Book Review: C.D Lane: Living To Die / Dying To Live: 29 Years Surviving HIV

Living to Die/Dying to Live: 29 Years Surviving HIV

Author: C.D Lane

Title: Living To Die / Dying To Live: 29 Years Surviving HIV.

Genre: Biography and Autobiography, Personal Memoir, Biography, Personal, Autobiography, Memoir,

I got this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I got this book from bostick communications.

First of all l would like to say a big thank you to C.D Lane for sending me his book and giving me a chance to read it. I also want to say a big thank you to bostick communications for letting me be apart of their book reviewing team.

I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio. Even if you do not read books like this.

I normally read books of this genre but l also stepped outside my comfort zone. I am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.

This book has 258 pages and 42 chapters in it.

I highly recommend this book.

Synopsis: On February the 10^th 1987, I was told I would be dead in a year. This is a book of lies exposing the truth. This is my story from my point of view with harsh revelations and very pleasant realities. Nothing will be hidden from the world when the pages are all turned. This will be a shock to some, a joy to very few and there are friends and family who may never speak to me again once the truths are no longer hidden. It has been oft adopted out of context and it is my turn now. “ and you shall know the truth and the truth shall make you free”, (gospel of John Ch.8.VS.32) I am not speaking of the truth of knowing Jesus. I am speaking of the truth of knowing me. If the truth sets me free from relationships that can not handle the truth. I am truly sorry.

It has been said, beauty is in the eye of the beholder but l can see nothing in my past that is truly beautiful. The words will show the complications and dirtiness that is life. Some will read these words and swear l will burn in hell. Perhaps, but “ judge not, that ye be judged, for with what judgement ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you” - ( Matthew . CH. 7. Vs. 1-3). so be careful. If there is a hell. You may h=join me there. The truth can also get twisted as I have done to protect the not so innocent. I will say this is my story. It is very graphic at times, hurtful of individuals at time ( not intentional) and quite possibly something you may not want your children to know about. This is not something I want my mother to read.

With regard to the form of prose. This book is written with no manual of style, with no consideration for grammar and a complete disregard for what spell check does not catch. The words are here solely to illustrate the broken truth that is life … my life.

Review: I found this book really easy to get in to and hard to put down once I started reading it. I was hooked on this book after reading the first page. I wish this book would not finish I was sad to finish reading this book. I wish there was a follow on to this book I would happily read this book again. I sometimes cuddle up with my cat reading this book or listening to magic. I am addicted to this book. I love reading memoirs and I love reading about other people stories sometimes they make me cry. I can not put in to words how great this book is I would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. Sometimes when it is too hot to sleep I would just read this book. This book is a must read l am so glad l have read this book. This book is a must have on any bookshelf. I wish I could rate this book more then five stars because it is worth more then the five stars l rated it. I reviewed this book on goodreads, amazon UK and us and on my blog. I got this book in hardback. I also share pictures on  my Instagram  donnareviewsbooks that l made to share pictures of my beautiful books. Some of the songs the author picked for his memorial are great. Wiz Khalifa see you again was played at my Grandad's funeral it was also the first song l heard after my Grandad passed away. It is so fitting for any memorial/funeral. I was sad to read about the loss of C.D Land and Amy's baby daughter Dianna Dee Lane. It is really hard to lose a loved one. I do not judge the author. I could not get enough of this book. I would love to read more from C.D Lane. This is a good but also sad book. I would happily read this book again. But I would tell people not to judge the book or author. It really is a great book. I was sad to read that so many people had sadly passed away. It was nice to read that the author was still best friends with his ex-wife. I liked that they had a daughter together. I was sad to read that lisa had passed away. I would like to say rest in peace to all the people that sadly passed away and to the families of them all sorry for your loss. It sounds like Amanda has great parents. I would chill out on my bed reading this book and listening to magic. I loved reading about the authors life and I think he is very brave telling his story. I was really sad to read that his brother passed away. It is nice that all the wedding gifts C.D Lane and Lisa got are being given to their daughter when she is ready to take them. It was nice to read that Amanda father's boyfriend and her mother's husband are going to be there for her when the time comes when her beloved father passes away. All the money from this book sale will go to Amanda after the author ( her father) passes away so please buy this book.

About The Author: Dee Lane grew up in Birch river, West Virginia, a very small, no stop light town. Lane's youthful habits may have been typical, but where mistakes that would shape who he is now in spite of the fact he was attempting to cover up who he was then. His promiscuity bordered an predatory and his seductions were numerous. On reflection most guys would simply say “ boys will be boys” while others would say he was his parent's worse nightmare. It is a semantic argument whether history proves this out, or if it was simply youthful exuberance.

Mr. Lane has always been outspoken, and often his words escape his mouth with little or no filter. Leaving home as soon as he could at just barely 18, he was off to make his own way and survive the evils of the world, the life and times of Dee Lane is not a pretty story but then life is not all daffodils and sunshine. Lies upon lies were stacked up like cord wood to hide the truth that he feared would hurt others. But this in itself was a lie to himself. Dee was diagnosed   HIV positive on February 10^th, 1987. there after accepting every illness as possibly bringing his last breathe. After a life of mistake after mistake, living like a rock star, at times on the budget of a vagrant. Sleeping with many women and men and loving a few. Spending 10 years in the navy on some wonderfully clandestine still classified missions and moonlighting in restaurants all over the world. He then marriaged his best friend with whom he had a daughter and become part owner of a restaurant. By order of his doctors. Dee Lane is now retired and writing full time.

