Saturday, April 21, 2012

Review: Exit



Book Title: Exit: How to Leave Debt Forever
Author: Nicholas Maze

Review:
In "Exit" author Nicholas L. Maze shows its readers the amazing amount of power that money possesses. Starting with the basic concepts such as, Money & Credit author lay down a foundation; on which reader’s new life to be a Debt free person will begin. It has been said that approximately 80% of the Americans (excluding minors) are in debt. 80% of this country is struggling with financial problems. To take those first few correct steps towards financial savvy life, this literature is important.

No matter what your current financial condition is, if you follow the guidelines given in this book you will find yourself benefiting from this book. Now there are people who will dress up as another sex, steal from friends, betray family, and perform sexual acts for money. That lust and desire to obtain great wealth alters our conscious But, having a love for money and desiring to be successful are two different things.

This literature is a format for becoming successful financially. Being successful is not about chasing money. It is about living comfortably and prospering, and to do that author has shown a very practical and easy to follow guidelines.

Author also brings out the topic of how many people fail to realize that, there is financial gain in debt. How some peoples who have their hands deep in the financial soil bid on increase in debt, because there is so much money that can be made from debt. as the book progresses author bring out, how small changes in your expenditure style can help you secure financial stability. And once you are financially stable, how you can cycle the money to watch your wealth grow. Later author shows how to spread wealth for this author gives classic fishing scenario: "If you give a person a fish, they'll eat for a day. If you teach that person how to fish, they'll eat for a lifetime."

This book was not written to be a meal ticket. This book was written to help those that are in a financial struggle. In author’s words, "It is the knowledge that one is able to pour into someone that brings the true success. Knowledge has no value. Knowledge is priceless." So at the end of the day if one is looking for a book that can guide him/her on the path of Financial freedom and how to generate wealth not just for yourself but generations to come then this is a must read.

Review: A Satan Carol





Book Title: A Satan Carol
Author: Alan S. Kessler


Penned by Alan S. Kessler “A Satan Carol” is a fictional horror novel, with very unique writing style this book shows its readers a plan/plot which spans centuries, this plan evolve around many protagonist each with their own story, but as the book progresses their individual story seems just a part of the big puzzle, a puzzle when solved will complete quest of The Satan himself.

“Of all creation’s bounty realized, God’s greatest gift, the gift by Him most prized, is the freedom He bestowed upon the will.” - Dante, The Paradiso.
These lines bring out the reason why god chose to give us Free will, but is it really why? Or is it because, Free will is the reason God can absent Himself from our lives without feeling guilty. Is free will a gift to humanity, or is it a gift God gave Himself? Freedom is useful if its compost for growing something new, and the Satan is using this freedom to create a new world where he will be known as The Savior.

Over the course of the book The Satan (a.k.a Mr. Green), using his charming personality manipulate the
characters, always acting from behind the curtains and pulling the strings so as to get what he wants, A Golden Soul.

The book deals with daily life of characters. How some of them chose the wrong path, a path against morals, path of wrong over right, they forgot the ethics just for the sake of some material benefit be it money, recognition or sex. But there were some people who despite all the lures, temptations sticked to the lessons of morality.

Book explains some people might delude themselves thinking their life gone all wrong because of the mischiefs by Satan but they forget one always has choice. The book contains some Animal mutilation, cannibalism because of which reader’s discretion is advised.

The book “A Satan Carol” has lot to offer but only to those who are ready, thus justifying it’s surtitle of being “A Spiritual Horror Story for Secular Readers”. As a reader I enjoyed the story and learned lots of things, one thing above all which I would like to share with all of you, “Family matters & Money does not always equates to Happiness”. This book is a deserving candidate for 4 out of 5 starts.

Review: They Still Call Me Sister





Book Title: They Still Call Me Sister
Author: Deborah Plummer Bussey

"They Still Call Me Sister" by Deborah Plummer Bussey is a Fictional novel, in which Main character Kathy Carpenter is trying to prove a murder which is being allegedly called as Suicide. Author, Deborah Bussey's writing is exceptionally lucid, which makes "They Still Call Me Sister" a great read.

