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Friday, January 27, 2012
Thursday, January 26, 2012
Conversations with a Dead Man by Doug Lucas
Is a story of a man who reached 91 years 7 months and 5 days of life before dying. He is buried and even in death we connect with our loved ones and he knew this. So he is reaching out to a youngster telling him with a witty dry sense of humor about his life and his war experiences. .
This story brought memories back to me of sitting on the stoop of my grandfather's house located in the Bronx. In his Irish brogue he could relay stories of his life and experiences in World War I. I would sit there enthralled imagining the scenes in my mind so it was refreshing to read about another’s experiences during the birth of a nation.
This tale was written about the riches and sacrifices he John Wesley Elder and others who lived through during the birth of the American Nation. He was a man of many talents and enlisted in the militia and mingled with the great forefathers of our nation and expand on their actions. He described in vivid details his experiences of fighting the British, the French and the Indians and how it was an emotionally and physically exhausting battle but he'd do it again to be a free man and he believed everyone deserves the right to have authority over their own life, no master or king should be dictating their freedom.
The character, John Wesley Elder chats graciously about his victories and losses in life and how it affects him and everyone he loves. He even after death, is a teacher and reminds the youngster that he needs to respect, help and have dignity for everyone and strangers in our lives. He believes that paying forward there would be rewards and he does receive the greatest reward of all his children, his boys and girls visit his grave and they play pranks on each other. In all it was a colorful, witty tale and gave the reader a glimpse into American's birth, the hardship and love the colonists survive through. It ends with his dream of being united with his love once again. There were tears in this reader's eyes.
Here is an excerpt from the story; dry humor and warm but some graphic details about the first pioneers of this great nation.
John Wesley Elder
"Aged Ninety nine years, seven months and five daysDeparted this earthly life on the 22nd day of May 1834Servant of God and PatriotI'm dead now, so leave me alone.On the back of my marker, I had my son Seth carve:I helped you when I could, I can't help you now.You will have to do it on your own.Good Luck"
This is a biography of a witty and charming Irish lad that came to America to help her become a free nation and win in the fight against Mother England aiming for everyone's freedom; to become their own person and was the catalyst to create a powerful nation for future generations. Cheers to John Wesley Elder for being a warrior and gentleman in the times of creation of the good old USA and sharing his story life. In all it was a delightful tale reliving the days of being pioneers in a harsh nation, John shared his memories and history of a birth of a nation with a youngster and help him find insight to life.5 ravens
Read more:http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=history&thread=1033&page=1#ixzz1kbRdMO2C
This story brought memories back to me of sitting on the stoop of my grandfather's house located in the Bronx. In his Irish brogue he could relay stories of his life and experiences in World War I. I would sit there enthralled imagining the scenes in my mind so it was refreshing to read about another’s experiences during the birth of a nation.
This tale was written about the riches and sacrifices he John Wesley Elder and others who lived through during the birth of the American Nation. He was a man of many talents and enlisted in the militia and mingled with the great forefathers of our nation and expand on their actions. He described in vivid details his experiences of fighting the British, the French and the Indians and how it was an emotionally and physically exhausting battle but he'd do it again to be a free man and he believed everyone deserves the right to have authority over their own life, no master or king should be dictating their freedom.
The character, John Wesley Elder chats graciously about his victories and losses in life and how it affects him and everyone he loves. He even after death, is a teacher and reminds the youngster that he needs to respect, help and have dignity for everyone and strangers in our lives. He believes that paying forward there would be rewards and he does receive the greatest reward of all his children, his boys and girls visit his grave and they play pranks on each other. In all it was a colorful, witty tale and gave the reader a glimpse into American's birth, the hardship and love the colonists survive through. It ends with his dream of being united with his love once again. There were tears in this reader's eyes.
Here is an excerpt from the story; dry humor and warm but some graphic details about the first pioneers of this great nation.