About The Book: I really like this book cover. I like the picture on this book cover. I love the colours on this book cover. I love that the picture is a waterfall.

Star Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars.

Book Review: Oscar J. Phillips: The Rantings Of An Uneducated Reactionary

The Rantings of an Uneducated Reactionary

Author: Oscar J. Phillips

Title: The Rantings Of An Uneducated Reactionary

Genre: Politics and Social Sciences,Social, Politics and Government, Politics Sciences, Social Sciences, General, Politics, Sciences, Government,

I got this book for free in exchange for an honest review. I got this book from bostick communications.

First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Oscar J. Phillips for sending me this book and giving me the chance to read it.

I want to say a big thank you to bostick communications for letting me be apart of their book reviewing team.

I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio. Even if you do not read books like this.

I normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres I am so glad l did because l have read so many great books and come across some great authors.

I highly recommend this book.

Preface: I was born in Liberal, Hawaii but raised in Liberal, Rhode island. As a youngster, like 99 percent of the other kids living in the town of Coventry, yours truly was not the least bit interested in politics. Although this writer does recall thinking, as a fifteen-year-old boy, that republicans are for the rich and democrats are for the poor, which made me skeptical because it implied, unfairly, that the GOP does not like poor people and that the latter are never republicans. My parents were both democrats but were not overtly political. The word “ uneducated” in the title of this book means that the author never went to college. However, I did previously made up for not doing so, by spending four and a half years in high school instead of the usual four, like ordinary students did. For that achievement, this writer should graduated high school magna cum laude. In the year 1980, for some unknown reason, yours truly became interested in jets and which ones were the fastest at that time, I found out that the fastest jet in the world was the american SR-71 blackbird reconnaissance plane, which could fly at a speed of 3.3 mach. My interest segued in to what countries had the most nuclear weapons. In the same year, there was some news about how a nuclear arms treaty allowed the USSR to have a certain nuclear missile but the USA was not permitted to have the same kind, which just did not sound right to me. This coincided with the 1980 presidential election and the candidates' opinions about these treaties, along with other political subjects. When yours truly watched Ronald Reagan and Jimmy Carter debate, and then with my beginning to think about the issues afterwards, there was an epiphany. Right smack off the bat, I become a conservative and then began moving to the right. My ideology had been simmering beneath the surface for many years, though some, if not most, conservatives start off being Liberals, if they do not already have republican parents, and then begin moving up for example, our fortieth president was a liberal democrat in the 1930's, then a moderate in the 1940's, and finally, a conservative in the 1950's. But this author was influenced by no one. I would have become the same right-winger even if Ronald Reagan had never existed. A couple of years after Reagan's election, yours truly was a bit of a political junkie, reading numerous right-wing and left-wing magazines and the political opinion pages in the newspapers. Yet the writer of this book has never read an entire political book from first page to last, nor had he seriously thought about writing a letter to the editor on any matter and then one day, there was a story in the newspaper about a forum on racism.

Introduction: The local newspaper published my response to this citizens meeting on what to do about racism. The small town rag gave this author's article it is title and did the same about five weeks later, with my write-up responding to detractors in their “letter to the editor” about yours truly. From then on, I used my own titles, which the editor occasionally employed. Sometime in the mid 1980's, the political columns that ran in the newspapers gave me an idea. Being a man with a lot of strong political opinions racing through my mind, I thought that yours truly could do the same, only not nearly as much. In early 1985, this wannabe writer fancied himself an amateur columnist ( some may emphasize the word “amateur”, but that is okay) and wrote about two dozen political articles from that year until 1989. I penned a few more in the 1990's and then 17 between 2012 and 2015. The writer's very first column starts the batting order of this collection of political essays, but the rest are not in chrondogicalordert. Many of my older opinion pieces ( but not the very first one) were “polished” up. In some of them names have been changed to protect the ignorant. The sources that I used were political magazines, newspapers, and the internet. The seven “opinionated bits and pieces” that you will read are a mish-mash of random thoughts. Almost all of the columns that yours truly penned in the 1980's and 1990's are situated in the first half of the book, which is before the “planetary solar system”, while most of the ones that l wrote between 2012 and 2015, are in the second half enjoy, important: what with their predilection for peace signs, love beads, tie-dyed tee-shirts, sandals, and sit-ins, the politicals left that dominated pop culture between 1965 and 1875 did have one thing going for them that should be appreciated by us all – their diligent ad-vocacy of free speech. But, just like time, the left has changed. Many on the current left want terms like “boat rocker”, “provocative”, “rebellious”, and “non-conformist” to be reserved for progressives only, because they know that the american people, in general, romanticize individuals who passes there traits. Hence, the aforementioned words become complimentary, not stigmatizing, thereby attracting the public to the progressive message. The left will never use these labels to  describe conservative   individuals for this very reason. But, if this author is wrong about something that he said, what is so bad about that? Should one not have freedom to be wrong? Now, there are same who denigrate, mock, laugh at, and disagree with political correctness, but they will also captiulate to it. To do so, they concede it is “legitimacy”. Americans who succumb to political correctness then become intolerant themselves. Those who take umbrage that a book like this could be published today would not have batted an eye in 1970 if the same literature came out. It is the current, repressive political atmosphere that frightens them away from condoning it is release, not the book itself. Our nation should revert itself back to the hippie generation where the term “freedom of speech” was in bold print, not “quotation marks”

