Tag: biography

The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton by Nancy Thornton Navarro, Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, and Philip Mershon (Book Review #1950)

*The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton* is a fascinating biography that uncovers the extraordinary life of a man who, unbeknownst to his family, played a pivotal role in shaping America’s modeling, advertising, and beauty industries from the 1920s to the 1950s.… Continue Reading “The Merchant of Venus: The Life of Walter Thornton by Nancy Thornton Navarro, Adriana Thornton-Cornejo, and Philip Mershon (Book Review #1950)”

I, Tarzan Against All Odds by Jean-Philippe Soulé (Book Review #953)

Hi Jeyran, Thank you for your you review. I’m pleased to know that you enjoyed it and really appreciate that you reviewed it so rapidly. I hope you’ll enjoy Dancing with Death as much. Could I ask you to correct my first name which… Continue Reading “I, Tarzan Against All Odds by Jean-Philippe Soulé (Book Review #953)”

Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1566)

‘Jackson Haines’ is a non-fiction biography book written about Jackson Haines, a figure skater. It discusses deep and intimate details about issues that truly touch your heart. Set in the Victorian era, you are introduced to the Father of Figure Skating, entering performances in… Continue Reading “Jackson Haines: The Skating King by Ryan Stevens (Book Review #1566)”

Six Days in Detox by Dianne Corbeau (Book Review #1495)

‘Six Days in Detox’ is a beautifully written memoir about Dianne and her addiction struggles. The beauty of the work is divided and explains everything from the time she goes back to alcohol after being sober for 26 years.

NAE BURDS, HERE WE GO, PACKS OF FOUR, DECKS OF TEN: GROWING by Mark Hex (Book Review #1442)

‘NAE BURDS, HERE WE GO, PACKS OF FOUR, DECKS OF TEN’ is a very short biography and self-help book. The premise was a short story about a day in the life of a young man attending an Ayr vs Kilmarnock derby match in 1999.

How Did I Get Here?- Traveling The Road To Resilience by Andrew Fitzgerald (Book Review #1412)

‘How Did I Get Here?- Traveling The Road To Resilience’ is a memoir biography. Andrew has an interesting take on life, and through all of his experiences, he shares this insightful take on life in the hope that we can learn and overcome our… Continue Reading “How Did I Get Here?- Traveling The Road To Resilience by Andrew Fitzgerald (Book Review #1412)”

Black, White, and Gray All Over; a Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement by Frederick Douglass Reynolds (Book Review #1331)

‘Black, White, and Gray All Over’ is a memoir written about a retired LA county Sheriff who grew up in Detroit, and became a police officer and detective with a successful career. The author describes all the details and experiences he has endured both… Continue Reading “Black, White, and Gray All Over; a Black Man’s Odyssey in Life and Law Enforcement by Frederick Douglass Reynolds (Book Review #1331)”

I am Jess by Jessica Fahi (Book Review #1327)

I am Jess is a biography written about a brave woman who has endured abuse during her first marriage. Jessica lets you know how important emotional abuse is and how – without noticing- you begin to start making excuses for your partner and blame… Continue Reading “I am Jess by Jessica Fahi (Book Review #1327)”

Misadventures in the Screen Trade by Alison Ripley Cubitt (Book Review #1294)

Misadventures in the Screen Trade is an interesting story about Alison trying to make it in the media industry, where men are mostly dominating the field. Besides the humorous remarks and the determination you see in Alison, there is an underlying message here that… Continue Reading “Misadventures in the Screen Trade by Alison Ripley Cubitt (Book Review #1294)”