John Wesley Elder
"Aged Ninety nine years, seven months and five daysDeparted this earthly life on the 22nd day of May 1834Servant of God and PatriotI'm dead now, so leave me alone.On the back of my marker, I had my son Seth carve:I helped you when I could, I can't help you now.You will have to do it on your own.Good Luck"
This is a biography of a witty and charming Irish lad that came to America to help her become a free nation and win in the fight against Mother England aiming for everyone's freedom; to become their own person and was the catalyst to create a powerful nation for future generations. Cheers to John Wesley Elder for being a warrior and gentleman in the times of creation of the good old USA and sharing his story life. In all it was a delightful tale reliving the days of being pioneers in a harsh nation, John shared his memories and history of a birth of a nation with a youngster and help him find insight to life.5 ravens
Read more:http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=history&thread=1033&page=1#ixzz1kbRdMO2C
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Directionless Son of Brain Review by Susan Mahoney
This book explores the dilemma of which direction do we choice to take. It describes the lost journey of finding oneself vs. societal norms and introduces the concept of being true or false to selves. The writer's style uses psychology as its foundation. This author blends all self-identification concepts together, as the characters goes on a journey and discovers self and purpose. The plot aids the reader to think about their own destiny and make them desire to reevaluate their choices and regrets, and find a peaceful center to their existence. It brings the reader into the mysterious world of values, morals and judgment, which is mind inspiring.
This story makes the reader questioned how we all have real and false masks we wear, should it be unmasked and just accept ourselves and accept our differences that do not fit in the norm of civilization and be at peace with the decision. As the character explores to understand the concepts of societies configuration he continues exploring his inner soul awareness. He continues to explore the meaning of his destiny he meets all sorts of egos, greed, selfishness, and compassion and others that confronts him and prompts him and the reader to explore their own beliefs.
He receives insights to tap into his inner guidance to choose the right or wrong choices to walk or not his chosen path. This book is entertaining, especially for psychological, spiritual and readers who like to investigate the essence of life and be willing to ponder the question of developing into a higher personal transformation to become their own true individual against all psychological odds and seek their true calling.
also can be purchase at Barnes and Nobles and Amazon.com.
This book stimulates the mind, rates at 5 stars. This book is a recommendation for readers and students exploring psychology and insight of freewill and all willing to explore the unknown mysteries of the human brain and thoughts.
This story makes the reader questioned how we all have real and false masks we wear, should it be unmasked and just accept ourselves and accept our differences that do not fit in the norm of civilization and be at peace with the decision. As the character explores to understand the concepts of societies configuration he continues exploring his inner soul awareness. He continues to explore the meaning of his destiny he meets all sorts of egos, greed, selfishness, and compassion and others that confronts him and prompts him and the reader to explore their own beliefs.
He receives insights to tap into his inner guidance to choose the right or wrong choices to walk or not his chosen path. This book is entertaining, especially for psychological, spiritual and readers who like to investigate the essence of life and be willing to ponder the question of developing into a higher personal transformation to become their own true individual against all psychological odds and seek their true calling.
also can be purchase at Barnes and Nobles and Amazon.com.
This book stimulates the mind, rates at 5 stars. This book is a recommendation for readers and students exploring psychology and insight of freewill and all willing to explore the unknown mysteries of the human brain and thoughts.
Cry for the Children Review by Author Saurabh Sharma
I really enjoyed reading this book by Author Susanna Mahoney. Here is the review:
Excellent Display of how forces of nature operate!
5 STARS
When I started reading the story of the book, I assumed after reading a chapter or two that this story was about an innocent wife and her cruel husband (a victim of child abuse) and how their lovely daughter suffers because of their fights.
But as the story progressed, with all it’s twists and turns, I realized that it was something more than that. I started feeling more and more interested in the depth and the hidden moral messages in the story.
We have all heard of Yin and Yang theory. We know that good and bad forces operate simultaneously and it’s their balance/equilibrium which keeps the wheel of life running smoothly. But there is a hidden ambition in everyone to dominate others and we all know that there is always a struggle between good and evil people. Sometimes, we even face the dilemma of choosing one out of two at certain point of time in our life.
Some people choose to be good while others choose to be bad and a few people are always selfless. There are also few people who are always ready to switch the sides.
May be that is how the good and bad forces continuously struggle to co-exist and thrive to dominate each other. May be we are all the mediums through which these forces manifest themselves.
This is the story about that struggle and when you will finish reading this story, you will ask few questions to yourself:
1. Do I respect my beloved or Does my beloved care for me sincerely?
2. Am I the son of light or a slave of an evil dark force?
3. Am I selfless in my actions and behavior?
4. What if, I am one of the soldiers in the battle of good and evil?
5. What kind of legacy will we leave to future generations?
We all know that good defeats the evil in the end, but it’s always amazing to see how some people sacrifice their life and families for the whole humanity and still ask for nothing in return.
This story motivates us to be good and fight with our demons.
With Christmas on the cards, this was a very special read for me and thanks to the author of this book for writing such a wonderful depiction of how the light wins over darkness!
