A book review of Not Without My Sister: The true story of three girls violated and betrayed by Kristina, Celeste and Juliana Stars: ***** Harper Element (2012)Memoir434 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The bestselling, devastating account of three sisters torn apart, abused and exploited at the hands of a community that robbed… Read More »
Just the Funny Parts
September 19, 2021 by ·
A book review of Just the Funny Parts…and a Few Hard Truths About Sneaking Into the Hollywood Boys’ Club by Nell Scovell Stars: *** Dey Street Books (2018)Memoir336 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Just the Funny Parts is a juicy and scathingly funny insider look at how pop culture gets made. For more… Read More »
The Burning Light of Two Stars
September 16, 2021 by ·
A book review of The Burning Light of Two Stars: a Mother Daughter Story by Laura Davis Stars: **** Girl Friday Books (2021)Memoir368 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: This riveting memoir by Laura Davis, the author of The Courage to… Read More »
Positive Vision
September 13, 2021 by ·
A book review of Positive Vision: Enjoying the Adventures and Advantages of Poor Eyesight by Ken Brandt Stars: **** Ken Brandt (2020)Biography/Self-Help/Humour117 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Author Ken Brandt presents a gloriously positive view of life’s challenges while… Read More »
You’ll Never Find Us
September 3, 2021 by ·
A book review of You’ll Never Find Us: A Memoir by Jeanne Baker Guy Stars: **** She Writes Press (2021)Memoir288 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In 1977, Jeanne’s German nationalist ex-husband, Klaus, tells her he’s gotten a new job… Read More »
The Evil Within
August 23, 2021 by ·
A book review of The Evil Within: The heartbreaking story of Becky Watts by her father by Darren Galsworthy Stars: **** HarperElement (2016)True Crime Memoir304 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Previously published as Becky, this is the heartbreaking story behind the murder of 16-year-old Bristol schoolgirl Becky Watts, a crime that shocked… Read More »
I Am Spock
August 18, 2021 by ·
A book review of I Am Spock by Leonard Nimoy Stars: **** Hatchette Books (2015) – the reprint. Originally published 1995Celebrity Biographies353 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: The memoir by the late Leonard Nimoy, best remembered for his portrayal as everyone’s favorite Vulcan, Spock, in Star Trek, the TV series and films. Leonard Nimoy’s… Read More »
