“Robin” by Dave Itzkoff

Robin Williams was an exceptional artist, extraordinary in many ways. I hadn’t known it before, but I know that now, after reading his biography “Robin” by Dave Itzkoff. I am glad that the author undertook the task of revealing the person behind the celebrity. In all honesty, I cannot say that he has fully succeeded.... Continue Reading →

“Love, Lucy” by Lucille Ball

Another wonderful memoir I’ve had the pleasure of reading recently. I picked up this book solely because of my fascination with memoirs and autobiographies. I had no idea who Lucille Ball was. “Love, Lucy” turned out to be everything that I love about reading people’s life stories. Told by Lucille Ball herself, her memoir is... Continue Reading →

“Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck

After reading “Tortilla Flat” by John Steinbeck for the first time a while ago, I was unsure of how I felt about it. I did not like the characters; that much I could say. My attitude towards people who choose life without obligations and, consequently, common comforts, is conflicted. The reason isn’t the lack of... Continue Reading →

“Fly Girl” by Ann Hood

Save for performing artists, perhaps no other profession is shrouded in such mystique, glamour, and hush-hush rumour as that of a flight attendant. True, that sparkling aura has dimmed somewhat over the past decades. The rise of low-cost airlines, an increase in average income and other factors have changed the scene of flying. From something... Continue Reading →

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