Brenda Smith
Auteur de Wake Up, Charlie Dragon!
A propos de l'auteur
Dr Brenda Smith works regularly as consultant, clinician, and conductor with amateur and professional choirs throughout the world. As coordinator of musical activities at the German School of Middlebury College in Vermont, Dr Smith founded and directed the "German for Singers" program. Dr Smith is afficher plus the Two-College Choir Interest chair for the Florida chapter of the American Choral Directors Association. She studied at the University of Evansville, the Hochschule fur Kirchenmusik der Evangelischen Kirche von Westfalen/Herford in Germany, and the Hochschule fur Musik und darstellende Kunst/Hamburg in Germany. She holds a master of music degree in voice performance from Westminster Choir College, Princeton NJ and a doctor of musical arts degree in vocal pedagogy and performance from the University of Maryland, College Park, MD. Dr Smith has taught at Westminster Choir College, Dickinson College, and Rowan University of New Jersey. At Manatee Community College in Bradenton Florida, Dr. Smith is the director of vocal studies and chair of the music department. Robert T. Sataloff, MD, DMA, is professor of otolaryngology at Jefferson Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University; chairman of the Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery of the Graduate Hospital; adjunct professor, Department of Otolaryngology--Head and Neck Surgery at Georgetown University; adjunct professor of Otorhinolaryngology at The University of Pennsylvania; on the faculties of the Academy of Vocal Arts and the Curtis Institute of Music; conductor of the Thomas Jefferson University Choir and Orchestra; director of the Jefferson Arts-Medicine Center, and the chairman of the board of directors of the Voice Foundation and of the American Institute for Voice and Ear Research. He holds an undergraduate degree from Haverford College in Music Theory and Composition, a medical degree from Thomas Jefferson Medical College, received a doctor of musical arts in voice performance from Combs College of Music, and completed his residency in otolaryngology--head and neck surgery at the University of Michigan. He also completed a fellowship in otology, neurotology and skull base surgery at the University of Michigan afficher moins
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A Pennine Childhood par Brenda Smith
I liked it, particularly where it was about places I am familiar with. So I dipped in and out and enjoyed what I read but did not read it all. It is great to have this sort of detailed local knowledge written down to record some of the normal lives of people.
Title: Forbidden Love In Timbuktu: Woman From Another Land
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: Xlibris U. S.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Forbidden Love In Timbuktu: Woman From Another Land" by Brenda Smith
My Thoughts.....
"Forbidden Love In Timbuktu: Woman From Another Land" will keep your attention till the very end and will leave you wanting to know more. This author did a excellent job at giving the reader one good story of Kieta Toura, a native from Timbuktu. Ms Toura did not have the greatest life but after her father took her from her home to the Soyinka's to live with them under the watchful eye of Wakesa maybe life would not be so bad for her. Becoming friends to the Soyinka daughter Marissa life was going good and even greater meeting a certain person. But would her life be the same after something horrible happens to her though the dealings with the 'new rules of citizens to follow?' The characters in this read were all very well developed, portrayed and so believable that you find yourself feeling you are right there in the mist of what all is happening. The story really picks up as we find Kieta being taken from one country to another and to some good people. Now how did that come about for Kieta? It looked like finally Kieta was going well with her new family, in school and even having found a good friend. However, there was always the desire for Kieta to know what had happen to her friend in Timbuktu and how did she get to where she was now in Florida. As life goes on for Kieta she is now in law school in New York having been blessed to do so by her new family but still Kieta wanted to know how she had gotten to America from Timbuktu and what had happened to her dear fellow whom she had loved so very much. The way this author brings this out to the reader was very well done and with saying that I don't want to tell to much more because believe me there is another part of this story that centers around what Kieta's friend Charlotte brings to the table. Who would have ever thought this would happen for Kieta but I started to get the idea of something was happening with Kieta's girlfriend Charlotte boyfriend [Jason]...who was a detective. Now, I really will really stop here and say this is definitely one of those story that you will not be able to put down and in the end well, you will see for yourself what I am talking about. Would I recommend this novel? YES for it will have you turning the pages rapidly to the end to find out how this will all come out!
Thank you to the author for the gift of a signed copy "Forbidden Love in Timbuktu" for my giving my honest opinion of the read. I enjoyed it so well I brought a Kindle copy so I could listen to it too!… (plus d'informations)
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: Xlibris U. S.
