The 7-Day Back Pain Cure by Jesse Cannone

The 7-Day Back Pain Cure

by Jesse Cannone

Copyright © 2011 Jesse Cannon

Published by Bush Street Press

ISBN: 978-1-937445-11-9

I came across an advertisement for receiving this book simply by paying postage, and since I am currently dealing with several months of being off from work due to extreme back pain, I felt it had to be worth a read at least.

A lot of what Cannone writes seems simply good common sense [healthy diet, exercise, etc.] but then he throws in some information that I am anxious to put into practice! Not only does it make sense, but with a little research I have also found that these practices are considered sure-fire ways to alleviate back pain, and even banish it completely in most cases!

I give The 7-Day Back Pain Cure...

...Five Stars and...

...a big Thumbs Up!

****DISCLOSURE: This book was privately obtained, and as such was under no obligation for review.

An Uncommon Education - Elizabeth Percer

An Uncommon Education

by Elizabeth Percer

Seldom do I find myself at a loss when attempting to read a book for a review. Usually I can make myself finish the read, even if it's one that I don't particularly enjoy. However, An Uncommon Education is one that I simply could not get past the block of boredom and being unable to read!

Call it a clash in tastes, or personal preference, but this book has taken 6-months of my time, and I am nowhere near the half-way mark. That being said, I found nothing wrong with the writer's style, grammar, or story line! It just did not capture me.

I would suggest that if the story line captivates you, that you go ahead and purchase the book and see for yourself. Then, please take the time to write your own review as well!

****DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for an independent and non-biased review.

Hillbilly Heart - Billy Ray Cyrus

Hillbilly Heart

by Billy Ray Cyrus

Copyright © 2013 Billy Ray Cyrus

Amazon Publishing

American singing icon, Billy Ray Cyrus, brings us his memoir’s in this captivating tale of his journey to the top and maintaining that elevated status.

Hillbilly to the core, Cyrus comes from Kentucky and the great roots of his family are steeped in music and religion. Cyrus tells a tale that reaches out from those roots and touches Americans where it counts most. At the heart.

Hillbilly through and through, Hillbilly Heart, will entertain you. As to what is truth and what is fiction, only Cyrus knows for sure. Still, it makes for a great read.

I give Hillbilly Heart …

…Five Stars and a big…

…Thumbs Up!

****DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for an independent and non-biased review.

Aesop's Mirror - A Love Story

Aesop's Mirror

A Love Story

by

Maryalice Huggins

Copyright 2009 by Maryalice Huggins

Sarah Crichton Books

Farrar, Straus and Giroux

New York

ISBN: 978-0-374-10103-9

I purchased this book from the Dollar Tree at our local shopping center as something that looked a little interesting. I did not realize at the time I purchased it that it was a non-fiction account. When I got into the story, I was so pleasantly surprised by the story itself, and the content, that I could not put it down until I had devoured it!

As a "semi-professional" genealogist, I was enamored with the tale of a furniture gilder who finds an unusual mirror that depicts Aesop's infamous tale of the fox and the grapes. Buying the mirror at auction, without really knowing what she had, Maryalice Huggins goes on to prove that this monstrous mirror was something more than expected. Through serious genealogical pursuit and proving provenance, she more than accomplished her task.

This book touched me on so many levels, I could scarce begin to explain them all to you!

I am a lover of antiques. Especially those that require a little digging to clearly define their provenance. And I am in love with the pursuit of genealogy. Huggins covers both in this well written work!

I highly recommend this work for anyone interested in antiques, pursuit of provenance, and genealogy!

I give Aesop's Mirror ...

FIVE STARS and....

a Big THUMBS UP!!!

****DISCLOSURE: This book was a private purchase and as such was under no obligation for review.

The Shroud Codex - Jerome R. Corsi, PH.D.

The Shroud Codex

Jerome R. Corsi, PH.D.

copyright 2010 Jerome R. Corsi

Threshold Editions

When Fr. Bartholomew begins to show the stigmata of Christ, he becomes a revered individual. The world watches him closely. His story is told over and over.

A near-death experience, and a promise of deciphering the shroud codex, brings Fr. Bartholomew back to this life.

A well written book, full of intrigue and mystery. I read this through in a single day, simply not able to put it down. But then, the Shroud of Turin has always held strong fascination for me, so this fun read held me fast!

It helped that I am a fan of Corsi's investigative writing as well!

I highly recommend this read to anyone who enjoys a good fictional read that is very loosely based on fact.

I give this book

...five stars and....

...a big thumbs up!

****DISCLOSURE: This book was a private purchase, and as such I was under no obligation for reviewing it. All opinions in this post are my own and under no obligation.

The Secrets of Mary Bowser by Lois Leveen

 

The Secrets of Mary Bowser

Lois Leveen

copyright 2012 Lois Leveen

HarperCollins publisher

ISBN 978-0-06-210790-9

 

A fantastic tale of a young slave girl in Civil War era Richmond, who is freed by her mistress. She is sent north for an education.

 

Mary then becomes a part of the infamous underground railroad, helping to liberate those less fortunate than herself. But when the Civil War breaks out things are going to change for this heroine.

 

Based on the life of a real person, and upon real events, The Secrets of Mary Bowser brings home the tragedy that slavery was. And brings to light both black and white individuals who assisted in bringing about freedom for those whom it had been denied for far too long.

 

I give this book....

...Five Stars and.....

 

 

 

...a big Thumbs Up!

 

 

 

****DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for an independent and non-biased review.

 

Beyond Sugar Shock - Connie Bennett

Beyond Sugar Shock

The 6 - Week Plan to Break Free of Your Sugar Addiction & Get

Slimmer, Sexier & Sweeter

by - Connie Bennett, CHHC, CPC, ACC

Foreward by Joshua Rosenthall, MScEd

Copright 2012 by Connie Bennett

Hay House, Inc.

ISBN 978=1-4019-3189-6

 

It isn't for me to admit this....however, I feel I must.

 

This book has been sitting on my shelf for a few months now. Why?

 

I couldn't face up to my own sugar addiction.

 

Yep. I am a sugar addict. [Why is it I feel I need to say this in some kind SA [sugar addict] support meeting?]

 

Hello, my name is Texicanwife, and I am a sugar addict!

 

I was prepared for a lot of "Blah, blah, blah.... Yackety, yack, yack".

 

You know what I mean. The same ol' same ol'!

 

Instead, I got insight. Truth. And honesty.

 

The reasons "why" we become addicted to the stuff [sugar], and why it's so hard to break the addiction are first and foremost addressed. Then the reasons why we should attempt to break that hold the white stuff has over us.

 

I was impressed with the many exercises included in the text that assist us in seeing why we are addicted; what triggers our need; and none of it is "sugar coated". Straight to the point.

 

I found this one of the best health related books I've read in a long while.

 

I give this book Five Stars and a big Thumbs Up!

 

 

****DISCLOSURE: This book was provided by Amazon Vine in exchange for a non-biased and fair review.