The author starts this book with a disclaimer that if you are a happy person this may not be the best book for you. I am a happy person – 90% of the time – but I kept reading and I am glad I did. This compact book packs a lot in and gives you … Continue reading Happier Thinking by Lana Grace Riva
Non-fiction
Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
This wonderful biography from the CEO of Girl Scouts USA is perfect for all Brownies and up (roughly ages 8-12 for you non-green people!) In the spring of 2017, I had the opportunity to attend a breakfast for this author as she kicked off her new position as CEO of Girl Scouts USA. Sylvia spoke … Continue reading Path To The Stars, My Journey from Girl Scouts to Rocket Scientist by Sylvia Acevedo
The Class: A Life-Changing Teacher — by Heather Won Tesoriero
This is exactly as the description states. If you are looking for how this teacher has been successful, meaning what he does, this is not the book. It is however an accounting of a few specific students and the amazing work they are doing but it is basically their story and not the teacher’s. It … Continue reading The Class: A Life-Changing Teacher — by Heather Won Tesoriero
Master of My Time by Beatriz Gonzalez & Maria Teresa Schob
This concise book was originally released in Spanish and selling well in that market. The authors have now translated the book into English so that even more people can enjoy and benefit from this system. This is a wonderful introduction for getting your life/home into order and maintaining it. I think this would be especially … Continue reading Master of My Time by Beatriz Gonzalez & Maria Teresa Schob
21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
I chose this book to end my weekend of cleansing my palate and solely reading Non-Fiction. This is not a review of an Indie Author. However I have read the other two books by this author and while I did not love them, I did learn from them and they led to several wonderful conversations … Continue reading 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari
Who Is Mother Neff and why is she a state park? By Allan C. Kimball
Many years ago I traveled to Mother Neff State Park to watch my kids in a cross country event. I was curious about the park and its names so I did a little research. Come to find out Mother Neff is the Mother of all State Parks in Texas. In 1916 this mom of Governor … Continue reading Who Is Mother Neff and why is she a state park? By Allan C. Kimball
Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace by LaShawnda Jones
The centered, self assured look of the woman spreading her arms in what I perceived to be joy – caught my eye and enticed me to read the back cover of this book. The summary says this book is an exploration and that is true on many levels. The author shares memories, events and thoughts … Continue reading Desert of Solitude: Refreshed by Grace by LaShawnda Jones
Mad About Hue: A Memoir in Living Color by Eleyne-Mari Sharp
I won this book from the author in a contest. I was attracted to the title and description. I have always been someone who needs color in their life. My homes have always had rooms painted in different colors. My yellow kitchen makes me happy and my green bathroom is relaxing (but my daughter’s 6 … Continue reading Mad About Hue: A Memoir in Living Color by Eleyne-Mari Sharp
Book Cover Design Formula by Anita Nipane
The old adage that "You can't judge a book by it's cover" certainly is true. Unfortunately, with so many books available to read, browsing the cover is a tried-and-true means to whittle down the choices (of course, reviews by trusted sources are important too). I read a lot books published by independent authors. Far too … Continue reading Book Cover Design Formula by Anita Nipane
Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History by Rachel Laudan
This book is a little off the trail of my usual reading but it is about a subject I find interesting - cooking in world history. The author begins the book with her main theme – Humans are the animals that cook. While I am not much of a cook – I do love food … Continue reading Cuisine and Empire: Cooking in World History by Rachel Laudan
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