Truth is Stranger than Fiction
(and a lot more interesting)
About
This site is dedicated to bringing attention to true stories in whatever format they are told in. I am an author myself, having written three nonfiction books.
Recent Posts
Review of Spy High
Review of Spy High Rating ***** This four-part Amazon Prime documentary series is interesting on many levels. First, there is the whole idea that a school district can single out
A slave story
Review of Never Caught: The Washingtons’ relentless Pursuit of Their Runaway Slave, Ona Judge Written by Erica Armstrong Dunbar Rating ***** Slavery got its start in Africa when one tribe
Review of The Twister: Caught in the Storm
Review of The Twister: Caught in the Storm Directed by Alexandra Lacey Rating ***** Just in time for tornado season, this Netflix documentary has as much suspense as either of
Review of Zenith Man
Review of Zenith Man: Death, Love, and Redemption in a Georgia Courtroom by McCracken Poston Jr. Rating ***** You can’t judge a book by its cover—or, in this case, its
Review of the Hulu Docuseries Devil in the Family
Too much of anything is never good. There are plenty of examples of families torn apart by excess exposure through social media or reality TV. For Ruby Franke, it all started with an interest in creating a YouTube channel for family Vlogging.
My Pick for Oscars 2025 Best Picture
The author reviews ten best picture nominated films, sharing opinions on each. Favorites include “I’m Still Here” and “A Complete Unknown,” praised for their powerful storytelling and performances. Other films are critiqued for pacing issues or unclear plots. The author invites readers to comment on their own favorites within the discussion.