Non Fiction

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;

Tribes of the Chrysalis

Title:  Tribes of the Chrysalis: A Crowning of Thorns Author: Tony Ward Publisher: PageTurner and Press Media ISBN: 979-8886226973 Pages: 322 Genre: Self-Help / Non-Fiction Reviewed by:  Aaron Washington   Hollywood Book Reviews   Tribes of the Chrysalis: A Crowning of Thorns is a stimulating book which will make you think deeply about life

When Writing Morphs Into A Lifetime

Title: When Writing Morphs Into A Lifetime: A NovelAuthor: Myrna Lou JastraPublisher: AuthorHouseISBN: 978-1524697808Pages: 122Genre: Nonfiction / MemoirsReviewed by: Alyssa AvinaHollywood Book Reviews It isn't often that a non-fiction book moves me in such a beautiful and eloquent way that I'm left breathless by the last page. But that is precisely what happened when I finished

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