J. Michael Martinez Books

Not exactly a poet, a writer, or a philosopher, but a real life observer, Michael Martinez sets out writing on his personal life experiences depicting beautifully the real life events he witnessed and lived in short, precise and enriching poems. The poems touch upon every heartache felt by the author, every interesting personality he met and every tragedy and challenge he came across during his life until now. His inspiration also came from music which comforted him during his hard times. Be it him or her, irrespective or age, the poems of Michael Martinez comes as a soothing balm to every heartache and any other challenging life experiences that anyone may face during his/her lifetime. You may never know, maybe the poems of Michael Martinez may revive your great memories of someone in the past or may relieve you of your day to day worries and loneliness.

A suite of poems that channels the legendary singer-songwriter Ritchie Valens to examine and question mid-twentieth-century conceptions of race and art, identity and desireRagged and raging across the spectrums of cognition, race, and desire, Tarta Americana lyrically envisions forms of survival outside neuronormative perceptions and histories. Against the recent tide of white nationalism in the United States, Tarta Americana finds a rhinestone in Ritchie Valens, the rock and roll legend, surfacing across time and bodies, genders and sounds, displacing the linear unfolding of desire and biography. Valens, the embodiment of corporeal transcendence, guides Martinez as he expresses his own neurodiversity, his struggles and triumphs, interrogating memory, gender, and race, traversing pain in search of compassion and joy. Tarta Americana , tarred and glittering, melodic in its screams, overdrives text and space in chase of American politics that could, at last, harmonize love with redemption.

Exploring the impact of political scandals on American history, this book examines both notorious events like Watergate and the Clinton-Lewinsky affair, as well as lesser-known incidents such as the Daniel Sickles case and the Yazoo land fraud. By analyzing these episodes, it reveals how scandals have shaped the political landscape and influenced the evolution of the American political system over the past two centuries.

Focusing on twelve influential members of Congress, this book explores their significant contributions to American history and the nation's development. It spans from the founding era to the twenty-first century, highlighting the impact of these trailblazers on legislative progress and national identity. Through their stories, the book reveals how individual lawmakers have shaped pivotal moments in the country's evolution.

Focusing on the decision-making styles of exemplary American public servants, this book showcases models of excellence in public service. It highlights their unique approaches and insights, offering valuable lessons for current and aspiring public officials. Through these profiles, readers can explore effective strategies and practices that contribute to outstanding public service and leadership.

Historian Michael Martinez surveys political sex scandals in American history, from the earliest years of the Republic to today, to explore how these events impacted the politics of the day and the legacy they left for future generations of American leaders.