My Husband’s Trying To Kill Me

“My Husband’s Trying To Kill Me!”

by: Jim Schultz with the full cooperation of Linda DeSilva      

 

My “Husband’s Trying To Kill Me”  is the true and shocking story of a husband who has hired a hit man to kill his wife.  This unimaginable story takes place in the late 1970′s in Dallas, Texas where Linda and Robert Edelman looked to be the couple that had it all. His was the career in real estate, and she was the picture of the perfect wife and mother along with their two lovely young children.  But what is hidden from the public eye is the fact that Robert is controlling and abusive as he tries to belittle Linda at every turn.  When she has finally had enough, Linda files for divorce.  But Robert doesn’t see it her way; he isn’t interested in splitting the money and although he has never been up to this point either a caring parent or devoted to the children, the last thing he wants to do is lose everything in what is sure to be a public spectacle.

“My Husband’s Trying To Kill Me”

Portrays Robert in real life as a real estate developer during the boom in the ’70′s shortly after the hit series “Dallas” was first aired, .  This time capsule reference, details some of the changes occurring in the city of Dallas at that time. It tells how the city of Dallas became more of a tourist destination as curiosity seekers came to find out for themselves what Dallas was all about as business men started wearing cowboy hats with their suits when they went to work, mimicking life at “South Fork”.  In “My Husband’s Trying to Kill Me!” it says that they didn’t start to do that until they saw themselves on TV.

Linda is a devoted mother and charming socialite. Before the kids came along, Linda had a wonderful career where she danced on the Broadway stage.  But when they moved to Dallas, her life changed as she had to now balance both taking care of her family as well as playing a major role in turning their business into a success.  Her life becomes tormented with Roberts abusive aggressions. But she copes with her dilemma while at the same time she tries to iron out messes at work that Robert has caused because of his inability to work with others and his horrible temper which sets him into uncontrollable fits of rage.

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Find out how this true tale of angst is decided as Linda feels her life becoming threatened as Robert makes his leap over the edge.  It is a book that I guarantee you won’t be able to put down.

Review by Kathy H.   for “Books To Read Before You Die”

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Just Shut Up And Give Me The Mic

Just Shut Up And Give Me The Mic

Publication Date: May 8, 2012       
DEE’S NOT GONNA TAKE IT

As lead singer and songwriter of Twisted Sister, Dee Snider became the poster boy for heavy metal, hair bands, and the wild side of rock. Now, in his twisted new memoir, he reveals the real stories behind the crazy makeup, the big hair, and bad ass hits like “We’re Not Gonna Take It” and “I Wanna Rock.”

A classically trained countertenor who sang with his high school choir, Dee remembers the day he decided he was “not gonna take it” and stopped caring what people thought about him. Following in the footsteps of his idols Alice Cooper and Black Sabbath, Dee jumped from band to band before meeting Jay Jay French and Twisted Sister. But it wasn’t until he met his costume-designing soul-mate Suzette that they developed his unique style. Dee’s hard work finally paid off with an impressive resume that includes: a monster hit record; smash MTV videos; a long-running radio show, “The House of Hair”; appearances in film (Pee Wee’s Big Adventure, Howard Stern’s Private Parts, StrangeLand) and television (Growing Up Twisted, Celebrity Apprentice); and a starring role in Broadway’s Rock of Ages. He even authored a teenage survival guide that was required reading in Russia!

In his journey from every parent’s worst teenage nightmare to Renaissance man, Dee avoided the usual pitfalls associated with rock stars. But that didn’t stop Tipper
Gore and the Parents Music Resource Center from targeting him—a fight that led him to testify before Congress with Frank Zappa. He may have been slapped with a Parental Advisory warning label, but, through it all, Dee stayed positive and focused on being the best he could be.

Filled with entertaining anecdotes and candid confessions, Shut Up and Give Me the Mic
takes you through the good times and bad with a heavy metal star who worked as hard as he played, and who did it all for his wife, four kids, and millions of “SMF” (Sick Mother F******) fans

This story, “Shut Up and Give Me the Mic” is mine.

I’m the guy that gave it all to beat the odds, left everything he had on the stage each night, didn’t screw around on his woman, took care of his kids, and was sober enough to remember it all and write about it . . . myself.

The one thing that has surprised and confused me, though, is my unlikely transformation into a “beloved public figure.” How did the unpopular kid, who grew up to be the angry young man, who became the ’80s poster boy for the evils of rock ’n’ roll, arrested for profanity and assault, and boycotted by parents and religious groups, become the likeable mensch he is today?

