Books, Literature, and Writing

Glenn Cunningham was an American middle-distance runner who overcame severe burns to his legs as a child to become a world-record holder and Olympic medalist. At the age of 8, Cunningham was severely burned in a schoolhouse fire and doctors believed he would never walk again. However, through determ

"American Sniper" is a biographical war film directed by Clint Eastwood and starring Bradley Cooper as Chris Kyle, a United States Navy SEAL and the deadliest marksman in U.S. military history. The film is based on Kyle's memoir and received positive reviews and was a box office success.

Shakespeare's sonnet 7 urges the fair youth to produce a son to keep his beauty alive. This direct plea comes in the final couplet following twelve lines that relate metaphorically the rising and setting sun to the fortune of the fair youth. Adored when young, ignored when time ages him.

“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.”—Frank Herbert. “Uncertainty and mystery are energies of life. Don’t let them scare you unduly, for they keep boredom at bay and spark creativity.”— R.I.Fitzhenry

A true "Renaissance man," James Weldon Johnson wrote some the best spiritual poems and songs in the American literary canon. He also held positions as attorney, diplomat, professor, and activist in a political party, fighting for the civil rights of black Americans.

This story is about an incredible, mysterious weekend getaway at the unlikeliest of places. This short fictional story is inspired by Brenda Arledge's week 61 Prompt, "Mystery."

Petrov's Ghostly Nuclear story is a true account of a near-miss of a nuclear war between the Soviet Union and the United States. In 1983, Soviet Lieutenant Colonel Stanislav Petrov was on duty as the duty officer at the Soviet Union's early warning center when the system falsely indicated that multi

In the 18th century, Dr. Samuel Johnson (1709-1784) made an etymological error that poets, scholars, critics, and editors even today continue to perpetuate. Johnson incorrectly surmised that "rime" was a derivative of "rythmos"; thus, he altered the spelling from "rime" to "rhyme."

I get that you have no idea how to create a novel that will win awards or sell millions of copies, but I also get the sense that you have a story in you. If this sounds like you, all you need is some paper and a pen to start writing down your thoughts and before you know it, you'll be an author.

"Word Prompts Help Creativity ~ Week 61 (Mystery)" is an article I write to help inspire our creativity. I choose a single word prompt encouraging others to write a poem, a short story, a song, or any combination.

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In D. H. Lawrence's "Afternoon in School: The Last Lesson," an educator is dramatizing the lackluster performance of the students in the classroom. The teacher's strength is being sapped by many vain attempts to teach pupils who refuse to learn.

The speaker in Walter de la Mare’s “Silver" personifies the moon as a lady out walking at night in silver slippers, showering the landscape and everything in it with the color of silver. The silvering of the night moon reveals a special style of beauty; while sunlight is gold, moonlight is silver.

The speaker in Emily Dickinson's short winter poem slyly humbles the cold season but not before distinguishing its multitude of genuine positive attributes.

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Sometimes people embarrass themselves when they, out of envy and competition, maliciously interpret writer's motives in exactly opposite light than it has been so obviously presented.

Reading a John Grisham novel is a great start to picking up the hobby of reading. Listed in this article are twenty-five John Grisham classics, in no particular order.

Dwayne Johnson, also known as "The Rock," is a retired professional wrestler and successful actor. He began his wrestling career in 1996 and became one of the most popular wrestlers of all time before retiring in 2019. He then transitioned to acting and has starred in numerous films, including the F

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A long lost disaster novel that could have been a movie, thanks to the campy dialogue and characters.

I never bothered about my stats. Well! You all may be surprised to know this but, I really mean it.

So much of daring and concerted effort goes into publishing "that first book". How can it be that the same author who made all that successful effort, is sometimes too shy to market their book? This article suggests what they can do to overcome that "selling" hurdle and how to do it.

Many people aspire to become an author. But, not all attain the goal because the path to becoming an author is not straightforward. Therefore, aspiring authors should explore the proper path.

Giovanni Pascoli was the most important poet belonging to the decadent Italian movement. This article will introduce his literary production and analyze some of his most important poems.

Life on a variety of farms can be fun. Wearing all kinds of boots in different seasons can be fun. Farm animals and their babies can provide fun on the farm. This colorful picture book will be an engaging read for young readers who have not had the experience of living on a farm.

I was lucky enough to care for my elderly parents the last years of their lives. I think I cried more than they did when I read it to them.

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Peter Mark Roget, with his lifelong compulsion of list making, gave us the Thesaurus. A book helping millions to find the perfect word in our writing. The Thesaurus is a gift to the public.

Here I’ve shared with you a list of my favorite Fiction books that I would recommend you to read, both to enhance your English proficiency and also to experience the magical world of literature.

My book rankings for July - December 2022, from best to worst!

Revealing the secrets of Leonardo da Vinci's strange and distinctive paintings, the most famous of which is the Mona Lisa

Teaching young children about faith and prayer can be a challenge. This gorgeous picture book is a great tool to use when opening this subject with your child. Creating a bond between parent and child is also a part of this lovely book.

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To get started with freelancing, you need to determine the type of freelancing you want to do and create a portfolio to showcase your work. You should also create a profile on a freelancing website and promote your services using social media and specialized groups. Stay organized and focused, and d

If you're into romance novels, read on what my top three were for 2022. I'll also include some honorable mentions that were on the cusp!

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"Word Prompts Help Creativity ~ Week 60" (Beginnings) is an article I write to help inspire our creativity. I choose a single word prompt encouraging others to write a poem, a short story, a song, or any combination.

Airi Sano has been a military kid for many years. She is excited about moving to Hawaii for a long-term stay, but not excited about her new school. Her new teacher is determined that Airi like her new school, but Airi has other ideas. Funny pranks on the teacher might be a good idea.

The Most Valuable Books for MBA Students: Our Top Picks. These books cover a variety of topics, including innovation, startup culture, decision-making, organizational learning, leadership, and more. They are written by experts in their respective fields and provide valuable insights.

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My book rankings for January - June 2022, from best to worst!