​Sometimes a short review of a book you are curious about helps to determine if you are going to purchase that book and spend time with the story. The 3 reviews below can help you decide.  Following those are personal essays.

Critical Review:
​The Goldfinch
by Donna Tartt 
*soon to be a feature motion picture*
Critical Review:
The Interestings
by Meg Wolitzer
author of recent release
Female Persuasion

Critical Review:
American Pastoral
by Philip Roth
2016 movie partially filmed in Harmony. 
​A variety of essays and articles have been published in various papers and a literary magazine. Those of researched subjects with societal impact are highlighted with works cited included.
Sandy's writing is from a personal viewpoint yet has an impact on lives of others who may not yet realize life's wicked sarcasm. 
All "READ" file links to be added in the near future.... stay tuned!
Society's addiction to nicotine.

​Philosophy of Evil.
Where's June Cleaver?
Suicidal Deer


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