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Pearl, MD: The Way West by Marie Bartlett (Book Review #73)

The way of the West begins right where we were left off. Pearl is a physician in the nineteenth-century society. This was when women were not welcome to have a profession. African Americans are also treated poorly. Healing them as a patient is unacceptable… Continue Reading “Pearl, MD: The Way West by Marie Bartlett (Book Review #73)”

Cancer – A Dreaded Affliction by James D. Okun, MD

  The term “cancer” evokes thoughts of fear and death. The “Big C” is one of the most dreaded diagnoses in all of the medicine. Even celebrities like Angelina Jolie have taken drastic steps to avoid the possibility of developing breast cancer if they… Continue Reading “Cancer – A Dreaded Affliction by James D. Okun, MD”

Weight Loss for Vegans by Kayla Keyes (Book Review #26)

Lose weight and learn how to self-love in ten days using Kayla’s structured diet plan. Kayla Keyes begins to tell us the reasons why we even start to consider making changes in our life. She believes that there are events that trigger our feelings,… Continue Reading “Weight Loss for Vegans by Kayla Keyes (Book Review #26)”

Acute Renal Failure -12 Year Anniversary off Dialysis – Never give up! by James Okun

November 30, 2016, celebrated the thirteenth year since I suddenly went into acute renal failure from an unknown cause and almost died. Even as a physician, I was completely shocked to learn that from one day to the next my kidneys had shut down… Continue Reading “Acute Renal Failure -12 Year Anniversary off Dialysis – Never give up! by James Okun”

The Welcome Home Dinner by Peggy Lampman (Book Review #326)

The Welcome Home Dinner is a contemporary woman’s fiction novel written about Addie and Samantha. These two women start a business in the culinary field. They buy and renovate a building in a very unsuitable town. Angus comes along like a rock and stands… Continue Reading “The Welcome Home Dinner by Peggy Lampman (Book Review #326)”

Sleep then my Princess by O. N. Stefan (Book Review #61)

“I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars.” Stephanie has lost her husband and child in a car accident. She moved to Arizona leaving her job to start a new life. Things, unfortunately, do not pan out for this lady. She becomes suspicious… Continue Reading “Sleep then my Princess by O. N. Stefan (Book Review #61)”

Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton (Book Review #50)

  Rarity from the Hollow is a book written about a little girl named Lacy Dawn. She has it really rough. Her father suffers from mental illness and physically abuses her and his wife. He is also a murderer and has killed Lacy’s friend,… Continue Reading “Rarity from the Hollow by Robert Eggleton (Book Review #50)”

Lockheed Elite by Tyler Wandschneider (Book Review #323)

Lockheed Elite Tyler is a sci-fi crime adventure story. The book is about a group of savages scouring for treasure and goodies. They are a good team but, deal on the edge of the law. The Galactic Command is after them and when the… Continue Reading “Lockheed Elite by Tyler Wandschneider (Book Review #323)”

Into the vines by Kim Troike (Book Review #67)

This story is a beautiful contemporary take on what love is and means. It also touches on self-discovery and soul-searching. Brie is this courageous, strong woman facing everything that is thrown at her. Daniela is a nurse finding her purpose and looks up to… Continue Reading “Into the vines by Kim Troike (Book Review #67)”