Cry for the Children available for purchase on Smashwords.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103961
You can also join Author Susanna Mahoney on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Message-To-My-Children-2-Fantasy-Escapism/103661739691732
A special thank you to https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSaurabhSharma who wrote this review; check out his Smashwords.com page; https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/29057 His book is an adventure exploring the mind.
Excellent Display of how forces of nature operate!
5 STARS
When I started reading the story of the book, I assumed after reading a chapter or two that this story was about an innocent wife and her cruel husband (a victim of child abuse) and how their lovely daughter suffers because of their fights.
But as the story progressed, with all it’s twists and turns, I realized that it was something more than that. I started feeling more and more interested in the depth and the hidden moral messages in the story.
We have all heard of Yin and Yang theory. We know that good and bad forces operate simultaneously and it’s their balance/equilibrium which keeps the wheel of life running smoothly. But there is a hidden ambition in everyone to dominate others and we all know that there is always a struggle between good and evil people. Sometimes, we even face the dilemma of choosing one out of two at certain point of time in our life.
Some people choose to be good while others choose to be bad and a few people are always selfless. There are also few people who are always ready to switch the sides.
May be that is how the good and bad forces continuously struggle to co-exist and thrive to dominate each other. May be we are all the mediums through which these forces manifest themselves.
This is the story about that struggle and when you will finish reading this story, you will ask few questions to yourself:
1. Do I respect my beloved or Does my beloved care for me sincerely?
2. Am I the son of light or a slave of an evil dark force?
3. Am I selfless in my actions and behavior?
4. What if, I am one of the soldiers in the battle of good and evil?
5. What kind of legacy will we leave to future generations?
We all know that good defeats the evil in the end, but it’s always amazing to see how some people sacrifice their life and families for the whole humanity and still ask for nothing in return.
This story motivates us to be good and fight with our demons.
With Christmas on the cards, this was a very special read for me and thanks to the author of this book for writing such a wonderful depiction of how the light wins over darkness!
Cry for the Children available for purchase on Smashwords.com https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/103961
You can also join Author Susanna Mahoney on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/pages/Message-To-My-Children-2-Fantasy-Escapism/103661739691732
A special thank you to https://www.facebook.com/AuthorSaurabhSharma who wrote this review; check out his Smashwords.com page; https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/29057 His book is an adventure exploring the mind.
Abithica by Susan Goldsmith
It is refreshing to read a story that combines all elements of human and angelic existence. This is a story that was born out of the author's creativity mind; thinking what would happen if some day something significant happens and her body was switched/invaded by another presence, be it evil or good and how would her loved ones react to the change. This is where the plots thickens a messenger on a mission is given assignments to invite herself into hosts bodies. Usually broken souls calling out for help in their darkness moments.
The rescuer comes and helps the fallen soul to mend the broken spirit, she travels from one host to another; until she experiences true unconditional love of a father and his daughter then she is reluctant to leave. Feeling deep anguish to give the broken spirit back her vessel and Abithica has to decide to be faithful or defiant everything she believed in and commit the unthinkable. The author mixes in dark elements also, the violence of gangs, drugs and harsh reality of making bad choices.
There are hidden messages in this story and each reader takes from it what appeals to them. It a wonderful mystery of fiction, fantasy, love and supernatural occurrences and kept this reader turning the pages in anticipation to see what the conclusion was to be. Not disappointed and looking forward to reading more from this author.
5 Ravens - )
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=supernatural&action=display&thread=1020#ixzz1kDhNtgK5
The rescuer comes and helps the fallen soul to mend the broken spirit, she travels from one host to another; until she experiences true unconditional love of a father and his daughter then she is reluctant to leave. Feeling deep anguish to give the broken spirit back her vessel and Abithica has to decide to be faithful or defiant everything she believed in and commit the unthinkable. The author mixes in dark elements also, the violence of gangs, drugs and harsh reality of making bad choices.
There are hidden messages in this story and each reader takes from it what appeals to them. It a wonderful mystery of fiction, fantasy, love and supernatural occurrences and kept this reader turning the pages in anticipation to see what the conclusion was to be. Not disappointed and looking forward to reading more from this author.
5 Ravens - )
Read more: http://www.greatmindsthinkaloud.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=supernatural&action=display&thread=1020#ixzz1kDhNtgK5
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Ultimate Deception' by John Boyd
Boom "You are Dead"
Author's description deadly enemy:
After Rodriguez and those transporting him are killed, the US President asks Robert Davis and his team to uncover the leak.
