Author: Nancy B. Klein

A former journalist, magazine editor and public school teacher, now retired and focusing on spiritual enrichment through reading, writing, music, art and travel. Why not come along for the journey?

Shoes of the Little Ones

I’m reposting this poem I wrote in August 2021 in remembrance of today’s 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp in Poland. Photo I took at Auschwitz My God. These are the shoes of children—Sandals, boots and leather footwear Worn by little ones with hopes and dreams for a bright future Innocent … Continue reading Shoes of the Little Ones →

Hope Amid Trump’s America: Future Perspectives

The United States is so divided these days and the new president has done nothing to reduce the tension between liberals and conservatives. He was the divider-in-chief in his first administration and continues to be so in the current one. Since Trump's inauguration on Monday, January 20, he has issued many executive orders to "make … Continue reading Hope Amid Trump’s America: Future Perspectives →

Exploring Octavia Butler’s Dystopian Vision

This award-winning dystopian novel was written in 1993 and many of the things the very talented African-American author Octavia Butler wrote about have already happened. She focuses on the climate crisis, for example, and writes about many fires occurring in California. The US is run by billionaires (Elon Musk comes to mind) and there is … Continue reading Exploring Octavia Butler’s Dystopian Vision →

Unlock Your Family Secrets: A Review of ‘Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree’

Hello dear readers. I am excited to share a new Goodreads review with you of my non-fiction book, Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree with Stories from its Branches. A well researched guide to tracing your family tree in which the author gives advice on how to search for information on your ancestors using online sites … Continue reading Unlock Your Family Secrets: A Review of ‘Growing a Top-Notch Family Tree’ →

Fifty Percent Off My E-books for Christmas

Are you looking for some interesting books to buy for bookworm friends or family this Christmas? Well, here are four possible gifts I propose for your consideration. To help you make a decision, I have included one independent review of my books to give you a flavor of what they are about. These reviews were … Continue reading Fifty Percent Off My E-books for Christmas →

Tribute to a Lost Friend: Honoring Cynthia Young

In the face of emotional suffering, physical pain or infirmity and the loss of loved ones, I keep trying to make sense of living. One way I attempt to do this is through writing. If I can bring some solace to others by something I have written, then I have helped give life some meaning … Continue reading Tribute to a Lost Friend: Honoring Cynthia Young →

Favorite books I read this year

Favorite reads of 2024 Nancy's top 3 reads of 2024 include Pachinko and two other amazing books. Discover what makes these books unmissable! — Read on shepherd.com/bboy/2024/f/nancy-blodgett-klein. What are your favorites? If you want to see the most popular books read this year (not necessarily written this year) check out this this link. https://shepherd.com/bboy/2024 Shepherd.com … Continue reading Favorite books I read this year →