Biography, Autobiography & Memoir

“True Christianity did not fail Jerry DeWitt—he never got to see it in action.”

Some of the best moments in Mary Wickes: I Know I’ve Seen That Face Before come in the appendix following the text in which the author, Steve Taravella, not only lists the many roles that

“. . . the story of Humboldt reminds us that our country is further Balkanized by local economic interests . . .”

“Victor Davis Hanson has written another good book for a wide variety of audiences.”

“. . . Alysia Abbott gives us the gift of her father’s story, his poetry, his passion . . .”

“No fan of comics and American history can afford to pass up Mr. Lockwood’s story, observations, and experience.”

Evaluating the literary merit of a new project produced by a beloved comedienne can be tricky as the skill of the author may not match the level of goodwill enjoyed by the entertainer.

“. . . guarantees equal degrees of enjoyment, enlightenment, and giggling nostalgia.”

Dag Hammarskjöld served from 1953 to 1961 as Secretary General of the United Nations.

“. . . the best literary biography to see print thus far this year. Period.”

“. . . radiates a palpable warmth.”