Category: Books
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Book Review: ‘The Missiles of October: The Declassified Story of John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis’
The Missiles of October: The Declassified Story of John F. Kennedy and the Cuban Missile Crisis By: Robert Smith Thompson Publisher: Simon & Schuster Year of Publication: 1992 𧨠Revisionism Run Amok: A Look at Robert Smith Thompsonâs The Missiles of October History, especially the kind still warm to the touch, is a fragile thing.…
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On Writing and Storytelling: Gremlins in ‘Comings and Goings’
đ Gremlins in Comings and Goings Midday, Thursday, September 18, 2025 â Orlando, Florida Hi, everyone. I rolled out of bed earlier than usual today, haunted by a tiny, mortifying typo I spotted in Comings and Goings just before midnightâa single missing âdâ that turned âdoorâ into the vastly less useful âoor.â Call it a…
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Book Review: ‘World War II: America at War 1941-1945’
World War II: America at War 1941â1945 â A Richly Layered Reference to a Defining Global Conflict The Second World War was not merely a chapter in historyâit was the seismic event that reshaped the 20th century. Every major power was drawn into its vortex: some aligned with the Axis, most with the Allies, and…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Taste of Memory
đş The Taste of Memory: How Beer Became a Quiet Motif of Emotional Growth in the Garratyverse In Reunion: Coda, beer isnât just a beverageâitâs a threshold. When Mark Prieto hands Jim Garraty his first Heineken, itâs not about rebellion. Itâs about presence. About offering comfort without commentary. About saying, I see you, in the…
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Book Review: ‘Desert Victory: The War for Kuwait’
Strategic Scope Without Sentiment: A Review of Desert Victory by Norman Friedman đ Title: Desert Victory: The War for Kuwaitđď¸ Author: Norman Friedmanđď¸ Publisher: Naval Institute Pressđ Publication Date: Fall 1991đ Genre: Military History / Strategic Analysis Military history comes in many flavorsâsome rich with battlefield grit, others cool and cerebral. Norman Friedmanâs Desert Victory…
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Books, Friends, and the Weight of Quiet Ambition
Late Morning, Tuesday, September 9, 2025 â Bithlo, Florida Itâs a warm, humid, and mostly cloudy morning in Orlando with a current temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winds are from the east-northeast at 4 MPH (7 Km/H), and humidity is sitting at 90%, making it feel closer to 90°F. Scattered light showers are expected today, with…
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Book Review: ‘The Crisis Years: Kennedy and Khrushchev 1960â1963’
đ Review: The Crisis Years: Kennedy and Khrushchev 1960â1963 by Michael R. Beschloss Michael R. Beschlossâ The Crisis Years is that rare gem in historical nonfiction: a book that not only illuminates a pivotal era in 20th-century geopolitics but does so with the narrative drive and emotional texture of a finely wrought novel. Published in…
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Being Seen in Kenya: A Quiet Thank You to Pooja
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in Alex Diaz-Granados, Amazon, Amazon Spain (Amazon.es), Amazon UK, Book Reviews, Book Reviews, Books, Comings and Goings (Short Story), Comings and Goings: The Art of Being Seen, Creative Writing, Garratyverse, Kindle, Kindle Create (Publishing App), Kindle Direct Publishing (KDP), Pooja (P.J.) Gudka, Reunion Duology, Reunion: A Story, Reunion: Coda, ReviewsThere are moments in a writerâs life when the work speaks louder than the person. When a readerânot just any reader, but one who truly listensâechoes back the emotional architecture youâve spent years building. Pooja Gudka, the voice behind Lifesfinewhine, has done just that. Her review of Comings and Goings â The Art of Being…
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Book Review: ‘The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy’
The Ultimate Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy: Five Novels in One Outrageous Volume By: Douglas Adams Publisher: Del Rey Publication Date (Reissue): April 30, 2002 Genre: Humor, Space Opera, Science Fiction đ¸ Know Where Your Towel Is: A Hitchhikerâs Primer for the Mildly Panicked Blog Reader If youâre reading this and you know where your…
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On Writing and Storytelling: The Rewards of Being a Storyteller
âď¸ A Chewed Cover, a Plane Ride, and the Gift of Lost Love: Gratitude Reflections Sometimes, the most meaningful moments begin with a bit of chaos. Last night, my friend Dayna Pitcher shared a story that touched me deeplyânot just because she praised Reunion: A Story, but because of how the book found its way…
A Certain Point of View, Too 