Please Sir, May I Have Some More? A Guest Post by Author Joshua Elyashiv
I couldn’t scream for help. I couldn’t beg for my mother. I couldn’t even whisper the words “I’m sorry.” I had tried begging them to stop. I had tried staying silent and emotionless. I had tried showing my humanity, pain and fear. All of those encouraged the guards to beat me harder. I knew some […]
Optimism in the Face of the Unknown, Reviewing Christopher L. Smith’s Memoir Homeless to Hopkins
Christopher L. Smith’s Homeless to Hopkins is the author’s personal story about how he worked to achieve his dream. He started from a very low point in his life and worked all the way up to his now successful career. He went through things that not everyone experiences. He’d get knocked down and just get […]
Screw U by Jim Masiello, an Empowering Success Story
In Screw U: A Memoir, Jim Masiello bares his soul in a raw and unfiltered account of his experiences with the IRS as an entrepreneur. From the first page, the first sentence even, I was invested. Something about his journey from such difficult times to absolute success is nothing short of remarkable, and his revelations […]
Raw Honesty and Courage, Reviewing Ken Magill’s There, He’s Crying
Ken Magill’s memoir, There, He’s Crying, is a complex book that elicits mixed feelings. While the author’s storytelling is undeniably engaging and at times humorous, you will also find yourself feeling emotional. The memoir’s integration of significant historical events, such as the 9/11 attacks, I believe adds depth. The transitions between personal memories and thoughts […]
The Art of Memoir: David Armillei’s Growing Up the Antichrist
Beginning his journey into the world of literature is David Armillei, a legal virtuoso turned documentary producer and music aficionado. His debut publication presents an emotional and experimental exploration of his own life in Growing Up the Antichrist: An Experimental Memoir. Through 40 pieces of poetic prose, Armillei goes on a deep dive into the […]
52 Pieces: Reviewing Marina Kostina’s Guide to Meaning
Marina Kostina’s 52 Pieces: A Manual of Light to Survive the Abyss of Trauma is a poignant testament to the human spirit’s resilience and the transformative power of hope amid the darkest depths of suffering. Dr. Kostina invites readers into her awe-inspiring journey of survival, one borne from a near-fatal skydiving accident, compelling her to […]
Coping Through Dementia, An Interview with Cynthia D. Kline
When author Cynthia D. Kline’s fiancé of 15 years was diagnosed with rapid declining dementia, their world turned upside down. A mere 5 months later, he passed away, leaving her to navigate the turbulent waters of grief and helplessness. Yet, in the midst of despair, she found strength to fight the California system, as well […]
Why Not? An Interview with John Brown
Today we have the privilege of interviewing John Brown. He received the Variety Club Lifetime Achievement Award and numerous accolades for his work as a traffic reporter and weathercaster in Philadelphia. In the literary world, our guest has received accolades, including an EVVY award nomination, finalist for Book of the Year in 2015, and a Readers’ […]
Teresa Benitez, What’s in Store and More
Author Teresa Benitez holds a B.S. from the University of Puerto Rico, a M.S. from Stanford, and a Ph.D. from the University of Florida, all in mechanical engineering. Aside from this impressive educational background, she was also a engineering instructional professor for nine years. She has one published book currently, Unburdening: An Abortion and Generational Trauma […]
Interview with Thomas J. Snee, Genuine and Inspirational Books
Author, former Navy, and middle school teacher Thomas J. Snee has written three books: What’s Up?… Life!, You Raise Me Up…, and Leadership: Reaching Out, Pulling up, Holding On, To Stand Strong Together. Each of these books are nonfiction, and they explore various self-improving themes and ideas. We asked Thomas some questions about his writing […]