by Admin | Dec 25, 2016 | apartheid, Biography, Children, creativity, family, human rights, non-fiction, reconciliation, South Africa
Reviewed by: Janet Levine “This book is a breath of fresh air.” Born A Crime is a rollicking ride of a book, an enjoyable feast of storytelling. Deservedly it is already a number one bestselling book. Combining comedy and tragedy, the book covers the dying days of...
by Admin | Apr 9, 2016 | Biography, creativity, family, Memoir, non-fiction, Parenting, reconciliation, Uncategorized
The Astronomer and the Witch: Johannes Kepler’s Fight for his Mother Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Rublack creates an astute and informative study of witchcraft and witch trials.” The Astronomer and The Witch by Ulinka Rublack at first glance may appear to be a...
by Admin | Feb 9, 2016 | Biography, Children, family, gardening, Memoir, non-fiction
Reviewed by: Janet Levine “a well-written, family memoir that tackles broad questions of identity . . .” Their Promised Land is somewhat quirky: compelling and heartwarming in parts but also long-winded and unremarkable in others. Ian Buruma, the author, is well known...
by Admin | Jul 29, 2015 | Biography, creativity, Literature
The Millionaire and the Bard: Henry Folger’s Obsessive Hunt for Shakespeare’s First Folio Reviewed by: Janet Levine “Decisive two thumbs up for a compelling and lucid narrative of the ‘finest book in the world.’” The Millionaire and the Bard by Andrea Mays...
