Tag: memoir

What I’m Reading: A Journey to Self-Publishing

A Journey to Self-Publishing is another one by a member of the Writers of Chantilly.  The author here is Kalyani Kurup, who gives us a brief (five chapters) but charming memoir of her experiences as a writer and her misadventures in the publishing world in India… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: A Journey to Self-Publishing”

What I’m Reading: The Wrong Stuff

Bill Lee was a left-handed pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and Montreal Expos in the 1970s and early 1980s.  He was well-known for his outspoken views, free-spirited approach to life, and (controversially at the time) unabashed drug use. Oh, and he was a… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: The Wrong Stuff”

What I’m Reading: Escape From Camp 14

Escape From Camp 14 is the name of the current book I’m reading.  It’s about Shin Dong-Hyuk, a man who was born and lived his entire life in one of North Korea’s six political prison camps until he escaped at age 23.  To get an idea how remarkable this is,… Continue Reading “What I’m Reading: Escape From Camp 14”