Legends over Generations by Ashraf Haggag

Book Description.....

"Since the beginning of human settlement, a lot of people came up with ideas, philosophies, beliefs, experiments, research, redesigning of thoughts, talents, and surveys to bring myths to reality.
People contributed to various life aspects science, politics, literature, arts, social activities and so many other fields. These genius minds put a keen interest in every phenomenon right from when they were young. The zeal, passion, dedication, hard work and efforts they put into their work helped them discover something new about the world we live in.

In these Legends, we’ve seen inexplicable abilities that helped us define our existence and human life. Their names are engraved in the sands of time for their work in the welfare of mankind with different inventions that have made our lives easy, enjoyable and successful. The following chapters commemorate the greatest personalities we’ve ever seen who changed the world.

They are among the most influential people of today’s world. With practical advantages in various aspects, they have helped us to grow a better understanding of the world and different working phenomenon’s that governs us. Their way of shaping modern day culture is completely unrivaled."

Title:  Legends over Generations

Author:  Ashraf Haggag

Publisher:  A. H.

Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean

Rating: Five

Review:

"Legends over Generations" by Ashraf Haggag

My Thoughts....

This was definitely one of those read that will leave one in a suspiration state.  The author gives the readers a large range of legends that do indeed cover a large range of important historical fields.
As the read may take one back and let's one think on the world as it is today that does impact our current generations.  It was quite interesting how this author brings in the biographies all together giving some very good information of some leaders  with even some of their challenges that they had.   The quotes at the end of the biographies were inspirational with its wonderful description.

"Legends over Generations" was a very easy enjoyable read to understand that even leaves one with  inspiration as you conclude the read.  This was definitely one good informative read to know and learn from of many 'great legends that have gone on before us' and many who have ultimately shaped us.'  This read would be great for readers of our younger generation.

Thank you to the author for permitting me to read your novel and for me to give my honest opinion of the read.  Yes, this one is definitely a recommended read.

Furious Cool: Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him By: David Henry & Joe Henry

Title:  Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him
Author:  David Henry and Joe Henry
Publisher:  Algonquin Books
Reviewed By:  Arlena Dean
Rating: 4
Review:

"Richard Pryor And The World That Made Him" by David Henry & Joe Henry

Book Description....

"No one who saw Richard Pryor alone on stage with nothing but a microphone in his hand could have doubted that here was a man possessed of genius. But few have any sense of the strange, violent, and colorful landscape from which he emerged.

His childhood in Peoria, Illinois, was spent just trying to survive. Yet the culture into which he was born—his mother was a prostitute; his grandmother ran the whorehouse—helped shaped him into one of the most influential and outstanding performers of our time.

Pryor attracted admiration and anger in equal parts. He was a comedian who many consider the greatest ever, yet his triumphant stand-up work has been largely eclipsed by his mediocre movie output. His personal life was likewise something of a contradiction, because Pryor was a man of deep intelligence and sensitivity yet was also someone who could never seem to make the pieces of his life come together to create a whole. His was a fascinating, larger-than-life personality; he was as pivotal and essential a figure as Bob Dylan, Miles Davis, or Muhammad Ali. Pryor the solo artist brought to a pop-obsessed generation the news that they had a past with deep roots that spoke to our shared humanity. Through David and Joe Henry, Richard Pryor speaks to us still."

What I like about this novel.....

I found this novel very interesting.  Yes, I was one who  watch some of  Mr.. Pryor's  movies.  I especially love watching with my sons the one called 'Moving.'  I never laughed so hard in my life...oh well let's get to my thoughts on the novel where after reading this novel I found is story rather a  sad one.  The authors however did give the reader a well written script of Mr. Pryor's life that gives a thoughtful look at this person, his relationships, his work and his internal struggles.  Yes, even with all that was on Mr. Pryor was one of the greatest stand up artist.  I thought the read was good and very informative read of Mr. Pryor, who was a 'standup comedy, pop and social cultures during the years of 1960 and 70's, and historian of those turbulent decades.'  If you are a fan of Mr. Pryor, this read would be of interest to you and I would definitely recommend this to you.