Genre – Non-Fiction, Memoir,
Publishing Date – March 15, 2016
Page count – 288 pages
Source – Copy sent
by Director of Marketing, Communication & Special
Projects
Format – Paperback
Standalone/Series – Standalone
Rating - ⭐️
Hello and welcome to my blog of wonders.
Here you can find book reviews of books of all origin and genres. I will always
be honest when it comes to reviewing any book. I try and keep my blog up to
date and filled with truthful and fun reviews. So, let's get started, shall we?
I was sent this copy to review and give my
honest opinion. So, before I do so, On
Fire is a Non-Fiction memoir written by John O’Leary about living life on
fire. At age nine John O’Leary was in a house fire and had burns on 100% of his
body. He had little to no chance of surviving this horrific accident. This book
follows his triumph journey into recovery and the obstacles both he and his
family had to face at the time of the fire to years after.
Honestly, I didn’t think I was going to
enjoy this book. When I got it in the mail I forgot what this book was even
about. But since it was sent to me for review, I had to read it. The first few
chapters I wasn’t too invested in it and I didn’t expect much out of it. I was
completely surprised at how quickly I read and how much I enjoyed it. Non-
fiction isn’t my go to genre but I’m happy I did.
John O’Leary has been through so much and
for him to overcome all the hardships and keep himself so positive, then
publish his book is simply outstanding. I personally don’t understand how he
remained so positive and hopeful in life after everything that has happened to
him. I guess I have my reasons for thinking so negative about life. But after
reading this, it made me have a bit more positive energy and a positive outlook
on life. Even though it only lasted a few minutes, it was much needed after so
long of thinking negatively.
I honestly don’t have anything bad to say
about this book. It opened my eyes and has a good message I think everyone
should read and share around with everyone they know. I want to thank Abby
Richter for getting in contact with me and sending this beauty into my hands.
Hi Sashaa,
ReplyDeleteI hope it's okay to request a review this way!
Here’s the blurb:
Even though she lives hundreds of miles away, when Langston, who dreams of being a chef, meets Cecile, a Juilliard-trained pianist, he is sure that his history of being a sidekick, instead of a love interest, is finally over. Their connection is real and full of potential for a deeper bond, but the obstacles between them turn out to be greater than distance. Can these busy, complicated people be ready for each other at the same time? Does it even matter? Before they can answer these questions, each must do battle with the ultimate demon—fear.
Told in a witty combination of standard prose, letters, emails, and diary entries, LETTING GO, in the tradition of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's AMERICANAH, is a long-distance love story that also examines race, religion, and the difficult choices we make following our passions. From the Great White North to the streets of New York City to the beaches of Bermuda, LETTING GO is a journey of longing, betrayal, self-discovery and hope you will never forget.
If you think you might be interested, I can send a pdf, mobi, or epub file.
Links to Amazon, Goodreads, and Barnes and Noble are below. I have also included samples from the companion CD, which consists of my performances of pieces mentioned in the book, along with readings of passages that refer to them. My novel was published on Createspace, July 4, 2016.
Here's my bio:
Maria Thompson Corley is a Canadian pianist (MM, DMA, The Juilliard School) of Jamaican and Bermudian descent, with experience as a college professor, private piano instructor, composer, arranger and voice actor. She has contributed to Broad Street Review since 2008, and also blogs for Huffington Post. Her first novel, Choices, was published by Kensington.
Here are my websites (the first is more pertinent to writing):
www.mariasworld.us
www.mariacorley.com
Thanks!
Maria
https://youtu.be/F7X42fibmEQ
Chopin Fourth Ballade in F Minor, Op. 54
youtu.be
Maria Thompson Corley, piano From the CD "Music from the Novel Letting Go" available on iTunes; Dec. 15, 2016 on Amazon and Createspace. "Letting Go: A Novel...
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Chopin Fourth Ballade in F Minor, Op. 54
youtu.be
Maria Thompson Corley, piano From the CD "Music from the Novel Letting Go" available on iTunes; Dec. 15, 2016 on Amazon and Createspace. "Letting Go: A Novel...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ze-xJz4qcmQ
https://www.bing.com/th?id=OVP.-6DZGMEOUHrjqww-M_FJfAHgFo&pid=Api
An excerpt from the Novel "Letting Go"
www.youtube.com
Read by the author. Letting Go by Maria Thompson Corley is available on Createspace, Smashwords, and Amazon. Music from Letting Go, featuring readings and piano ...
https://www.amazon.com/Letting-Go-Maria-Thompson-Corley/dp/1535044373/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1470877840&sr=8-1&keywords=maria+thompson+corley+letting+go
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/maria+corley+letting+go?_requestid=201988
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/31081165-letting-go?ac=1&from_search=true
Feel free to email me booksandreviewgalore@gmail.com
DeleteGreetings,
ReplyDeleteI just found your blog and I must say I like it very much, I like the detailed and honest reviews you post. I can really get a sense of the book by reading your posts. I was not able to find a contact of yours,so I am leaving you a message here. The main reason I am writing to you is because I was hoping, you could review my eBook. It is my first work, so I am well aware it is not the best, but I still desperately need readers and reviews. My eBook is a fiction genre, titled The murder card. It is set in dystopian 22nd century, where murder is legal. If you are at all interested in reviewing it, please do let me know.
Here is the link to it as well.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06Y19GHFF
Best regards
Monika
Feel free to email me booksandreviewgalore@gmail.com
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