Tag: nonfiction

STUFF
Book Review, Comedy, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Science

STUFF: The Fortunes, Foibles, and Fiascos of Those Who Sought to Understand Matter by George Graybill

Sharon Clayton

What is stuff made of? Mr. Graybill gives a humorous, easy-to-follow,  history lesson in the study of matter.  He includes an extensive vocabulary of science terms from various theories, elements, and compounds to the explanation of wave-particle duality, quantum mechanics, and the Bohr model. There are also profiles of various philosophers and scientists including Hermes Trismegistus, Galileo Galilei,… Continue reading STUFF: The Fortunes, Foibles, and Fiascos of Those Who Sought to Understand Matter by George Graybill

WhoKnew
Book Review, Facts, NetGalley, Nonfiction, Portable Press

Who Knew? Questions That Will Make You Think Again by Sarah Herman

Sharon Clayton

If you want to be the life of the party, this is your book. You can fill your brain with as much "useless knowledge" (my affectionate moniker) as you can fit and impress people with how fast a sand dune can move, explain what watermelon snow is, and give in morbid detail why a barbershop… Continue reading Who Knew? Questions That Will Make You Think Again by Sarah Herman

Violated
Book Review, NetGalley, Nonfiction, Rape, Sports

Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University Amid College Football’s Sexual Assault Crisis by Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach

Sharon Clayton

According to national statistics, at least one in five college women experience some type of sexual assault.  Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach are ESPN reporters who have done a comprehensive investigation into injustices and cover ups of a prominent Christian college, Baylor University, in Waco, Texas. The book contains many stories of Baylor female students… Continue reading Violated: Exposing Rape at Baylor University Amid College Football’s Sexual Assault Crisis by Paula Lavigne and Mark Schlabach

WayoftheWolf
Book Review, NetGalley, Nonfiction, Self-Help

Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling- Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, and Success by Jordan Belfort

Sharon Clayton

Bestselling author of "The Wolf of Wall Street", Jordan Belfort, shares step-by-step instructions on using his very successful Straight Line System for any business, industry and even your personal life.  He notes that you do not have to be in sales to use this system.  You can use it from selling your great qualities in… Continue reading Way of the Wolf: Straight Line Selling- Master the Art of Persuasion, Influence, and Success by Jordan Belfort

WeddingVows
Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help, Wedding

The Wedding Vows Chapbook: Sample Wedding Vows and Inspiration by Katharine Coggeshall

Sharon Clayton

Planning a wedding these days is not easy and writing your wedding vows can be a daunting task.  Ms. Coggeshall makes that task much easier by providing romantic vows, Christian vows and bonuses such as a list of inspirational words and questions and tips on writing your own vows. I believe there is a vow… Continue reading The Wedding Vows Chapbook: Sample Wedding Vows and Inspiration by Katharine Coggeshall

Book Review, NetGalley, Nonfiction

Silver Hair: Say Goodbye to the Dye and Let Your Natural Light Shine: A Handbook by Lorraine Massey (Author), Michele Bender (Contributor)

Sharon Clayton

Silver is the new black, blonde and brown... From the author of Curly Girl, Silver Hair,comes a guide to letting your hair go silver.  Massey, a hairstylist for three decades, includes testimonials and pictures from herself and from women of various ages who decided to bite the bullet and let their hair go natural.  Her… Continue reading Silver Hair: Say Goodbye to the Dye and Let Your Natural Light Shine: A Handbook by Lorraine Massey (Author), Michele Bender (Contributor)

Scapegoat
Accidents, Book Review, Nonfiction

Scapegoat: A Flight Crews Journey from Heroes to Villains to Redemption by Emilio Corsetti III

Sharon Clayton

This is a clear case of negligence.  After 3 years of interviews and research, the author tells the true story of Flight TWA 841 which almost had a near fatal crash on April 4, 1979.  After reading the pilots' details of the event, the interviews of the pilots by FAA agents and others, the false… Continue reading Scapegoat: A Flight Crews Journey from Heroes to Villains to Redemption by Emilio Corsetti III

LearnFrench
Book Review, Nonfiction, Self-Help, Series

Learn French with Stories for Beginners Volume 2 by Frederic Bibard

Sharon Clayton

I took two years of French in high school 30+ years ago and wanted to brush up on it for a trip to Quebec, Canada, this summer. After reading Mr. Bibard’s book, I found it easy and practical to use and also found the audio files to be especially helpful. I was able to pick… Continue reading Learn French with Stories for Beginners Volume 2 by Frederic Bibard

ItWasMeAllAlong
Book Review, Coming of Age, Memoirs, Nonfiction, Obesity

It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell

Sharon Clayton

All of us have something about our childhood that stands out and Andie Mitchell is no exception.  Food was her comfort and she found out at the age of 13 (weighing in at 200 lbs) that if she kept eating the way she had been, she would weigh close to 300 lbs by the time… Continue reading It Was Me All Along by Andie Mitchell

With or Without You
Addiction, Book Review, Memoirs, NetGalley, Nonfiction, Random House

With or Without You by Domenica Ruta

Sharon Clayton

"I will not become my mother." These were famous last words from Domenica (Nikki) Ruta. It was touch and go for a while. Nikki's mom, Kathi, was a drug addict who wanted her daughter to have more than she did. This book is not only about Nikki's fight to try and find a "normal" life,… Continue reading With or Without You by Domenica Ruta