Crotch Thinking
Title: Crotch Thinking: A Memoir of Lust & Damage
Author: David Thomas
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-64674-095-6
Pages: 119
Genre: Fiction/Memoir
Reviewed by: CC Thomas
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At first glance, David Thomas’s Crotch Thinking: A Memoir of Lust and Damage is a light-hearted look at a typical American male, the story of a sexually-repressed baby boomer who starts his narrative as a toddler and ends it as an old man. A deeper glance will show the real power of the story
Does Lightning Strike Twice?
Title: Does Lightning Strike Twice?
Author: Regina Price
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 1728317533
Pages: 162
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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What happens when fantasy becomes reality? It all started with a recurring dream that Molly couldn’t shake. One about Sylvester Stallone that was honestly too good to be true. Some advice from her therapist later and she makes the impulsive decision to leave everything behind, to trade her life as wife and mother for an adventure in California
Where Is My Home?
Title: Where Is My Home?
Author: Joan Romney Groves
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1546216995
Pages: 42
Genre: Children’s Books
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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The desire to find a place to call home lives within all living beings, whether they are conscious of it or not. A place to call home is a place which brings a sense of belonging, safety and in the best moments, loved. As Maya Angelou once said, “The ache for home lives in all of us, the
Un-shackled!
Title: Un-shackled!
Author: Julie Verzani Marr-Potter
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 1622303229
Pages: 234
Genre: Parenting & Relationships
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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Julie has the change of a lifetime when she moves from Iowa to California where she faces struggles along her journey to find God, challenges of starting a new life, the ups and downs of marriage, and various roadblocks that are thrown her way. Her journey is one she never expected with trials and experiences that shaped her which
Malila of the Scorch
Title: Malila of the Scorch (Old Men and Infidels)
Author: W. Clark Boutwell
Publisher: Indigo River Publishing
ISBN: 978-1950906079
Pages: 396
Genre: Political Fiction / Science Fiction
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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War is a brutal, ever-changing force of mankind’s own making which consistently threatens the landscape of the world stage as a whole. As John F. Kennedy once said, “Mankind must put an end to war before war puts an end to mankind.” In author W. Clark Boutwell’s book Malila
In The Moment
Title: In The Moment
Author: Mick E. Jones
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 978-1483644325
Genre: New Age & Spirituality/Religion & Spirituality
Pages: 300
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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To find one’s purpose in life is one of the most important and sought after things a person can ever attain. As Carl Jung once said, “As far as we can discern, the sole purpose of human existence is to kindle a light in the darkness of mere being.”
In author Mick E. Jones’s
Un-Shackled!
Title: Un-Shackled!
Author: Julie Verzani Potter
Publisher: Xulon Press
ISBN: 978-1622303229
Genre: Humor/Love & Romance/Parenting & Relationships
Pages: 234
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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For many in life, the path to a fulfilling and rich life lies within the world of faith and faith based services. Finding something to believe in and dedicating your life to that ideal is a way for many to life powerfully moral and fulfilling lives. As Saint Augustine once said, “Faith
Dream Wizard
Title: Dream Wizard
Author: Dr. Randall 5th
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1648032060
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Pages: 166
Reviewed by: Arthur Thares
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No matter what the story is, it always amazes me how creative a storyteller’s mind can make up. The Dream Wizard is a fun and imaginative story which hops from one point to the next, like jumping from one stepping stone to the another to cross a river. The book is a lot of
Seek Me and You Will Find Me
Title: Seek Me and You Will Find Me: I Did and I DID
Author: Ron Ziegler
Publisher: Independently published
ISBN: 979-8640058413
Genre: Inspirational /Religious
Pages: 165
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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A man’s life is saved through religious experience in this unusual book of inspirational anecdotes and exhortations by writer Ron Ziegler.
