Reviewer Maryanne Raphael also chooses to review only those books she wants to recommend. "Like Oprah Winfrey, I love books and want everyone to enjoy them." she says. "Many of the authors whose books I review become friends. We are all writers in love with books and the life they represent. That's one of the great rewards of book reviewing--the networking, making friends and helpful connections. And free books of course. But save me from free books I don't want to read." Shari Weiss in Pages Magazine Jan/Feb 2000

Marusha by Helen Kolodny

Marusha is the powerful, sensitive story of a fascinating woman who discovers the ultimate truths of courage, dignity, compassion, loneliness and joy. It is a moving drama about a unique woman and her relationships and how she finds the meaning of existence and the precious value of daily life.
With naivete, wit and wisdom, cynicism and open honesty, author Helen Kolodny explores an unusual Jewish woman's life quest. Using dramatic historical events as a background, the story takes on new dimension and readers develop an awareness of a greater purpose to life.
Readers come to know Marusha from within as well as in the context of her surroundings. With great candor and literary artistry, the author has Marusha bare her soul and reveal naked truths about humanity.
Marusha is an uplifting and memorable adventure that will linger forever in the reader's mind and spirit.
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Money Management for the Creative Person by Lee Silber
A Creative Look At Money
Money Management for the Creative Person is an exciting informative guide to finding the financial freedom to create and the tools to promote and market your creation. This unique book differs because it explains how money works to creative people who usually find reading about the subject boring or confusing. It is fun to read, full of humorous and inspiring examples, stories and quotes with practical solutions to financial and carrer issues.
Award-winning author Lee Silber provides inspiration, ideas and insights into the business side of creativity.
The book helps you to know yourself better, discover hiden talents, choose which talent is most marketable and to value yourself an dyour work so that you charge enough for your time and talent. It prepares you for taxes with many hints about bookkeeping, saving receipts and organizing yourself and your records.
Anyone who uses money, has artistic talent, owns a business or would like to, can benefit from this book.