Prologue: Back in the 1980's, yours truly was a stanch anti-communist, not anymore presently, I am a non-communist but consider myself to be america's premier anti-socialist. Indeed, anti-socialism is narrative of the literature that you are about to read. All conservatives are pro-capitalism and all of them are non-socialism, but the vast majority of conservatives are not anti-socialism and therein lies the problem. By having this book published, is it possible that the author can change the world? Absolutely not! Is it possible that l could change america? No comment. Actually, this was written mostly for profound personal reasons.

Acknowledgments: I would first like to thank my mother and father because if it were not for them, l never would have been born. But mostly, l would like to thank myself for taking the time to write my outstanding book and l wish me the best of luck. Also, thank you, the reader, for buying this book.

This book has 320 pages and 43 chapters in it.

Synopsis: The rantings of an uneducated reactionary these days, there is no such thing as politics as usual. So   Americans who care about the future of this country needs books on politics that do not pull any punches. The rantings of an uneducated reactionary came out swinging and does not stop till the last page. These political ideological, and philosophical essays are like nothing readers have ever seen. After three decades of writing on these topics, author Oscar J. Phillips delievers incisive analysis, using humor and curve balls to keep readers on their toes. At times, readers may feel their blood boil as they read the in your-face, put-you-on-the-spot-truth, but Phillips controversial stance offers truth that can be denied. He does not dance around taboo or provocative subjects but instead offers refreshingly undiluted conservativism with super-sharp accuracy. As unorthodox as the rantings of an uneducated reactionary may be, it nevertheless fills a gap in political literature. Phillips offers unconventional political thoughts printed nowhere else.

Far different than most conservative books.

Here is a new book from a first time author who, though only a high school graduate, has written some controversial yet intelligent opinions on n array of political matters. Mr.Phillips presents us with a thought – provoking analysis an sundry topical and philosophical issues. His is an intriguing book that anybody of any political stripe will find a fascinating read. Mr. Phillips has written a cerebrally stimulating collection of essays and random thoughts that any one with just a junior high school education to a person with a PHD from Harvard, will find to be extremely interesting and educational. But be forewarned, the conservatious, it is outright iconoclastic and subversive and although the writings of Mr. Phillips are a absolute joy yo read, it is entirely possible that they could wreck psychological havoc on the on the intellectually dishonest. “hyperbole”, say you. Maybe it is … but then again, maybe it is not.

Review: I found this book really easy to get in to and hard to put down once l started reading it. It did not take me long to finish this book. I was hooked on this book after reading the first page. I can not put in to words how great this book really is I would tell people to read it for themselves to know how great it really is. My cat has the same name as the author of this book which l think it is pretty awesome as he sometimes would cuddle up with me when l was reading this book. I like reading about politics and the author I wish l could rate this book more then five stars. My cat Oscar loved cuddling up to when l was reading or reviewing books, this book is really good and l am glad this book is on my bookshelf. This book is a must read. I did not understand politics one bit until l read this book now l understand them a little I vote every year. Politics confuse me  and  this is a good book wish this book did not finish l was sad to finish it.

About The Book: I like the cover it is not too bright or not to dull. The book cover is my sister's favorite colour. It is nice that the font is white because it makes it stand out more.

Star Rating: Five Out Of Five Stars.

Book Review: Frank Lowe: Lonesome Cowboy

Lonesome Cowboy

Author: Frank Lowe 

Title: Lonesome Cowboy 

Genre: Fiction, Action And Adventure, Crime, Mystery And Thriller And Suspense, Literature And Fiction

Synopsis: A famous singer, true love, and a deadly risk, tenacious and talented Kyle Kelly holds on to his dream of becoming a famous country-western singer and songwriter. He  and his father, Cowboy Red, Keep pushing through disappointments and small-time gigs until suddenly, They land the opening of wonderland park their Nashville careers skyrocket, and the future looks bright until Kyle meets and falls in love with Miranda, A waitress in a Mexican restaurant. Kyle is offered a lucrative movie contact, And he plans to marry Miranda and live happily ever after until a tragic accident sends Miranda and her family back to mexico but Kyle knows what it means to pursue a dream, And he goes after her. He could never have imagined the dangerous and tangled web surrounding the love of his life- she is not who she appears to be, And Kyle will find himself the target of merciless forces in mexico who are determined to keep them apart. Kyle enlists all the help he can get, no matter how eccentric, to find and marry the woman he loves thrilling,  heartfelt, and entertaining, lonesome cowboy is a story you will never forget! 

