Book Talks: The Podcast

In our 10th Episode, we talked to Mr. Rex Greenwald was born in Robbinsdale, Minnesota a north suburb of Minneapolis, married for 39 years, and is blessed with two children, Nicholas, and Chelsea. Both kids have wonderful spouses, and the family is blessed with six wonderful grandchildren. His book "One Lifetime is Not Enough" details how one can prosper in his / her relationship with God.

One book but 44 chapters and each chapter is a story on its own. 

 "One Lifetime is Not Enough" is mostly a true story. However, the essence of the story is about not judging anyone or anything by outward appearances, and that we are to find the inner character and follow the guiding principle of love that God shows and gives each of us willingly. "The world needs this message," said Greenwald.

Now more than ever, as much as we are thankful to Doctors and Nurses, it is high-time that we acknowledge one of the unsung heroes of the medical field, Pharmacists.

Dr. Patrick Ojo’s book “Pharmacy in Bondage”, uses his expertise to fully explore the history of the world of Pharmacy. From the extensive knowledge and education, pharmacists must undergo and their expertise with medicine to how undervalued and underutilized pharmacists are in the medical field and beyond, the author takes the time to perfectly outline this field in full. Dr. Ojo took time to delve into so much of the health profession and pharmacology in particular. 

Dr. Ojo encourages readers to seek a balance where all medical professionals work together for the good of the patient rather than themselves. In particular, pharmacists and medical professionals will appreciate the detail and the insight into their field the book provides and showcases the intense education that goes into the field. 

Dr. Ojo's expertise and knowledge shine through in every chapter, highlighting specific drug trials and cases and how pharmacology helps to bring the right medicine into the field. This was a detail-oriented, lengthy and educational read. 

Dr. Patrick Ojo’s novel “Pharmacy in Bondage” is an enriching and thought-provoking read, and the author brilliantly focuses on the ins and outs of the pharmacological field in general that most average readers would not have been privy to. 

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Let's talk about cancer. 

Imagine you received news that a colleague from work has cancer, imagine if that's one of your closest friends. Now imagine if that's your wife whom you've been married to for 30 plus years. Mr. Donald Gallehr, the author of the book, Finished Business Taking care of a loved one with a terminal illness, tells us exactly that. 

In this episode, Donald talked to us about how he wrote to let go of the 17 months he spent taking care of his late wife who died of brain cancer, the process that they went through, the frustrations, his unwavering faith and resolve, and his hopes that those who have similar experiences will benefit from it.

Why is that the more religious the country, the higher the crime rate. Case in point, the Talibans of Afghanistan. Does religion plays a factor in a country's crime rate? Why? Why Not? 

Does Sacred Scriptures of each respective Religions needs to be updated in today's modern world? Who would do it?

Dissertation on the historic origin of religions and a theory about the true cause of the biblical Great Flood.

A study of how religions have been very lucrative businesses.

A study by country on the negative effect on the crime rate based on the religiosity of each individual country. 

Comment on how the subject religions have used and still use coercion to retain membership and following.

"A superb detective thriller"..

This episode talks about the lives of Mafi Helu Sisifa and Sione Finau Sisifa (1910 - 1970) in the context of time, geography, and history in the Kingdom of Tonga.

This episode talks about the lives of Mafi Helu Sisifa and Sione Finau Sisifa (1910 - 1970) in the context of time, geography, and history in the Kingdom of Tonga.

Tonga is a Polynesian kingdom of more than 170 South Pacific islands, many uninhabited, most lined in white beaches and coral reefs and covered with tropical rainforest. The main island, Tongatapu, is protected by lagoons and limestone cliffs. It’s home to the rural capital of Nuku'alofa, as well as beach resorts, plantations and the Ha'amonga ʻa Maui, a monumental coral gate from the 1200s

Born in 1946, ‘Ilisapesi Sisifa Weir was the third daughter of a Wesleyan Minister in the Kingdom of Tonga. She attended Tonga High School before relocating to Auckland to continue her studies. She gained a BSc degree and married her first husband, Silivenusi Taumoepeau in 1967, before returning to Tonga to teach at her old school. After her divorce, she migrated to Melbourne, with her two daughters. She married her second husband, David John Weir in 1979. She held leadership roles in both public and private secondary schools in Melbourne and in Canberra.

In this episode, we talked to Mr. David Rice, He is the author of the book entitled "The Year of Jubilee". The book is about the growing debt problem in America. It combines a Biblical economic plan with a group of college student dreamers and their beloved professor and throws it all into a crazy presidential election. It is full of life, family, friends, a coast-to-coast whistle-stop train trip, political treachery, and an unexpected outcome. It is a simple story that can be read for fun but also provides plenty of fodder for thought.

In this episode, we talked to the author of the book "Embracing Autism One Fathers Fight For His Wonder Boy" Mr. James E. Strode. This book is about the process and unique challenges that parents of autistic children inevitably go through. We further talked about the dynamics, imperfections, lessons, and advice as we peek into their family life.

Conversations like this are vital as they raise awareness and lessens the stigma for family and friends who know someone to be under this spectrum.