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Tag: Memoir
Adventure by Chicken bus by Janet LoSole (Book Review #826)
Adventure by chicken is a travelogue written about a family who sold everything and went on a road trip through Central America between 2005- 2007. Janet and Lloyd have a plan, and they take their two children on what they call chicken busses, which… Continue Reading “Adventure by Chicken bus by Janet LoSole (Book Review #826)”
River Queens by Alexander Watson (Book Review #792)
River queens is a memoir about two men, Alexander and Dale, who buy a boat they find, sinking in a Texas Lake. They then decide to fix it up and go on a trip to see Arkansas, Tennessee, Cumberland and Ohio.
Milk with Wine – A child’s year in Paris by Meg Westley (Book Review #791)
Milk with wine is a memoir written and set in 1963. It begins with the author moving to Paris with her family at the age of 8. Meg has a very hard time adapting to the French culture, language, making friends, and in general,… Continue Reading “Milk with Wine – A child’s year in Paris by Meg Westley (Book Review #791)”
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… Continue Reading “Plantains and the Seven Plagues Paz Ellis (Book Review #742)”
Santander: 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… Continue Reading “Santander: Rambling on Borrowed Time by David Ellison (Book Review #740)”
Wings of destiny by Fasihur Rahman (Book Review #732)
Wings of destiny is a biography book about the life of Ziaur Rahman Ansari (1925-1992), who served as a union minister in the council of ministers of two Prime Ministers – Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi. The book is in six sections and explains… Continue Reading “Wings of destiny by Fasihur Rahman (Book Review #732)”
Howie and the Parcel Winch by Gavin Wicklow (Book Review #723)
Howie and the parcel winch is a humorous fictional story about an author who lives in New York City and is facing writer’s block. His stepfather gives him advice, which he seeks through. By doing so, the author creates a character named Howie, who… Continue Reading “Howie and the Parcel Winch by Gavin Wicklow (Book Review #723)”
How a Memoir Transforms Lives By Robert Jacoby and John Robinette
 How a Memoir Transforms Lives By Robert Jacoby and John Robinette Our book, Never Stop Dancing: A Memoir, is actually three stories: it’s John’s story of losing his wife Amy, killed instantly in a pedestrian traffic accident, and left alone to raise their two… Continue Reading “How a Memoir Transforms Lives By Robert Jacoby and John Robinette”
Coming to an End by Mathias Freese
Coming to an End by Mathias Freese As I walk through the days of my life, I thought I might try my hand at what thought or feeling usually encases me. A few days ago, my housekeeper commented on a book of short stories… Continue Reading “Coming to an End by Mathias Freese”
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