[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars A very well researched book giving the reader much more than dates, history's and locations of these buildings. The reader is given some insight into what went on in these buildings. Horrific at times and often sad.
NetGalley, Debra Gape

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I have always been intrigued by the Salvation Army and their "roll up the sleeves" version of Christianity. Fortunately, there are books like this that give whole story, and it is entertaining as well. I love it when history is told so well.
NetGalley, Mike Michelsen

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars June Woolerton's book reminds us of British Royal Jubilees past. There actually haven't been as many as you might think. Half of them have, in fact, occurred under the present Queen (in 1977, 2002, 2012 and now 2022). The first was George III's Golden Jubilee in 1810. Although not the first king to reach the fifty year mark, he was the first to celebrate it properly, despite his poor heath. He died in January 1820, around nine months before his reign reached the sixty year milestone. Although the term 'jubilee'' was originally only intended to apply to 50th anniversaries, George's granddaughter, Queen Victoria celebrated her Golden and Diamond Jubilees in 1887 and 1897. Her own grandson, George V celebrated his Silver Jubilee in 1935. He died a few months later. June Woolerton's book fills in the gaps on these occasional traditional Royal celebrations.
NetGalley, Chris Hallam

Kevin Brazier is an author with a deep and extensive interests of medals and decorations particularly those of the British forces. His previous works obviously reflect that, with his latest work he has produced a companion to his volume The Complete Victoria Cross. The book lists in chronological order the VCs awarded to British servicemen in their service in Southern Africa. I very much appreciated the thought and attention to detail that has gone into the work. Yes, it is in essence a list of awards, but in doing so Brazier has done so in a way that leads you through the campaigns and battles that gives you a far more complete view that isolated acts of gallantry. An excellent read. Read the full review [link=https://www.arrse.co.uk/community/threads/victoria-crosses-of-the-zulu-and-boer-war-kevin-brazier.309903/]here[/link]
ARRSE (Army Rumour Service)

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars Interesting account of a asylum or psychiatric facility. This book is an extremely informative historical narrative on mental health. Disturbing but very interesting it’s an incredible part of history that needs to be told. Highly recommend!
NetGalley, Lynn Beck