To Kill a Cockroach by Osvaldo Calixto Amador is an autobiography that fully spans the author's troubled childhood in Cuba, his issues with identity, and his search for meaning through art and relationships. Born into hardship and trauma, Amador faced constant relocation, bullying, and neglect,...

Thom Kudla presents an eclectic collection of poems and poetic narratives that follow a young poet's journey through life over the years. Verses of a Poet Who Didn't Know It covers a variety of topics, ideas, and themes, encompassing the narrator's outlook toward life, humanity,...

Steven Sparrow & the Shade of a Great Tree by Matthew Dale Jones tells the story of Steven, a stubborn young bird dealing with the consequences of choosing an unconventional path. On Flying Day, Steven tells his family about his decision to walk instead of...

Dare to C.A.R.E. by Dr. Carmen F. Vlasceanu teaches the critical role of customer experience (CX) in business, speaking on communication, personalization, and responsiveness to build loyalty. Dr. Vlasceanu leans into the need for empathy and service standards in multicultural environments, and introduces Business Transformation...

When the Hummingbirds Danced in a Honeysuckle Sky by Patrick E. Craig is a moving and emotionally layered story of love, regret, and redemption. Josie Winters, a faded country music star, finds herself grappling not only with cancer but with the painful echoes of a...

Through a Soldier’s Eyes recounts the experiences of First Lieutenant Alan Hansen, a support soldier in the Vietnam War, and his relationship with a Vietnamese woman, Hai, who became his girlfriend during his one-year tour. Unlike the combat-focused narratives often told about Vietnam, this story...

Is there any hope for a woman who thinks she is oatmeal in human form? Sam might not think so, but Em and Tali, the woman she was not-so-secretly crushing on, think so, and they are determined to help her see the best version of...

Communicating For A Change should be required reading for all pastors, evangelists, and lay speakers. Andy Stanley and Lane Jones begin their book with a story about Willy Graham and Pastor Ray Martin. The story will bring smiles and understanding to the readers. Willy is a...

There are but a few short sentences in the Bible concerning Mary and Martha, yet those sentences pack a message that still cries out to people today. These two women opened their home to Jesus Christ. Mary sat at His feet listening to Him while...

Raquel Rose was diagnosis with terminal breast cancer. Suddenly life was different, better. Her children suddenly acted almost human. She began to live her artistic dreams. She became a talk show favorite. Then the doctor informed her of the mistake. She is cancer free....

Leading is never easy--whether it is in business, family, or church.  Leading can be a thankless job, and the chances are someone is going to angry with you and might even hate you.  “It is through leading that I’ve known the greatest need for a...

Ever had one of those days when everything goes wrong?  The Wind Up Hotel in Calamity, Nevada was hosting The Inventor’s Expo and The Squirrel Lovers Convention.  The greedy hotel owner had double booked the booths and the rooms.  The greedy owner insisted Earl had...

Charles and Janet Morris received the most devastating phone call a parent can get. As parents, we expect to our children to survive us. Sadly, it does not always happen that way. We give birth and raise our children to the best of our abilities....

Lochdubh was a quiet and peaceful area--so peaceful that Margaret Gentle managed to convince authorities to reconsider the need for a police officer. Margaret Gentle took an instant dislike to Police Officer, Hamish Macbeth. She considered it her duty to make sure he...

Victoria Bennett is independent, educated, and professional. She also has baggage. A.J. loves her, baggage and all. She refuses to love him. Will she give in? A.J. is a doctor who adopted twin girls. That alone pulled on my heartstrings. On the other hand, he is...

There is a big difference between high school and college. How To Get An A In College will assist in the transition. This great book discusses how to get the grade, how to select a major, how to pick the right classes and instructors. On...

Who better to read her own tale than author Katrina Kenison. She deftly takes us on a journey into her life. We walk by her side through the natural changes of life. We watch as her family grows up. Most women will relate to Kenison’s story....

T. Roy Nakai was born in an American Concentration camp. He was raised with the traditions of his heritage. The past would have defeated many, but it strengthened Nakai. He was a successful student, athlete and professional. A tragedy changed his life. With the assistance...

I honestly don't usually review non-fiction books. However, something called me to review this one, and quite frankly, I really enjoyed this book. It was surprisingly a really great book written by an author who knows what he was researching. I liked it because it...

In The Technologists, author Matthew Pearl has brilliantly portrayed the first precarious years in the development and survival of the Massachesetts Institute of Technology. It is 1868, and MIT is to graduate its first class. And then, frightening things begin to happen in the city...