Category Archives: reviews

Has Her Birth Time Been Wrong All This Time?

Posted on February 19, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Norma Jeane’s Live Birth Certificate (June 1, 1926) As I’m reading through the early years of this young lady’s life, I can’t help but wonder if her birth time is off by a couple of hours. My reason: there are … Continue reading →

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When the Author Becomes the Avenging Angel

Posted on February 7, 2022 by cdsmiller17

Harlan Coben (January 4, 1962) There aren’t many novels that can grab me from the first paragraph and keep me riveted to the final page. Harlan Coben‘s “Gone for Good” did that, over the weekend. Three days before her death, … Continue reading →

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When One’s Faith is Tested

Posted on December 30, 2021 by cdsmiller17

I Still Believe (2020) I’m beginning to think that I need to get out more: here is a Christian Country Music star whose story is heartbreaking and inspiring at the same time. In fact, I’d never heard of him, until … Continue reading →

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The Author who Shared the Remains of an Age with Us

Posted on December 27, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Kazuo Ishiguro (November 9, 1954) Long before “Downton Abbey” the recent past in England was explored by Kazuo Ishiguro in his book “The Remains of the Day” in 1989. By 1993, this book was adapted into a film, starring Anthony … Continue reading →

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All About Time: The Film Writer/Director who Is…

Posted on December 25, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Robert Zemeckis (May 14, 1952) We watched “The Polar Express” last night (again), but this time in a six-seater private screening room. What a difference from the cinema version and/or a TV broadcast… Most of the film takes place between … Continue reading →

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The Medium is the Message: The Tibetan Art of Living

Posted on December 22, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Christopher Hansard (January 3, 1957) This book was gifted to me by Susan’s cousin, Ann. It’s a wonderful primer for the Tibetan Bon medicine. So, just to be clear, this is not your usual Buddhist writing. It is so much … Continue reading →

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Now That’s a Title: “Indian in the Cabinet” (2021)

Posted on December 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Jody Wilson-Raybould (March 23, 1971) I meant to buy and read this book earlier, but too many things got in the way, until today. I knew she was an honest woman, from the time of the SNC-Lavalin affair from more … Continue reading →

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They Also Serve Who Only Stand and Wait

Posted on November 4, 2021 by cdsmiller17

Downton Abbey (2010 – 2015) Having been a late fan of Upstairs, Downstairs (1971-1975), I find it interesting how the British love to show a time when rich people (read, the nobility) had servants (read, slaves). At the moment, we … Continue reading →

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When the Americans Liberated Nazi Gold in WWII

Posted on November 2, 2021 by cdsmiller17

XPD by Len Deighton (1981) I’ve been of fan of Len Deighton’s books ever since he first wrote about Harry Palmer in “The Ipcress File”. This new book was never in my paperback library until I was gifted it last … Continue reading →

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An Insight into The Essene Daily Communions

Posted on October 20, 2021 by cdsmiller17

The Gospel of the Essenes (1979) This book provided me with my first ‘hints’ about the Essene Brotherhood from Jesus’ time. Their communions were held twice daily. This listing made such an impression on me that I typed it out … Continue reading →

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