Here is my list of the very best nonfiction books, films, and documentaries that I've seen or read this past year. Only books or films that got a four star rating or higher made the list. Anything getting a five star rating is indicated with an asterisk. The items in this list do not necessarily … [Read more...] about The Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2009
Archives for 2009
Review of the Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Review of The Boy Who Harnessed The Wind by William Kamkwamba and Bryan MealerRating ***** This is the second memoir I've read from someone dealing with the hardships of growing up in Africa. The first one was A Long Way Gone by Ishmael Beah. Ishmael grew up in the war-torn Congo area and … [Read more...] about Review of the Boy Who Harnessed The Wind
Review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill Directed by Judy IrvingRating **** This documentary is about a flock of wild parrots who have taken up residence in San Francisco in an area known as Telegraph Hill. It is also about an unemployed man who takes care of the parrots and the relationship he … [Read more...] about Review of The Wild Parrots of Telegraph Hill
Review of Tyson
Review of Tyson directed by James TobackRating **** I'm not particularly a fan of Mike Tyson or of boxing, but there was a lot to like about this film. I can't remember seeing any other film with a similar format. It's basically an autobiography on film. If the director wanted to, he … [Read more...] about Review of Tyson
Interview with author John Tippets
Of the many marketing initiatives I undertook in promoting my book 35 Miles From Shore, one that stood out was my month long blog tour with Pump Up Your Book virtual book tours. Recently, I was asked to serve as a host for a touring author. John Tippets is the author of the new book Hearts of … [Read more...] about Interview with author John Tippets
Review of Hearts of Courage
Review of hearts of Courage by John M. TippetsRating *** This book tells the story of a plane crash in the Alaskan wilderness and the subsequent month-long survival of four of the plane's six occupants. The story is told by the son of one of the survivors. It's a compelling story but one … [Read more...] about Review of Hearts of Courage