BOOK REVIEWS
The Hot One (by Carolyn Murnick)
The Hot One: A Memoir of Friendship, Sex, and Murder by Carolyn Murnick is a unique book. Carolyn describes growing up in New Jersey with her best friend, Ashley. The two girls were close and began drifting apart when…
You Ought to Know (by Adam Wade)
You Ought to Know by Adam Wade, was a unique audiobook. I was attracted to Adam’s stories by the book description that mentioned him participating in story slams on The Moth. I love…
Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization (by Scott Barry Kaufman)
I’ve always been interested in the study of Psychology and in recent years have been focusing on personal growth. So, when I became aware of this book, Transcend: The New Science of Self-Actualization, by Scott Barry Kaufman, I thought it was a perfect fit for me.
Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee (by Dee Brown)
This was an impulsive read for me. The Libby App offered unlimited copies of the audiobook version of Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee by Dee Brown in honor of Indigenous People’s Day. I had definitely heard of this book before and…
The National Parks (by Dayton Duncan & Ken Burns)
I don’t recall how this book got on my radar, but I’m grateful it did. I love nature and National Parks are the embodiment of preserving our magnificent pieces of land and monuments. Listening to the audiobook…
From Bindu to Ojas (by Ram Dass)
From Bindu to Ojas contains some very early Ram Dass recordings made in 1969. Ram Dass had recently returned from his first trip to India where he met his guru, Maharaji, when he began living…
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness (by Dr. Qing Li)
Forest Bathing: How Trees Can Help You Find Health and Happiness by Dr. Qing Li explains this marvelous Japanese concept. I immediately believed in this concept the first time I heard about it and was eager to read this book when it crossed my path.
The Gardner Heist (by Ulrich Boser)
The book, The Gardner Heist: The True Story of the World’s Largest Unsolved Art Theft, provides a foundation of knowledge about the heist, the museum, and an extensive look into the thieves. Ulrich opens…
Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage (by Alfred Lansing)
I probably would have paid attention in my high school history class if they taught us about Sir Ernest Shackleton and his impressive voyage on the Endurance. This is an unbelievable story, and…
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