Tag: nonfiction

Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings: An American controversy

For over 200 years, rumors of swirled around Thomas Jefferson’s name about torrid love affairs first with a married artist in Paris, and later with his slave Sally Hemings.  Sally, who happened to be his wife’s half-sister, has been the center of much controversy, especially after her descendants began to publicize their potential connection to … Continue reading Thomas Jefferson & Sally Hemings: An American controversy →

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Another Read With Lindsey Most Anticipated Release comes out tomorrow! Have you preordered your copy of Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant yet? Below is our full review - if you've already read an advanced copy (or once you read yours tomorrow), please share your thoughts in the comments! Thank you NetGalley … Continue reading Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant →

Movie Star: They always say they’re single

If you grew up in the ‘00’s, you know Jessica Simpson.  From pop music darling to Daisy Duke to reality TV, Jessica’s face was everywhere – including tabloid magazines.  When Jessica’s marriage to another pop music star failed, she suddenly found herself the target of rumor and paparazzi attention that cast a negative light on … Continue reading Movie Star: They always say they’re single →

Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant

Thank you NetGalley and Little, Brown and Company for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Intercity life can be hard on any kid – especially in Detroit.  For Curtis Chin, growing up Asian American in the 1970’s and 80’s in the city was another level of challenge.  Chin’s family was … Continue reading Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant →