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Author: Kathleen Bailey

Breathless

Posted on January 22, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Breathless: Surgical Tales from the Brink (and back) by Tali Lando, M.D. Stars: ***** Silver Linings Media (2025)Memoirs>Medical354 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Heralded as “a testament to the precision, resilience, and compassion that define the…

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The Long Flight Home

Posted on January 17, 2026January 17, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Long Flight Home: A True Story of Years Lost and Love Found by Beth and Jim Aubrey Stars: ***** Aubrey-Redman Publishing (2024)Memoir336 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for a review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: THE LONG FLIGHT HOME is based on a true…

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Paramedic

Posted on January 12, 2026January 12, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Paramedic: One the Front Lines of Medicine by Peter Canning Stars: **** Fawcett Columbine (1997)Emergency Medicine368 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In this unforgettable, dramatic account of one man’s experience as an EMT, Peter Canning relives the nerve-racking seconds that can mean the difference between a patient’s death…

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Illustrated History of the Snowman

Posted on January 9, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Illustrated History of the Snowman by Bob Eckstein Stars: **** Globe Pequot (2018)Art History210 pages Disclosure: This review contains affiliate links. Summary: A thoroughly entertaining exploration, this book travels back in time to shed light on the snowman’s enigmatic past — from the present day, in which the snowman reigns…

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The Duck Commander Family

Posted on January 6, 2026January 6, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of The Duck Commander Family: How Faith, Family, and Ducks Built a Dynasty by Willie & Korie Robertson (Stars of Duck Dynasty) Stars: ***** Simon & Schuster (2012)Memoir>Celebrity261 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Faith. Family. Ducks’in that order. The Duck Commanders gives readers an up-close and personal, behind-the-scenes look…

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There But For the Grace of God

Posted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of There But for the Grace of God: Survivors of the 20th Century’s Infamous Serial Killers by Fred Rosen Stars: **** HarperCollins Publishers (2007)True Crime278 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: They stared into the faces of pure evil . . . and survived! Ted Bundy . . . Jeffrey…

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Human Again in the AI Age

Posted on December 31, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

This is a book review of Human Again in the AI Age: Are you using AI or is AI using you? by J.D. MacPherson Stars: **** Cairnstone Press (2025)Technology>AI266 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In a world where algorithms…

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Dash and the Lights in the Sky

Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Dash and the Lights in the Sky by Ashley Key Stars: *** Adventures Press (2025)Picture Book>Northern Lights52 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Dash and the Lights in the Sky is a poetic children’s book that blends storytelling,…

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When the Sea Left

Posted on December 14, 2025December 14, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of When the Sea Left by Nadine Holland Stars: *** Tielmour Press (2025)Picture Book>Sea Pollution36 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: When Felix Carelessly tosses his trash into the sea, he thinks nothing of it. That is,…

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Think Positive Feel Positive

Posted on December 3, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Think Positive Feel Positive Affirmations by Corinne Coe Stars: *** Self-Published (2025)Mental Health>Affirmations136 pages Disclosure: I received this post in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: We all experience moments when our thoughts veer toward negativity, making it easy to fall into these patterns. However, it’s…

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