The author gradually unfolds the story of his life before his discovery of Jesus and Christianity and
Surviving Drug Abuse
Title: Surviving Drug Abuse: Seek Help or Die Trying
Author: Esther Morgan
Publisher: LitFire Publishing
ISBN: 978-1-64398-364-6
Genre: Memoir
Pages: 166
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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Surviving Drug Abuse: Seek Help or Die Trying is an informative and heartbreaking account of a mother’s attempt to deal with the drug addictions of her children. Esther Morgan has written a memoir that readers won’t forget.
Surviving Drug Abuse tells the story of Morgan’s
The Medical Conspiracy Behind My Wife’s Demise
Title: The Medical Conspiracy Behind My Wife’s Demise
Author: Pradeep K. Berry
Publisher: Notion Press
ISBN: 978-1647607975
Pages: 332
Genre: Biographies & Memoirs
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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Grief is one of the most powerful things in the universe. As Henry David Thoreau once said, “Every man casts a shadow; not his body only, but his imperfectly mingled spirit. This is his grief. Let him turn which way he will, it falls opposite to the sun; short at noon, long at
Death Ball
Title: Death Ball
Author: Eddie Ruzzi
Publisher: Lulu Publishing Services
ISBN: 978-1-4834-7600-1
Pages: 166
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Christa Hill
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Death Ball by author Eddie Ruzzi is a retro style read with a video game feel. Ruzzi captures a lot of the magic of the 80’s with this easy to read space intergalactic story. The world of the story has a young sci-fi veneer that includes echoes of Orson Scott Cards Ender’s Game. The main characters have a largely dialogue
Soraya: The Other Princess
Title: Soraya: The Other Princess
Author: Saber Azam
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1984563467
Pages: 540
Genre: Historical Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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Saber Azam explores the history of Afghanistan throughout the last several decades through the eyes of a resilient and courageous woman named Soraya. The story has an honest voice as Azam captures the sorrow and tragedy that befell the people under the rulers which begins in the 1960s. This is inspired by the amazing life of Soraya
Deeptide…Vents of Fire
Title: Deeptide…Vents of Fire
Authors: Donald Ray Schwartz and Steven Evans
Publisher: GoToPublish
ISBN: 978-1-950073-47-4
Genre: Fiction
Pages: 234
Reviewed by: Suzanne Gattis
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Part military spy thriller, part scientific discovery fiction, Deeptide …Vents of Fire has it all. This adventure takes you on a ride that could very well someday be a reality. It sparks your imagination and leads you to worry what is really out there that is still undiscovered. In this book, follow two female heroines, who
The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies
Title: The Adventures of Mr. Fuzzy Ears: The Mystery of the Missing Bunnies
Author: Donna Carr Roberts
Publisher: Mr. Fuzzy Ears LLC
ISBN: 978-0-578-63576-7
Pages: 54
Genre: Illustrated Children’s Book
Reviewed by: Barbara Bamberger Scott
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A daring dog leads the way to the enjoyment of nature as he cooperates with the cops and locates a group of mischievous bunnies.