Review: First of all l would like to say a big thank you to frank Lowe for sending me his book and giving me the chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am glad this book is on my bookshelf. I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books the author is really nice and kind. I highly recommend this book. I would love to read more from this author and read more about Kyle and red. I was sent this book by bostick communications and l want to say a big thank you to them as well. I was sad to read that dave aka red had a heart attack l am also glad he survived his heart attack. I was sad to read that victor Romero-Duarte died and how the family was grieving for their only son. I was sad to read that dave aka red had gallstones and had to have his gallbladder removed. I was sad to read that Elena Romero-Duarte Miranda and Victor's mother and Prospero's wife died after moving back to mexico and she was buried aside her beloved only son victor and Prospero wish for when his time come he wanted to be buried next to his wife and son. This book was easy to get in to and l found it hard to put down once l started reading this book. This book will have you hooked and wanting to read more. I was happy to read that max and Esmeralda got married and are expecting their first baby. I was sad to read that dave aka red was going blind and it is nice that dave has a dog named buddy. Max and Esmeralda was living with dave aka red. it is nice for dave to have company max and Esmeralda could help dave with stuff he could not do due to his eyesight. I like that Kyle kept in touch with his father by letters and phone calls. I fell in love with this book and storyline. I can not put in to words how great this book is l would tell people to read this book for themselves to know how great this book really is.I was happy to read that Kyle and Miranda got married. Miranda give Kyle her brother victor's ring. Kyle and Miranda had twin boys one of the boy was named Prospero after his grandfather and the other boy was named Gonzalo after his uncle who went by victor. Kyle helped Emilio get a degree so he could teach and he come back to mexico for Kyle and Miranda's wedding  day. Kyle was upset that his father did not come to the wedding. Kyle took the surname Romero-Duarte  so the twins would carry on the Romero-Duarte family name. When the twins was two year old their grandfather Prospero had a heart attack and sadly passed away. Prospero was buried at the side of his beloved son victor and his beloved wife Elena that was his only wish when his time come. I was sad that Prospero and Gonzalo would not get to know Victor, Elena and Prospero. Kyle looked at his father in law as a second father. There is 3 parts to this book and 279 pages in this book. I was happy to read that Kyle, Miranda, Prospero and Gonzalo come to visit dave to ask him to come live with them in mexico they asked him to come see them off and have a look around the plane but they said sorry father as they set on to mexico dave and buddy would get use to mexico in no time. dave eyesight got a bit better because he was doing more stuff. He loved spending time with his son, grandsons and his daughter in law.Miranda's auntie sounds jealous that Miranda's father Prospero left everything to Miranda and Kyle when he passed away. I was sad to read that Kyle and Roberto died in a fire trying to save the life of horses. Prospero and Gonzalo found it hard after Kyle passed away. Kyle and Roberto was buried side by side. Prospero loved to play music and Gonzalo loved to drawing. Dave was heartbroken over Kyle's death I was happy to read that Prospero took dave and buddy back to Appleton  and Prospero was following in his father and grandfather's footsteps in music. 

Star Rating: 5 Out Of 5 Stars 

Book Review: Shannon Condon: Finding Magdalena

Finding Magdalena 

Author: Shannon Condon 

Title: Finding Magdalena 

Genre: Fiction, Adventure Stories And Action, Contemporary Fiction, Contemporary, Adventure Stories, Action, 

Synopsis: Magdalena " Maggie" Curran is a freshman at a prestigious Virginia boarding school when she suffers an unbearable tragedy. Maggie has only one true friend to lean on - graham ashford. He is the only one who can help her through the depression and night terrors that follow. In her junior year, the school deems her stable enough to have a roommate, And her new friend Sarah quickly draws Maggie out of her shyness and in to the dating world. While at Sarah's house for thanksgiving, however, she meets Sarah's older brother, Eric, and what starts as a shy crush soon turns in to terror as Eric becomes obsessed and violet towards Maggie. Maggie runs to the safety of graham, now her boyfriend But not even graham can protect her from Eric when he assaults her in her dorm room. Eric is given a Light sentence in a mental institution, and Maggie leaves everything behind and moves to her mother's hometown of malaga, Spain, to attend college on a music scholarship and try to find her mother's estranged family. Beginning with the death of her parents, Maggie has had to reach inside herself to find the strength and resilience to move on. This book will capture your heart in the first few pages and hold you until the shattering climax. 

Review: First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Shannon Condon for sending me her book and giving me a chance to read it. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am glad this book is on my bookshelf. I would tell people that you should step out outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally do not read book of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. I highly recommend this book. I would love to read more from this author. I was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say a big thank you to as well. The author is really nice. I was intrigued by this book. Maggie sounds like a great lady l was sad to read that Maggie's mother and Father passed away and she was a orphan now. Maggie traveled the world with her parents. This is a great story and this book will have you on the edge of your seat. You will cry tears of sadness and joy. I really wonder how Maggie survived after everything she has been through l fell in love with this book after reading the first few pages. They're 323 pages in this book. This story will have you hooked and wanting to read more about Maggie and it did not take me long to read this book. 

