The Ordeal

A book feature of The Ordeal: A Journey from Misfortunes, Illness and Betrayal to Truth by Josephine Walden Lulabelle Publishers (2022)Memoir401 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the author. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: A true story of hardships, loss, dysfunctional family relationships and the struggle with life-changing illness. After… Read More »

I Got It From Here

A book review of I Got It From Here: A Memoir of Awakening to the Power Within by Francesca Miracola Stars: **** She Writes Press (2023)Memoir246 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Growing up in an Italian American family in Queens, New York,… Read More »

Ideation Equation

A book feature of Ideation Equation: How a Handful of Habits Can make You a Creative Genius Stars: **** Self-Published (2022)Popular Psychology252 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The Ideation Equation establishes the core habits for becoming a highly creative thinker, similar… Read More »

Deaf Utopia

A book review of Deaf Utopia: A Memoir – and a Love Letter to a Way of Life by Nyle DiMarco Stars: ***** William Morrow Paperbacks (2023)Memoir336 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Before becoming the actor, producer, advocate, and… Read More »

Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born

A book review of Into Every Generation a Slayer is Born: How Buffy Staked Our Hearts by Evan Ross Katz Stars: ***** Hachette Books (2023)TV Shows413 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Over the course of its seven-year run, Buffy the Vampire Slayer cultivated a loyal fandom and featured a strong, complex female lead, at… Read More »

Always Fresh

A book review of Always Fresh: The Untold Story of Tim Hortons by the Main Who Created a Canadian Empire by Ron Joyce with Robert Thompson Stars: **** HarperCollins (2006)Memoir251 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Almost every town has at least one Tim Hortons franchise. Many know that it was hockey legend… Read More »

The Essential Social Skills Handbook for Teens

A book review of The Essential Social Skills Handbook for Teens: Fundamental strategies for teens and young adults to develop self-confidence, overcome anxiety and expand their social network in the 2020s by Richard Meadows Stars: **** Self-Published (2021)Teen Nonfiction196 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This… Read More »