Life for Mr. Fuzzy Ears seems ideal – he has some adopted siblings,
Gildor: The Forbidden Land
Title: Gildor: The Forbidden Land
Author: Arthur Woodring
Publisher: Go to Publish
ISBN: 978-1647491031
Pages: 268
Genre: Action & Adventure/ Science Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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Finding a way to put into words the feelings of love, joy, and family has been a heavy task for many writers over the years. Few realize that love is as scientific and capable of understanding as evolution, for as Stephen Hawking once said, “Some people would claim that things like love,
Gods of Tomorrow
Title: Gods of Tomorrow
Author: Lawrence Burke
Publisher: Book Art Press Solutions
ISBN: 9781952852312
Pages: 234
Genre: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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The landscape of the world is often defined by who has the most power, and thus the most control over the various aspects of life. As Mahatma Gandhi once said, “Power is of two kinds. One is obtained by the fear of punishment and the other by acts of love. Power based on love is a thousand
Lamellia: The Wizard In The Forest
Title: Lamellia: The Wizard In The Forest
Author: Gloria D. Gonsalves
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1728393599
Pages: 38
Genre: Children’s Action & Adventure Books
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina
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In a world known for cruelty and chaos, kindness is often the light that pierces the darkness for many people. As Lao Tzu once said, “Kindness in words creates confidence. Kindness in thinking creates profoundness. Kindness in giving creates love.” Teaching children at a young age the
Social Work
Title: Social Work
Author: Thomas Duffy
Publisher: XlibrisUS
ISBN: 9781694404688
Pages: 272
Genre: Literature & Fiction
Reviewed by: Rae C. Bernard
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We’re all living a life full of ups, downs, and happy middle ground. What we go through shouldn’t be the pinnacle on deciding whether or not life is worth living. Life grants us plenty of opportunities to experience both love and loss, but we must hold up our end to
Gimme Shelter: Part Four
Title: Gimme Shelter: Part Four
Author: Kevin O’Neal
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 1648030564
Pages: 166
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Liz Konkel
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An innocent venture to get a look at the science projects quickly goes sideways when three bullies set out to destroy and cause chaos. The three bullies beat Sandra up when she tries to interrupt, and lock her in the closet. This pushes her to take on rigorous training and becomes
Just a Thought
Title: Just a Thought
Author: Richard Byrd
Publisher: AuthorHouse
ISBN: 978-1-5462-5229-0
Genre: Motivational, Self-Help
Pages: 101
Reviewed by: Allison Walker
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In the tradition of bedside table books, author Richard Byrd presents readers with a small gem. His book, Just a Thought is a collection of one hundred unique thoughts presented cleanly and clearly for readers to reflect upon. Each page features one sentence concluding with “…just a thought.” These ideas and advice are meant to encourage the reader open their
Being the Way
Title: Being the Way
Author: Rev. Patrick McAndrew D.R.S.
Publisher: LitFire Publishing LLC
ISBN: 978-1641518208
Genre: Religious
Pages: 176
Reviewed by: Lisa Brown-Gilbert
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While people are mired in the confines of a world that seemingly remains steeped in confusion and fear, it becomes easier to lose sight of the true beauty of life, our blessed inherent nature, and the active divinity within it; as a side effect, your grip on faith devolves tenuously, at best. However, there exist those whose
From the Mountaintop
Title: From the Mountaintop: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Enlightenment
Author: Campbell Bolwell
Publisher: Stampa Global
ISBN: 978-1951585273
Genre: Spirituality
Pages: 268
Reviewed by: Ella Vincent
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From the Mountaintop is an insight spiritual text from Campbell Bolwell. Bolwell has written a book that will enlighten readers. From the Mountaintop tells the story of Bolwell’s spiritual journey from childhood to adulthood. The book offers opinions and insight from various religious and spiritual texts to back up his assertions about faith. Bolwell
Guideless the Rivers’ Course
Title: Guideless the Rivers’ Course
Author: Stefano Duetagli
Publisher: iUniverse
ISBN: 1532085109
Pages: 352
Genre: Fiction
Reviewed by: Aaron Washington
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Stefano Duetagli’s Guideless the Rivers’ Course is not only refreshing to read but also quite intriguing. The author’s ingenuity can be seen through three aspects; his character creation, the flow of the plot, and the organization of the novel. There are many things to like about Stefano Duetagli’s writing. I appreciate the author’s skill with words. The dialogue and conversations among
8:15
Title: 8:15: A True Story of Survival and Forgiveness from Hiroshima
Author: Dr. Akiko Mikamo
Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC
ISBN: 978-1643619897
Pages: 212
Genre: Memoirs / WWII Biographies
Reviewed by: Tony Morales
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A truly haunting part of modern history has to be the creation and use of the atomic bomb during WWII, which saw the horrific attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As Herbert Hoover once said, “The use of the atomic bomb, with its indiscriminate killing of women and