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Review of the Netflix Bob Ross documentary

Review of Bob Ross: Happy Accidents, Betrayal & Greed Directed by Joshua RofeRating ***** I don't know if it was the voice or simply the fascination of watching a painting come to life in thirty minutes, but I always stopped channel surfing whenever I came across A Bob Ross Joy of Painting … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix Bob Ross documentary

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Review of Hunting LeRoux

Review of Hunting LeRoux: The Inside Story of the DEA Takedown of a Criminal Genius and His Empire by Elaine Shannon Rating **** This book had a little of everything. On the one hand, it was like reading a Jason Bourne thriller. On the other hand, it was a bit like reading about a cartoon … [Read more...] about Review of Hunting LeRoux

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Review of The Woman They Could Not Silence

Review of The Woman They Could Not Silence: One Woman, Her Incredible Fight for Freedom, and the Men Who Tried to Make Her Disappear by Kate Moore Rating ***** Every story has a protagonist and an antagonist. Elizabeth Packard, the protagonist of this story, had a slew of antagonists, including … [Read more...] about Review of The Woman They Could Not Silence

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Review of Radium Girls

Review of Radium Girls by Kate Moore rating ***** The book Radium Girls by Kate Moore tells a story of injustice. It's a story about corporate malfeasance, the role of government and the law, and the struggles of young women terminally affected by radium poising and their efforts to seek … [Read more...] about Review of Radium Girls

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A donut and a Delorean

What do donuts and a DeLorean have in common? In the case of the two documentaries reviewed below, each contains stories about individuals who achieved great success only to lose it all over bad decisions and poor choices. In both cases, greed, self-interest, and self-preservation prevailed. The … [Read more...] about A donut and a Delorean