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Douglas Young takes readers “Due South” — The Book ReviewDouglas Young takes readers “Due South” — The Book Review

A Review of Douglas Young’s second novel Due South (2023) “Tell about the South. What’s it like there. What do they do there. Why do they live there. Why do they live at all.” -William Faulkner, Absalom, Absalom! Storytelling is big in the southern states. As the great journalist Charles

Bob Dylan looks at Great Songs in “The Philosophy of Modern Song”Bob Dylan looks at Great Songs in “The Philosophy of Modern Song”

Great songs are where you find them. They can’t be confined to a single idiom like blues or folk. It’s the emotional, philosophical and yes, personal connection that makes it more than just words and melody expressed by the singer. Bob Dylan loves songs—but, it seems he’s more passionate about

Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam — The Book Review  Woke, Inc.: Inside Corporate America’s Social Justice Scam — The Book Review  

A Book Review by: Paul Leslie I don’t know about you, but the insistence of many companies to insert themself in the latest supposed social justice cause is more prone to provoke annoyance than inspiration. I’m not alone in wishing companies strived for excellence in the service or product they

“How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies” by Will Witt— the book review“How to Win Friends and Influence Enemies” by Will Witt— the book review

I’ve always admired not only what Will Witt does, but how he does it. He pounds the pavement to “uncover perspectives on life, relationship and politics,” by asking people deceivingly simple questions, The people he has dialogue with come from all walks of life and have all kinds of viewpoints,

“The Long Slide” by Tucker Carlson— the book review“The Long Slide” by Tucker Carlson— the book review

Reviewer: Paul Leslie Who is Tucker Carlson, really? The answer to that question seems dependent on what your political views are, but one thing is certain. Whether he makes you smile, smirk, guffaw, or grimace, Tucker Carlson has made his mark on the media and the popular culture.   Averaging 3

Country Music’s Greatest Lines: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics by Bobby Braddock — A ReviewCountry Music’s Greatest Lines: Lyrics, Stories & Sketches from American Classics by Bobby Braddock — A Review

Ask anybody what they like about a great song and chances are they’ll recite those few words in the song that stood out when they first heard it. It’s especially true in country music. Bobby Braddock’s third book Bobby Braddock is one of the leading songwriters in country music today