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars   

Book Review: T.M Carpenter: Higher Ground: Zero Hour

 Higher Ground: Zero Hour 

Author: T.M Carpenter 

Title: Higher Ground: Zero Hour

Genre: Fiction, Thrillers

Synopsis: With the world's population at risk, A few survivors emerge. Throughout recorded history, On a regular basis mother nature cleans out the human species with a pandemic, The most recent being the global influenza outbreak after world war one. Improved medical treatments, Vaccinations and knowledge have shielded humanity from a major pandemic since then, But the question is not whether it will happen again - it is when, where, and how it will start.  With scientific, political, And social trends torn from the headlines of recent news, Higher ground: Zero hour explores the ways in which terrorism, government conspiracies, and the growing indifference of humanity could all contribute to a world wide crisis the story focuses on a handful of people who learn the worst is coming, And have tried to sound the alarm, While preparing to survive the collapse of civilization. Banding together, facing unexpected threats, They combine skills and knowledge to meet up at a refuge that will hopefully see them through the worst of what the world is facing. An Ebola outbreak that could leave 90% of humanity dead. insightful, compelling, and illuminated with characters who are deeply real, courageous, and compassionate, higher ground: zero hour is a thought - provoking thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Review: First of all l would like to say a big thank to T.M Carpenter for sending me his book and giving me a chance to read it. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review l am glad this book is on my bookshelf. I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally do not read do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. I highly recommend this book. T.M Carpenter kindly signed my book. I would love to read more from this author. I was sent this book by bostick communications l want to say a big thank you to them for sending me this book as well. I found this book real easy to get in to and hard to put down once l started reading it. There is 22 chapters and 300 pages in this book and it is a great book and it is a great storyline. I would tell people to read this book for themselves to really know how great this book really is. I wish l could rate this book more then 5 stars but l can not put in to words how great this book is. This book took me four days to read and l fell in love with this book. I would love to read more from this storyline l would read this book again and again it was good to read that Kent and his family helped hunter and Casey l like that Kent's daughter was called journey and his son was called maverick it was good to read that they could get loads of stuff they would stay safe from all the dangerous thing that was heading their way l was sad to read that people had shot six people including a young couple and their baby.

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

About The Author: T.M Carpenter was born in 1962 in Minnesota, Where he developed a love for the outdoors, growing up near near minnehaha falls and the Mississippi

river in south Minneapolis. After a visit to Colorado as a young boy, he vowed that one day he would move there, and now he lives with his wife and two children in Parker, Colorado. 

   

Book Review: Clyde Dee: Fighting For Freedom In America: Memoir Of A Schizophrenia And Mainstream Cultural Delusions

Fighting for Freedom in America: Memoir of a "Schizophrenia" and Mainstream Cultural Delusions

Author: Clyde Dee 

Title: Fighting for freedom in america: Memoir of " Schizophrenia" and mainstream cultural delusions 

Genre: Biography and autobiography, personal memoirs, biography, autobiography, personal, memoir, 

Synopsis: In the frontiers of america's mental health institutions, fighting for freedom can become very personal. Six years in to a protected clinical career as a mental health counselor, Clyde Dee moves to Seattle, and takes a job in a section 8 housing project. Getting to the bottom of what's going on in a fractured system, he becomes embroiled in the politics of the local drug war until he decides to go off a small dose of anti - psychotic medication. Clyde then faces treats and a reconceptualization of a fractured past and is stopped by the police in an effort to exit the country. He is incarcerated in a psychiatric ward for three months and released to the streets  in the years that follow, he moves through american disparities and cultural delusions, facing some of his worst fears come true, and striving to gain back what he lost. 

Review: First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Clyde Dee for sending me his book and giving me a chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am glad this book is on my bookshelf. I would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. I normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. I highly recommend this book. the author is really nice and kind. I was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say a big thank you to them as well. I really enjoyed this book l liked this storyline and l found this book really easy to get in to and it was very hard to put down once l started reading it. I loved reading about Clyde's life. I loved that he got a dog named Maxine and a kitten buddy. I love reading memoirs now. This book has 321 pages it did not take me that long to read it. Sometimes l just lie on my bed reading this book and cuddling with my kitten who is called Oscar. I was sad to read that Clyde's bike was stolen and his flat was trashed and his cat litter was thrown all over his floor. Clyde sounds like really brave. I really found this storyline a great read and it sounds like is a great guy who overcome a lot in his life. I like that Clyde gives a sandwich to a homeless person. This book took me 5 days to read.I would love to read more from the author and more about this story and a bit more about Clyde and his life. This is a great book wish l could rate this book more than 5 stars this book is a must read i would tell people to read this book themselves to see how great it really is. I fell in love with this book. I would happily read this book again and again.

