Nancy Walker, Book Reviewer

Book Review

Engineering a Life

by Nancy Walker

Particularly enthralling are Bedi’s accounts of Indian culture and traditions, while his commentaries on American life, education, and politics are insightful and instructive. Krishan Bedi’s engaging memoir, "Engineering a Life",... Read More

Book Review

Lucia Zárate

by Nancy Walker

The sad life story of the diminutive Lucia Zárate is intriguing and informative. Cecilia Velástegui’s historical novel, "Lucia Zárate", chronicles the extraordinary life of the tiniest person who ever lived. The opening pages,... Read More

Book Review

Delivering Virtue

by Nancy Walker

Threads of satire are skillfully woven into this tapestry of humor and pathos, magical realism, and historical fact. Brian Kindall’s splendid allegorical odyssey, "Delivering Virtue", features ne’er-do-well wannabe-poet Didier Rain,... Read More

Book Review

Blackass

by Nancy Walker

Barrett’s fresh and irreverent voice demands to be heard in this riotous and biting satire. A. Igoni Barrett’s stunning debut novel, "Blackass", provokes laughter, tears, guilt, and rage as it plumbs the depths of racist and sexist... Read More

Book Review

Immortal Africanus

by Nancy Walker

A well-written piece of historical fiction, this book’s themes of courage and frailty, love and murder, order and chaos will resonate. Military history buffs and aficionados of ancient Rome will find battles and skirmishes, murder and... Read More

Book Review

The Dreidel That Wouldn't Spin

by Nancy Walker

This sweet story demonstrates the miracle of the holiday season—indeed, of every time of year: that giving truly is better than receiving. A heartwarming tale of the triumph of generosity over greed and the true spirit of the holiday... Read More

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