Review Tales

Happiness – A way of life by Asif Zaidi (Book Review #568)

Posted on March 28, 2019 by Jeyran Main

Happiness – A way of life is a self-help book geared towards creating the skill to create happiness in your life. By controlling the mind and paying attention to now or not at all you take charge of your experiences and use your body to control the mind. Avoiding negativity and make sound decisions in order to become self-aware and happy with your self, others and alone. I particularly enjoyed the power of perception, a segment of the book. I am a firm believer of the importance it holds and how much of a difference it takes when it is diverted towards the right path.

The Dragon Talks by Michael Gordon (Book Review #567)

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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The dragon talks is a children’s book written about a dragon named Gab that talks a lot. His friend and mom and dad fully know of this nature and tolerate this interesting dragon but also try to teach him the valuable lesson of sometimes listening. As the dragon continues to talk about his dreams, toys, imaginative play, his likes and dislikes, Gab displays his full personality in terms of why he is the way he is.

Perceptions by Sam Mansourou (Book Review #566)

Posted on March 26, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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Perceptions is a non-fiction book criticizing religion not by its name but by its concept, its social effects and influences and more. The book has over 300 citations and criticizes the vacancy of religious notions and scripture and takes on theologians as well. The author challenges the beliefs of top religions today by merely using logic and reasoning, questioning the faith. Read More

The Serpent and the Eagle by Edward Rickford (Book Review #565)

Posted on March 21, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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The Serpent and the Eagle is book one of Tenochtitlan Trilogy. This historical fiction is set in 1519 where Motecuhzoma leads the Mexica Confederacy. Mesoamerica has been happy for years and the nation prosperous, however, just like every other story, peace is not to stay as Hernando appears and has other plans for the land. Read More

The Wonderful Whippet of Winifred by Philippa Stasiuk (Book Review #563)

Posted on March 16, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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The wonderful whippet of Winifred is a thriller mystery written about Winifred and her show puppy named Shumba. As Shumba begins to win, other dogs start to disappear. Freddy and Eli get together to find out who and what is behind the incidents creating an exciting, thought-provoking fictional story.

The little book of Stoicism by Jonas Salzgeber (Book Review #562)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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The little book of Stoicism is a book geared towards bettering your life using Stoic Philosophy. The book begins by providing a brief explanation of the history of Stoicism. The philosophy of what it means and how effective the practices, meditations are for our daily life. I particularly enjoyed how the author compartmentalized the ideas into more straightforward and understandable wording. By using old techniques and philosophy, it addresses modern and complex issues we face today.

The Princess of Baker Street by Mia Kerick (Book Review #561)

Posted on March 14, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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The Princess of Baker Street is a young adult fiction story discussing two young teens, their emotional roller-coaster rides, transgender issues, and suicide matters. The story affects two kids in particular. A boy and a girl who once faces the dilemma of finding her identity and the other, her best friend, who is seriously neglected and abused.

Foiled by Carey Fessler (Book Review #560)

Posted on March 13, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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Foiled is a historical speculative action storybook about two Roswel children that obtain a piece of alien technology and become fugitives. The story is set in the 1940s and Kate and Billy, aged 11, happen to share a secret that causes the CIA getting involved. They warn Billy’s family that they are never to talk about the items he has found. As the CIA attempts to move them to Germany, Billy runs for help to Kate and she manages to hide him, creating this interesting adventure of tales.

Treading the Uneven Road by Lorna Brown (Book Review #559)

Posted on March 12, 2019 by Jeyran Main

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Treading the Uneven Road by Lorna Brown

Treading the uneven road is a short collection storybook that is all set in a small village in the early 1980s and ’90s. Each story is filled with passion and interesting characters. It focuses on Ireland and its people discussing some of the issues they used to have at the time such as how receptive they were for change. It spoke of marriages, friendships, love, sexuality, and emotional encounters between storylines.