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

Book Review: L.F Falconer: The Legacy Of Skur

The Legacy of Skur: Volume One

Author: L.F Falconer 

Title: The Legacy Of Skur Volume One 

Genre: Fiction,Fantasy,Epic 

Synopsis: The last one standing wins no one has ever returned from skur. It is a death quest, Fane is told, but this altruistic, starry-eyed young man chooses to ignore the legends, for according to the wizard fith, hidden among the wealth of treasure atop the mountain of skur is the key to eternal life. Can Fane hope to steal it from under the nose of it's guardian dragon? armed with little more than a sword and a magical talisman, Fane's misadventures upon the mist-enshrouded mountain begin in this epic saga of love, betrayal, war, vengeance, and friendship, we follow the pawns who are shrewdly manipulated in an attempt to save a dying race within a celestial game of dominance. It is survival of the fittest as the players are mercilessly maneuvered across the field, and there are their stories. Fane, the wizard's apprentice. Kael, the warrior and Elva, the legacy. 

Review: first of all l would like to say a big thank you to L.F Falconer for sending me her books and giving me a chance to read this story. I was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. I am glad this book is on my bookshelf  l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this l normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many get books . I highly recommend this book the author is really nice and kind. l would love to read more from this author. I was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say thank you to as well. I really enjoyed reading this book l found this book easy to get in to. I was sad to read that jink's body was taken over by a witch and he was raped by the man who was suppose to look after him. He was sold to this man by a woman who was looking after him. Jink's mother was a whore. Kael and Fane was brother's their mother had passed away she liked jink and thought just because his mother was a whore he did not deserve to be treated bad. Kael and Fane's father did not like jink. Fane was learning magic with a wizard Fith. Fane went looking for ragg's gold with jink. Jink died saving his best friend Fane's life. Ragg made himself look like jink to get the crystal off Fane so he could kill Fane. The witch who took over jink's body was called Larque. Fane ended up eating trolls to stop him from dying. Fane meet a troll named Hhaak and she took what she wanted from Fane and she got pregnant by Fane. Kael found his brother he told Kael that jink died saving his life and that jink died a warrior and Hhaak is my mate and she is pregnant with my child l can not leave this cave because if l do he will kill everybody in avar. Fane asked Kael to look after Hhaak and his child. This crystal stops Ragg touching me but l want you to take it do not let Ragg get his hands on it. Kael told Fane that their father will understand the honor of his death. he wanted jink to have the same honor in death. Hhaak went in to labour so Kael founds a midwife who did not tell anybody of the births she attended. Hhaak had a baby girl but sadly she died in childbirth the baby was crying to be fed the midwife let the baby suck on her finger to keep her quiet. The little girl looked like a normal baby apart from her pointed ears. the midwife told Kael to go find a girl named Alyn who give birth two days ago to a little girl who was stillborn. He found Alyn . Alyn was in debt to this man for letting her and her two siblings after their parents passed away live there. Alyn's brother and sister passed away. The man she worked for paid for their funerals so she was in more debt with him so he made her sleep with men for money. Kael paid off her debt of two crowns. Alyn agreed to be a wet nurse for Kael's niece he let Alyn choose her name. She named the baby Elva the name she was going to name her daughter who sadly passed away. He took Alyn and Elva to their home and told their father that Fane had married Alyn before he went to find Ragg's gold and left her pregnant with Elva. Kael went to war and nearly died but he survived he had fallen in love with Alyn and they got married with the blessing of their father. Dian said he was happy to take Alyn as his daughter in law again. Elva called Kael papa and Dian grandpapa. A year after their got married Alyn give birth to their son they named him Lundin the following year their had a daughter Sashi. After the birth of their third child the following autumn, tragedy stuck their third born was another son named Devon when Devon was one month old he passed away in his sleep. Kael buried the baby behind their house Devon was not ill. Kael found out his father had passed away Kael got his father's coronet handed to him he would wear it from now on. Ragg found out Kael had the crystal from one of the guys that helped after he was stabbed when he was at war. Ragg ate Fane's friend Fith but the poor wizard died before he hit the floor. Ragg treated Kael's wife and children and his niece. Alyn found Elva missing the next morning but their house was still locked up. Ragg changed in to a mouse so he could get in to the house he give Elva to Blugort  and then went back in to put the bar back down so Kael and Alyn did not know anybody had been in their house. Ragg told Elva that Kael killed her mother because she was a troll and that he wanted her gone too. Ragg wanted Blugort to kill Elva and bring her head to him to show Kael that he meant business but Blugort could not go through with killing Elva so he killed a troll so he could sell Elva to a ogre. Ragg changed himself in to Kael to make Alyn think it was her husband He made Alyn come to the barn with him. he wrapped her in to his arms she said this is not the time. The Blugort was hiding in the barn and Ragg put a rope around Alyn's neck and the Blugort pulled her up. Alyn choked last thing she saw was her husband cutting open her belly. Ragg killed Alyn and their unborn baby Kael buried them behind their house with their baby boy Devon and Elva's bloody nightdress covering Alyn and their unborn baby. Blugort tried to sell Elva to the ogre but he did not want her so the Blugort left poor Elva in the cave to die.Elva was a very brave girl she thought her mother and father was living the high life in the castle but that was far from the truth. Kael thought Elva was dead but she was alive she thought nobody wanted her but her uncle wanted her. Gwin lost his hand because he kissed Elva and she wanted to be with him but that horrible boy said she belonged to him not Gwin l was happy to read that she stood up for herself and she came face to face with her papa she wanted to kill him but she listen to her own telling. Elva found him sitting with his son and daughter but she could not see her mama or any other children then her papa told her Ragg had killed Alyn and their unborn baby. Kael told Elva that Ragg was a shape changer. He said he had failed Alyn and their unborn baby, Elva and his brother Fane. I was sad to read that Alyn and her unborn baby died and that Alyn thought Kael and Alyn did not want her because of  Ragg telling her that they both hated her when really they loved her like she was their daughter. I was sad to read that Elva was raped and she thought she was pregnant by that horrible boy. I feel sorry for Gwin that his mother said he was cursed because he was was born without a arm but Elva told Gwin that maybe it was his mother was cursed not him. Elva loves Gwin but Rudne treated Gwin to stay away from Elva or he would lose a foot .Gwin sounds like a great boy just a shame his mother is so nasty and  l was sad to read Gwin's father went hunting and never returned. the author kindly signed my book. it says cheers Donna pay attention to your sparks. this book is 400 pages long this book was hard to put down once l started reading it.

