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Cong Catchers

Title: Cong Catchers: A Soldier’s Memories of Vietnam Author:  Lee Halverson Publisher: PageTurner Press and Media LLC ISBN: 979-8-88622-353-8 Genre: Memoir Pages: 368 Reviewed by: Arthur Thares       Hollywood Book Reviews Since the Vietnam War, the U.S. has seen many military conflicts, but none has been quite as controversial as Vietnam. Since

Me and the General

Title: Me and the General Author: Rosemary Valenti Guarnera Publisher: Amazon ISBN: 978-1-7355746-0-8 Hardcover ISBN: 978-1-7355746-1-5 Softcover Pages: 520 Genre:  Biographies/Crime Reviewed by: Jack Chambers Hollywood Book Reviews Friendships and relationships overall can be a tricky thing. The moment we meet someone who inspires us, impresses us, entertains us, or even someone who a person

Looking Out from the Inside

Title:  Looking Out from the Inside: The United States v. Tressa Oliva Parker Author:  Tressa Mitchener Publisher: ‎ Hasmark Publishing International ISBN: ‎ 1774821893 Pages: ‎ 114 Genre:  Memoir / Christian / Inspirational Reviewed by:  David Allen   Hollywood Book Reviews Tressa Mitchener is a well-respected psychological and Christian counselor, a certified life coach, and transformational speaker;

The System Is Unforgiving

Title:  The System Is Unforgiving: Play by the Rules and Win Author:  Allen F. Maxwell Publisher: ‎ Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 9781631955884 Pages:  ‎ 278 Genre:  Memoir Reviewed by:  David Allen Hollywood Book Reviews   How's this for starters: "I learned early on how to survive the streets. My father...was mainly hanging out in the streets with

A Child of World War II Writes

Title: A Child of World War II Writes: Love is Timeless in War and in Peace: A Truth Beyond Compare Author:  Lourdes J. Astraquillo Ongkeko, Ph.D Publisher: New Leaf Media, LLC ISBN:  978-1-970072-48-8 Genre: Memoir Pages: 41 Reviewed by: Arthur Thares   Hollywood Book Reviews   It is my opinion that a book only

Single Handed

Title: Single Handed Author: Joseph M. Kress Publisher: Palmetto Publishing ISBN: 978-1685151324 Pages: 126 Genre: Memoir / Thriller Reviewed by: Michaela Gordoni       Hollywood Book Reviews   Single Handed is the semi-true story of a cop turned vigilante. Joseph Kress’ life changes when his older brother, Greg Kress, is murdered while on

Dad in a Cheer Bow

Title: Dad in a Cheer Bow Author: Patrick Riccards Publisher:  Amazon Pro Hub ISBN:  978-1956406986 Genre: Biography Pages: 221 Reviewed by: Arthur Thares     Hollywood Book Reviews There are many reasons to write a book. Some people want to tell a story, while others want the fame and glory of creating a piece

Smell the Raindrops

Title:  Smell the Raindrops Author:  B.A. Austin Publisher: ‎ Crescendo Press; 1st edition ASIN: ‎ B015HQE0SY Pages: ‎ 200 Genre: Memoir Reviewed by:  David Allen     Hollywood Book Reviews Author Bethany Ann Austin is a classic Southern belle, growing up in the lap of luxury in Memphis, Tennessee, who goes to the best

Marathon Wheeler

Title: Marathon Wheeler: Living with Physical Disability Author: Heather S. Coombes Publisher:  Mulberry Books ISBN: 978-1951742317 Pages: 324 Genre: Christian, Memoir Reviewed by: Lily Amanda   Hollywood Book Reviews Marathon Wheeler: Living with Physical Disability is a memoir which offers a heart-rending presentation of author Heather S. Coombes, a unique individual who has defied

Patches & Pieces

Title: Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt Author: Lana Mourning Publisher:  Xulon Press ISBN: 978-1662819124 Pages: 230 Genre: Memoirs / Christian Reviewed by: Lily Amanda       Hollywood Book Reviews Patches & Pieces: Becoming the Legacy of Our Family Quilt is a period-piece Christian read chronicling author Lana Mourning’s life