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
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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
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 … [Read more...] about The coming economic storm
Review of Beyond the Call
Review of Beyond the Call: The true story of one WWII pilot's covert mission to rescue POWs on the Easter Front written by Lee Trimble. Rating *** A good way to understand monumental events like WWII is by reading the personal stories of those who were there. This book tells the story of Robert … [Read more...] about Review of Beyond the Call
The amazing story of Twinsters
Twinsters by Samantha Futerman Rating ***** Samantha Futerman is an aspiring actress. She is Korean. She was adopted as a baby by an American family and raised in Southern California. Like most aspiring actors, her work can be found on Youtube. By chance, an individual stumbled upon one of her … [Read more...] about The amazing story of Twinsters
Review of Janesville an American Story
Janesville: An American Story by Amy Goldstein Rating **** What happens to a community when a major employer leaves town? This is the basic premise of Janesville. The major employer is GM. The community is Janesville, Wisconsin. The book covers the years following the closing of the GM plant in … [Read more...] about Review of Janesville an American Story