EverythingNonfiction gets a rebranding
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 to get more followers. I […]
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 term “yes man” to a […]
The coming economic storm
So, the stock market is trading at record levels. Unemployment is at record lows. What could possibly go wrong? How about an economic collapse worse than the 2007 – 2009 S&P 500 50% decline. Why do I have such a pessimistic outlook when everything looks so rosy? Let’s just say I’ve seen this movie before. […]
The Problem With America
Over the past several months I have seen a number of interesting polls that paint a bleak picture of this country. I’d like to share a few of them. I’ll start with some amazing statistics concerning reading habits. You can find the complete survey here. Total percentage of U.S. families who did not buy a […]
Best of Everything Nonfiction for 2016
These are the best films, books, and documentaries that I have read, listened to, and watched in 2016. I haven’t been able to review everything on the list. Where I do have a review, you can read the full review by selecting the link. Best Nonfiction Film’s of 2016 Sully – Directed by Clint Eastwood, […]
Am I the only one who didn’t get Arrival?
The reviews for this film have been phenomenal. Best film of the year! Magical! A masterpiece! Thought provoking? My reaction – WTF? Now I know this film is based on a book, and I have not read the book. I’m sure that the book explains things better than this film. But as a standalone film, […]