Book Review- "The Sinking of The Troopship Leopoldville" by Jacquin Sanders

On the first Christmas Eve after D-Day, The troopship "Leopoldville" was torpedoed by a German Submarine while it crossed the English Channel to France during World War Two.

Like the Titanic 32 years before, The Leopoldville was ill-equipped to deal with disaster. About 300 men died in the initial attack. Hundreds more died because of a lack of  survival equipment, poor leadership, and little coordination between military and civilian authorities and other nationalities.

The Sinking of The Troopship Leopoldville is a well-researched and fascinating account for those interested in maritime and World War Two history.

Book Review- ""Runaway Twin" by Peg Kehret

I have discovered a book that features my adopted hometown of Enumclaw, Washington. That book is "Runaway Twin" by Peg Kehret.

After living in a series of foster homes, Sunny Skyland runs away and goes in search of her twin Starr. The two were orphaned at the age of three and separated shortly after that.


"Runaway twin is an exciting story with good characters and the beautiful city of Enumclaw. What more could a reader ask for.

"Companion" a short story by Craig Zimmerman

Margaret and The Companion had grown up together and after six decades of living in the same house they were closer then sisters.

The Companion helped to raise Margaret's children and she was a great comfort during the divorce.

After the kids moved out, it was just the two of them. Margaret and The Companion would often spend hours in the garden, carefully tending to every tiny plant.

One hot Summer day, they were working on some Tomato plants when The Companion just stopped moving. Margaret immediately called a technician, but was told that nothing could be done.

Margaret planned an elaborate funeral for her old friend. Some thought that a funeral for The Companion was a little strange, but Margaret insisted that The Companion was part of her family, even if she was a robot.

Book Review- "Angel Unaware" by Dale Evans Rogers

"Angel Unaware" by Dale Evans  was part of my Mother's small collection of books and I read it several times as a child.

For those who don't know, Dale Evans  was one half of the famous Roy Rogers- Dale Evans-Rogers singing and acting duo. In 1950, Mrs. Rogers  gave birth to their daughter Robin. It was later discovered that Robin had Down Syndrome and she died of heart complications before her second birthday.

"Angel Unaware" is Dale Evans beautiful tribute to Robin.

Book Review- "Dean Duffy" by Randy Powell

After graduating from High School, Dean Duffy is at a loss of what to do. For most of his life, Dean was a star Baseball player, but a two year-long slump destroyed his confidence.

Dean is offered a second chance in the form of a limited scholarship, but instead of jumping at the scholarship, he wanders. During this period, he encounters a pot-smoking old friend who aspires to design video games, makes friends with a single mother, and settles a feud with an unforgettable Baseball adversary.

 Author Randy Powell resists the temptation to follow the standard  sports cliche' which is one of the reasons why  "Dean Duffy" is an exceptional novel.