Book Review
The Hole Truth and Nothing...
by Ali Ortiz
Playful and absurd, the satirical meditation The Hole Truth and Nothing… muses on iterations of the hole in life and in culture. Ron Budge’s satirical book The Hole Truth and Nothing… considers some of life’s greatest...
Book Review
Voices for the Islands
by Ali Ortiz
"Voices for the Islands" traces the history of conservation efforts in British Columbia, recounting the brave and assiduous work of everyday people toward maintaining a healthy planet. The Salish Sea, Shelia Harrington notes, is home to...
Book Review
Fear Dynamics
by Ali Ortiz
Using a poignant personal story to proffer general advice regarding overcoming trauma-based fear, "Fear Dynamics" is a hopeful self-help text. Stephen J. Dietrich’s self-help book "Fear Dynamics" is about being aware of how trauma from...
Book Review
Alphabet by Heart
by Ali Ortiz
About doing and saying what is right to build healthy relationships, "Alphabet by Heart" models kind behavior, letter by letter. Jeanne and Mark K. Shriver’s didactic picture book "Alphabet by Heart" is about using words to heal and...
Book Review
Takaoka's Travels
by Ali Ortiz
In Tatsuhiko Shibusawa’s allegorical novel Takaoka’s Travels, there are questions about whether a lifelong dream to reach the Buddha’s place of origin is worth it. Takaoka had a close relationship with his father’s consort,...
Book Review
Jamie
by Ali Ortiz
In L. D. Lapinski’s affirming novel "Jamie", a fight for gender equality leads to greater community understanding. In Jamie’s hometown, there are two middle schools to choose from: one for boys and one for girls. But Jamie is...
Book Review
You Are His Masterpiece
by Ali Ortiz
"You Are His Masterpiece" is a healing self-help book with recommendations for trusting in God’s process. Judith Lacy Hewes’s hope-filled religious self-help book "You Are His Masterpiece" is a guide for those dealing with...
Book Review
The Success Guidebook
by Ali Ortiz
Modeling a positive attitude and flexibility, "The Success Guidebook" is an inspirational self-help text. Elizabeth Hamilton-Guarino’s self-help book "The Success Guidebook" encourages clarifying one’s goals to achieve happiness....