“Elmer & Virginia: A World War II Romance in Letters” is a strong and beautiful embroidery of epistolary letters edited and compiled by John Odell. The book contains hundreds of letters exchanged between Elmer Odell and Virginia Schills during the bleak and uncertain period of the Second World War. … More “Elmer and Virginia: A World War II Romance in Letters” by John Odell
I was riveted by the C-47 pilot and instructor, First Lieutenant Harry E. Watson, Jr, USAAF. And I mean, riveted! Not only does the author talk about this heroic man’s rich history of being a pilot during WWII, he also delves into Watson’s life in the U.S. Army, and even includes a more personal look into his home life and all the challenges, pride, and emotions that came from it all. … More “Midnight Flight to Nuremberg” by Marcus A. Nannini
Readers of “Newburyport Clipper Heritage Trail Volume 1” may never have heard of Newburyport, Massachusetts, but after reading this thorough volume of nine self-guided tours through history, they will quickly add it to their next travel destination. … More “Newburyport Clipper Heritage Trail Volume 1” by Ghlee E. Woodworth
Everyone has a story to tell about how the Covid-19 pandemic affected them. Author Duxbury delivers a raw, unfiltered, and entirely honest real life commentary from the eyes of the sometimes forgotten caregivers. Duxbury struggles to come to grips with the effects of the pandemic on his own personal life, even as he attempted to save lives. … More “The Accidental Plague Diaries” by Andrew Duxbury
From March 22, 1765, to December 15, 1791, the American Revolution started and ended with great loss of lives; over 6,000 Americans. This doesn’t count the many British lives lost as a result of this war. Between the years of 1775-1778, something as small as a microbe or cell cost many more lives, various diseases, particularly SMALLPOX! Many estimated that upward of 12,000 lives were lost to these diseases! … More “How Disease Affected the Military During the American Revolution” by Jack Darrell Crowder
“Wind, Gravel and Ice: Memoir of my Opa as a Canadian Soldier in Iceland during the Second World War,” author Christina Chowaniec brought me a brand new tale that focuses on a little-known Canadian garrison that was set in Iceland during what many call, “The War to End All Wars.” … More “Wind, Gravel and Ice” by Christina Chowaniec
Jack Darrell Crowder, leads the reader through insightful discourses that examine how the outcome of the American Revolution was influenced by military decisions made during key events. … More “Game Changer: Military Decisions That Helped Win the American Revolution” by Jack Darrell Crowder
Stephen G. Yanoff is an author well-known for his historical books, as well as his murder mysteries. But when it comes to the non-fiction historical arena, his books have garnered thirty national and international history awards. Now, with a resume like that, it’s not exactly difficult to pick up a book by Yanoff and receive the best. This tale, once again, shows his research-oriented mind that brings to life very real people from our past, exposes secrets, explains decisions made and not made, and artistically answers any questions you might have about the given subject. … More “Gone Before Glory: The Life and Tragic Death of William McKinley” by Stephen G. Yanoff
“Voices from the Fallen” is a collection of stories by Michael K. Tourville introducing readers to 8 different individuals who have struggled with substance abuse. Each story shows how the individual got into their substance abuse, what they lost, what they gained, and, if they recovered, how they were able to find a clearer head. Note: Some of these stories are very emotional and could be hard for some readers. … More “Voices from the Fallen” by Michael K. Tourville
“What is Self Awareness: Looking Beyond the Law of Attraction,” is the seventh book in the Vastly Integrated Processes Inside Nature (Project VIPIN) series. The first six books extensively discuss how our conscious decisions help create the law of attraction. They cover the critical factors that are involved with manifesting. The foundation has been laid and this text can now take us on to the next level where we can move on into understanding how to become a multiplier of our potential. … More “What is Self Awareness” by Vipin Gupta
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