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 A loving Grandfather gives his grandson a peek down the rabbit hole of marriage. It began as a Grandpa's sweet notion to jot down a few "words of wisdom" about marriage for his grandson. That list grew into a blog. Davidson's whimsical, conversational style quickly attracted a following. Fans from everywhere urged Davidson to put it all together in a book. And here it is - Marital Advice to my grandson, Joel. "How to be a husband your wife won't throw out the window in the middle of the night." Written with that same tongue-in-cheek prose throughout, Martial Advice is first and foremost fun to read. Grandpa tells his grandson the "secrets" to staying married, the best way to answer dreaded questions, and to always "listen twice as much as you speak." (The reason we have two ears and only one mouth has finally been explained. Who knew, right?) Marital Advice is a fast read - at only 152 it's a great way to fill the time waiting f...

 Geraldine Brown Giomblanco's compelling memoir Geraldina & the Compass Rose is an inspirational read that prompts to self-reflection and action. By telling her story in a most candid way, the book outgrows just one person and gradually reveals its reflective surface in which the reader's own psyche is mirrored. The novel closely follows the life of a woman along the major spheres of her life: faith, family, career, and love. Throughout the pages, Geri skillfully tries to find balance between all these which proves to be far from an easy task. However, even in the darkest hours, at least one thing remains constant and safely guides her through hardships - a strong devotion that springs from her beloved Grandmother. When least expected, but most needed, subtle divine interventions illuminate the right path. Geri is a big personality who does not hesitate to rely on wits and instinct to propel her through career and guide her through personal matters. Even so, she is const...