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: Five
Review:
"Forbidden Love In Timbuktu: Woman From Another Land" by Brenda Smith
My Thoughts.....
"Forbidden Love In Timbuktu: Woman From Another Land" will keep your attention till the very end and will leave you wanting to know more. This author did a excellent job at giving the reader one good story of Kieta Toura, a native from Timbuktu. Ms Toura did not have the greatest life but after her father took her from her home to the Soyinka's to live with them under the watchful eye of Wakesa maybe life would not be so bad for her. Becoming friends to the Soyinka daughter Marissa life was going good and even greater meeting a certain person. But would her life be the same after something horrible happens to her though the dealings with the 'new rules of citizens to follow?' The characters in this read were all very well developed, portrayed and so believable that you find yourself feeling you are right there in the mist of what all is happening. The story really picks up as we find Kieta being taken from one country to another and to some good people. Now how did that come about for Kieta? It looked like finally Kieta was going well with her new family, in school and even having found a good friend. However, there was always the desire for Kieta to know what had happen to her friend in Timbuktu and how did she get to where she was now in Florida. As life goes on for Kieta she is now in law school in New York having been blessed to do so by her new family but still Kieta wanted to know how she had gotten to America from Timbuktu and what had happened to her dear fellow whom she had loved so very much. The way this author brings this out to the reader was very well done and with saying that I don't want to tell to much more because believe me there is another part of this story that centers around what Kieta's friend Charlotte brings to the table. Who would have ever thought this would happen for Kieta but I started to get the idea of something was happening with Kieta's girlfriend Charlotte boyfriend [Jason]...who was a detective. Now, I really will really stop here and say this is definitely one of those story that you will not be able to put down and in the end well, you will see for yourself what I am talking about. Would I recommend this novel? YES for it will have you turning the pages rapidly to the end to find out how this will all come out!
Thank you to the author for the gift of a signed copy "Forbidden Love in Timbuktu" for my giving my honest opinion of the read. I enjoyed it so well I brought a Kindle copy so I could listen to it too!… (plus d'informations)
Book Description....
“Extreme Circumstances,” the third book in the Circumstances series traces the life of Caroline Jackson, Brandi and TJ Pennington’s relative. The registered nurse finds herself tangled in a web of lies, deceptions, and abuse. The woman’s ability to maintain her sanity, survive, and move forward becomes questionable. She flees from her dangerous and twisted spouse, Dennis, and turns to her Claxville relatives for temporary respite. Extreme circumstances occur while she is with the aged and infirmed couple, ones leaving her homeless, penniless, and troubled. The couple who rested childless acquired an heir to the Pennington’s properties."
Title : Extreme Circumstances
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: XLIBRIS
Book # 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: five
Review:
"Extreme Circumstances" by Brenda Smith
What I liked about this novel....
Hopefully you have already read this author first two books: 'Insane Circumstances and Unforeseen Circumstances' and now we have her last novel ..... "Extreme Circumstances." I loved how this author was able to tie up any loose ends with this last novel...with the storyline being concentrated mainly on Caroline Jackson along with Brandi and TJ. All I can say is this was quite some story about Caroline, Brandi's younger sister who really went through a lots of trauma while also taking her family along with her. Then their was Brandi and T.J's situation with all of his health problems. I will say when it was all said and done I learned some very interesting facts about 'spousal abuse, schizophrenic, bi-polar, dementia and Alzheimer disease.' This author really gives the reader a captivating read of the 'Brown and Pennington' family. I would definitely suggest for the reader to read these author's novels in order so that you will be a able it get it all in this well told and well written story.… (plus d'informations)
“Extreme Circumstances,” the third book in the Circumstances series traces the life of Caroline Jackson, Brandi and TJ Pennington’s relative. The registered nurse finds herself tangled in a web of lies, deceptions, and abuse. The woman’s ability to maintain her sanity, survive, and move forward becomes questionable. She flees from her dangerous and twisted spouse, Dennis, and turns to her Claxville relatives for temporary respite. Extreme circumstances occur while she is with the aged and infirmed couple, ones leaving her homeless, penniless, and troubled. The couple who rested childless acquired an heir to the Pennington’s properties."