Star Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars 

Book Review: Laura Simmons: Little Bits Of Karma

Little Bits of Karma

Author: Laura Simmons 

Title: Little Bits Of Karma 

Genre: Fiction, Romance, Paranormal

Synopsis: A captivating story of reincarnation, redemption, and forgiveness even though holly O'Rourke is having problems with her longtime significant other, James, she has never entertained thoughts of infidelity. that is, until the day she had a chance encounter with charlie, a handsome coworker. James promises he will change and work on their relationship, but holly's feelings for charlie just won't go away. distressed by her mixed emotions, holly schedules an appointment for a reading with a psychic medium, where she discovers her adulterous past lives and their tragic consequences. holly learns to do her own past life regression though self-hypnosis and uncovers not only lives that she shared with James and  charlie, but how other people in her present life have been with her in the past - the threads of their lives interwoven for centuries holly is stunned by recurring themes and the issues of karmic justice that need to be addressed where will her karmic path ultimately lead? find out on little bits of karma, an entertaining new book about spiritual cause and effect.

Review: first of all l would like to say a big thank you to Laura Simmons for sending me this book and giving me a chance to read this book. l was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. l am so glad this book is on my bookshelf. l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. l normally read books like this but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books. l highly recommend this book. l was sent this book by bostick communications who l want tot say a big thank you to as well. the author is really nice and kind l would love to read more from this author l loved reading about holly past life regression and that people she knows in the life she lives are in her past life. it was horrible to read that James cheated on holly after 9 years together they have been together 11 years and holly cut up most of his clothes and dirty the rest. amber should not have stopped taking her birth control pills to trap James because it is wrong to trap any guy.it was nice for holly to have so many people who care about her. holly was feeling guilty about a kiss with charlie l could not believe James kept cheating with so many women from poor holly. l was happy to read that holly's first husband who beat her up when they were married has changed his life around. it was horrible to read that James tried to put a hit on a pregnant woman but he did not know he was asking amber's cousin to help make the pregnant woman disappear instead her cousin told James to do the right thing by amber and the baby or he will make him disappear l like that holly had a cat called fate that slept cuddled up with her the night she kicked James out. it was funny to read that holly took a mallet to James's brand new truck it is better than hitting him. l like that charlie sent holly a teddy bear which she called theo Barry so holly would have something to hug when she was feeling sad. l was glad James did the right by amber and married her and started falling in love with her and that their daughter Isabella maria was born healthy and that James got up with Bella at night so amber could sleep. l was happy that charlie asked holly to marry him and Lisa was fine with holly and charlie going out together. l was sad to read that James had passed away age 54 when Bella was under 2 months old and was happy James thought about her future with money he got from drug dealing and gamble and holly still give amber the money knowing James would want his daughter to go to college and uni. l was upset to read that holly hit her head after slipping on a cup of ice l was glad to read that holly made  a full recovery and glad she had great friends like Patricia and Lisa it was good to read that holly made peace with roger and alex her two ex-husbands and that Lisa apologized to charlie for being a horrible wife. so happy holly and charlie are getting married and Lisa and roger are getting married too. l really enjoyed this story l would love a follow on to this book and more of the story. l was happy to read that holly got pregnant with twins and they won the lottery.

About the author: Laura Simmons grew up in northern   Virginia and spent most of her career working for various department of defense contractors in the Washington, dc area. she has a fascination with all things met a physical she enjoys soap making, writing, jigsaw puzzles, bowling, vacationing at the beach with her husband, and studying tarot crads and other types of divination systems. little bits of karma is her debut novel. 

