As the day begins, Mother Bear and her cub enjoy their time together. They play in the water as they have their morning bath time. Mother Bear makes Cub tall by putting Cub up on her shoulders and carrying Cub to the top of the mountaintop, but Cub needs to hold on really tight. They
The eponymous story in this collection is probably its strongest. “Who’s Going to Pray for Me Now?” is a few paragraphs of loss and grief with a sudden twist at the end that is as much a punchline as it is a gut-punch. I was impressed by how much Reddick could pack into just two
Poetry, smoetry. The last poetry book I read that I liked was Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends because, well, who doesn’t? But when I saw the title of this book, my interest was piqued. Why is the author telling me to sit down and have a beer? What is in this book that goes
Tales of a Traveler in Poetry and Prose: Along The Road Before Me is a compilation of poetry and prose by Brion K. Hanks that is the result of almost fifty years of writing. It comprises his thoughts and emotions as he went through various phases of life. Brion contributes to making the world a
Yooper Poetry is a richly immersive anthology that transports readers into the unique culture and mindset of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula through the insightful, resonant voices of poets who it home. As editor Raymond Luczak notes, there is a particular “Yooper” resilience and connection to this remarkable region that shapes the lived experiences captured in these
Book Summary: Brady Wilks wished for a new life with a real family in the pre-boomtown years of Las Vegas, 1982. Instead, he finds himself in a precarious situation, struggling to belong and find his identity. Outcast as a teenage transplant from the Midwest and estranged at home, Brady forges a brotherly bond with an
Book Summary: Belonging Matters supports the adoption community while creating a conversation with those not directly touched by adoption. The collection explores the pursuit of identity and the boundaries of family and kinship. It challenges the reader to embrace all of who we come to be, and to discern with whom and where we belong.
Book Summary: Tensions are at a breaking point. The Western markets that once relied on Russian gas have turned to Israel for their energy needs. Furious, Russia surreptitiously moves to protect their interests by using their newfound ally, Iran, and Iran’s proxy militias. As Israel’s elite fighting forces and the Mossad go undercover, they detect
Book Summary: Resilience isn’t inherited. It’s a hard-fought skill forged by our ability to pick up the broken pieces of our past and remake them into something new. Meet four-year-old Delicia, a poor but carefree child who is about to have her world shattered. Along with her seven-year-old brother Nile, she is kidnapped from her
Creative Together by Steven Kowalski is a book that celebrates the diversity of creative expression. Through his inclusive and empowering approach, Kowalski encourages readers to embrace their unique perspectives and find their own voice in the world of art. Book Summary To innovate, we need to get creative. Together. In our era of rapid change
