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Grace, Mercy, and Love

Title: Grace, Mercy, and Love Author: Maxine Chisholm Publisher: Page Turner Press and Media, LLC ISBN: 978-1638715191 Pages: 140 Genre: Memoir, Christian Reviewed by: Lily Amanda  Hollywood Book Reviews   Grace, Mercy and Love is an emotive and moving memoir by Maxine Chisholm that lets readers into her life while giving real-life testimonies about the

Daughter of Destiny

Title:  Daughter of Destiny Author:  Jennifer Thomas Publisher:  Christian Faith Publishing, Inc ISBN: 978-1-64416-721-2 Genre:  Memoir Pages:  150 Reviewed by: Ella Vincent   Hollywood Book Reviews Daughter of Destiny is a compelling memoir that shows the importance of prayer and faith. Jennifer Thomas has written a book that will resonate with readers. Daughter of

The Sword and the Rose

Title: The Sword and the Rose: A Swiss-American Dervish in Egypt Author: Tara Sufiana Publisher: Go to Publish ISBN: 978-1647493271 Pages: 270 Genre: Memoir, Travel Reviewed by:  Jennifer Bailey    Hollywood Book Reviews Because of an unexpected adventure, Tara Sufiana finds herself spending five years living among the Sufis of Egypt.  During this time,

Embracing Autism

Title:  Embracing Autism: One Father's Fight for his Wonder Boy Author:  James E. Strode Publisher: ‎ URLink Print & Media, LLC ISBN: ‎ 1647538378 Pages: ‎ 124 Genre: Memoir, Psychology Reviewed by:  David Allen       Hollywood Book Reviews   Embracing Autism: One Father's Fight for his Wonder Boy by author James E. Strode is part

Spots and All My Dogs

Title: Spots and All My Dogs Author: Leonard W. Lindros, Jr. Publisher: Author Reputation Press, LLC ISBN: B084BVLQD5 Pages: 116 Genre: Pets, Memoir Reviewed by:  Jennifer Bailey Hollywood Book Reviews Having a dog in your life is an adventurous experience; you never know what they will do next.  Any who has owned a dog

Leaving Freedom to Find Peace

Title: Leaving Freedom to Find Peace: My Life’s Journey Author: Donal H. Godfrey Publisher: Westwood Books Publishing, LLC ISBN: ‎ 1643619292 Pages: 206 Genre: Autobiography Reviewed By: Dan MacIntosh   Hollywood Book Reviews The test of a life lived well is to get better, and not become bitter when enduring hard times. It’s easy

Amos the Gifted

Title:  Amos the Gifted Author:  Wilbur Shapiro Publisher:  CreateSpace ISBN:  978-1973833208 Genre:  Biography Pages:  170 Reviewed by: Suzanne Gattis     Hollywood Book Reviews   Amos the Gifted, written by Wilbur Shapiro, follows the life of a young boy who had extraordinary talents.  We watch his struggles and achievements transpire, always with his mother rooting

Runnin’ with Frogs

Title: Runnin’ with Frogs: A Navy Memoir Author: George R. Worthington Publisher: Authors Press ISBN:‎ 1643146262 Pages: 232 Genre: Biography Reviewed by: Dan MacIntosh Hollywood Book Reviews Although George R. Worthington’s memoir is centered around his American naval career, it also reads like an overview of modern military history. Worthington’s military career began at

The Second Truth

Title: The Second Truth: Korean War Author: John Viola HM2 Publisher: Workbook Press LLC ISBN: 978-1-954753-53-2 Pages: 66 Genre: Military History, Memoir Reviewed by:  Jason Lulos Hollywood Book Reviews The Second Truth: Korean War by author John Viola was a highly enlightening read for several reasons. First and foremost, it dawned on me how

Bush Pilot

Title: Bush Pilot Author: Ron Carpenter Publisher: Independently published ISBN: 979-8673329603 Pages: 119 Genre: Traveler, Biography/Memoir Reviewed by: Lily Amanda Hollywood Book Reviews   “When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been - and there you will always long to return.” Leonardo