WOLF — A Story of Hate — Holocaust Memoirs

The true story of a young Jewish man imprisoned in corporate-owned labor camps during WWII His name is Wolf. Wolf (Zeev) Scheinwald was caught up in the most vicious and disgraceful mass slaughter of people in history. His youth was destroyed. His experiences during the Holocaust are relevant today, resonating with decent human beings who… Continue reading WOLF — A Story of Hate — Holocaust Memoirs

Military Mavericks — Leaders Who Didn’t Fit In

The strong men of battle in Military Mavericks fought beyond their flaws to meet their goals. At times split-second decisions turned a battle from defeat to victory. More than once the maverick leader grabbed his weapon and charged. His troops followed him to the victory. Rooney writes biographical sketches of twelve men on all sides… Continue reading Military Mavericks — Leaders Who Didn’t Fit In

Holocaust — To Survive, One Little Girl Becomes A Different Little Girl

To survive the Holocaust, Relli becomes Lala with a grace that would seem to speak of a mature person.  Except this little girl is not quite four years old.  Her life will be a puzzle for the rest of her days. Only a child with an innate strength and maturity could have survived and become… Continue reading Holocaust — To Survive, One Little Girl Becomes A Different Little Girl

Bank Notes — February Book of the Month — Missouri Incarceration

True story of a family dealing with Missouri incarceration, Bank Notes begins at the beginning. Caroline Giammanco, author met her husband, Keith Giammanco, during her employment as a teacher with the Missouri Department of Corrections.  Their romance is a clean read while their experiences with the Missouri prison system brings a different point of view.… Continue reading Bank Notes — February Book of the Month — Missouri Incarceration

Ways that Dogs Love Masters — And the Other Way Around

We need more reports of loving, hero dogs and their appreciative families and masters. There are some sad, sad stories in this book. Humans are not universally kind to their dogs. Some of the best masters are neglectful at times. But, your dog always understands and stays with you.  Dogs teach us a lot about… Continue reading Ways that Dogs Love Masters — And the Other Way Around

Travel Guide with Photos — Dream Now to Visit Tennessee State Parks

Popular travel guide, Discovering Tennessee State Parks is the book that you can gift to someone special, including yourself, to plan year-round trips and hikes.  Tennessee has 56 state parks, visited by the authors for the book. Their enthusiasm for the outdoor opportunity in Tennessee made choosing their book for the December 2019 Book of… Continue reading Travel Guide with Photos — Dream Now to Visit Tennessee State Parks

Mary Lincoln – Biography of a Marriage

Story of A Marriage A book full of victory and sadness.  One point of personal sadness is that this book was first published in 1953, yet I never saw it until this  year with my Kindle Unlimited membership! With documentation, the author weaves a beautiful story of a marriage. Mary and Abraham Lincoln were matched… Continue reading Mary Lincoln – Biography of a Marriage

Do It Scared – Ruth Soukup – WOW – You Can Choose to Overcome?

I appreciate this book — Do It Scared! I frequently open it to re-read. My hope is that it will bring as much good for you or more! Ruth Soukup has built an amazing business and reputation.  By taking the first step to helping herself, she has become a special person/business sharing the process to… Continue reading Do It Scared – Ruth Soukup – WOW – You Can Choose to Overcome?

Guilty Hearts — Women in Prison Relationships

Guilty Hearts : The World of Prison Romances My review and opinion are only the ‘tip of the iceberg’ for the stories in this collection of prison relationships. For the inmate — Eleven families, each with one penitentiary inmate, let the reading world look into their life ‘fishbowl’.  Very little is pretty.  There is intense… Continue reading Guilty Hearts — Women in Prison Relationships