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On Alice Osborn's Book Review of "Total Immersion" (by Glenna Luschei ) in The Pedestal Magazine
I had the pleasure of reading professional Raleigh-based Writer Alice Osborn's book review of Glenna Luschei's Total Immersion on the Pedestal Magazine.com website today.
I read the entire review and feel compelled to purchase Glenna's book as a result of Alice's clear descriptions and perspective on Glenna's work.
As a professional technical writer in a scientific realm, I had no expectations for a book review. Halfway through the review, I realized that Alice Osborn's approach was the most professional approach I have observed, and I understood that this is how a review is supposed to be conducted. I could see that Alice took her job very seriously, and that Alice herself contributes to the delight in enjoying the written word that a reader has to begin with-especially where Alice states "but her poems journey to both coasts" as a part of the review, an image I loved. I also appreciate Alice's exquisite insight in her phrase as follows: "Of course, water connotes rebirth, as well as surrender to forces beyond one's self—her book is divided into four parts, with each title relating in some way to baptism: "Immersion," "The Plunge," "Engrossed," and "Inundation."
Alice includes specific sections of poetry for the reader and analyzes them in an educational yet honoring way, something I find very appealing. I like a positive approach and so frequently, I read judgmental, negative, or just plain scathing reviews; which I believe states more about the reviewer’s character.
Alice finishes her review by stating the following: "Luschei cultivates the beauty in the most mundane of objects and celebrates the human spirit in every underdog triumph." If that isn't the most sacred statement, I don't know what is. This is exactly what I value, which is why I have followed Alice's work, bought her Right Lane Ends book, and continue to follow her spirit as laid out in words to enlighten us all.
―Sharon McCormick
Durham, NC
Book Reviews for The Pedestal Magazine
Book Review of "Tomato Girl" by Jayne Pupek, August 2008.
Book Review of "The Short Fall from Grace" by Stewart Florsheim, August 2008.
Book Review of "Seven Valleys of Love" by Sheema Kalbasi, June 2008.
From Sheema Kalbasi, "Thank you for your wonderful review. I
appreciate your time and efforts."
Book Review of "Poems" by Philip Murray, June 2008.
From Thomas Cole, Editor of "Poems" : "Thank you so much for
your intelligent and perceptive review of Philip Murray's "Poems" in the
current Pedestal Magazine."
Book Review of "Total Immersion" by Glenna Luschei, May 2008.
From Sharon McCormick: "Alice's expert review completely engaged me-I was totally immersed
in her delicate imagery and thorough treatment of the book." (scroll down to
read more from Sharon)
Articles for IncTechnology.com
Free and Open Source Software Licensing, 2008
Play Hardball with Software Licenses, 2008
The Software License Police, 2008
Avoid Costly Networking Mistakes, 2008
Are Managed Services Right for You?, 2008
Seven Reasons to Host Business E-mail, 2008
Time to Accept Contactless Payments?, 2007
Book Reviews for the Independent Weekly
Book Review of "The Big Beautiful" by Pamela Duncan, August 15, 2007.
Book Review of "The Marines of Montford Point" by Melton A. McLaurin, May 30, 2007.
Book Review of "From Whence" by Michael Chitwood, April 25, 2007.
Book Review of "Love Poetry Out Loud" by Robert Alden Rubin, February 14, 2007.
Slideshows for IncTechnology.com
Secure Remote Access in 10 Steps
Wild and Crazy Computer Casings
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Other Articles:
Finding Your Truth: Avoiding the Pitfalls of Creative Nonfiction, Associated Content, 2006
The History of Journaling, Ezine Articles, 725 words, 2006
Crafting Well-Written Creative Nonfiction While Avoiding Its Pitfalls, Ezine Articles, 750 words, 2006
The history of tattoos -- a centuries-old fine art tradition, 1,500 words, 2006
How the tattoo process works -- get started on your tattoo journey 1,500 words, 2006
The coming video surveillance revolution -- trends for 2006 and beyond 1,000 words, 2006
The future of biometrics -- trends and emerging uses for biometric technology 548 words, 2005
Respecting employee privacy rights in the workplace when using video surveillance 542 words, 2005
What is video conferencing and what are its benefits? 800 words, 2006
What is VoIP & how does VoIP technology benefit consumers and small businesses? 800 words, 2006
Academic Paper:
A Testimony to Trauma: How Bridges and Lynchings Inform African American Literature, Paper Presented at the New Black South Symposium, UNC-CH, Feb. 24, 2007.