Book Reviews
Jacqx’s articles include the writing journey of her debut novel, When The Glitter Fades; her short stories, stage plays and book and film reviews based on true stories.
Barry Crocker – The Last of the Entertainers Book Review
Barry Hugh Crocker AM is an Australian Gold Logie-winner, a television personality, singer, storyteller extraordinaire, comic, and a variety entertainer.
The Freedom Circus
When Mindla Levin and Kubush Horowitz first met, they were instantly attracted. Mindla worked in a leather factory and Kubush was a clown in the Circus Staniewski. Mindla’s father disapproved of Kubush, saying: “A clown is not a husband… nothing good comes from a clown.” That clown saved their lives.
From Hero to Zero
From Hero to Zero is the incredible, true story of Captain Rod Lovell’s unbelievable castigation for doing the very thing he was paid to do – keep his passengers safe.
Rainbows Through Cobwebs
Rainbows Through Cobwebs covers the topic of grief in its many forms. From grieving over the death of a loved one, including pets, to grieving over the loss of your identity or dreams, Rainbows Through Cobwebs has case studies with toolbox tips on how you can overcome grief.
Fifty Years of Silence book review
Fifty Years of Silence is the memoir of Jan Ruff-O’Herne, a war rape survivor. Jan’s idyllic childhood in Dutch colonial Indonesia came to an abrupt end when war intruded on her life and she was captured and imprisoned.
Harnessing the Power of the Creative Spiral
From time to time I come across a book that is silk to the eyes. Harnessing the Power of the Creative Spiral is not only a pleasant visual journey displaying Lyne Marshall’s stunning paintings, the content within is seeped in wisdom. Lyne is passionate about art. Her paintings are exhibited in Australia and overseas. In her book, Lyne takes the subject of creativity with all its stigmas and quirks and turns it into a world of possibilities for those who believe in themselves and the reason for their creative gifting.
Another Man’s War Book Review
Another Man’s War is the true story of Sam Childers’ battle to save the children of Southern Sudan.
The Boy Who Wouldn’t Die
David Nyuol Vincent was the boy who wouldn’t die. His story of fleeing war-torn Southern Sudan with his father is captivating. It is written in a matter-of-fact way, void of any bitterness or hostility, nor seeking to emotionally manipulate. It appears to reflect the manner in which he was trained to survive as a child soldier – by not showing emotion. Yet the book is candid and respectful.
Sizzling at Seventy
Lyn Traill has courageously spoken out about her severe abuse as a child at the hands of the people she was supposed to trust to love and protect her. As is usually the case, people who have been abused suppress the memories that have changed how they see themselves. Lyn takes you through the roller coaster emotions that were her journey throughout her adult years whilst she searched for the truth behind her nightmares. Her abuse began with her mother.