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Three King Mackerel and a Mahi Mahi by Kim Troike (Book Review #785)
Three king Mackerel and a Mahi Mahi is a fiction thriller story about Megan. She is divorced, living as a lifeguard and has three children. As chance happens, she meets James, who is a police officer working for the special forces. Things appear to take off from there with much drama, thrill and twists that question many things for Megan.
Read MoreKiss Ride by Kim Troike (Book Review #787)
Kiss Ride is a collection of three short stories written about love and romance. Each story possesses its own concept and storyline. I have read other books from this author and so I was familiar with her writing.
Plantains and the Seven Plagues Paz Ellis (Book Review #742)
Plantains and the seven plagues is a memoir written about the author’s life, her struggles from childhood and living at her bi-cultural home. The book begins with Paz living in New Jersey and how many times she moves from one home to another. Paz’s relationship with her family is a healthy one, and she is very much attached and loves her mother.
Read MoreSuicidal to Superhuman by Mike Dayem (Book Review #794)
Suicidal to superhuman is a self-help book that challenges the ways we currently approach mental health, depression, and suicide. The work borderlines a tool kid and takes a closer look at how people struggle with mental health or mask their emotions. It then provides a range of tools, meditations and practices to empower readers to bring authenticity to the forefront of their character.
Read More“The American Healthcare Mess” by Gilbert Simon
The coronavirus pandemic didn’t cause the problem, but it’s forced us to the reality that our health care system is failing and crying out for reform. Die-hard conservatives have dug in their heels to resist any changes, but how long can they persist in saying that our system is the envy of the world?
Read MoreIn the Realm of Ash and Sorrow by Kenneth Harmon (Book Review #741)
In the realm of ash and sorrow is a historical fiction and magical realism story written about Micah Lund and Kiyomi Oshiro. Micah is a bombardier who has lost his mother and brother. He is seeking revenge. Kiyomi is a Japanese war widow who is only focused on saving her daughter.
Read MoreWhy it took 25 years to get to South Africa by James King
An excerpt from South Africa Diaries by James King
Shattered dreams
When I heard the news, on 11th November 1965, that Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) had declared UDI (unilateral declaration of independence) I was devastated. I had just been selected to represent the combined British tobacco companies in a party of cricketers to tour Rhodesia for six weeks. We were to be the guests of the Rhodesian tobacco farmers and would have, by all accounts, been royally accommodated and entertained. In addition the scheduled cricket matches would have been of a generally higher standard than our regular weekend encounters at club level. All expenses, including an allocation of ‘fun’ money for personal use, were to be provided by the British tobacco companies and our salaries would continue to be paid as though we were still making ‘cigarettes’. We had even been fitted for tour blazers, my bags were packed, and I nearly had one foot on the plane. Then, with one stroke of a pen, a young man’s dream of visiting Africa was shattered by a bunch of politicians on the other side of the world. [See Note 1]
Read MoreSantander: Rambling on Borrowed Time by David Ellison (Book Review #740)
Santander is a memoir written about the author’s astonishing life as a gay teacher. He is 36 and has been a mentor, school admin, columnist and has had other important roles. His autobiography comprises his educational background, life experience, schools and the world. His views are from his life understanding and perspective. The book talks about his political and historical interpretations and raises many important issues that should be talked about today.
Read MoreDie the villain C. P. Serret (Book Review #739)
Die the villain is an action thriller written about Criss Finn, who has just returned from Japan working undercover as a consultant. Once he meets Chloe, things change. She is a fashionable grad school and introduces him to the social scenes he has always wanted to join.
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