Non-Fiction | Chanticleer Book Reviews

An Editorial Review of “Prepare to Come About” by Christine Wallace

2016-12-17T12:15:39-08:00By kbrown|

This memoir illuminates the struggles and chaotic lives that many contemporary families are challenged with and then goes further. It inspires readers to look beyond society’s conventional solutions and rationalizations to plot their own course. "Prepare to Come About" by Christine Wallace is a story that restores faith in the strength and love of a family and will reaffirm your belief that a life lived on one’s own terms is the truest meaning of “achievement.”

An Editorial Review of “Rhythm for Sale” by Grant Harper Reid, Ph.D.

2016-12-17T12:15:39-08:00By L Wilson Hunt|

Reid shares his grandfather’s journey from dancing in broken hob-nailed “tap” shoes to making the Southern Circuit via “country road walking,” to working in Vaudeville, to basement gin-joints, and on to legendary venues such as The Cotton Club and the Apollo Theater. Reid also lets his readers in on the darker side of the Harlem Renaissance, a time of racial segregation, political corruption, and cultural clash that was prevalent during this time period of American history.The book's tempo is fast-paced as the author condenses an encyclopedic amount of events, entertainers, prohibition gangsters, and the birth of a new genre of show business.

An Editorial Review of “Mixed Blessings” by Harriet Cannon and Rhoda Berlin

2016-12-17T12:15:40-08:00By N. Davis, Ph.D.|

Using case studies to demonstrate core concepts of culture that can lead to misunderstanding and strife, "Mixed Blessings" is an indispensable guide to multicultural and multiethnic relationships of all sorts--from husband and wife, to extended family, to co-workers, and more. In today's multicultural world, "Mixed Blessings" is a must read.

An Editorial Review of “Where is Home?” by Anneros Valensi

2016-12-17T12:15:40-08:00By C. Leeper|

In 1938 Anneros Valensi was only six years old when she was told to stand up, raise her right arm, and greet everyone with "Heil Hitler." Almost overnight her life changed completely; constant relocation, hunger, and uncertainty became her new reality. Despite the hardships, Valensi dreamed of a better life and transitioned from a childhood filled with fear to young adulthood filled with pride and achievement.

An Editorial Review of “19 Remarkable Northwest Women” by Carolyn Leeper

2015-05-05T19:43:21-07:00By A. Libey|

Many women today struggle with a work/life balance. Carolyn Leeper's book, "19 Remarkable Northwest Women" profiles women whose careers and advice are inspiring, diverse, and in sync with who they are.

An Editorial Review of “Waking Up Dying: Caregiving When There is No Tomorrow” by Robert A. Duke

2016-12-17T12:15:41-08:00By N. Davis, Ph.D.|

"Waking Up Dying" is a blockbuster; a hit between the eyes. Duke challenges the reader to take those tortuous steps he has—feel his sorrow, elation and pain, walk his walk through the everyday rituals of care, and talk the talk of his analysis of much-needed system reform. This book is a must-read for caregivers. Be prepared for a mind-blowing, ultimately, illuminating and educational experience.

An Editorial Review of “Caregiving Our Loved Ones” by Nanette Davis, Ph.D.

2016-12-17T12:15:44-08:00By kbrown|

With its compassionate, yet no-nonsense, approach "Caregiving Our Loved Ones" by Dr. Nanette Davis will be appreciated by anyone who must navigate the turbulent waters of looking after an ill loved one. Dr. Davis reminds us that chronic diseases tend to have two victims—the patient and the caregiver—unless steps are taken by the caregiver to prevent losing herself and, ultimately, her health. Dr. Davis passes on her knowledge to caregivers for dealing with the ongoing emotional, financial and health toll of taking care of someone who will never get better.

An Editorial Review of “Lost Antarctica” by James McClintock.

2016-12-17T12:15:46-08:00By P Beason|

Many readers will know that scientists from around the world come to Antarctica to study its unique environment, but we don’t often get to read about how they do that science and what the results mean. This engaging book delivers all that. You’ll learn about living on board research ships and the fear and frustration of being tossed about in ferocious katabatic winds.

How and Why Authors Should Use Google+ by Kiffer Brown

2016-12-17T12:15:46-08:00By kbrown|

This presentation will shine a spotlight on what Google+ is and why authors and aspiring writers need to embrace this fastest growing social media platform that exists in the Internet Universe. CBR will have more bite-sized information on Circles, Events and Hangouts. We also begin listing links to helpful sites and posts.

An Editorial Review of “More Faster Backwards, Rebuilding David B.” by Christine Smith

2016-12-17T12:15:47-08:00By Marion Spicher|

The adventure begins when Christine and Jeffrey Smith, searching for an old boat to transform into a small passenger vessel, examine a sixty-five foot 1929 work-boat, precariously moored on Lopez Island—the neglected wooden vessel that hovers near death is the David B. They race against time, money, and natural elements to save the David B—the vessel that they bet all of their resources on in hopes of making their dream of owning and operating a small expedition cruise boat in the Pacific Northwest come true.