World Almanac® and Book of Facts 2014®, Reviewed By David W. Menefee of Bookpleasures.com
- By David W. Menefee
- Published December 10, 2013
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David W. Menefee
Reviewer David W. Menefee: David is a Pulitzer nominated American author, ghost writer, screenwriter, book editor, and film historian. David’s career began as a writer and marketing representative for the Dallas Times Herald and the Dallas Morning News. His books have appeared under various imprints and in a variety of categories, such as biography, travel, historical fiction, mysteries, and romance. Two books by David were named among the 2011 Top 10 Silent Film Books of the Year: Wally: The True Wallace Reid Story, and The Rise and Fall of Lou-Tellegen. His most recent releases include Sweet Memories and the 1950s romance trilogy, Can't Help Falling in Love, Come Away to Paradise, and Catch a Falling Star (with co-author Carol Dunitz). David lives in Dallas, Texas, USA.
Author: Sarah Janssen
Publisher: World Almanac; Original edition (November 26, 2013)ISBN-10: 1600571824
ISBN-13: 978-1600571824
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