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I have been cleaning out my file cabinets, closets, and drawers. It is truly amazing the things one finds when he or she is in the mood to purge. As I was going about the task, I discovered a file of information and facts I had gathered while writing Reflection of Memories. As my fans know, I LOVE HISTORY; as a result, I do a great deal of research in order to write my novels. In 2014, as I wrote…..
The film “Dr. Zhivago” is based on the novel by Boris Pasternnik. It is — at its heart — an incredible love story; however, the film is much more than a romantic journey. It uses historical events as a backdrop and is well worth your time to watch it. If you choose to watch “Dr. Zhivago”, I highly recommend doing a little preliminary research on Russian history before viewing the film because — in my opinion — the movie does…..
To date, I have not blogged about a movie or my opinion of it; however, Walking with the Enemy is intensely powerful and left an emotional impact on my mind as well as in my heart. I can’t stop thinking about it. As a result, I feel compelled to share this thought provoking film with my readers. It is based on a true story – set in Hungary during World War II – and spotlights real life heroes. First of…..