Funny folk fable with a feminist twist
Thoughts on “The Council of Wise Women” (The Village Life) by Izzy Abrahmson It made me laugh, it made me sad because of missed opportunities, and it made me feel warm and fuzzy inside....
Category: Reviews
Unraveling Truths: An Expedition Through Mystery, Redemption, and Empathy
Thoughts on The World Entire by Jo Perry (Fahrenheit Press) As it was just as fascinating to observe my own intellectual and emotional reactions as reading Jo Perry’s The World Entire, let me share...
Echoes of Elvis: A Journey Through Nostalgia and Rebellion
Thoughts on “All Shook Up” by Enid Langbert How is it possible that a beautiful novel that was written in the first person point of view of a 14-year-old girl and is set in...
Intertwined Ambitions: A Captivating Novel Weaving Family Drama, Business Development, and Political Intrigue
Thoughts on “Amy Unbound” by Martin Sneider It could not have been more appropriate that I read most of Amy Unbound by Martin Sneider during Passover as the book’s and the holiday’s main theme...
From Ink to Inspiration: A Poignant Graphic Novel Illuminates the Resilience of Holocaust Survivors
Thoughts on “We Survived the Holocaust: The Bluma and Felix Goldberg Story” by Frank W. Baker with Esther Goldberg Greenberg, Karol Goldberg & Henry Goldberg Illustrator: Tim OglineEditor: John Shableski I admit I often...
An Entrancing Fusion of Science, Fiction, and Spirituality: An Exhilarating Journey in “Seeking the Light of Justice”
Review of the first volume of the Hoshiyan Chronicles by Dr. Barry Nadel Have you ever noticed the tendency of nationalistic politicians and historians to create a heroic, great past for their homeland? It...
Unveiling the Tapestry: A Profound Exploration of Jewish Holidays and Halacha through Rigorous Logic
Thoughts on “The Tripod: A New Perspective On The Shalosh Regalim” by Rabbi Neil Lauer The beauty of the logic and structure in Rabbi Neil Lauer’s “The Tripod” is captivating. He weaved a strong...
Love Tested: Exploring the Depths of Forgiveness, Fidelity, and Family Ties
Review of “Woman of Valor” by Lynne Golodner When I worked with my father 25+ years ago, he had a sign on his desk saying “Simplify, Focus, Deepen“. That slogan appeal(ed) to me quite...
You will never guess the juiciest part of The Black Hole Pastrami!!!
Review of The Black Hole Pastrami by Jeffrey M. Feingold Quick, can you tell me the difference between clickbait and a strong opening line? The former creates a curiosity gap by hinting that there...
Deepening the Connection: Unlocking the Power of Jewish Guided Meditations in a Captivating Book
Review of ReMind: Building Rocks of Mindfulness with Jewish Stepping Stones by Mara M. Zimmerman I love minimal music–think of Philip Glass, Steve Reich, Wim Mertens, Terry Riley, and many others–because the way the...
