This book offers something unique among the volumes written about WWII. It tells the story of the air campaign over Germany from the perspective of a German pilot. Review of a Higher Call: An Incredible True Story of combat and chivalry in the War-Torn Skies of WW II by Adam Makos and Larry … [Read more...] about Review of A Higher Call
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My 2019 Oscar Picks
Best Picture – The best all around picture for me was Green Book Best Director – Adam Mckay for Vice. I would have nominated the directors of Green Book and Bohemian Rhapsody. Best Actress – I haven't seen enough of the nominated performances to give an honest pick. Glenn Close was good in … [Read more...] about My 2019 Oscar Picks
Review of The Devil We Know
Directed by Stephanie Soechtig and Jeremy SeifertRating ***** Last December I reviewed the excellent book Toms River about the damage caused by the decades-long dumping of chemical pollutants into the waters and land surrounding a rural New Jersey community. As disturbing as that story was, the … [Read more...] about Review of The Devil We Know
Review of An American Sickness
American Sickness: How Healthcare Became Big Business and How You Can Take It Back by Elisabeth Rosenthal Rating ***** American Sickness by Elisabeth Rosenthal is an exhaustive, detailed look at the American healthcare system. The author examines every facet of healthcare, going back to the … [Read more...] about Review of An American Sickness
Two must see Netflix documentaries
Abducted in Plain Sight directed by Skye BorgmanRating ***** Let me warn you up front. This documentary is going to make you outraged. You will be outraged by the actions of the parents. You will be outraged by the way the perpetrator managed to continue his twisted actions with … [Read more...] about Two must see Netflix documentaries
Review of the Netflix Docuseries The Innocent Man
Directed by Clay TweelRating ***** In reading about wrongful convictions, I've come across a number of outrageous stories about our inept criminal justice system. There is the story of the young black teen who police just happened to spot walking along the road and decided to bring him in for … [Read more...] about Review of the Netflix Docuseries The Innocent Man