The Story kicks off with Main character moving out of her house leaving her friends, family, and her life behind to joins Convent. In other words, "She leaves all things behind to follow Christ”. The whole book is like a big puzzle and various chapters are its pieces, as reader unravels more and more pieces the picture becomes clearer and clearer. The Story highlights, Kathys life when she was in Convent, how even after living in Convent for almost 14 years she was unable to connect with her life as Nun. Increasing chaos between what to do and what should be done, she finally ask, her release form vows. Later Kathy continues to work as a professional Psychiatrist. A girl named Chanelle who is beautiful, smart, simple and well paid but depressed comes to Kathy. Chanelle and Kathy know each other from Kathys days as nun, and they share a mutual bond like a mother and daughter. One day Chanelle is found dead. Kathy knows better than to call it a suicide and thus Tina (Kathys sister) and Kathy, starts search of the killer. What they found in their research of Mystery death is the bad face of the Social life, few poor choices and whole life down the drain.

The story starts in the year 1977 and suddenly second chapter talks about year 2005, so it was a bit confusing for me as to what is happening. But as I read along within few minutes it all started to make sense. Easy readability of story is one thing that many authors lack as they use lot of unnecessarily weighted words just to sound know-it-all but that's not the case with Deborah, her writing is as natural as two friends conversation, simple and sweet.

The book shows diversifying aspects which includes Psychology, Mystery, Death, Homicide, Suicide, Drugs, Convent, Sleuths Sisters, these aspects guides us to do something better with our life and not to waste it like some of the character in the book did.

This book surely is a nice read. You will not only be finishing a great book with this but might also learn a lesson for a life time. This book is deserving 4 out of 5 star candidate.

Review: The American Challenge





Book Title: The American Challenge 
Author: Robert C. Etheredge

In the book "The American Challenge" author Robert Etheredge takes you on a journey where you will see very foundation of One of the greatest nation in world, America. This book is brought into existence to help Americans learn more about their country and keep the American dream alive. This book is well written and chapterised to help readers if they want to fine tune only specific areas of their knowledge, for instance If one want to know great speeches in American History then all they have to do is turn to Chapter 8 which deals with speeches from Patrick Henry (1773) to Abraham Lincoln, John F. Kennedy, Dr. Martin Luther King, Woodrow Wilson and many others.

Book starts with History of America wherein author showed a Historical Timeline which is really helpful to analyze major events in past 1000 years. This timeline itself spans almost one third of the book. There after author gives briefs about Presidents, from First President George Washington to the current Barack H. Obama. Later in the book there are maps of U.S. ranging from year 1600 to current national parks. Then there is Founding Documents brief, a whole chapter on How Government works, American Heroes. Then there is a chapter on Histories great speeches from many influential Americans, which is followed by various Poems and Songs. And lastly there is a Citizenship test which will help to access information gained form this book.

On concluding note Author writes, "Our country needs an informed and active citizenry as never before. And that means understanding our history, knowing how the government works, and being familiar with the documents that guide our country. This should be a goal of all Americans, whether native-born or naturalized. New citizens are the building blocks of America’s future, and everyone benefits when they become participating and informed members of our society. Native-born citizens have an equal responsibility to stay informed about their country—a recent poll of American citizens showed that more than one-third of them would fail the U.S. Citizenship Test given to immigrants." - Robert C. Etheredge, The American Challenge. MiraVista Press.

This book might have been written to help native as well as immigrant Americans to know their history of America and help one to pass Citizenship test but that doesn’t mean that's the scope of this book. This book is for anyone who want to know more about one of the Finest nation in the world, it's history, it's legacy. This book is for any Enthusiast who likes America for what it is and what it once was. This book surely is a Gem in my collection and a deserving 5 out of 5 star rating.

