Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A+ Let me start by saying that I *technically* give this book a 4.5 star rating. When I was first given an opportunity to receive a free copy of the book in exchange for an honest review, I was ecstatic. History is one of my […]
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that the first cathedral in the United States was built in Maryland? Or how about that Francis Scott Key wrote the national anthem while in Maryland? Or that the first Workman’s Compensation laws were established in Maryland? If you want […]
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that the first major land battle fought between union and confederate soldiers in the Civil War took place in West Virginia? Or how about that West Virginia has the nation’s oldest state population Or that the first federal women’s prison […]
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that Wisconsin is home to around 20,000 miles of snowmobile trails? Or how about that Wisconsin has the highest population of residents with Polish ancestry in the nation? Or that Wisconsin has no toll roads? If you want to find […]
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that Florida produces 40% of the ENTIRE WORLD’S orange juice supply? Or how about that Florida isn’t actually the southernmost state geographically? Or that Florida is the only state which is a peninsula? If you want to find out more […]
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that the Montana Yogo Sapphire is the only North American gem to be included in the Crown Jewels of England Or how about that Montana’s average state population density is only six people per square mile? Or that the largest […]
High Heels & Beetle Crushers A compelling memoir of post-war Britain. Jackie Skingley grew up with limited career choices but joining the Women’s Royal Army Corps offered her a different life, living and working in a military world, against the backdrop of the Cold War. Packed full of stories reflecting […]
Story Rating: **** Cover Rating: A Wow… this book includes a heavy dose of spiritualism with strong biographical overtones regarding the life of Black Elk and the history of the Lakota people. The book is gripping, inspirational, and offers insight that I haven’t often seen in other historical texts based […]
Story Rating: ***** Cover Rating: A This is a wonderful story that shares the wisdom of Lakota elders, offering insight into the tribe’s beliefs and customers. The stories are relatable to daily life and offer a bounty of wisdom for the average person – you don’t have to be of […]
Story Rating: ***** Cover Rating: A It’s rare for me to say the second book was better than the first, but if this second volume isn’t better, it’s equal in all rights. Morning’s Journey is an intense, historical rendering that left me begging for more. I lost many nights of […]
