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Behind the Maltese Cross

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Behind the Maltese Cross by Garrie Madison Stoutimore Stars: **** Mountain Aura Publishing (2025)Memoir/True Stories242 pages Disclosure: I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Behind the Maltese Cross is a compelling blend of memoir and investigative storytelling that takes readers…

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The Guinea Pig Diaries

Posted on March 1, 2026March 1, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

This is a book review of The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment by A.J. Jacobs Stars: **** Simon & Schuster (2009)Humour/Essays235 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: One man. Ten extraordinary quests. Bestselling author and human guinea pig A.J. Jacobs puts his life to the test and reports on the…

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Evil at Our Table

Posted on February 18, 2026February 23, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Evil at Our Table: Inside the Minds of the Monsters Who Live Among Us by Samantha Stein, PsyD Stars: ***** Kensington Books (2025)True Crime Memoir272 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest book review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: In Evil at Our Table, Samantha Stein,…

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Bent but Not Broken

Posted on January 24, 2026January 24, 2026 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Bent But Not Broken: Living Boldly with Chronic Pain by Sigrid MacDonald Stars: **** Self-Published (2025)Memoir>Health160 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Following a head-on collision with a drunk driver 44 years ago, Sigrid Macdonald has lived with chronic…

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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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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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Becoming Free Indeed

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Becoming Free Indeed: My Story of Disentangling Faith from Fear by Jinger Duggar Vuolo with Corey Williams Stars: ***** Thomas Nelson (2024)Christian Living/Personal Memoirs240 pages Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Vuolo was growing up, she was convinced that obeying the rules was the key to success and God’s favor….

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Shaking in the Forest

Posted on November 4, 2025November 4, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Shaking in the Forest: Finding Light in the Darkness by Lori R. Hodges Stars: ****KoehlerBooks (2024)Inspiration & Personal Growth172 pages Disclosure: I received this book in exchange for an honest review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: What do you do when faced with trauma? Shaking in the Forest opens with a…

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Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond

Posted on June 22, 2025September 2, 2025 by Kathleen Bailey

A book review of Real Talk: Navigating Critical Decisions in College and Beyond: Unveiling Secrets to Thrive at Life by Ali Qasam Stars: **** Q Publishing (2024)Teen Nonfiction (Education/Careers)120 pages Disclosure: I received this book for review. This post contains affiliate links. Summary: Perfect for those in high school, college and early careerists. It would make a…

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