Shut Up and Give Me the Mic

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Seven Brides Series by: Leigh Greenwood

Seven Brides / Series / by: Leigh Greenwood

 

Seven Brides: Rose    

If you like western romance, the Seven Brides series, beginning with Rose,  is the series for you.  The book starts off in Texas 1866 just after the Civil War.  Rose, a penniless and homeless woman, finds herself a job at a struggling rundown ranch cooking and cleaning for the Randolph brothers who had fought as confederates during the war.

The brothers are not used to having a woman around and don’t exactly receive her with open arms.  The brothers are uncivilized, wild and ill mannered, fighting amongst each other, all while fighting off rustlers, Mexican bandits and  trying to make something out of the rugged land that surrounds them as they strive to build a thriving ranch.

Rose proves that she isn’t one to lay down as one day she flips over the table of food she had prepared for the unruly family when they refuse to wash after a long day in the saddle.  The last thing they wanted was for a woman to come along and try to change them especially Rose, who’s father they find out, fought for the Union during the war.


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Rose, there are many challenges for the brothers and Rose, as they contend with panthers and other wild animals that threaten their livestock.  Carpetbaggers who are trying to swindle them for property taxes and Indians who threaten their existence.  There is more than enough adventure to go around.
I so much enjoyed watching the romance kindle between Rose and the incredibly handsome older brother, George.  It isn’t easy for George because he is not used to women so he is awkward around them.
Rose proves her resilience in this battle of efforts and leaves you craving for  so much more which is why this Seven Brides series proves to be a great one to immerse yourself in.  Once you’ve tested the waters, I’m sure you will agree.

I think I read the entire  Seven Brides series in less than two weeks!
Review of Seven Brides series the book “Rose” by Kathy H. for “Books to Read Before You Die

 

Seven Brides :Fern   

After missing for several years and without word to his family, Madison Randolph, who is now an attorney, returns to be with his family in Kansas.  He has decided to come back in an effort to help his brother who is falsely accused of a murder.  Not all of the brothers are happy with Madison.  That is because for the entire length of time he was gone, he had been living in Boston enjoying high-society life and  he had never bothered to send word  that he was still alive and well.  Unlike the brothers, Madison preferred the city life. He didn’t care for the same things that his brothers enjoyed.  He never wanted to be a rancher, and some couldn’t understand that.

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When Madison meets Fern , the cousin of the man who had been murdered, He is instantly intrigued by her.  That is because Fern isn’t your typical 19th century female.  She dresses like a man and in 1871, it wasn’t becoming for women to be wearing pants.  Although Fern is convinced that Madison’s brother Hen, is the one who murdered her cousin.  Madison slowly sways her opinion as he  uses his detective skills to find out who the murderer really is.

Madison seems taken by this peculiar woman Fern, who dresses like a man.  But that story is another mystery to be solved as they put the pieces of what happened together in an effort to find out who the killer is.

I enjoyed watching the awkwardness of their relationship blossom as Fern learns to place her trust in Madison. You can’t help but fall in love with this story.
Fern is A part of the SEVEN BRIDES series. Reviewed by Kathy H. for “Books To Read Before You Die”

Iris – review coming

Laurel – review coming

Daisy – review coming

Violet – review coming

Lily – review coming

No One But You – review coming

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SUMMER ISLAND By: Kristin Hannah

SUMMER ISLAND By: Kristin Hannah

Summer Island not just another story about families and relationships.  This book will not only tug at your heartstrings, it forces you to laugh at the same time. That’s not an easy thing to do, when  much of the story surrounds itself with a man battling cancer, and  a failed marriage where a women  has walked out on her family causing feelings of pain that will separate them for several years.

The drama is set when it has been made known publicly that the mother, the ever moral Nora had cheated while she was still married.  Nora who works as a news paper advice writer as well as hosts a radio show  has  now disgraced herself as well as fallen from grace with her family.   After taking a fall, Nora finds that she needs help.  It is decided that her youngest daughter Ruby should take care of her at , Summer Island off the coast of Seattle.  While nursing  Nora back to health at Summer Island a place where they shared fond memories of happier times, they find a peace as they rekindle their once happier relationship.  It is a heartfelt story that tugs at your emotions.

It reminds you that love and relationships are always a “work in progress”.  You don’t fall in love and live happily ever after.  There is all the other stuff that comes after the wedding; real life.  It made me think about my relationships with my mother, sister, brothers, children and husband.  I think that’s a good thing.  We could all take time, even a few minutes, to remember the small incidents in your past to remember and smile, that’s one of the things that happened to me reading Summer Island
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“Summer Island”, Review written by Kathy H. for “Books To Read Before You Die”

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Welcome To Books TO Read Before You Die

Books To Read Before You Die is a project that that is dear to my heart and is about my greatest passion in life, reading.

My Plan is to bring you the juice about some of my favorite reads and Authors.  I hope to make this site interactive  and will happily share your reviews and posts as well.

Looking forward to seeing you here at Books To Read Before You Die in the very near future!

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