelible mark, shaping the years to come. For me Saved by the Bell was absolutely one of them and reading Executive Producer Peter Engel’s...
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Book Review: ‘Death of the Dying City’ by Matthew Taub
Few places in this country, or maybe even the world, have as unique an identity as New York City. Stories pour from between the high rises and bubble up from underneath the crowded streets. In Death of...
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Book Review: ‘Outsmart Your Instincts: How the Behavioral Innovation Approach...
Why is ”no” our default answer, and “yes” so much harder to come by? Why do we habitually veer toward the tried and true, and away from the novel and unfamiliar? A new book, Outsmart Your Instincts:...
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Book Review: ‘The Well Life’ by Briana and Dr. Peter Borten
There are nearly an unending number of self-help books on the market and more hit the shelves each day, including The Well Life by Briana and Dr. Peter Borten. You may think that’s a bad thing, but to...
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Book Review: ‘The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer’ by Janet Maker, PhD
The Thinking Woman’s Guide to Breast Cancer by Janet Maker, Ph.D., depicts the author’s personal experience with breast cancer, beginning with her diagnosis, through various treatment options and...
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Book Review: ‘Libido Reboot’ by L.A. Maria
Libido Reboot is a true story about the sexual reawakening of a woman after several years of celibacy following the death of her husband. This is a book that everyone will be able to relate to at some...
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Book Review: ‘Fractured’, A Novel of Suspense by Catherine McKenzie
In the novel Fractured by Catherine McKenzie, Julie Prentice and her family find themselves moving across country to escape a stalker who has terrorized her since her novel, The Murder Game, was...
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