Review of Hunting Eichmann by Neal BascombRating ***** Fans of fiction often complain that nonfiction books tends to be dry. They obviously haven't read the right books. I started this blog, in part, to expand the reach of great nonfiction. Hunting Eichmann is a real life thriller that is … [Read more...] about Review of Hunting Eichmann
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St. Louis Library Event
Yesterday I was invited to participate in a local author event at the library. It's always good to get out and do some promotion. Below are a few photos taken at the event. There were some thirty authors at the event. I took this shot when I first got there. As you can see I was tucked away in … [Read more...] about St. Louis Library Event
Review of I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Review of I Am Trying To Break Your Heart directed by Sam JonesRating *** This is a 2002 documentary about a musical group I had never hear of. The premise is that the director wanted to film the band as they worked on their upcoming album. I've seen similar films like this. Most notably is … [Read more...] about Review of I Am Trying To Break Your Heart
Review of Amelia
Review of Amelia written by Ron Bass and directed by Mira NairRating *** Amelia is a solid bio picture that doesn't quite reach the same level as Martin Scorsese's The Aviator. Still, it is a movie worth seeing. For the past few months I've been stuck in the late twenties and thirties. … [Read more...] about Review of Amelia
Review of Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
Review of Fordlandia by Greg GrandinRating **** This book is up for a National Book Award for nonfiction. I was surprised to find that it was available at my local library. You would think that a National Book Award nomination would create a little more demand. The title Fordlandiais not the … [Read more...] about Review of Fordlandia by Greg Grandin
Review of Blindsight
Review of Blindsight directed by Lucy WalkerRating **** When I first read about this documentary, I thought it was about the story of Eric Weihenmayer, who became the first blind person to scale Mt Everest. If you look at the image used to promote the film, you see a lone individual with arms … [Read more...] about Review of Blindsight