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Balancing business and family in Allison Pearson’s “I Don’t Know How She Does It” and Iris Novak’s “An Independent Woman in Yugoslavia”
Allison Pearson’s I Don’t Know How She Does It and Iris Novak’s An Independent Woman in Yugoslavia were written in two different countries and describe different times: the first speaks about the U.K. in the 21st century and the second about the ex- Yugoslavia in 20th century. The first is a novel, the second is a memoir. But both main female characters have the same problem: how to balance business and family.
Read MoreHow did The Short Story Collective come about? by Andrew Innes
The greatest trick the writer ever pulled off was to convince the reader that the worlds and images painted within the mind through the written word are real. Perhaps the second greatest trick was to convince them that this all came about through some linear process; as though the entirety of the story already existed and simply needed putting down on paper.
Read MoreThe Adversary by MaurÃcio Limeira (Book Review #1253)
The adversary is a crime thriller and is about Zeca, a journalist seeking revenge for the killers of his girlfriend. He feels horrible and responsible for her death. Justice to himself is only achieved when he hires a professional killer, Casimir, to find the people who attacked.
Read MorePeeps in Bloom by J. D. Suhre (Book Review #1252)
Peeps in bloom is a children’s literature book about Meg and Isaac. They are two sixth-graders who have been given a mission to set a personal goal for the school year. They both go to the Garrett Grove Elementary School.
Read MoreHome Boys by Seth C. Kadish (Book Review #1251)
Home boys is a memoir containing stories and relationships of a group of troubled teenagers and their interactions with a therapist. While the premise has humor, it also discusses some crucial matters that make this book valuable to read.
Read MoreTwisted Love by Wally Runnels (Book Review #1250)
Twisted love is an occult horror story about Dr. Julietta, an archaeologist who discovers a chamber containing the remains of a pair of lovers in an excavation while she is in Mexico City. The finding seems to be the core of the story, and so you are hooked on reading more, trying to figure out what’s going to happen yet.
Read MoreThe Eternal Reflection by Aquila, M.A (Book Review #1249)
Zelkova Rising is the first book of the ‘Eternal Reflection’ series. Ni’vim lives in a world where the skies are green, plants are blue, and mythical creatures coexist with dark elementals. She is an avian girl and has to marry the inspirational teachings of a sacred book that provides symbols of wisdom; however, there is a lot more at stake besides the promise she has given to her father.
Read MoreThe Journey of Discovering Inner Peace by Christina Samycia (Book Review #1248)
The journey of discovering inner peace is a nonfiction self-help book. It provides practical advice for self-discovery and healing emotions that have been blocking the path to success.
Read MoreDilation by Travis Stecher (Book Review #1247)
Dilation is a time travel sci-fi story and is about the survival of the human race. Thousands of other elite soldiers, alongside Nadia Raynor, a fighter pilot from the 32nd century, arrive in the year 12,595 to protect their species from extermination.
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