Book Reviews
Brian Hayden
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Book Review – “The Monastery Murders – Book 1- Secrets in the Shallows” a series by Karen Vance Hammond & Kimberly Brouillette
The story takes place in Maine, in the woods near the ocean. Our authors paint a detailed picture of the landscape and put you into the scene. There is a boy named Timmy who is being punished by Mother Superior and an old monastery. Winter is coming quick...
read moreBook Review – “Bertha and Tillie Sisters Forever” by Fran Lewis
"Bertha and Tillie Sisters Forever" by Fran Lewis is a lesson, told in story form. It is a lesson of tolerance and making good decisions. While I suspect that this book was intended for children, I know more than a few adults that could learn a thing or two from this...
read moreBook Review – “A Glimpse Of Heaven” by Dr Glen Hepker
When I first decided to read "A Glimpse of Heaven", I thought it was just another "self-help" book. I opened the file and took my requisite quick tour of its pages. I quickly discovered that "A Glimpse of Heaven" was not just another self - help book. No, Dr Glen...
read moreBook Review – “Growing Up Country: Memories of an Iowa Farm Girl” by Carol Bodensteiner
Finally! I finally finish writing my review of Carol Bodensteiner's book. Leaning back in the tall chair at my desk, I revel - just a bit at the work I've just completed. Now, I go back to my key board and find Carol's book on Amazon. I never look at the reviews...
read moreBook Review – “Wheezer and the Shy Coyote” by Kitty Sutton
"Wheezer and the Shy Coyote" is a fictional story written on a platform of historical non-fiction. The story begins in the present, as tourists explore an old fort museum at Fort Smith, Arkansas. During the exploration, and quite by accident, an artifact is...
read moreBook Review – “The Dragon Dimension – Caught In The Dragon Cove” by Ressa Empbra
"Yet another dragon story", I told myself as I gazed at the cover of "The Dragon Dimension - Caught In The Dragon Cove". I will read this book because I told myself that I would do book reviews. I sit down at my computer (I have the desk top Kindle reader) and begin...
read moreBook Review – “Sliding on the Snow Stone” by Andy Szpuk
"Sliding on the Snow Stone" is the story Of Mr. Szpuk's father, Stefan. Written mostly in his father's voice, this story takes the reader through the horrors of living in the Ukraine in the 1930's. Stalin's plan to consolidate all of the outlying countries into a...
read moreBook Review – “A Favorite Son” by Uvi Pozansky
For those unfamiliar with Uvi Pozansky, it is my pleasure to introduce her to you. Uvi Ponzansky is a writer, a poet, a sculptor and a painter. In addition to that she is an architect! I first became aware of Uvi's work about a year ago. I am a member in...
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Stanley’s Third Birthday – Post Heart Transplant
You do remember I’ve named my new heart “Stanley”. Calling my new heart, “the new heart” seemed too impersonal. Yes – Stanley is great, and his check up a couple of weeks ago showed ZERO rejection and that he was in perfect health. Let me begin by…
Road To Transplant
Often times we are so busy with our lives, that some things slip by unnoticed. That's alright though. It happens. Luckily, I am here to help you catch that gem that may have missed your radar. "Road To Transplant" is a memoir. This memoir is a chronological journal...
Five Short Stories and Twelve Poems
After writing a management book, several scripts for educational videos and two intense memoirs, I decided to write a book - just for fun. Five Short Stories and Twelve Poems is an eclectic collection. There is a love story or two, a maniac story, a funny old people...