Author: Linda K. Thomaswww.grandmaslettersfromafrica.blogspot.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes Linda Thomas has a favorite phrase, “Quaint I ain’t,” which certainly describes the stories she tells her granddaughters in this book, a chronicle told in letter format, of the four years she and her husband spent in Africa as missionaries. Linda begins by telling us that all […]
Author: Barbara Hannah Gruffermanwww.BestofEverythingAfter50.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes I loved the introduction to this book. Author Grufferman starts out by saying, “I wrote this book for me.” She goes on to explain that once she got over the shock of turning 50, she wanted to do it right. That is: She wanted a plan for […]
Author: Mary Eileen Williams, M.A., NCCwww.feistysideoffifty.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes If you’ve tried looking for a job lately, you’ve no doubt discovered that the process of finding employment has changed significantly over the past twenty years. To be sure, some of the basics remain the same, such as: Treat everyone you meet with courtesy and […]
Author: p.m. terrellwww.pmterrell.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes Note: This is a true story. As author Terrell tells it, her book technically falls into two genres: creative non-fiction and historical fiction. She’s deservedly proud that her original manuscript was admitted to the Nashville Government Metropolitan Archives for use by future historians and researchers. It’s also winner […]
Author: Vikki Stark, M.S.W.www.runawayhusbands.com Reviewed By: Anne Holmes In this book, Vikki Stark shares her painful story and provides plenty of stories from others, as well as, help and support as she writes of “Wife Abandonment Syndrome.” She explains that WAS is a pattern of behavior in which the husband leaves his wife out of […]
Author: Carol Bergmanwww.carolbergman.net Reviewed By: Anne Holmes Say Nothing is Carol Bergman’s first foray into the murder mystery genre, but since the cover indicates that is “A Margaret Singer Murder Mystery,” I suspect she has plans to write more about her 58-year old private investigator, who prefers to be called Peg. Readers learn from page […]
Author: Ellen Bessowww.ellenbesso.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos As a certified life coach and a Registered Clinical Counselor, Ellen Basso explains how a balanced approach to caring for aging loved ones is crucial for the well-being of both the care giver and receiver. As her own mother is suffering with Alzheimer’s and she devotes time caring […]
Author: Tina Marie Turbinwww.dannythedragon.com Reviewed By: Melinda Cianos Superb illustrations by Aija Jasuna color the pages of this children’s book by Tina Marie Turbin. Danny the Dragon and his sidekick, Skipper, befriend Jimmy and his family and the adventures are surely just beginning because the tale ends with Danny saying “I will tell you some […]
Author: M. B. (Mary Beth) Izardconsultach.com/boomerpreneurs Reviewed By: Anne Holmes BoomerPreneurs: How Baby Boomers Can Start Their Own Business, Make Money and Enjoy Life Have you ever thought about starting your own business? As a Baby Boomer woman, the answer is probably “yes.” It seems Baby Boomer Women entrepreneurs are on the cusp of the […]
Author: Judy Gruenwww.judygruen.com Reviewed By: Georgia Richardson I’m always skeptical of humor books because I think I’m the funniest woman alive. I’m not. Judy Gruen wins that trophy. A three time award-winning humorist, Gruen opened up my laughter box and wore it out. The Women’s Daily Irony Supplement simply left me in stitches. The chapter […]
