Review of The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan Rating ***** Readers of this blog know that the books I choose to write about are books that I personally have read. I don't always read the latest releases. It takes me a while to find some books. Such is the case with this book, … [Read more...] about Review of The Omnivore’s Dilemma
Review of The Great Debaters
Review of the Great Debaters written by Robert Eisele and directed by Denzell WashingtonRating **** I can honestly say that I don't think I have ever seen a film with Denzell Washington that I haven't liked. He adds just enough originality to each role that you totally believe in the … [Read more...] about Review of The Great Debaters
Review of The Mistress’s Daughter
Review of The Mistress's Daughter by A.M. HomesRating *** My wife recommended this book. It's not one I would have picked out. It's a story about the author whose biological mother comes looking for her after giving her up for adoption some thirty plus years earlier. This is one of those stories … [Read more...] about Review of The Mistress’s Daughter
Review of Deliver Us From Evil
Review of Deliver Us From Evil written and directed by Amy BergRating **** This is a film about sexual abuse by priests and the cover-up of the problem by the church. The focus of the film is on one priest, Father Oliver O'Grady, and a number of his victims and their families. It is sometimes … [Read more...] about Review of Deliver Us From Evil
Review of Money For Nothing
Review of Money For Nothing: One Man's Journey Through the Dark Side of Lottery Millions by Edward UgelRating ***** Some titles are better than others. The title of this book is spot on. Money For Nothing has two meanings: It refers to the money won by lottery winners and also to the money made by … [Read more...] about Review of Money For Nothing
Review of My Kid Could Paint That
Review of My Kid Could Paint That by Amir Bar-Lev Rating ***** I loved this documentary. It has already garnered a spot in my best of for this year. This is a story about little Marla Olmstead, a four-year-old (now older) whose paintings have made her rich. It is also a story about fame, … [Read more...] about Review of My Kid Could Paint That