Star Rating 5 Out Of 5 Stars 

Book Review: Alan R Adaschik: 100 Years Of Deception: A Blueprint For The Destruction Of A Nation

100 Years of Deception: A Blueprint for the Destruction of a Nation

Author: Alan R Adaschik 

Title: 100 Years Of Deception: A Blueprint For The Destruction Of A Nation 

Genre: Political Science, Political Process, General, Political, Science, Process,

Synopsis: The truth will set you free! the citizens of the united states have been played for fools for the past 100 years. Very few of us know what is behind the events that have shaped our world. Most Americans assume that information provided by the news, radio and television industries is the truth. And most of it is however, it is also true that on critical issues we only get part of the story and important information is deliberately left out. 100 years of deception begins by establishing that passage of the federal reserve act in 1913 constituted on overthrow of our government. since then, the conspirators have pulled the strings that make us dance and controlled our nation's media to keep us in the dark and compliant. The conspirators eventually infiltrated most of the key institutions of our society. through propaganda and undue influence they have shaped how Americans view the world and left us hopelessly brainwashed. This book not only demonstrates that our government was overthrown, it also provides an accounting of the catastrophic consequences the world has suffered because of these conspirators and offers proposals for rectifying our deplorable state of affairs. As Americans we owe it to ourselves and our children to seek the truth and put an end to the 100 years of deception that shaped the world within which we live.

Review:  First of all l would like to say a big thank you to Alan R Adaschik for sending me this book and giving me the chance to read it. l was sent this book in exchange for a honest review l am so glad this book is in my library and on my bookshelf. l would tell people that you should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this.l normally do not read books of this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books l highly recommend this book. l was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say a huge thank you to as well. l really enjoyed reading this book and it was hard to put it down once l started reading it l loved reading about war and government this is a great book.

About the author:  Alan.R. Adascick was raised in brooklyn, new York after high school, he became an engineering student at the university of Michigan in it is naval ROTC program and subsequently, qualified for navy flight training. he received his wings as a jet fighter pilot in 1966 and after completing his tour of duty, earned and MBA from long island university. Al has worked as a flight test conductor for the Grumman aerospace corporation, a financial analyst for the singer company, a senior corporation, a financial analyst for Pratt & Whitney aircraft, and a financial administrator for the city of fort lauderdale Al is also the author of while we was sleep - a story of government without law and an alakan adventure - a travelogue and environment treatise.

Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars 

Book Dedication: this book is dedicated to my father, Anthony  who left us for a better world on the 10th of march, 2013, at the age of ninety-seven with his support and guidance l would not be the person l am today my loss is shared by all who knew hi,. he truly was a man of compassion, substance, and integrity. the world we live in has been diminished by his passing    

Book Review: Traci Inez Rapier: My Life As Traci

My Life As Traci

Author:  Traci Inez Rapier 

Title: My Life As Traci 

Genre: Biography & Autobiography, General, Biography, Autobiography,

Synopsis: l thank god l was not hurt worse. growing up as an African-American girl in Kentucky during the 1970's and 80's 

presented more than it is share of social challenges- racial issues, getting educated in a small-town setting, and living in a loving family that struggled to make ends meet. from the moment l was born, my father already having left the house, my ordinary life has been full of extraordinary situations-  all of which created a sense of life and compassion in me that prompted others to seek my advice, or help, or place as a peacemaker. that is, when l was not fighting to protect myself added to that were my two families that could not be more different: my loving mother and stepfather in a town of 400 in Kentucky, and a father who loved me, plus his wife who despised me, in danville,IL. it all led to a different growing-up time, supported by my extended family in Kentucky. the backdrop was late 1970's and 80's, when l went through school during a time when society was struggling to open up racially, and when everything from music to aids changed our views of the world. l lived it all, l watched a friend die of aids, and l came out of it with an understanding of life that serves me well in my profession. my life as traci captures the arc of my young life it is simply written to bring readers into both the spirit of the time and to invite them into my life, but it pries open the hidden corners, which seemed to constantly surround me always hopeful, but never shy about detailing traumatic moments, the book brings out the way my inner world develop, first through faith in my parents, then in the faith of my friendships, and finally in the faith of my spiritual beliefs.

   

Review: first of all l would like to say a big thank you to traci Inez rapier for sending me this book and giving me the chance to read it. l was sent this book in exchange for a honest review. l am glad this book is on my bookshelf. l would tell people that should step outside your comfort zone with books because it is good to add more authors and genres to your reading portfolio even if you do not read books like this. l normally do not read books like this genre but l stepped outside my comfort zone with authors and genres l am so glad l did because l have read so many great books l was sent this book by bostick communications who l want to say thank you to as well. l really enjoyed reading about traci and her life. l was sad to read that chad died due to a car accident. l was sad to read that chad's brother peter turned to drug's to cope with his brother's death and chad's sister nay turned to sleeping around to deal with her brother's death. it was sad to read that peter was diagnosed with aids due to drug uses and he just wanted to see his brother again. peter and nay are twins. l was sad to read that traci had tried to take her life to be with chad, Traci's stepmother and sister sound jealous of traci l really like that traci did not let them stop her learning at school. l think traci sound's like a very kind lady. it is the worse thing to lose somebody close to them. when traci was leaving school in 1986 l was born that year. this is a great book and it was hard to put down l really could not put this book down once l started reading it. traci kindly signed my book l was sad to read that peter passed away. l would love to read more about traci and her life and l would love to read more from this author.  

Star rating: 5 out of 5 stars