This story inspired me and touched my heart. It tells about the amazing accomplishments of the man who serves as mayor of the capital of Montana. Not only is Montana my home state, but it also holds the distinction of never before having a black mayor since it became a state. Read more here: “How a refugee turned mayor seeks to transcend politics of […]
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Book Review: “The Sympathizer” by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Book reviewed by Bev Scott The Sympathizer tells the first-person story of a communist spy embedded in South Vietnam during the “American War.” He serves as a loyal aide to “the General” of the South Vietnamese army. But, at the same time he shares information with his communist handlers loyal to North Vietnam. This spy evacuates […]
Book Review: “Nicola’s Leg” by Natacha Pavlov
Reviewed by Bev Scott Nicola’s Leg tells the true life story of Nicola, written from the perspective of his leg. Nicola must go with his parents when they flee the Russian Revolution. They travel to Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives. Although his father, Nikita, is captured and presumed shot during their escape, his mother, Natacha continues on. […]
