A native of Oakdale, PA, Retz accepted a job in Florida, a state she had never seen, over the phone. She moved to Miami the following weekend with not much more than a bikini and a bottle of suntan lotion. Hurricane David teased the Florida coastline the next Saturday. Undeterred, Retz pursued her investment career [ Read More ]
My Tour in Hell: A Marine’s Battle with Combat Trauma David W. Powell Modern History Press (2006) ISBN: 9781932690221 Although a history buff, the Vietnam War is one area I have avoided studying simply because I felt it could only be depressing. I was surprised and re-educated about that simple belief by David Powell’s autobiography [ Read More ]
Reader Views is talking today with Janet Grace Riehl, author of the deeply personal, yet universally poignant book of poetry, “Sightlines: A Poet’s Diary.” Janet is interviewed by Juanita Watson, Assistant Editor of Reader Views. Juanita: Thank you for sharing your thoughts with us today Janet. Please tell us how this unique book of poetry [ Read More ]
Portia de Rossi is a brave woman. In her memoir, “Unbearable Lightness”, de Rossi reveals the ugly details of her struggles with eating disorders, weight, and self-image problems, as well as her reluctance to come to terms with her homosexuality. She offers a true behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to be a successful actress [ Read More ]
A Tribute to Harry, A Man of Integrity Karen Arlettaz Zemek pays tribute to her father Harry Arlettaz in her book “My Funny Dad, Harry.” This biographical memoir is filled with short funny stories and poignant memories about life with Harry, his family, and his cats. Harry was well-known as a man of integrity, discipline, [ Read More ]
In our world of technology and advancements, it is sometimes hard to envision mankind choosing to remain in the “dark ages”. The “Sectarian Song” formally introduces the reader to those who would rather poison the minds and souls of its followers, than nurture growth or change. As a child, Michael, along with his two brothers [ Read More ]
When Pat Richards came face to face with the prospect of turning seventy, she pondered her life alternatives. Many senior citizens wonder what meaningful activities and accomplishments they can look forward to in years to follow. Who says a 70-year-old Nana should be relegated to the rocking chair? Not Richards, who assumes the moniker “Sassy” [ Read More ]
Tom McLaughlin’s new book, Borneo Tom, could be a travel guide through Southeast Asia – but it’s also much more than that. You’ll get the entire scoop on what it’s like to travel through Borneo, Malaysia and Southeast Asia, live among the orangutans and develop a serious relationship through it all. The sketches in Borneo [ Read More ]
Do you have a family treasure in the form of an ancestor’s diary? What wisdom will you be passing on to your future generations? Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could all write down the lessons we’ve learned in hopes that whoever reads them will avoid the mistakes we’ve made? This seems to be the [ Read More ]
Despite its tongue-in-cheek title, “Artful Dodger” Bill Cantrall learned the hard way that driving an ambulance serving the frontlines during WWII was far different from driving a taxi. Try navigating the roads of your local city in the dark, or curvy mountainous roads in the fog or in the dark, or both, double clutching and [ Read More ]
