Dean Kilmer calls for Americans to live lives of integrity. The definition of integrity is : adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; honesty (dictionary.com). Kilmer states, “Families with changing values have replaced the traditional families of the 1920s.” We are a greedy...

As a child, G. D. Garner grew up amidst poverty. Perhaps that was the driving force that sent him on the pathway that he trod. He and his wife devoted everything to their work but nothing to each other. He realized that his life was...

Dr. Gino Tutera offers hope for those terrible hot flashes. There are many symptoms of menopause and the male equivilant, andropause. The symptoms include: decreased sex drive, hot flashes, night sweats, depression, “fuzzy thinking”, poor memory, chronic fatigue, increase in belly fat, and diminished physical...

Messiah Interviews begins with the story of Yoseph and Yinnon, twin brothers. Yinnon’s life is very different from Yoseph. Yinnon is miserable. He is bi-polar, depressed, and psychologically distressed. Later in the book, we discovered that Yoseph and Yinnon is one person, two personalities. About a...

Author Richard Guy offers an interesting hypothesis.  He explains that ancient civilizations were always built close to the seas.  However, we know that the earliest civilizations were built on mountain tops.  His reasoning suggests that the mountain peaks were the only land sticking up out...

The government chose Trinidad, Colorado as the site of a prisoner of war camp in part due to its location and because of the influence of members of Congress. The last time American had prisoners of war on their land was during the Civil War....

I am a dog lover. I admit this proudly. My dogs are more than pets; they are a unique part of my family. I have rejoiced at their adoption into our family and mourned at their loss. Only another dog lover can truly understand the...

Reason Reigns is not a quick or easy read, but it is fascinating. If I correctly surmise Ilyn Ross’s purpose in writing this book, she wanted us to think or perhaps the correct wording would be to rethink. “This is why my plot is about...

How could I not love Red Sky Morning? My love of fishing goes back to my childhood. The fact that my experiences are in farm ponds did not stop me from enjoying Andrew Rafkin's adventures. He was seventeen-years-old when he took the summer job of...

Relationship Magic reads like a fairy tale. Edythe Denkin gives the reader a peek inside the marriage of Prince James and Princess Cinda. After riding off into the sunset on their white horse (I added that part), they expected to live happily ever after. Unfortunately,...

David L. Bedard served in Vietnam in for one year, returning home in 1970. He knew he was a different person even though no one else seemed to notice. Quan Loi had changed him. Years later, he decided to find a quiet place in which...

I remember well those days when I felt irritable, bloated, headachy, and out of sorts. I did not know why I felt that way until I started a journal. That was when I saw the monthly cycle. Author Mary Byers brings knowledge and wisdom to this...

Saddle Up Your Own White Horse purports five principles for “Every Woman.”   The principles: ·         “Creating your own happiness ·         Two unique gifts ·         Leadership ·         Sticking together ·         Confidence, Credit and Comfort” This book offers some interesting advice for young single women. My basic criticism of this book would be...

Universe God’s jewel covers a lot of material. I’m not a doctor or scientist and do not feel qualified to comment on the content of this book. It is my hope that Nick Kostovic is correct in his findings. The cover is eye-catching. Kostovic has several...

Loretta Pitilli speaks from the depth of her soul, sharing her experiences throughout her lifetime. She successfully shares her memories and emotions. One of the first things I grasped when I read Creating Our Pilgrimage was Pitilli’s appreciation of life; this is evident in her...

In January 2009, Barack Obama will be inaugurated as the President of the The United States. Dr. Charles N. Smith was a strong supporter of President Elect Obama. He presents his reasons in a well-organized manner. My one criticism is the continued use of the...

This is the second book in a Highlander series. The characters are delightful. We have a heroine throwing rocks at the hero and a hero that can speak with wit. Clare is a well trained warrior. Graham doesn’t mind that his...

In C.A. Belmond’s sequel to A Rather Lovely Inheritance, Penny and Jeremy decide to splurge on a yacht, not just any yacht. At an auction, they win the 1926, 35 meter Liesl’s Dream, complete with teak wood and six luxury bedrooms. Unfortunately, someone steals the...

As I read A Summer Affair, certain aspects of Claire Danner Crispin’s personality stood out. She has trouble saying “no”. If someone asks her to do something, she takes on the responsibility. Claire is a successful artist. She is the chair of the Nantucket’s Children...

Reading Almost Guilty is like being transported back in time to the early 1800’s. Jacie Fielding dreams of becoming a doctor. From the beginning, you know she not a typical female. She has taken refuge in London, fearing she will be accused of a murder...