I've been writing reviews of nonfiction books, films and documentaries for eight-plus years. I average about 25 to 35 visitors a day. Yet in eight years I've only managed to attract 61 Facebook followers and 51 Twitter followers. That is downright pitiful. So, I've decided to make a concerted effort … [Read more...] about EverythingNonfiction gets a rebranding
Review of American Fire
Review of American Fire by Monica Hesse Rating **** A serial arsonist is on the loose in a small town in Accomack County on Virginia’s Eastern Shore. Who is responsible? What is the motive? When and how will they be caught? These are some of the questions that American Fire attempts to … [Read more...] about Review of American Fire
All the President’s yes men
A month ago Trump had his first cabinet meeting. The meeting was memorable not for any substance but because of the way each cabinet member took turns heaping praise on their boss. The best president in history. Next we have the new White House Communications chief, Anthony Scaramucci, who takes the … [Read more...] about All the President’s yes men
A couple of streaming suggestions
The Defiant Ones Directed by Allen Hughes Rating ***** I have two very good recommendations for your streaming queue. First up is the four part HBO documentary The Defiant Ones. This documentary takes a look at the two men behind the insane Beats music deal with Apple – Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre. … [Read more...] about A couple of streaming suggestions
Walter White writes a memoir
A Life in Parts by Bryan Cranston Rating ***** The best films are those that have strong writing, directing, and acting. Of the three, my opinion is that the writing is the most important. A director can't direct and an actor can't act without someone first putting the story down on paper. The … [Read more...] about Walter White writes a memoir
Review of Apollo 8
Review of Apollo 8: The Thrilling Story of the First Mission to the Moon by Jeffrey Kluger Rating ***** As I write this review, the picture Earth Rise, taken on the Apollo 8 mission, hangs above my desk. I have had the framed picture for years. Now, after reading the excellent account of the … [Read more...] about Review of Apollo 8