Review of Books
Sample Reviews, The Yellow Star that Wasn't
Throughout (the book) historical gems are artfully nested in personal and cultural revelations which underlie this special contribution to the genre(s) of WWII history and 21st century memoir.
LRM
(The book) successfully weaves the writer’s personal story into a narrative of acceptance/intolerance/resilience of the Jews in Scandinavia before, during and after the events of WW-II. Ultimately it’s an inspirational story on several levels.
CA gal
The history of the Scandinavian Jewish experience of the Holocaust was full of information that was new to me. The comments the writer’s lectures stimulated reveal the great connection to victims and survivors that lives in the generation that grew up right after WWII.
J&J
While it was the title that intrigued me (so contrary to the history I thought I knew), it was the personal story that kept me mesmerized. We are all products of the people who raised us!
Former Teacher
Sample Reviews, Series about the Foreign Consuls
The Foreign Consuls Among Us (1st in series).
Goodreads, Oct. 2013, Political Science Cat, monthly selection
Well-written and lively, offering an engaging way to learn about the sometimes-perplexing world of foreign consulates.
Kirkus Recommended Review, Sept. 15, 2015 issue
(The) material on the history of consuls, and their treatment in the arts, is especially fascinating…. A question and answer section is a great touch.
22nd Annual Writers Digest (2022)
(The book) uses easy-to-understand concepts to explain how people in the media, who often face foreign consuls, can best utilize the vast consular network throughout the U.S.
Cynthia Hudson
Sr. VP and General Manager, CNN en Espanol and Hispanic Strategy for CNN/U.S.
What a wonderful gem. Your book is simply a joy to read …. added it to our collection of reference books.
Bob Ward
Clerk of the House, Florida House of Representatives
… an essential look at the crucial relationship between diplomats and their local communities. … a convincing plea for increased understanding and education, at all levels, to help educate future generations of …. the public at large.
John F. Stack, Jr., PhD
Executive Director, School of International and Public Affairs, Florida International University
For all internationalists who interact with consuls, this practical guide fulfills a long-standing need in a very easy-to-understand manner.
Suzanne Lasky Gerard
American Jewish Committee, Board of Governors, Ret. NBC/Miami News Broadcaster
Modern Consuls, Local Communities and Globalization
This easy-to-understand book on the meaning of the consular institution will appeal to all readers in different stages of their transnational pursuits.
Nido Qubein
President, High Point University, N.C.