This story is fast action pack with espionage, conspiracy theories, sabotage and backstabbing betrayal between strange bedfellows of various governments’ offices. Behind the scenes of the world there are power brokers who will stop at nothing to gain their dreams of wealth and power. This story is about these madmen who will kill anyone who gets in their way. All for the material wealth and control of the oil reserves of the world. These madmen are in important position of power and are obsessed with becoming the only seller of the black gold of the world. They are power brokers of high ranks daring to mix business with drug smugglers, and weapon black market sellers to establish a strong monetary economy to keep their agenda of being number one rank of world’s broker of valuable commodities and have control over the world's economy.
This is one of the Robert Davis Series books; this is where the colorful characters of Robert Davis and his team member are command into action to hunt for the power brokers and stop their insane plans of hijacking all the black gold in the world; drug smuggling, and tyranny over the defenseless.. The team is assigned to a secret mission to find out who is the leak is, how to stop the sabotage of oil refineries, stop the sale of black market weapons to all foreign terrorists and to rescue hostages and get out alive of hostile territory in a brief time span.
Enclosed is a paragraph in the author's words: “They were being held in that secure facility next to the rocket manufacturing plant and we went in, pulled the scientists out, blew the facility, and walked our way out. It’s the same as with Chavez and the AK-77 facility. They’ve got four of our people instead of two this time, and we blow the facility on our way out.”
He smiled, and the others concurred.
“I hear ya,” Robert said, “but none of those four are American citizens, and that facility sits on the edge of an air base and next to a real prison with guards. Plus, we might be starting a war between Colombia and Venezuela that the Colombian government may not want.”
If you like intrigue and the good guys win against the bad guys’ plots then these books are calling out for you. And surprise there are more books written by this entertaining author and all that were review held this reader's attention as they are complete with action, real and fictional stories of experienced seals and veteran's experiences. Give a glimpse into corrupted governments’ scenarios and were highly entertaining enough to stay up late into the night to finish to the conclusion.
You can visit his Amazon author page http://www.amazon.com/John-Boyd/e/B006NNIO6K/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 and also follow him on his own blog to find out more. Once again if you are in to suspense, excitement and ongoing action his books may be the right choice to put on your to be read list to pass those wintery nights which are predict to be coming in the near future.
Author's description deadly enemy:
After Rodriguez and those transporting him are killed, the US President asks Robert Davis and his team to uncover the leak.
This story is fast action pack with espionage, conspiracy theories, sabotage and backstabbing betrayal between strange bedfellows of various governments’ offices. Behind the scenes of the world there are power brokers who will stop at nothing to gain their dreams of wealth and power. This story is about these madmen who will kill anyone who gets in their way. All for the material wealth and control of the oil reserves of the world. These madmen are in important position of power and are obsessed with becoming the only seller of the black gold of the world. They are power brokers of high ranks daring to mix business with drug smugglers, and weapon black market sellers to establish a strong monetary economy to keep their agenda of being number one rank of world’s broker of valuable commodities and have control over the world's economy.
This is one of the Robert Davis Series books; this is where the colorful characters of Robert Davis and his team member are command into action to hunt for the power brokers and stop their insane plans of hijacking all the black gold in the world; drug smuggling, and tyranny over the defenseless.. The team is assigned to a secret mission to find out who is the leak is, how to stop the sabotage of oil refineries, stop the sale of black market weapons to all foreign terrorists and to rescue hostages and get out alive of hostile territory in a brief time span.
Enclosed is a paragraph in the author's words: “They were being held in that secure facility next to the rocket manufacturing plant and we went in, pulled the scientists out, blew the facility, and walked our way out. It’s the same as with Chavez and the AK-77 facility. They’ve got four of our people instead of two this time, and we blow the facility on our way out.”
He smiled, and the others concurred.
“I hear ya,” Robert said, “but none of those four are American citizens, and that facility sits on the edge of an air base and next to a real prison with guards. Plus, we might be starting a war between Colombia and Venezuela that the Colombian government may not want.”
If you like intrigue and the good guys win against the bad guys’ plots then these books are calling out for you. And surprise there are more books written by this entertaining author and all that were review held this reader's attention as they are complete with action, real and fictional stories of experienced seals and veteran's experiences. Give a glimpse into corrupted governments’ scenarios and were highly entertaining enough to stay up late into the night to finish to the conclusion.
You can visit his Amazon author page http://www.amazon.com/John-Boyd/e/B006NNIO6K/ref=ntt_athr_dp_pel_1 and also follow him on his own blog to find out more. Once again if you are in to suspense, excitement and ongoing action his books may be the right choice to put on your to be read list to pass those wintery nights which are predict to be coming in the near future.
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