Posted on January 30, 2008 by pumpupyourbook
I’ve Always Been a Yankees Fan: Hillary Clinton in Her Own Words
Author: Thomas D. Kuiper
Publisher: World Ahead Media
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Reviewed by: Dorothy Thompson
Thomas D. Kuiper has outdone himself with the hilarious quote book, I’ve Always Been a Yankees Fan: Hillary Clinton in Her Own Words by World Ahead Media, which takes pot shots at sayings Hillary Clinton [...]
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Posted on January 28, 2008 by ccmal
St. John of the Midfield
Author: Garasamo Maccagnone
Publisher: Booksurge
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Reviewed by: Cheryl Malandrinos
Powerful, thought-provoking, and filled with the love of the game, St. John of the Midfield by Garasamo Maccagnone is a literary fiction lover’s dream.
Told entirely as a flashback, Mario Santini begins by retelling the story of the night Bulgarian soccer great Georgi “Bobo” Stoikov [...]
Filed under: Literary Fiction | Tagged: Garasamo Maccagnone, Literary Fiction, mafia, St. John of the Midfield, youth soccer | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 21, 2008 by pumpupyourbook
Achievement Journal: You Are More Than Enough
Author: Judi Moreo
Publisher: Stephens Press
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Reviewed by: Dorothy Thompson
Have you ever wished for a mentor to help you achieve your goals and dreams?
Achievement Journal: You Are More Than Enough by motivational speaker and author Judi Moreo can fulfill the job. Written as a guide – with blank spaces for [...]
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Posted on January 21, 2008 by ccmal
CULLOTTA: The Life of a Chicago Criminal, Las Vegas Mobster, and Government Witness
Author: Dennis N. Griffin and Frank Cullotta
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Publisher: Huntington Press
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
Intense, graphic, and action-packed, CULLOTTA by Dennis N. Griffin is a must read for all fans of true crime.
In this no-holds barred biography of Chicago criminal and Las Vegas Mobster [...]
Filed under: Biographies and Memoirs | Tagged: CULLOTTA, Dennis Griffin, Frank Cullotta, organized crime, The Outfit, True Crime | Leave a Comment »
Posted on January 18, 2008 by ccmal
The Dancer Returns: From Victim to Victory
Author: Susan Lee-Titus
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Publisher: iUniverse, Inc.
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
Gripping, powerful, and inspiring The Dancer Returns: From Victim to Victory by Susan Lee-Titus is a story of survival and moving on that you’ll never forget.
Titus brings the reader along on her journey through Post Tramatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), sharing [...]
Filed under: Biographies and Memoirs | Tagged: memoir, rape survivor stories, Susan Lee-Titus, The Dancer Returns, The Joy Dancers | 1 Comment »
Posted on January 7, 2008 by ccmal
Dark Lullaby
Author: Mayra Calvani
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Publisher: Whiskey Creek Press
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
Dark, exotic, and filled with chilling twists and turns, Dark Lullaby by Marya Calvani is horror story that grabs you right away and doesn’t release its grip until the final word is read.
Astrophysicist Gabriel Diaz believes in the higher good and that everything can [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2008 by ccmal
The Legend of Seal Beach
Author: Dave McKnew
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Publisher: A Video Presence.com
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
The Legend of Seal Beach created by Dave McKnew is a wonderful and touching story for children that will teach them about friendship, self-sacrifice, and love.
Based upon a story that Dave’s father, Tom, told him around the dinner table one night, [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2008 by ccmal
The Last Jew Standing
Author: Michael Simon
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Publisher: Viking
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
Gritty, tough, and full of suspense The Last Jew Standing by Michael Simon is a sure winner for crime fiction fans. This fourth installment of Simon’s Detective Dan Reles series finds Dan with a new home, a new wife, a son, and far [...]
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Posted on January 6, 2008 by ccmal
Delight
Author: Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein
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Publisher: AuthorHouse
Reviewed by: Cheryl C. Malandrinos
More than just a collection of stories celebrating Jewish traditions. More than the personal reflections of a woman seeking to fill a void. Delight is a journey to enlightenment that you’ll never forget.
In this book by Positive Psychologist Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, women can find [...]
Filed under: Self-Help, Women's Issues | Tagged: Delight, Dr. Barbara Becker Holstein, positive psychology, Self-Help, The Enchanted Self | Leave a Comment »