Review: Operation Overlord





Book Title: Operation Overlord
Author: Jack Patterson


Review:
Today we live in the shadows of a tree called "Freedom", but this very tree was planted on hundreds probably thousands of soldiers death bed. We take our freedom for granted and forget that there was time not so long in past when you had to fight with your life to earn this freedom. Operation overlord by Jack Patterson is a historical novel which spellbinds its readers to the era of World War II wherein life and death were just a step away, when villages and cities were burned to dust over night. This is a story of a young soldier (author himself) who enrolled in military to serve his nation in time of need. Story highlights life of a solder through his friendship his courage and his dedication for his nation.

"Operation Overlord" was the code name for the Battle of Normandy, the operation that launched the invasion of German occupied western Europe during World War II by allied forces. Author is a veteran from World War II and in this book he is describing his first hand experience to describe war itself.

Pat was 18, young and inexperienced. He joined army to be a soldier and to defend his nation while leaving behind his education. Book describes Pats progress through basic training, his shipment overseas, and his experiences in Great Britain. Story continues with pats landing on Omaha Beach, where he was assigned to the Fifteenth Field Artillery Battalion, there his experience with his battalion. Later He fought through battles in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland, and Central Europe. He saw Germany's soldiers surrender while his battalion was in Czechoslovakia. And as the war comes to an end his return to his home. But after almost 50 years to the war Pat returns to his once battlefield and pays his respects for lost loved ones.


In War one has to fight to protect the things that mattered like family, friends and nation. Reading Jack Patterson's account of his wartime experiences is truly phenomenal. At times this book made my eyes moist and others I was left with smiling face. Story is filled with Light humors between comrades and fascinating yet terrifying deeds of WWII. This book is a must read to anyone who want to know more about WWII. This story is worth every star out of 5 stars.

Review: Superman's Cape





Title : Superman’s Cape
Author: Brian Spangler

Review :
In Superman’s cape author Brian Spangler portrays life of Sara Connely and her children. How Sara’s moral, emotional and financial support Chris dies tragically in armed robbery, in front of his both children. Now Sara is trying her best to keep her world together, but watching their father die in front of their eyes leaves her oldest son Kyle with anger which he readily display on any one who comes in his way and youngest son Jonnie with survivor's guilt because of which he won’t talk to anyone. Sara is now left with no money and two young children to take care of, and add to this she is emotionally broken on the inside.

One day Kyle gets into an argument with his mother, and storms out of the trailer into the unknown lengths of forest, but later when his anger subsides he tries to find his way back home but he couldn’t and to make the matters even worse there is a storm building which would soon turn into a hurricane and would hit the cost. Amidst all this chaos a ray of hope to save Kyle appears in form of a new character, Jacob Hansen. Jacob is gifted as he has the ability to sense things before they happen.

Kyle is struggling for his life in unknown forest as killer winds of hurricane continue to blow. Jacob has a very special gift but will it be enough to save Kyle? Or he will get some help from someone least expected?

Superman’s cape is a book which touches various aspects of life. Brian Spangler did a great job with his words. His words create a virtual world with all the emotions and characters and give them life. I really enjoyed this tragic story of normal family in not so normal circumstances, and I think you as fellow reader will enjoy this too.

Thus with Solid foundation and great character building, Superman’s cape scores 4.5 stars out of 5. A must read.

Review: The Slut Always Rides Shotgun



Book Title: The Slut Always Rides Shotgun
Author: Dave Matthes

Review:
Here’s a book that will give you the edge you require in day to day life. it will change the way you think for sure. The book title might be misinterpreted and you might think this book is all about Cheesy romance but guess what that would be dead wrong. This book brought freshness to the whole genre. Frankly speaking I can't consume whole cheesy romance novel (never). As I picked up this book to read and read first few pages i knew this is something different . I don't think you guys will ever understand what i am trying to say here without reading this book.

