My Greek Books
Welcome back to My Greek Books! I’m so excited to share my latest Greek reads with you! Keep going to learn about a novel, a biography, and a self-help/reference book. Let’s go!
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The Sky’s the Limit: Lessons in Service, Entrepreneurship, and Achieving the American Dream by Joe Garner with John P. Calamos, Sr
Wiley (April 22, 2025)
About the Author
Joe Garner is a 6-time New York Times bestselling author, dubbed “The Ken Burns of the written and recorded word” by talk show legend Larry King. The author’s groundbreaking book, We Interrupt This Broadcast, tells of pivotal historical moments and their associated newscasts. It features forewords by media notables Walter Cronkite and Brian Williams.
Garner has collaborated with Academy Award-winning actor Dustin Hoffman, Comedians Carl Reiner and Rob Reiner, NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon, and more.
About the book
The Sky’s The Limit is the life story of John P. Calamos, Sr., founder, chairman, and chief global investment officer of Calamos Investments. He’s a pioneer in the fields of convertible securities and liquid alternative investments, both of which changed the face of the financial world. Calamos had a distinguished 17-year career in the military, retiring with the rank of major. He is also a recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
We follow his life as the son of Greek immigrants in Chicago, pursuing their American Dream. We learn about his formative years to his educational path, to his service as a combat fighter in Vietnam and flying more than 400 missions, to the founding of Calamos Investments. Calamos shares his own unique path as a family man, a Veteran, and entrepreneur—and everything in between.
My Greek Books review
John P. Calamos, Sr. has led an extraordinary life, through humble beginnings, war, to starting his own company and growing it to become the global leader it is today. Joe Garner does what he does best—combining the history, the humanity, all the ups and downs—to share the story of this distinguished businessman. Calamos’ legacy is more than the sum of its parts—it’s the story of how his family and heritage shaped him, creating a work ethic that compelled him to keep reaching for the stars. He shows us that we don’t all have to follow the same path to our dreams—we just have to show up, work hard, give back, and don’t forget where you come from. Pick up a copy.
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Aspasia: A Novel of Suspense and Secrets by Florence Weitzel
Second edition (July 10, 2025). Originally published by Writer’s Club Press in 2002 as Mrs. Papadakis and Aspasia
About the author
A Brooklyn, NY native, Florence Wetzel writes across multiple genres. Her books are independently published and include a memoir, Sara My Sara: A Memoir of Friendship and Loss (2024); and several novels, including the thriller The Woman Who Went Overboard (2020), the The Grand Man: A Swedish Mystery (2019), and Dashiki: A Cozy Mystery (2011). She has also authored horror short stories, a book of poems and memoir essays, and co-authored jazz clarinetist Perry Robinson’s autobiography.
About the book
In the 1990s, American Katerina lives a quiet life in a Cretan mountain village with her Greek husband Dimitris and their daughter Aspasia. When Dimitris leaves for an extended period of time to work on a cargo ship, everything changes. Katerina must find her own way, and not only earn money as a teacher, but juggle that with the care for her young daughter. One day, after Aspasia returns home, Katerina realizes there is something amiss. A shocking incident rocks her world. Katerina doesn’t know who she can trust. A mother’s love is boundless, but as a veritable stranger in a strange land, Katerina can only count on her own wit and instincts to keep her child safe.
My Greek Books review
Aspasia is a gripping tale of two shocking crimes and the lengths a mother will go to protect her child. It’s a portrait of how an idyllic, peaceful life can be turned upside down in a moment’s notice. Sometimes we can only count on ourselves. I couldn’t put it down. Check it out.
The Ancient Greek Dream Dictionary: A Complete Guide To Timeless Symbols, Meanings & The Art Of Divination by Ria Bella
Independently published (July 14, 2025)
About the author
Ria Bella is a Greek journalist, author, and book translator with a background in media production. Her journalism career began in 2004, after a stint in ANT1 MEDIALAB, where she published her first interviews for Daphne Publications magazines and worked in the newsroom. In 2006, Ria served as a journalist and production assistant for various TV shows including ANT1 TV and Ena Production at Kapa Studios. She also worked as production secretary for ‘Kalimera Ellada’, Greece’s longest-running television newscast.
She is the author of Trust Your Heart’s Compass: Let Your True Self Guide You On The Paths of Empowerment, Growth and Joy (independently published, 2025)—read my review here—and the interactive children’s notebook, My Summer Journal, which includes writing prompts, educational stories, painting and drawing tasks, plus fun beach activities for kids ages 5-10. (independently published, 2024).
About the book
Drawing on the days when an oracle offered its predictions, The Ancient Greek Dream Dictionary takes that tradition of dream interpretation that’s been passed down through the centuries and distills into an easy-to-follow guide inspired by the spirit of the ancients to decipher or dreams and decode the symbolism.
My Greek Books review
The Ancient Greek Dream Dictionary is a fascinating guide to interpreting our dreams. Harkening back to the days of the oracle and the wisdom of the ancients, Ria Bella distills the symbols into an easy-to-follow guide to decode the visions we have in the night. If you’re like me and you have a lot of strange dreams, you need this book. Maybe you don’t believe in the power of dreams, but surely you are curious. I know I’ll reference this again and again. Add it to your collection.
My Greek Books—September 2025
That’s it for this month. Now you’ve got three more books to add to yout to-be-read list! Check back next month for more My Greek Books. Til then, Happy Reading!
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