Am I Depressed by William G. Bentrim

Depression doesn’t just impact adults, children often suffer from depression as well.   A major difference between childhood and adult depression is that adult depression is taken seriously and childhood depression is often overlooked.   Some statistics suggest that 50% of children afflicted with psoriasis are diagnosed depressed.   Much of that depression may be attributed to social isolation and negative peer reaction to the disease.   It is important to recognize that kids get depressed for many reasons some medical and some social.   When a child shows prolonged sad or upset moods then medical consultation may be necessary.  This book is certainly not diagnostic, it is simply trying to explain to kids that depression is not “weird” and that diagnosed depression is treatable.
 
Tommy is down and has felt sad and upset for weeks.   His Mom tells him that his Dad has battled depression for decades.   He and his mom decide that he may be facing depression and should see a professional. 

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The Bone Flower by Charles Lambert

This book started very slow, to the point where I almost quit reading it.  It got better and it may be that it is the style of writing that I had issues with.   This is written more like a romance than the stories I normally read.   Edward, an immature gadabout, falls in love with a gypsy woman.   The love affair ends and Edward finds himself married to a buoyant Italian princess.   The marriage is marred by supernatural phenomena.

Edward was a product of his upbringing.  Expected to be a gentleman of leisure by his father, he struggled with wanting to do something, anything.  His immaturity was a direct result of said upbringing.  I found myself wanting to shake some sense into him, so in that way, the author assuredly captured my interest.

The story also illustrates the power of friendship and loyalty through the characters of George and Daniel.

I eventually enjoyed the book and recommend it.

 

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A Big Scare Turns Out Tiny by William G. Bentrim

A Big Scare Turns Out Tiny Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars Loved it, November 10, 2012

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I loved this story about a dog saving a human life. Anyone who loves dogs will enjoy this story, which is intended for children, but parents and adults will also most likely have a good time reading it.

  4.0 out of 5 stars Mighty Oaks From Little Acorns Grow, October 24, 2012  By Jeffery Edwards (San Diego, CA United States)

Gracie is a 170 pound Tibetan Mastiff, assigned to guard a nuclear power plant. She's good at her job, and she enjoys being a guard dog, particularly on those special days when she gets canned dog food, instead of dry. 

After a coolant pipe explosion leaves a man trapped in a contaminated zone, it's up to Gracie to get in there and drag him to safety. Gracie comes out a hero, but exposure to radiation has a startling effect on one of her puppies.

The runt of the litter, Tiny, starts out so small and sickly that Gracie doesn't know if he will live. But live he does, and he won't be tiny for very long...


4.0 out of 5 stars A Great Prequel to a Great Series, October 17, 2012 By John R. Monteith "Author of Rogue Defender, l... (Farmington Hills, MI United States)

Okay, I'm an adult screening this for my stepson, but I admit I got hooked on the series. I started with the first Hardy-Tiny story, but I was curious enough about the origins of Tiny, the future 240-pound dog, to read the 'prequel' about Tiny's origins.

The prequel delivered and was an entertaining story about Tiny's mom, Gracie, who is a selfless, professional guard dog at a nuclear power plant. She carries the plot forward by looking after the plant, enjoying a company picnic, and then showing her courage and ingenuity in a crisis. Also, she is likable. How can anyone dislike a pregnant guard dog who is so dedicated to her work that she is concerned about maternity leave?

This book is an imaginative, fun story that sets up an interesting series.

 

5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Get Boys Reading, October 17, 2012                 By Ian Walkley "author of NO REMORSE." (Brisbane, Australia)

Anything that gets boys reading is worthwhile, and William Bentrim's stories are worthy additions to the stable. This story is a yarn about a brave dog that saves its owner from a radiation leak and has several puppies including Tiny, a dog featured in Hardy Belch's other stories. Addressing important issues of relationships, and linking the friendship of a boy and his dog, are great ways of bringing stories of interest to young readers.

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Adopted by William G. Bentrim

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Mayday by Nelson DeMille and Thomas Block

DO NOT read this book while flying.  This book shows the worse side of human nature, the CYA aspects.   I was most disappointed in the Navy people.  I have more faith in the Navy than the authors appear to have.   A Concord replacement has a high-altitude problem and the efforts of a brave civilian pilot are blocked by greed and evil doing.

This book was hard to read due to the despicable behavior by some of the characters. The tension made this book difficult to put down and hard to stomach.   Sadly the behavior in this book was entirely believable.  

I can’t say I enjoyed the book but I do recommend it. 

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A Lab of a Different Color by William G. Bentrim

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Vigilante Assassin by Mark Nolan

This is a Jake Wolfe novel.   Jake, as usual, is surrounded by violence and mayhem.   The book makes for fast reading.  A psychopath seeking vengeance, the Russian Mafia, the Italian Mafia, the Secret Service, the US Marshall, the police department, terrorists and random assassins make up the cast of characters.

Cody, Jakes retired war dog, is the somewhat secondary character.  Some what due to him not having a speaking role.  

There are a multitude of plots running simultaneously which really precludes a plot description.  It is an entertaining read.

I enjoyed the book and recommend it. 

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