Still let’s talk about the book, almost all if not all facts and were well written and presented. Book contains lot of talks about Day to day problems of Narrator, with emphasis on sex and Love. Author I guess is trying to show, the indifference between being in love with someone and simply loving them, because when it came down to the question of Love the answer with highest rating is Sex.

Here are few lines that I thought were very ingenious(kindaa),

"Angela's and my relationship as co-workers went something like that on a nightly basis; give or take a few verbal bites and nibbles. If I had it my way, I’d take her in the goddamn freezer every chance I got…but I wasn’t that cock-almighty to be able to maintain a boner dick-deep in below-zero temps. No fucking way. But who knows; I mean, I’ve never actually tried out fucking in a freezer. I might be able to pull it off..."

This book is kind of Journal/diary you keep if you are born with writers genes. Personally I’ll give 3.5 out of 5 just for sheer consistency of author's unique way to present the situation and witty statements in the book which made me complete the book in no time. But if you ask me, If i would ever consider it for second time read so the answer would be may be once or twice ;)

Review: The Other Covenant




Book Title: The Other Covenant vow of the seven: Book One
Author: Caroline Crosby

Review:

Caroline Crosby has a way with the words that lets you Visualize what you are reading, and here is a masterpiece by her "The Other Covenant vow of the seven: Book One"

Richard Bennett is the head of a secret occult organization called "The Covenant", members within this organization are people with Psychic abilities. Together Covenant help each other out to prosper and punish those who betray them, or pose a threat to them.

One night Richard Bennett meets Elizabeth Mitchell. Elizabeth had heard stories about Richard and considered him to be an evil person, but Richard makes a request to Elizabeth to protect his wife from black magic. This call for help from evil master is something she had not foreseen and was surprised. But she knows that she cannot refuse or more specifically she had vowed not to refuse as an Occult enforcer.

The same night when he met Elizabeth, Richard dies of heart attack, or so the medical reports showed. But it didn't took long for Elizabeth to know that this was Black magic. To bring justice to Richard's death and to protect his widow from Black magic, Elizabeth would have to hunt down those responsible. To help her in this task she finds allies from an occult hunting lodge, who hunt psychic criminal, and her cousin, a former Marine. Thus story revolves around Elizabeth's quest to find Richard's murderer. Will she be able to hunt down Richard's murderers? Will she be able to punish them? The story involves History of Covenant, Richard Bennett's life and Elizabeth's attempt to find the person behind Richards death all the while protecting Richards widow, Althea.

The story contains real life historical events, lives of peoples with Psychic abilities and Modern day humors punchlines. Caroline did a commendable job while describing characters and places. This book presents you with a plot that is unmistakably a great read, and well worthy of 4 out of 5 stars.

Review : The Sea Is Not Black




Book Title :The sea is not black
Author : J V Black

Review :
Writing of JV Love shows uniqueness that you see in any Very famous writer. His words bind you and your mind, He shows you various emotions that otherwise are hidden in depths of one's heart. You feel his every word and within you, you know that they mean something.

The Sea Is Not Black & other stories

Is a collection of four short stories

Sea is not black: it is a story about a man who's gone back on his vows, his morals, his Judgment and everything one holds dear to one's life just for money. But now the time has come... Every action have equal and opposite reaction... A gripping Short story which will left you with wet eyes and a new lesson about life and happiness

Alice's Sasquatch:  Alice is paleontology student, knee deep in debts and desperate for graduation, she will do anything. There is one catch though, she hates paleontology. While a dig in Montana Alice accidentaly come across something. Now she can get lots of money or Fame as a paleontologist.  But what would she decide Money or career in something that she hates.

Without Regret: It is a historical fiction story about Life and what matters in life, where single mistake on your part could get you killed. It is a story about Escape from pain & suffering and embracing the final judgment of human life.

Hold the Line: A historical fiction story, this story brings us close to the Days of WWII, and shows us the Cruelty of War. Families were separated, houses burned. What you will do to defend your nation if all you have is shovel against tanks and machine guns.

Once you are through with this book, you will have no denying of JV Loves writing qualities.