Fiction
Shadow Spell
The second installment of Nora Robert's Cousins O'Dwyer trilogy 'Shadow Spell' is all about Conner and his talents and his building relationship with Meara. The cousins seem to go back and forth between times and begin working with the cousins of the past and learning from them in dealing with Cabhan in their time and theirs. There are many issues that they are all dealing with in their lives. Nora Robert's once again has written a show and tell story. I have started reading book three of this series.
Mark GrahamPublished a day ago in CritiqueWinnie the Pooh
This is the first Winnie the Pooh novel that is entitled 'Winnie the Pooh' created by A.A. Milne. This first book is all about Pooh's adventures in the Hundred Acre Woods living under a sign saying 'Sanders'. Pooh meets a Woozle, a Heffalump, goes to a birthday party and a few other activities as well. After I have read this book several times and still quite enjoyed the read, but since I was a mental health nurse it also showed me a different way of looking at eating disorders, anxiety, depression, hyperactivity, attachment disorders, and even grandiose ideations. Mainly though it is a book showing how imagination is the way to go as a child such as Christopher Robin shows how to grow up to be a good person in many ways.
Mark GrahamPublished 3 days ago in CritiqueThe Shining
I am not sure I may have wrote a review here a long time ago for 'The Shining' written by Stephen King, but not sure. 'The Shining' is a thriller/horror novel that involves a family of a husband/father, young son, and wife/mother living and working at a very mysterious hotel that was and is famous. I like reading thriller/horror books, but for some reason I do not like watching them and I have seen this particular on television. My favorite parts of the book were when the son would play outside in the gardens and when it seemed that they would go back in time in a way in various parts of the book. To me it was quite the page turner. Believe it or not I read this book in two days.
Mark GrahamPublished 4 days ago in CritiqueUnfinished Tales of Numenor and Middle-Earth
Here is another book written and created by J.R.R. Tolkien and edited by his son Christopher Tolkien. This is a collection of chapters mainly from 'The Silmarillion' with various other notes for the stories that his son added and finished the book. This was a book that read along with reading 'The Silmarillion'. 'Unfinished Tales' was an interesting read in its' own right though.
Mark GrahamPublished 5 days ago in CritiqueThe Silmarillion
Who out there has read or wanted to read 'The Hobbit' or even 'The Lord of the Rings'? You have probably read 'The Hobbit' in some form in elementary school and even 'The Lord of the Rings' in high school. 'The Silmarillion' is written by J.R.R. Tolkien but the edition I read was edited by his son Christopher Tolkien. Basically, this is the very beginning of the adventures that Frodo and Bilbo will try to figure out way in the future of 'The Lord of Rings' and 'The Hobbit'.
Mark GrahamPublished 5 days ago in CritiqueDark Witch
Nora Robert's wrote the novel 'Dark Witch' that is about a women named Iona, an American with Irish descendant who traveled to Ireland to seek out some family answers. This is a romance story with a lot of family interests and how family and friends can see each other for who they are. As the title offers it is a story of witches and dark magic. The reader at times will even read the magic spells as if they were using the spell for the rhythm of words will have that effect. Nora Robert's and the way she has of writing her books will have you thinking that you are in Ireland experiencing what Iona and hers are experiencing.
Mark GrahamPublished 7 days ago in CritiqueStairway to Heaven
Introduction: "Stairway to Heaven" stands as a testament to the emotional depth and artistic brilliance of Korean cinema. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lee Joon-ik, this movie offers a poignant exploration of human relationships, the pursuit of dreams, and the enduring power of love. Set against the backdrop of Seoul, the film weaves together a compelling narrative that captivates audiences from start to finish. In this review, we delve into the various elements that make "Stairway to Heaven" a true cinematic gem.
Ekombe hauPublished 8 days ago in CritiqueThe Intersection of Pop Culture and Mental Health Awareness
Introduction Mental health awareness has become a crucial topic in today's society, and pop culture plays a significant role in shaping our understanding and attitudes toward it. From celebrities sharing their struggles to the portrayal of mental health in media, pop culture has the power to influence and educate millions. This article explores five key intersections of pop culture and mental health awareness: celebrities' openness about their mental health, representation in film and television, music's role in advocacy, the impact of social media, and themes in contemporary literature and graphic novels. By examining these areas, we can better understand how pop culture contributes to the ongoing conversation about mental health, breaking down stigma and promoting a more supportive and informed community.
Decoding Human Interaction: Exploring the Intricacies of Body Language!
In the intricate tapestry of human communication, words are just one thread. Equally, if not more, crucial is the language of the body. From the subtle tilt of the head to the confident stride, every movement, posture, and gesture paints a vivid picture of our inner thoughts and emotions. Delving deeper into the secrets of body language unveils a world of unspoken communication, ripe for exploration and understanding.
Doctor Who: Fans Not Happy.
Doctor Who is either something you like or not. If you don't like it then you will never really understand the stories. If you like it in sci-fi terms its been the best thing since sliced bread (although some Trekkies might disagree). The Doctor with two hearts is a time-space travelling alien. His race is humanoid and their home world is the planet Gallifrey. The Time Lords the Doctor's people, are masters of space and time, hence their name. The Doctor though when it comes to his people has always been a bit of a maverick and loner. Much, to the displeasure of his people. His greatest enemy known as 'The Master' is also a renegade Time Lord who as opposed to the Doctor goes around the universe causing nothing but mayhem. Two of the Doctor's greatest enemies are the Cybermen and the Daleks.
Nicholas BishopPublished 16 days ago in CritiquePaddington IV
Michael Bond wrote a fourth in this series entitled 'Paddington At Work' where Paddington learns about various occupations and how to earn some money when he needs it. He visits several locations in order to learn these lessons. Again, in reading this series of children's novels one will see that mistakes will be made but given a chance one will learn and correct what is wrong if given a chance to explain.
Mark GrahamPublished 17 days ago in CritiquePaddington V
Michael Bond in the Paddington series of five 'Paddington At Large' is the last one that I have read. This is one where Paddington has a day out with a friend, goes on television, makes a snack, helps out a neighbor the only way that he knows how, and makes Christmas special once again. All the illustrations in this volume as well as the other four volumes were drawn by Peggy Fortnum as pencil sketches of Mr. Paddington Brown of Number 32 Windsor Gardens, London.
Mark GrahamPublished 18 days ago in Critique