This book kicked off a brand new Book Club for my area and it was a wonderful start. Gail Collins, the author has been a long time favorite of mine and she did an excellent job of making this book relatable for all ages. Her ability to personalize events and allow the reader to jump … Continue reading When Everything Changed By Gail Collins
Non-fiction
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
This is a physically heavy book but not a heavy read. For a non-fiction book, the author lightly covers the earliest era of humans, including Neanderthals, Homo erectus and Homo sapiens. I was hoping for more information before a time when Homo sapiens had a cognitive revolution and populated the globe. The author presents ideas … Continue reading Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari
The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do about It by Warren Farrell, PhD
The issue of the Boy Crisis has been on my radar for a couple of years now. I have read a couple of books over the last two years but this book goes a little more in depth into recent studies being done and the fact that our boys/men are being left behind. The book … Continue reading The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and What We Can Do about It by Warren Farrell, PhD
Texas Tales: Stories that Shaped a Landscape and a People by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
I have a secret. When I need a reading break I jump into Non-fiction. It is my rescue reading and gets me back into the real world. This book was my rescue from the holidays. It took me about two weeks to read it – not because of the length – but because with the … Continue reading Texas Tales: Stories that Shaped a Landscape and a People by Myra Hargrave McIlvain
I’d Rather Starve Than Cook by Lisa Orban
This book came up on one of the Facebook pages I follow. Got to admit that when I saw the title and blurb I was hooked. Luckily the author has a great sense of humor and took pity on my begging to read and review this book. Yes, I still have a ton of books … Continue reading I’d Rather Starve Than Cook by Lisa Orban
Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
An amusing collection of - just what the title says - Worst Ways to Cure. This book was a very humorous look at some of the extreme measures that people have put themselves through all in the name of being healthy. It reminded me that medicine is a practice - and I really hope someday … Continue reading Quackery: A Brief History of the Worst Ways to Cure Everything by Lydia Kang
Running With A Hurricane – Educating Boys for Manhood by Chris A. May
Non-Fiction This book arrives at just the right time in our educational world. While we have been working hard to get our girls prepared for the world - our boys are slipping through the cracks. If you have read Leonard Sax, MD's Why Gender Matters or Christina Hoff Sommers' The War Against Boys you have … Continue reading Running With A Hurricane – Educating Boys for Manhood by Chris A. May
Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
Non Fiction. While other histories of the American Revolution hint at the violence during the start of our nation, this book gives it with both barrels - literally. There is no sugar coating here. This is a comprehensive look at a destructive as well as a productive time in our history. If you want the … Continue reading Scars of Independence America’s Violent Birth by Holger Hoock
Living A Feminist Life by Sara Ahmed
Non-fiction I started reading this book with a joke about jumping in with both feet and I was right. I immersed myself very quickly. There is an old saying - if you can't walk the walk don't talk the talk -well this author can walk and talk Reading this … Continue reading Living A Feminist Life by Sara Ahmed
The President’s Kitchen Cabinet by Adrian Miller
Non Fiction - To Be Published in February 2017 I love history especially when you get a look behind the scenes. This is an insider's view of backstage at the White House during many presidential terms. The anecdotes and stories from those working at the heart of the White House and … Continue reading The President’s Kitchen Cabinet by Adrian Miller
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