Title : Extreme Circumstances
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: XLIBRIS
Book # 3
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: five
Review:
"Extreme Circumstances" by Brenda Smith
What I liked about this novel....
Hopefully you have already read this author first two books: 'Insane Circumstances and Unforeseen Circumstances' and now we have her last novel ..... "Extreme Circumstances." I loved how this author was able to tie up any loose ends with this last novel...with the storyline being concentrated mainly on Caroline Jackson along with Brandi and TJ. All I can say is this was quite some story about Caroline, Brandi's younger sister who really went through a lots of trauma while also taking her family along with her. Then their was Brandi and T.J's situation with all of his health problems. I will say when it was all said and done I learned some very interesting facts about 'spousal abuse, schizophrenic, bi-polar, dementia and Alzheimer disease.' This author really gives the reader a captivating read of the 'Brown and Pennington' family. I would definitely suggest for the reader to read these author's novels in order so that you will be a able it get it all in this well told and well written story.… (plus d'informations)
Book Description....
"In spite of her parents' protests, Brandi Leigh Brown went to Claxville University, a recently integrated college. Faced with a series of what she later calls insane circumstances, the girl questions her ability to stay, graduate, and be successful. The young woman is rescued by TJ Pennington, a taxi driver who becomes her hero, and she experiences an all-consuming love in this extraordinary man. The woman reveals more of the saga of the Browns and the Penningtons in Unforeseen Circumstances, a contemporary fiction, which begins, "And when they were older . . . "
Title: Unforeseen Circumstances
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: XLIBRIS
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: five
Review:
"Unforeseen Circumstances" by Brenda Smith
What I liked about this novel.....
This was a truly a amazing story about Brandi and her life with her husband TJ. This is the second novel by the author with 'Insane Circumstances being her first novel that continues on with "Unforeseen Circumstances." I loved how this author was able to give the reader such a intriguing a captivating read that you will not want to put it down until the end. It seems from the time Brandi meets TJ there will be a change in Brandi's life and oh what a good life it was for her. But as life goes on there will be hard changes in TJ's life and having Brandi their for TJ ....well you will just have to pick up the good read to see how this author presents it all to the reader. This was a truly well written read that will leave you thinking about it long after the read. This will definitely be a 'Unforeseen Circumstances' that one would have never thought would happen, but it did and all I can say is that I loved how this circumstance was handled being dealt with so beautifully. Thank you to the author for giving the reader a very provoking good read! Now, I only have one more thing to say and that is the author next book Extreme Circumstances is the next novel in the series and I will be looking forward it its read to see what else we will find out about this family.… (plus d'informations)
"In spite of her parents' protests, Brandi Leigh Brown went to Claxville University, a recently integrated college. Faced with a series of what she later calls insane circumstances, the girl questions her ability to stay, graduate, and be successful. The young woman is rescued by TJ Pennington, a taxi driver who becomes her hero, and she experiences an all-consuming love in this extraordinary man. The woman reveals more of the saga of the Browns and the Penningtons in Unforeseen Circumstances, a contemporary fiction, which begins, "And when they were older . . . "
Title: Unforeseen Circumstances
Author: Brenda Smith
Publisher: XLIBRIS
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: five
Review:
"Unforeseen Circumstances" by Brenda Smith
What I liked about this novel.....
This was a truly a amazing story about Brandi and her life with her husband TJ. This is the second novel by the author with 'Insane Circumstances being her first novel that continues on with "Unforeseen Circumstances." I loved how this author was able to give the reader such a intriguing a captivating read that you will not want to put it down until the end. It seems from the time Brandi meets TJ there will be a change in Brandi's life and oh what a good life it was for her. But as life goes on there will be hard changes in TJ's life and having Brandi their for TJ ....well you will just have to pick up the good read to see how this author presents it all to the reader. This was a truly well written read that will leave you thinking about it long after the read. This will definitely be a 'Unforeseen Circumstances' that one would have never thought would happen, but it did and all I can say is that I loved how this circumstance was handled being dealt with so beautifully. Thank you to the author for giving the reader a very provoking good read! Now, I only have one more thing to say and that is the author next book Extreme Circumstances is the next novel in the series and I will be looking forward it its read to see what else we will find out about this family.… (plus d'informations)
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