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“I’m Glad My Mom Died”: A Review of Jennette McCurdy’s Memoir

When I was young, I enjoyed watching the different kid’s series on “Nickelodeon”. One of my absolute favorites was “iCarly”. This was one of the reasons I picked up Jennette McCurdy’s memoir. Other than the pleasure of watching her on…

“All That You Leave Behind” by Erin Lee Carr: Book Review

Erin Lee Carr’s “All That You Leave Behind” is a brutally honest memoir that tugs right at your emotions. It’s the story of a daughter, a famous journalist dad (I think a bit witty and troubled), and their complicated relationship….

BOOK REVIEW: When Breathe Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

“Death may be a one-time event, but living with terminal illness is a process.” This is how Paul Kalanithi, a brilliant neurosurgeon and a gifted writer, describes his experience of facing stage IV lung cancer at the age of 36….